Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-12)
IntroductionThe Sermon on the mount is one of the most enduring and most loved teachings of Jesus' ministry. This radical teaching went against the popular rhetoric that said our 'good deeds' were enough for God. However, this series of 9 truths point to a God who cares about our internal transformation and personal relationship with our Creator, more than the acts we can do for Him.
Teaching curriculumIf you're looking for a longer teaching series on the Beatitudes for children, then have a look at the Kid's Travel Guide to the Beatitudes by Group Publishing. It has 13 sessions, and provides some fun object lessons and activities for each of the beatitudes.
ActivitiesBeatitudes Cards (Flame Creative)
Jigsaw Puzzle (Sunday school Zone) The Beatitudes Poster (Sunday school Zone) Beatitude bookmarks (Sunday school Zone) Colouring pages (The Colouring Pages) Folding paper activity (Etsy - pay to download resource) What are the beatitudes? (Children's Ministry Deals) "Bee-Attitudes" Poster (Biblewise) Read the storyYou can find today's story in:
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Colouring SheetIn light of current events in Ukraine, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have asked that Sunday 27th February is used as a day of prayer for peace. Flame Creative have put together a colouring sheet
For the colouring sheet on its own, click here. For the colouring sheet with the Archbishops' prayer for Peace in Ukraine, click here. |
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Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
This gospel reading is given as part of the Sermon on the Mount, and challenges us to bring about change in the lives of others.
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Light Sensory BoxYou will need a plastic container with a clear smooth opaque lid (clear lids don't work as well), and with fairy lights inside. Pour some play sand on the top, and encourage kids to write messages and draw pictures
JusticeTo 'shine' in the world, God's people must be on the side of justice and practice kindness and generosity.
Intergenerational resource
An intergenerational resource looking at how the character of Jesus can be reflected in our own lives. Free download from https://intergen.org.au/
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Visio LectioThanks to Rev Sarah West from Visio Lectio for this beautiful illustration
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Gospel ConversationsThanks to the Diocese of Dunedin for another great conversation about this gospel passage! We start off the Year of Matthew by plunging right into Jesus' central block of teaching in Matthew's Gospel: the Sermon on the Mount. Kelvin gives us the sort of introduction to Matthew which will make you look at every gospel reading this year differently, and then he, Lisa and John joyfully explore what it could mean to be Salt and Light to the world.
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