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Lord's Day, International KJV Sunday School Lesson

June 30
Lesson 5 (KJV)
Right Attitudes
Devotional Reading: Isaiah 61:1–8
Background Scripture: Matthew 5:1–12
Matthew 5:1–12
1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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Key Verse
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.—Matthew 5:12
Covenant in God
Unit 2: A Heartfelt Covenant
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. List characteristics that mark a blessed life.
2. Give examples of how Jesus’ teachings go against the standard practices of the world.
3. Express gratitude to a fellow believer for living “beatitude attitudes.”
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Blessed Awareness
B. Lesson Context
I. Prelude (Matthew 5:1, 2)
A. The Mountain (v. 1)
B. The Words of Jesus (v. 2)
II. Blessings (Matthew 5:3–9)
A. On the Desperate (vv. 3–6)
B. On the Hopeful (vv. 7–12)
Power in Praise
Imprisoned but Free
Conclusion
A. Blessed Attitudes
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
beatitude

bee-a-tuh-tood (a as in mat).

Corinthians

Ko-rin-thee-unz (th as in thin).

Ecclesiastes

Ik-leez-ee-as-teez.

Ephesians

Ee-fee-zhunz.

Nahum

Nay-hum.

Palestine

Pah-luh-stin (i as in eye).

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