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The Beatitudes (Matt. 5:1-12a)
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Our Father in Heaven
Shai Linne

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Here are some verses for your family to read about the first six Beatitudes:

Matthew 5:1-6 

Matthew 5:5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Discuss

Special note: As you discuss, it’s helpful to explain to your kids what Jesus means when he says “blessed.” Blessed also means happy, but should not be mistaken for the kind of self satisfying happiness we tend to seek in worldly pleasures. It refers to a joy that is unchangeable because it is found in Christ Jesus. This section called the Beatitudes is an example of how our attitude as followers of Jesus should “be” in the kingdom of God. Take time to explain the meaning of these words as you go.

What was Jesus teaching about?

What makes the people who are sad happy?

What does Jesus mean when he says that the kingdom of heaven belongs to those who know they have a great spiritual need?

Why do you think Jesus chose to teach about how to be happy (blessed)?

How can we be fully satisfied?

Pray

Lead your family in a time of prayer over what you read.
Consider the ACTS model (Adoration- Adore or praise God, Confession- Confess sin, Thanksgiving- Thank God, and Supplication- Ask God to supply our needs)

Lord God, we praise you that you are a good God who desires that his children be truly happy. Sometimes we look to the wrong thing to make us happy, and we know that that is sin. Thank you God for sending Jesus to teach us that true happiness has to do with the attitude of our hearts. God, help us look to you and your word as we find happiness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.