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6-12岁教程 (八福*第3课) | 属灵的力量 (附中文反馈单)

编者按  这是一套在美国很受欢迎的教材，按年龄共分三部分：0-6岁学龄前儿童教程，6-12岁学龄儿童教程，和12岁以上青少年教程。我们将陆续翻译成中文，分享给大家。 这套教材里的每一篇，无论是教程还是各种活动，都独立成篇，没有先后顺序，大家可以按需要和负担选择使用。 *更多内容，请关注公众号“羊之门” & thedoorofsheep.com/6-12岁

介绍

在这个关于八福的系列课程的最后一课中，孩子们将发现基督徒即使在遭受迫害和嘲笑时，依然能够在信仰中保持忠信和坚定。他们将学习到，这种面对邪恶时的力量和希望是神赐予的最大礼物之一。

主题

八福、迫害、属灵成长、坚守信仰、力量

等孩子(10分钟)

实物短讲 | 真正的力量

开头的祷告(5分钟)

参见：开头的祷告

背经节(8分钟)

凡立志在基督耶稣里过敬虔生活的，也都要受逼迫。 -提摩太后书3:12

将班级分成两队。每队的挑战是在说出经文时比另一队更有创意。老师带领一队，助手带领另一队。两队交替念诵经文和其出处。例如：第一队的领队让孩子们一边单脚跳一边背诵经文；第二队则在每个单词后拍手一次。第一队再一边转圈一边背诵；第二队则做扭动动作，依此类推。虽然并没有真正的胜者，但孩子们会玩得很开心，而且他们会在不知不觉中记住这节经文。

故事与讨论(15分钟)

介绍：

当你听到“腐烂”这个词时，你会想到什么(等待回答)? 腐烂意味着逐渐走向毁灭，从美好的东西走向彻底的毁坏。你知道这个世界也在逐渐腐烂吗？

魔鬼最想看到的就是我们与这个腐烂的世界一起被毁灭。因此，它尽其所能阻止我们跟随耶稣。耶稣说，任何跟随祂的人都会被侮辱和迫害。但我们不应该灰心，因为耶稣自己也受过苦，先知们也同样受过迫害。作为信徒，如果我们坚守信仰，神所赐的永恒奖赏将远远超过这个腐烂的世界能给予的任何东西。

读马太福音5:10-12 (关于属灵力量的八福）

讨论问题：

孩子们可能不知道这些问题的答案，但让他们先给出自己的回答，再以他们能理解的方式解释每一节经文的含义。

1.你们中很多人都有好朋友吧？你会如何描述他们的优点和缺点？（让孩子们描述朋友的强项和弱点）

2.你们最好的朋友是值得依赖的朋友吗？无论其他孩子怎么说，你仍会做他们的朋友吗？为什么？（讨论）

3.如果有人说你最好的朋友坏话，你会如何为他们辩护？（讨论）

4.那么耶稣呢？祂是你的朋友吗？（讨论）

5.很多人会取笑你，说耶稣不是真实的，也不能成为一个你可以一起玩耍的朋友。你会如何为耶稣辩护？（一起读约翰福音20:29）

6.为什么因为耶稣而被侮辱或取笑实际上是一种祝福？（因为神承诺那些在信仰中坚定的人将获得永恒的奖赏）

7.为什么有些人甚至在不认识耶稣的情况下就不喜欢祂？（因为他们没有读过圣经，或者不去教会，或者从未有人告诉他们关于耶稣的事）

8.我们如何能强大到可以告诉别人关于耶稣，而不害怕或感到羞耻呢？（记住神比任何人或任何东西都强大，如果我们想要遵行神的旨意，祂会保护我们并赐予我们所需的力量。一起读耶利米书1:8）

课堂活动(15分钟)

短剧 | 我相信耶稣

应用(4分钟)

神祝福和奖赏的应许有时很难理解。我们知道那些我们能看到和触摸到的物质奖励，但这些是世界的礼物。我们可以买它们，比如自行车和船，或作为礼物得到它们，比如“毛衣”，但这些东西终会消失。随着时间的推移，它们会腐烂。没有哪件玩具能永远存在。即使是古董有一天也会消失。最终，所有物质的东西都会被雨水、洪水、火灾甚至蛾子摧毁。

一些关系或友谊也可能会结束，比如当人搬走时，或当宠物去世时。但神对我们的爱是永恒的，如果我们坚守信仰，没有什么能将这种爱从我们身上夺去。侮辱和迫害不会永远持续下去，但神的爱会。如果我们坚守信仰，我们最大的奖赏是应许中的天国。

