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NASB | Matthew 5:7 ¶ "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:7 ¶ "Blessed [content, sheltered by God's promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. |
Bible Question: Could any one help me how to teach the children ages between 10-14 in a simple way for them to understand the version and also the meaning of this verse. Also how this verse relates to our lives these days. |
Bible Answer: Hi Sam84, This sounds like such a fun study for you to take the children thru, Blessed are you (o: It is hard to relate to verses in the beatitudes because they go completely against all that the world teaches us, and against our own desires as well. The first that I would teach them is the translation of the word 'blessed', one meaning would be, "Oh, How Happy" as in, Oh how happy are the ones who are merciful! which couples with, Oh how happy are they who OBTAIN mercy! That translates into today simply as Jesus has paid the debt of sinful man through His blood, at the cross. We are happy (blessed) because God so loved the world that He sent His only Son to die for us. (John 3:16) This is a powerful picture at any age. To be merciful is to not give a punishment that is deserved, and God is merciful to sinners. For us to be merciful to others is to forgive them. To forgive as God forgives is to forgive completely, honestly and instantaneously. This is very hard, for us who are in the flesh to do, because flesh wants to give paybacks, which is a pride issue. God hates pride and withholds mercy to those who cling to sinful pride.. This is living the life of a true Christian, not to be judgmental as we once were, seeking vengeance and demanding amends for the wrongs done to us. Having obtained mercy from God, we should want to show mercy. The next chapter tells us, "But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." This verse should be comprehendable to a child at any age. To shed more light, turn to Matt 18:23 where Jesus begins a parable to explain what happens to those who are not merciful, The children will love you for writing this lesson upon their hearts, and our Lord will surely bless you as well. Happy Teaching, Tim |
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