Answering BIG QUESTIOns

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns about doing good things like giving just to be noticed by other people. Hypocrites call attention to their gifts, but Jesus wants us to give privately so that our hearts are about giving...not about looking impressive. Ask God to show you if there’s anything you need to do differently when it comes to giving. Is your heart coming from the wro...

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about how to treat our enemies. Even though most people think it’s okay to hate their enemies, Jesus says to love our enemies and pray for people who persecute us. He also says not to work for revenge but instead be generous. Help kids see that when someone makes them mad, they can show kindness and love....

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes the complexity out of making vows or promises. Often we add qualifiers to our promises, such as “I swear by heaven” or “I really mean it.” But Jesus makes promises much simpler: If you always do what you say, then yes or no is all you need to say. Ask God to show your kids his own faithfulness so they can model it as they learn to do what th...

Jesus says that the command not to murder goes beyond simply not killing; harboring anger and speaking in anger means we’re subject to judgment. Instead, we should settle matters with people quickly. Kids have a hard time managing their anger. Developmentally, this is a skill they need to learn and hone. Talk about ways to help your kids have the tools to calm their anger with God’s help, instead ...

Jesus says to be the salt of the earth, bringing flavor to the world around us. He also says to be the light of the world and not to hide our lights. Our good deeds can be like lights that point out God’s glory and bring Him praise. ...