下节课

是时候从儿童主日学选择另一个令人兴奋的系列课程了。

结尾的祷告(2分钟)

参见：结尾的祷告

反馈单

课结束之前，把家庭反馈单给每个孩子。

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THE BEATITUDES

LESSON 3: Spiritual Strength

In this last lesson of the series on the Beatitudes, the children will discover how Christians can be faithful and strong in what they believe, even when being persecuted and mocked by those who do not believe. They will learn that this strength and hope to stand against evil is one of God's greatest gifts.

TOPICS

Beatitudes, Persecution, Spiritual Growth, Stand Firm, Strength

AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)

True Strength (Object Talk) Click here

Test the strength of each child as they arrive by having the others line up behind him or her.

OPENING PRAYER AND PRAISE (5 minutes)

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MEMORY WORK (8 minutes)

"In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted." 2 Timothy 3:12 NIV

Divide the class into two teams. The challenge is for each team to outdo the other in saying the memory verse in a creative way. The teacher will lead one team, and a helper lead the other team. Teams alternate saying the verse and its reference. Example: The leader of team 1 will have his/her kids say the verse while hopping on one foot. The leader of team 2 will respond by having the kids say the verse while clapping after each word. Team 1 then says the verse while turning around in circles. Team 2 while doing the twist, and so on. There really is no winner, but the kids will have a lot of fun, and they will unknowingly memorize the verse.

SCRIPTURE READING AND DISCUSSION (15 minutes)

Introduction:

When you hear the word decay, what do you think of? (Allow for answers). Decay means to slowly fall into ruin. To go from something good to utter destruction. Did you know this world is also decaying?

The devil would like nothing better than to see us destroyed with the rest of the world. That's why he tries his best to keep us from following Jesus. Jesus said any one who follows after Him will be insulted and persecuted. But we should not be discouraged, since Jesus Himself suffered, and so did the prophets before us. As believers, if we stand strong, God's everlasting rewards will be far greater than what the decaying world can offer.

Matthew 5:10-12 (NIV) (The Beatitudes about Spiritual Strength)

Discussion Questions:

The children will not likely know the answers to these questions, but let them give their responses before explaining the meaning of each verse in a way they will understand.

1. Do a lot of you have best friends? How would you describe their strengths and their weaknesses? (Let the children describe the strong and weak things about their friends)

2. Are your best friends keepers, meaning no matter what other kids say about them, you will still be their friend? Why? (Allow for discussion.)

3. If someone said bad things about your best friend, how would you defend them? (Allow for discussion.)

4. How about Jesus, is He your friend? (Allow for discussion.)

5. Many people will make fun of you, saying Jesus isn't real and can't be a real friend you can play with. How will you defend Jesus? (Read John 20:29 together)

6. Why is it actually a blessing to be insulted or made fun of because of Jesus? (Because God promised an everlasting reward to those who are strong in their faith.)

7. Many do not like Jesus when they don't even know Him. Why is that? (Because they have not read the Bible, or do not go to church, or because no one has ever told them about Jesus.)

8. How can we be strong enough to tell others about Jesus, and not be afraid or ashamed? (Remember that God is more powerful than anyone or anything and if we want to do God's will, He will protect us and give us the power we need. Read Jeremiah 1:8 together)

CLASS EXERCISE (15 minutes)

I Believe In Jesus (Skit) Click here

APPLICATION (4 minutes)

God's promise of blessings and rewards is sometimes hard to understand. We know about physical rewards that we can see and touch, but these are gifts that the world offers. We can buy them, like bicycles and boats, or get them as gifts like "sweaters" but these things will fade away. Over time, they will decay. No toy lasts forever. Even antiques will someday no longer exist. Eventually, every physical thing is destroyed by rain, floods, fire, or even moths. Some relationships, or friendships can also end, such as when people move away, or when a pet dies. But God's love for us is everlasting, and nothing can take that away from us if we stand firm to what we believe. Insults and persecution will not last forever, but God's love will. And our greatest reward if we stand firm to what we believe is the promised Kingdom of Heaven.

NEXT WEEK

Time to choose another exciting lesson series from Kids Sunday School Place.

CLOSING PRAYER (2 minutes)

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TAKE HOME PAGE

Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home. Click here for NIV or KJV [PDF]

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