Youth series · 4 lessons
Marching to the Beat of a different drum
A very important message to read about in the Word is known as the beatitudes.
This series is designed to go over this subject on a level your students can understand and relate to. There are 4 lessons in total with supporting graphics for screens and social media.
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On iPhone, flip off the silent switch to hear the drums.
The close of Lesson 4
Are we marching to the beat of our own drum? Or are we marching to the beat of a different drum? A drum from Heaven!
“Rejoice that we are out of step with this world!”
“I hear the clarion call from our saviour today — it is time to live as a King’s Kid!”
From Lesson 1 · Matthew 5:3–12
Eight declarations of blessing.
“The sermon begins with a preamble known as ‘The Beatitudes’ (5:3-12), eight declarations or pronouncements of blessing…”
“The word ‘beatitude’ comes from the Latin word beatus, meaning ‘happy’ or ‘blessed.’ The Greek word is makarios. The word captures the idea of those who are the fortunate and blessed recipients of God’s grace and favor.”
- Latin
- beatus
- Greek
- makarios
- Meaning
- blessed.
The cadence · Matthew 5:3–10 KJV
Blessed, on every count.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
“Man must see himself poor, needy, destitute and in need of help.”
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
“The Godly reaction to poverty of spirit: mourning.”
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
“It’s having inner strength under control!”
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
“Happy is the man who hungers and thirsts for a right relationship with God!”
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
“Forgives, not holding onto hurts or grudges.”
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
“Jesus strikes to the center of man’s being, the heart.”
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
“Do we sow peace or strife?”
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Living a life that reflects these beatitudes and the righteousness of God is an invitation to persecution.”
Groove Street cadence Drumline · 122 BPM · 4 bars, fill in bar 4
Every stroke is a mark: tall is an accent, short is a ghost. > accent, ( ) ghost, fl flam, dr drag, // diddle, z buzz, rs rimshot, 1–5 which drum, o open hat, bk bark, chk choke. Tap a step to cycle it. On a keyboard: Space basses, FJ snares, DK tenors, SL cymbals, G clicks. Hold Shift for an accent.
On the stage · From Lesson 4
Will we bow to the music of the world or bow to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?
The kit is yours. Tap the drums, two thumbs at once, or play it on your keys.
On iPhone, flip off the silent switch to hear the drums.
“Will we bow to the music of the world – or – bow to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords?” MTTB_04, the Lesson 4 plan.
Four lessons · written by Jacob Sullivan
One sermon. Four lessons.
“Citizens of God’s kingdom, having been redeemed by Christ and brought into this kingdom, are to live a certain kind of way among the nations.”
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Lesson 1 · Matthew 5:3–4
Humility: key to coming to God!
“Pride wants the riches of this world, but the poor in spirit says, ‘Just give me Jesus!’”
Psalm 138:6 · James 4:6 · Psalm 40:17 · James 2:5 · 2 Corinthians 7:10 · Matthew 11:28–30
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Lesson 2 · Matthew 5:5–6
A meek heart is a heart that beats in tune with the Heart of Jesus!
“A meek heart is a thankful heart!”
Isaiah 61:1 · James 1:21 · Psalm 63:1–2 · Psalm 42:1–2 · Isaiah 55:1–3 · John 7:37–39
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Lesson 3 · Matthew 5:7–9
How much mercy you show is almost certainly the result of how much mercy you know!
“If we get our eyes off of the Cross, we will eventually lose mercy!”
Romans 12:18 · 2 Corinthians 13:11 · Philippians 2:1–3 · Colossians 3:13 · Hebrews 12:14 · 1 Corinthians 14:33
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“What we need is Apostolic power and anointing as never before!”
2 Timothy 3:12 · Matthew 5:11–12 · John 16:33 · John 15:18
Lines, verses and references are quoted as they appear in the four lesson plans (KJV). The Lesson 4 line is set in the series’ own blank screen.
Lesson 4 · Matthew 5:10–12
Boldness to be different in a world that pressures you to conform.
What’s included
Ready for the room and the feed.
- 4 lesson plansPDFs, MTTB_01 to MTTB_04, one for each part of the Beatitudes
- 3 screens16:9 at 3840×2160: title, The Beatitudes, and a blank
- 7 feed posts and 7 storiesTitle, The Beatitudes, New series, Next week, Tomorrow, Tonight, and a blank
- A welcome sheetWith the link to every graphic
From the series’ download folder. MarchingToTheBeat.zip holds the welcome sheet and the four lesson plans; the welcome sheet links to the graphics.
Marching to the Beat · Youth series
Fall in step with a different drum.
There are 4 lessons in total with supporting graphics for screens and social media.
- Lessons
- 4, through Matthew 5:3–12
- Graphics
- For screens and social media
- Format
- ZIP download (MarchingToTheBeat.zip)
- Written by
- Jacob Sullivan
- For
- Middle school through young adult
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