The Beatitudes: New Junior High Series
This new 4-week junior high series focuses on what junior highers can learn from the Beatitudes.
Middle schoolers are surrounded by messages about what it takes to win: Be louder. Be stronger. Be first. Don’t let anyone see you struggle. Curate the perfect image. Protect your reputation at all costs.
But in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus flips the script.
Students will discover that the way of Jesus is completely different from the way of culture ... and completely better.
The Beatitudes aren’t soft. They’re strong. They challenge pride, comparison, image-management, and self-protection - the very things junior highers wrestle with every day.
You can order this series individually here on this page or get it as a part of the One Year Junior High Curriculum, Volume 2.
ONE YEAR JUNIOR HIGH CURRICULUM, VOLUME 2
This series is one of many in the One Year Junior High Curriculum, Vol 2, which saves you 79% on our new year long curriculum that addresses the most important issues that students this age face. Issues like: influence, identity, change, choices, belonging, autonomy, and more. 
In this series, students will learn:
- Following Jesus means unlearning what the world says makes you “blessed”
- Meekness isn’t weakness, and what they hunger for will shape who they become
- Mercy and purity of heart matter more than appearances
- Peacemakers stand out, even when it costs them
SERIES OVERVIEW
Lesson 1: Unlearn
Bible: Matthew 5:1-4
Bottom Line: Jesus teaches us a different way to live than culture does.
Lesson 2: Inherit
Bible: Matthew 5:5-6, John 2:13-16
Bottom Line: Meekness isn't weakness, and what we hunger for matters.
Lesson 3: See God
Bible: Matthew 5:7-8
Bottom Line: God shows us mercy and wants our real hearts.
Lesson 4: Make Peace
Bible: Matthew 5:9-12
Bottom Line: Peacemakers reflect the heart of God.
- Series artwork for promotional purposes (cover slide, blank text slide, and social media graphics)
- Lessons come in both Word & PDF format. Edit as needed and easily share with volunteers.
- Fun opening games
- Creative, relevant teachings
- Lesson response activities
- Engaging small group discussion questions