Beatitudes Sunday School Lessons for Children

Bee and Flower-themed Beatitude Lessons

 

Each flower represents a different Beatitude. These sheets are available in KJV and NIV as colored posters and black and white coloring sheets.

 

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1. Columbine Flower - "Blessed are the poor in spirit . . .” Matt. 5:3

The Columbine can remind us to be humble because it looks like it is bowing its head to pray. When we bow our heads and pray to God we humble ourselves before him. We are poor in spirit when we acknowledge that we are sinners who need God, and that everything we have comes from him.

2. Mourning Glory Flower- “Blessed are those who mourn . . .” Matt. 5:4

The Mourning Glory flower blooms and then dies the same day, but new flowers bloom the next morning bringing renewed beauty. God promises that he will comfort us when we are sad. He renews us daily.

3. Daisies - “Blessed are the meek . . .” Matt. 5:5

Daisies are bright spots in any field. People who leave them to grow soon discover that they can quickly take over an entire field creating a sight to behold. Daisies can remind us that kindness and gentleness are much more effective than forcefulness. Those who are meek will conquer evil and inherit the earth.

4. Cactus Flower - "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness . . ." Matt. 5:6

God created cacti to be able to survive months or longer without water, unlike humans who can only go without water for a few days. We not only need daily nourishment for our bodies, but also our souls. We will only be satisfied when we seek God daily for his guidance.

5. Poppies - Blessed are the merciful . . ." Matt. 5:7

Poppies have delicate little petals, and must be handled with extra care. The flowers last for only a short time after blooming. When we recognize our own weaknesses and need for God, and accept God's forgiveness, we can then accept other people's weaknesses and show them compassion.

6. Easter Lily - “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Matt. 5:8

White Easter Lilies are popular at Easter-time symbolizing purity and new life. They remind us of how Jesus gave up his life so that we might purified and have eternal life. When we ask God for forgiveness he forgives us and wipes our sins away.

7. Sunflower - “Blessed are the peacemakers . . ." Matt. 5:9

From a distance sunflower plants look like they have one or several large flowers on very long stems, but the flowers are actually flower heads consisting of hundreds of smaller flowers neatly arranged side by side in a cluster. This cluster of flowers can remind us of people living side by side in peace. The flower not only resembles the sun, but points towards heaven reminding us that those who are peacemakers will be called sons of God.

8. Dandelion - “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness . . . " Matt. 5:8

Although dandelions have both medicinal and food value they are despised by homeowners and gardeners. They are poisoned, ripped from the earth, and cursed yet they continue to flourish. This flower can remind us that we should happy when people persecute us for our beliefs because we will be rewarded in heaven.

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In this lesson children learn from Jesus' example what it means to be poor in spirit. Children are introduced to the story of the Pharisee and the publican, Luke 18:10-13, and the story of Jesus and the children, Mark 10:13.

For more details go to the Beatitudes Bible Crafts Page for Poor in Spirit.

 

 

"Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Teaching Concept:

You can only be happy when you put God first in your life. When you do wrong, realize that you did wrong, and ask God for forgiveness. If you are truly sorry, he will forgive you. You can be happy knowing that you are doing God's will.

Children make a bee puppet holding a morning glory flower to remind them that God will lift us up when we humble ourselves before him.

For more details go to the Beatitudes Bible Crafts Page for Blessed Are They That Morn.

 

 

Teaching Concept:

Jesus is our best example of meekness. He treated everyone with respect, humility, and love. In this lesson, children learn what it means to be meek and how they can become meek.

For more details go to the Beatitudes Bible Crafts Page for Blessed Are The Meek.

 

 

"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." Matthew 5:6

Teaching Concept:

In this lesson children learn that they can be happy when they try to do what is cright even when it is hard. Jesus is our perfect example of how to resist temptation. It is impossible to do the right thing all the time no matter how hard we try. That is why God sent his only son who was the only truly righteous person. Jesus gave his life for us so that we can become righteousness through him, and if we keep the faith we will earn a crown of righteousness.

For more information go to the Blessed Are They Who Hunger and Thrist After Righteousness.

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Teaching Concept:

In this lesson Children learn that through Jesus' example children learn what it means to be merciful, and how they can show mercy.

The Bible story for this lesson comes from John 8:1-11

For more information go to the Beatitudes - Blessed Are The Merciful Bible Crafts and Activities.

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"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8

Teaching Concept:

Through King Saul's and King David's example children learn what it means to be pure in heart and how they can have a pure heart..

The Bible Story for this lesson comes from 1 Samuel 15 - God chooses King Saul and King David.

For more information go to the Beatitudes - Blessed Are The Pure in Heart Crafts and Activities.

 

 

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." Matthew 5:9

Teaching Concept:

Through Jesus' example children learn what it means to be a peacemaker and how they can be peacemakers.

For more information go to the Beatitudes - Blessed Are The Peacemakers Crafts and Activities.

 

This Lesson Includes:

1. Puppet skit and lesson that uses a bee puppet.

2. Sunflower coloring sheets available in KJV and NIV. It is also available already colored to be used as an illustration for the Bible lesson.

3. Sunflower peacemaker paper plate craft with Bible verses about peace, and a thumbprint sunflower craft.

4. Printable Bible verse cards in both KJV and NIV.

5. Bible verse review games.

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"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 5:10-12

Teaching Concept:

Jesus teaches that we should be happy, exceeding glad, when people make fun of us, call us bad names, or hurt us when we stand up for what is right. We can be happy knowing that we are pleasing to God, and that we will be rewarded in heaven.

For more information go to the Beatitudes - Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Crafts and Activities.

 

This Lesson Includes:

1. Puppet skit and lesson that uses a bee puppet.

2. Dandelion coloring sheet available in KJV and NIV. It is also available already colored to be used as an illustration for the Bible lesson.

3. Dandelion fork and chenille stem painting craft with the weekly Bible verse.

4. Bee made with a lunch bag that hold a card with the Bible verse from the lesson.

5. Printable Bible verse cards in both KJV and NIV.

6. Bible verse review game.

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