Responsible Living (Teachings From The Sermon On The Mountain) Notes, Quizzes & Revision
๐ Revision Notes โข ๐ Quizzes โข ๐ Past Papers available in app
Preparing for the Coming of Jesus Christ
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
Jesus taught people on a hill. We find his words in the Bible in Matthew chapters 5โ7. He taught how we should live so we can be like him.
The Beatitudes (Short & Easy)
- Blessed are the poor in spirit โ God cares for humble people. ๐
- Blessed are the sad โ God comforts those who are hurting. ๐งโก๏ธ๐ค
- Blessed are the gentle โ they will get Godโs gifts. ๐พ
- Blessed are the merciful โ be kind and forgive. ๐
- Blessed are the peacemakers โ they will be called Godโs children. โฎ๏ธ
- Blessed are the pure in heart โ God sees your true heart. โจ
What is Responsible Living?
Responsible living means doing things that please God and help other people. It is about being honest, kind, fair and caring for Godโs world.
- Help fetch water or care for younger brothers/sisters. ๐ฐ
- Share your food when someone is hungry. ๐
- Say the truth and say sorry when wrong. โ๏ธ
- Be kind to classmates โ no bullying. ๐ค
- Help clean the compound and plant trees. ๐ณ
- Respect teachers and elders. ๐โโ๏ธ
Key Teachings from the Sermon to Practice
- Love your neighbours โ even those who are different. โฅ๏ธ
- Love your enemies โ pray for those who hurt you. โ๏ธ
- Do to others what you want them to do to you (Golden Rule). ๐คฒ
- Be salt and light โ make your community better and show Godโs love. ๐ง๐ก
- Pray quietly and truly โ God hears honest prayers. ๐
- Forgive others โ do not hold grudges. ๐
- Do not worry too much โ trust God to provide. ๐ฟ
How This Prepares Us for Jesus' Coming
When we follow Jesus' teachings, we grow closer to God. This shows we are ready for when Jesus comes again. Jesus will be happy with people who live with love, kindness and honesty.
- You love God and pray every day.
- You are kind and forgive others.
- You help the poor and care for the earth.
- You obey God and tell the truth.
Memory Verses
Matthew 5:16 โ "Let your light shine before others." (Be good so others see God's love.)
Matthew 7:12 โ "Do to others what you want them to do to you." (The Golden Rule)
Daily Checklist (Tick when done)
- โPrayed today
- โRead a short Bible verse
- โHelped someone
- โSaid sorry if I hurt someone
- โDid something to protect the environment
Simple Class or Home Activities
- Role-play a scene showing forgiveness or helping a neighbour.
- Draw a poster: "Be Salt and Light" โ show kind actions in your school.
- Make a "Kind Deeds" jar: write good deeds on paper and pick one each day.
- Plant a tree or clean a small area near your home or school.
Dear Jesus, help me to live the way you taught. Make me kind, honest and caring. Teach me to forgive and to love others. Help me be ready for your coming. Amen. โ๏ธ