Matthew: Jesus’ Birth & Early Ministry — Sermon on the Mount —Teachings of Jesus

Matthew: Jesus’ Birth & Early Ministry — Sermon on the Mount — Teachings of Jesus Flipbook

Explore Matthew 5–7 with this engaging No Prep Bible lesson for Grades 6–8. Students examine the Sermon on the Mount, beginning with the Beatitudes and Jesus’ radically different picture of what it means to be blessed. They explore key teachings about anger, honesty, loving enemies, prayer, trust, and living as part of God’s kingdom.

Students then work together to create a Teachings of Jesus Flipbook, summarizing key sections of the Sermon on the Mount and illustrating the meaning behind Jesus’ teachings.

What’s Included
- Teacher Directions for 1–2 class periods (45–60 minutes each)
- Student-friendly Overview
- Mini Research Questions
- 5-Step Group Activity
- Understanding the Sermon on the Mount student page
- Teachings of Jesus Flipbook planning page
- Digging Deeper reflection page
- Online Resources
- Color + Black & White student pages

Students Will Explore
- The Beatitudes and Jesus’ picture of blessing
- The Lord’s Prayer
- Loving enemies and treating others differently
- Heart-level righteousness vs. simply following rules
- Worry, trust, and dependence on God
- How Jesus’ teachings connect to everyday life

Why Teachers Love This
- No prep and easy to implement
- Combines Bible study, research, collaboration, creativity, and reflection
- Encourages students to summarize Scripture in their own words
- Provides meaningful personal application
- Flexible for individual, partner, or small-group work
Perfect For
Bible Class • Christian Schools • Homeschool • Sunday School • Youth Groups • Middle School Bible Study • Gospel of Matthew Units • New Testament Studies • Substitute Plans

Focus: Matthew 5–7 • Beatitudes • Lord’s Prayer • Sermon on the Mount • Kingdom Living • Christian Character

Disclaimer: This is an independently created educational resource designed to support classroom instruction. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any specific curriculum organization, denomination, examination board, or educational institution.

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