“When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them saying….”
The Beatitudes — Matthew 5:3-12
This PowerPoint presentation gives you the backdrop and ideas to teach the Beatitudes. Many of the beatitudes encourage us to be humble and seek God and his blessings. God is so generous! He is waiting and so willing to give us blessing after blessing. Get ready to throw money, pop a balloon, press playdough, and so much more!
You are the Salt and Light of the World — Matthew 5:13-16
This presentation starts with Jesus calling Matthew to be one of his disciples. Later at a dinner at Matthew’s house, the Pharisees ask why Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus replies that He has come to call sinners. On the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells us that we are the salt and light of the world. This presentation continues by exploring how we are like salt and light to the world. It includes experiments, snacks, songs, and crafts. We are to share the light of God’s truth and His love to all around us. Our good deeds glorify God and help others.
The Golden Rule and How to Treat Others — portions of Matthew 6-8
This presentation starts out with the Golden Rule: Do unto others how you would have them do for you. This is expanded upon as Jesus teaches us about generosity and councils us not to be judgemental. Have fun with the object lessons and crafts included.
Don’t Worry about food and clothes; Seek First His Kingdom and Righteousness — Matthew 6 and Luke 12
In this presentation we learn about how God created the birds to get their food. He cares for each of His creation -including us! He made beautiful flowers and will make us beautiful too.
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