Teaching the Third Beatitude by Jeanne Sparks

Categories: Beatitudes

Read Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Qualities of "meek:"

• Quietly, but firmly, positive
• No weakness, but strength
• Letting go of previous hurts, losses or failures—all the baggage
• Gentle
• Self-controlled with no temper tantrums
• Trusting as the lambkin trusts and follows the shepherd.

Qualities of "inheritances:"

• Free gifts that have to be claimed by proving your identity
• Qualities received
• Conditions or traits from past generations
• Our God-given inheritance is only good and healthy.

Paraphrasing of Beatitude # 3

• Happy are those who are letting go of their anger and hurts, for they shall experience wonderful things taking place in their lives.
• Happy are those who claim the dominion that is their spiritual heritage, for their lives will be healthy, exciting, and successful.

Create your own paraphrase of Matt 5:5

Help the students to create posters to help remember the beatitude. Jeanne Sparks created this one for her pupils:

• INSTANTANEOUS FREE GIFTS FROM GOD, INCLUDING:
• DOMINION OVER
  • SIN
  • DISEASE
  • DEATH
• HAPPY, SUCCESSFUL LIFE
• EVERYTHING YOU NEED OR WILL EVER NEED IS GIVEN FREELY!
• Offered daily to all who show:
• Self-control
• Gentleness as a lamb
• Quiet strength

CLAIM YOUR INHERITANCE NOW BY DIALING: 4-6-3 (G – O – D)

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.