Week 14: The Beatitudes — Kingdom Character

The Attitudes of Jesus (Matthew 5:1–12)

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My Bible Story

Jesus climbed a mountain and taught His followers what true happiness looks like. These teachings are called the **Beatitudes** — attitudes of the heart that please God. Jesus said the blessed people are humble, kind, peaceful, merciful, pure in heart, and hungry for righteousness.

What This Teaches Us

  • Real happiness comes from godly character.
  • Jesus wants us to be humble and kind.
  • God sees our hearts and motives.
  • True blessing is being like Jesus.

Memory Verse

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” — Matthew 5:8

Activities

  • Beatitudes Chart: Match each blessing with its promise.
  • Heart Check Craft: Kids write qualities Jesus loves.
  • Act It Out: Children act out kind and humble attitudes.

Prayer

Jesus, help me have a heart like Yours. Make me humble, kind, and full of love. Amen.

Discussion Questions

  1. Which Beatitude is your favorite?
  2. What does it mean to be pure in heart?
  3. How can we show mercy to others?
  4. Why does Jesus bless humility?

Quiz

  1. The Beatitudes were taught by…
    A. Moses
    B. Jesus
    C. David
    D. Paul
  2. “Blessed are the pure in heart…” means:
    A. Clean clothes
    B. Clean heart
    C. Clean room
    D. Clean shoes
  3. Who shall see God?
    A. Angry people
    B. Pure in heart
    C. Proud people
    D. Fearful people
  4. What brings real happiness?
    A. Money
    B. Godly character
    C. Toys
    D. Popularity
  5. The Beatitudes teach…
    A. How to fight
    B. How to win games
    C. How to live like Jesus
    D. How to be rich