THE BEATITUDES
The first Beatitude is, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:3) When we realize our need for God, then we receive the kingdom of heaven!
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matt. 5:3 NIV)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. How have you needed God in the past?
(Take this time to share a story with your family)
2. During this time, how do you need God?
3. What is just one way you can show God this week that you need Him?
Being meek as being gentle or humble. We really do win when we place our strength under His control.
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”. (Matthew 5:5 NIV)
FAMILY Reflection QUESTIONS:
1. Why do you think Jesus would say this Beatitude, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth”?
2. When has someone been kind or gentle with you?
3. When is it hard for you to be kind or gentle to someone?
God cares about the way we feel and He welcomes our emotions.
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
(Matthew 5:4 NIV)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS
1. Reflect on the last time you have felt sad. How did you feel God’s comfort? God can comfort us through His Spirit, through people, through memories, etc. Comfort means an ease of pain.
2. Write a letter to God about how you feel today.
(Ex. Dear God, I feel sad today because…)
How many of us are eager to do the right thing?
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” (Matthew 5:6 NIV)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Do you remember a time when you were really hungry or thirsty for food or drink?
2. Do you remember a time when you did the right thing?
3. How will you hunger and thirst for God this week?
This lesson focuses on mercy, which means kindness in action. Mercy is an action and it is something that we do not deserve.
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matthew 5:7 NIV)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. Why do you think it is hard to show mercy to people?
2. How can you show mercy to someone this week? (Being kind, forgiving someone, helping someone)
3. Share a story of when someone showed mercy to you.
GOD CARES FOR YOU
Today’s short message focuses on one point and that is God cares for you! In times like these, children need to know that God cares for them also!
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
“Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
- 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
How have I seen God care for me and my family this week?
What emotion do I feel most strongly right now?
(Ex. Happy, Sad, Angry, Afraid)
PRAYER
Father, thank you that you care about me. Thank you that you care about the things I care about. I give to you the emotion I feel right now because I know that you are with me and you love me In Jesus Name Amen.
THE MIRACLE SERIES: PT.2
Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. - Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)
FAMILY REFLECTION QUESTIONS:
1. If Jesus asked you what do you want Him to do for you,
what would you say?
2. Share a testimony of God answering a prayer.
3. Pray as a family and specifically name your needs.
THE MIRACLE SERIES: PT.1
Jesus Feeds the 5,000 - John 6:1-2
WEEKLY MEMORY VERSE
Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. - John 6:35 (NLT)
FAMILY REFLECTION:
Parents in this message, I encourage you to talk with your children about the gifts that you see in your child. A gift is a natural ability or talent. God has given spiritual gifts to children as well. Here is a test that your child can take to discover his or her gifts: