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 Background History for Lesson 6

The Beatitudes The Law

The beginning section of the Sermon on the There are 613 commandments in the Law
Mount is called the "Beatitudes", meaning of Moses. These are divided into three parts:
supreme blessedness. In this section of moral, religious and civil laws. When the
the sermon, Jesus described the character New Testament refers to "the Law", it could
qualities of those who are blessed. He taught mean one of several things. It might mean
the Law of Moses (first five books of the
that people are blessed by God, even though
Scriptures); it could be referring to the Law of
their circumstances may look the opposite
Moses plus the Psalms and the Prophets; or
from an earthly perspective. it could mean the entire Old Testament.

The Kingdom of Heaven How Jesus fulfilled the Law of God

The terms 'kingdom of heaven' and 1) He fulfilled its prophecies about the
'kingdom of God' are both used in the Messiah. The Scriptures prophesied (foretold)
his birth, life, and death.
New Testament. These words refer to
the work of God—his kingly rule and the 2) Jesus respected the Law of Moses.
fact that he governs the whole universe. He quoted from it throughout his ministry.

The people of Israel were expecting a 3) Jesus always obeyed the Law of God.
The religious leaders constantly searched
different kind of kingdom. They thought Jesus
for a time when he broke the law, but they
was going to restore the Kingdom of David.
couldn't find any time when that happened.
They expected him to deliver them from the
Romans and make Israel an independent 4) The death of Jesus fulfilled God's
nation once again. requirement of a sacrifice for sin.

Quick Definitions
lust: to have a strong desire for someone or something
mercy: kindness, forgiveness, or help given to someone
murder: the crime of purposely killing a person
righteous: doing right
seek: looking for; trying to get or find
narrow: small from one side to the other; tight; opposite of wide
wide: having a large amount of distance from one side to the other

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 Vocabulary 6
❏ Write the meanings of these words.
❏ Write a sentence of your own, using each word or a form of that word.

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character quality _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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circumstances _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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commandments _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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to commit adultery _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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destruction _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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foundation _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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generous _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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to judge _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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to marvel _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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privately _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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to restore _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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standard _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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treasures _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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to treat _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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 Lesson 6 = Sermon on the Mount
Scriptures: Matt 5:1-44, Matt 6:1-33, Matt 7:1-29, Luke 6:20-49, Exodus 21:24

The Beatitudes Warnings

Jesus went up on a mountain to teach. He Jesus talked about things that keep people from
explained what it takes to be a disciple of Messiah serving God the way they should.
and how to live a life that is pleasing to God. He said: (1) "Beware of pride—trying to impress people
• Blessed are the poor in spirit, because instead of God. When you give to the poor, do it
the kingdom of heaven is theirs. privately. Don't try to show off how generous you are.
When you pray, just talk to God. It's not a time to show
• Blessed are those who mourn, because off. Do these things privately. God will reward you.
they will be comforted. (2) Beware of the control money can have over you.
• Blessed are the gentle, because Don't work to have great treasures on earth, but work
they will inherit the earth. to have treasures in heaven. For where your treasure
is, there will your heart be also.
• Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for You can't serve two masters. You will either serve
righteousness, because they will be filled. God and use money to honor him, or you will be
• Blessed are the merciful, because controlled by money and what it can buy you.
they will receive mercy. Ask, and it shall be given to you; seek, and you
shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
• Blessed are the pure in heart,
Trust God, and he will take care of you.
because they will see God.
(3) Don't worry! You need food and clothing, but
• Blessed are the peacemakers, because you shouldn't worry about them. Look at the birds and
they will be known as the children of God. see how God provides food for them. Don't you think
he cares more for you? Look how he 'dresses' the
• Blessed are those who are persecuted for
wild flowers. They are even more beautiful than when
righteousness, because the kingdom of
King Solomon was wearing his finest royal robes!
heaven is theirs.
God knows what you need, and he will take care
• Blessed are you when people insult you and of you. Don't worry about tomorrow. Each day has
persecute you because of me. Rejoice and be enough trouble of its own.
exceedingly glad, because great is your reward (4) Beware of judging other people. You will be
in heaven. That is how they persecuted the judged by the standards you set for others. Forgive
prophets who came before you. others, and others will forgive you. Give to others,
If you do these things, you will be the salt of the and others will give to you. Treat others exactly the
earth. You will be the light of the world. People will way you want them to treat you."
see it and give praise to God.
Conclusion
Jesus said, "If you want to be my disciples, then
A Higher Standard listen to what I say, and do it. There are two roads
Jesus continued speaking. "Don't think that I have before you. One is wide and well traveled. It is the
come to get rid of the Law of God. Just the opposite! easy way, and most people use it, but it leads to
My disciples should live by a higher standard. destruction. The other road is narrow, and only a few
The Law says you are not to murder. I am giving you people find it. It is the hard way, but it leads to life.
a higher standard. You are not to hate anyone. When It is like two men who built houses for themselves.
you hate a person it is as bad as killing them. One made his foundation on a rock. The other man
built his house on sand. Then the storms came and
The Law says you are not to commit adultery. I'm beat on both houses. The house on the rock stood
giving you a higher standard. You are not to keep lust firm, and the other house was totally destroyed.
in your heart.
Build your life upon the firm foundation of what I am
The Law says 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' teaching you. If you do, you will be strong when the
You should live at a higher standard. If someone does 'storms of life' come upon you."
something bad to you, do something good for them. If When Jesus finished teaching, the people marvelled!
you do these things, blessings will come back on you!" He taught them with complete authority.

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 Lesson 6 Review
❏ Fill in the blanks with the best answer.
1. Jesus went up on a mountain to teach. He explained what it takes to
be a _______________ of Messiah, and how to live a life that is _________________ to God.
2. Jesus said, "If you do these things, you will be the _______ of the earth. You will be the
___________ of the world. People will see it and give ______________ to God."
3. Jesus said, "Don't think that I have come to get rid of the Law of God. Just the opposite! My
disciples should live by a ________________ standard.
4. The Law says you are not to ________________ . . . I say, you are not to _________ anyone. When
you hate a person it is as bad as killing them.
5. The Law says you are not to commit ____________________ . . . I say, you are not to keep lust in
your _______________.
6. The Law says 'an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.' I say . . . if someone does something _______
to you, do something __________ for them.
7. Beware of pride—trying to _________________ people instead of God.
8. When you give to the poor, do it privately. Don't show off how _____________________ you are.
9. Don't work to have great __________________ on earth, but work to have treasures in ___________.
You can't serve two masters. You will either serve _________ and use money to honor him, or you
will be ______________________ by money and what it can buy you.
10. Ask, and it shall be _____________ to you; seek, and you shall __________; knock, and it shall be
_______________ unto you. Trust God, and he will take care of you.
11. Don't worry! You need food and clothing, but you shouldn't ______________ about them. God
knows what you __________ , and he will take care of you.
12. Beware of _________________ other people. You will be judged by the ____________________ you
set for others.
13. Forgive others, and others will _____________ you. Give to others, and others will give to you.
Treat others _________________ the way you want them to ____________ you.
14. There are two roads before you. One is _________ and well traveled. It is the easy way, and most
people use it, but it leads to _________________________. The other road is narrow, and only a
few people find it. It is the hard way, but it leads to __________.
15. Build your life upon the firm ________________________ of what I am teaching you. If you do,
you will be strong when the '_______________ of life' come upon you."
16. When Jesus finished teaching, the people ______________________! He taught them with
complete _____________________.

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 Reflection and Questions
Lesson 6 = Sermon on the Mount
❏ Read the questions on this page.
❏ Tell your thoughts aloud or write your answers on the next page.

Your perspective:
• What are some wise sayings from your culture that tell how a person can be happy?
• What "treasures" do most people dream of having?
• What things in your daily life tend to worry you the most?
• Tell about a person who "judged" someone else and later found out they were mistaken?
• Give an example of when you helped someone in need, and then someone else gave to you.

Review the facts:

• Tell the two examples Jesus used to explain why people should trust God and
not worry about food and clothes.
• What was the response of the people who heard Jesus teach?

Search for answers:

• Look over the Beatitudes and tell five character qualities that can help a person be happy.

Writing assignments:
• Choose one of the "Beatitudes" and tell why it is meaningful to you.
• List three sayings in today's world that are based on the ideas taught in this sermon.
• What advice would you give to help children build their lives on a good foundation?

Final thoughts:
• What is the meaning of "an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth"? How should our lives be
different than that?
• What does it mean to be the "salt of the earth" or the "light of the world"?
• How do you think a person can have "treasures in heaven"?
• What statements from the Sermon on the Mount are most meaningful to you? Tell why.
• Give an example from today's world that illustrates the idea of a "wide road" that leads
to a bad result, as compared to a "narrow road" that leads to a good result.
• Jesus referred to the “storms of life.” What are some "storms of life" in today’s world?
• What is one way you can be a 'peacemaker'?

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