This year in FamilyQuest we'll be studying the word of God. We'll learn how it came to be, study some of the books of the Bible, and even study some of the bigger concepts found in the Bible.
In this unit we will be looking at the portion of scripture we've come to know as The Beattitudes. It's part of a larger portion of scripture known as The Sermon on the Mount. We'll take some time to look at each of the beattitudes, or blessings, and what they really mean for us as we live out our lives here on earth.
This section of scripture tells us that we are blessed when we are persecuted for our belief in Christ. This can come in many forms. For us, it's usually in the form of people ignoring us or making fun of us. Around the world, the persecution is much more harsh. People are beaten, jailed, and even killed for their belief in God.
Here's a good resource to check out with your kids to see what other kids around the world are doing for Christ, despite the persecution they face. There are even some ideas of things your family can do to encourage and help those around the world being persecuted for their faith. Voice of the Martyrs: Kids of Courage
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