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The Beatitudes: True Happiness

The Sermon on the Mount: Kingdom Living

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what Jesus means by being 'blessed'

2

Identify the different Beatitudes and their meanings

3

Recognize that true happiness comes from godly character

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:3-12

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

— Matthew 5:3-12 (WEB)

Jesus reveals the heart of God's kingdom values

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • BibleMouse Beatitudes chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover what REAL happiness looks like according to Jesus!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus teaching on the mountain yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus shows us that happiness isn't about what the world thinks - it's about having a heart that loves God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Beatitudes mean 'blessed' or 'happy' attitudes
  • Jesus teaches what truly matters to God
  • True happiness comes from inside, not outside things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think makes someone truly happy?
  • How is God's idea of happiness different from the world's?
3Activity: Beatitudes Character Cards (10 min)
Interactive Learning

Create cards showing each Beatitude's meaning

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into 8 sections
  2. Draw a picture for each Beatitude
  3. Write a simple explanation
  4. Share with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse Beatitudes coloring pages

Challenge: Write a short story demonstrating a Beatitude

4Closing (3 min)

Review the Beatitudes and their meanings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus say makes someone truly blessed?
  • Which Beatitude do you want to practice this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us have hearts that love You and others

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about being salt and light in the world

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

— Matthew 5:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Beatitudes Hopscotch - Write each word on a different paper square, lay out on floor, and have child hop and say the words while memorizing

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The Beatitudes challenge worldly definitions of success

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use real-life examples children can understand
  • Encourage personal reflection
  • Make learning interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of understanding about inner character

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a Beatitudes poster for bedroom
  • Act out scenarios showing Beatitude principles
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional activities

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