The Beatitudes - Free Sunday School Curriculum

The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Matthew 5
1
Now when he saw the
crowds, he went up on a
mountainside and sat down.
His disciples came to him,
2
and he began to teach them,
saying:
3
“Blessed are the poor in
spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.
4
Blessed are those who
mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the
earth.
6
Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for
righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown
mercy.
8
Blessed are the pure in
heart,
for they will see God.
9
Blessed are the
peacemakers,
for they will be called
sons of God.
10
Blessed are those who are
persecuted because of
righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom
of heaven.
11
“Blessed are you when
people insult you, persecute
you and falsely say all kinds
of evil against you because
of me. 12Rejoice and be glad,
because great is your reward
in heaven, for in the same
way they persecuted the
prophets who were before
you.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Possible
Points
Questions
My
Points
5
1.)
What did Jesus do on the mountainside?
5
2.)
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3.)
5
4.)
What will the peacemakers be called?
(Verse 9)
Where is your reward if you are a child of
God? (Verse 12)
Why do you think Jesus said the pure in
heart will see God?
Possible
Points
My
Points
Memory Verse
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.”
10
Possible
Points
5
5
10
Total
Points
Matthew 5:8
My
Points
Home Connection
Parent/Guardian
Signature
I have read, or been read, the passage
of scripture for this week.
I have answered the questions aloud to
an adult at home this week.
I have recited the memory verse out
loud to an adult at home this week.
Club Connection
Leader’s Signature __________________________ Date ___/___/___
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Picture from The Children’s Illustrated Bible illustrated by Eric Thomas. DK Publishing: Copyright © 1994.
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The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus sits and teaches the people
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Craft/Activity: Mobiles
Students will make mobiles to remind them of the beatitudes.
Materials
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67 lb. White Cardstock
Mobile Pattern
Scissors
Crayons., Markers, or Colored Pencils
Hole Punch
Yarn
Directions
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Make copies of the mobile pattern onto 67 lb. cardstock for each student.
Have students color each piece of the mobile
Instruct students to cut out the pieces.
Punch holes on each of the solid black dots.
Tie each of the small clouds to the large cloud with yarn.
For Discussion
As students are coloring their mobile patterns, help them realize that the Lord blesses his children in many
ways. Have students share how God has blessed them.
Time Needed to Complete:
Approximately 20 minutes
Memory Verse
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.”
Matthew 5:8
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
Mobile Pattern
Matthew 5:1-12
Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst after
righteousness, for they
will be filled.
Blessed are the pure in
heart, for they will see
God.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown
mercy.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12
The Bible Times Herald
A Special Report on Matthew 5:1-12
THE
BEATITUTDES
QUESTIONS
When Jesus saw
the crowds, he went
up on a
mountainside and
sat down. His
disciples came to
him, and he began
to teach them,
saying:
“Blessed are the
poor in spirit, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn, for they
will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit
the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness, for they will be
filled.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be
shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will
see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted
because of righteousness, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when people insult you,
persecute you and falsely say all kinds of
evil against you because of me. Rejoice and
be glad, because great is your reward in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted
the prophets who were before you.”
To find out more details about this story,
read Matthew 5:1-12 in your Bible.
1. What did Jesus do on the
mountainside?
2. What will the peacemakers be
called?
3. Where is your reward if you are a
child of God?
4. Why do you think Jesus said the pure
in heart will see God?
MEMORY VERSE
“Blessed are the pure in heart for they
will see God.” Matthew 5:8
WORD SCRAMBLE
MEEK
MERCIFUL
PURE
PEACEMAKERS
HUNGER
PEUR
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NGRHUE
KEEM
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Take-home Activity Sheet