Just read your outline, so insightful. I'm actually teaching the beatitudes to a group of 6-10 year olds at the moment.
What a powerful framing to explain to them, not only what mercy is, but that we show mercy out of an understanding of the mercy that was shown to us. So often children's resources teach the beatitudes as transactional, which I am actively trying to correct in my ministry. This was such a helpful demonstration of how to work against the transactional approach and really understand the meaning of this beatitude. So excited to tell children about the mercy God has shown them and the grace that is on offer. Thanks for the timely post that got me started on my thinking and planning.
Just read your outline, so insightful. I'm actually teaching the beatitudes to a group of 6-10 year olds at the moment.
What a powerful framing to explain to them, not only what mercy is, but that we show mercy out of an understanding of the mercy that was shown to us. So often children's resources teach the beatitudes as transactional, which I am actively trying to correct in my ministry. This was such a helpful demonstration of how to work against the transactional approach and really understand the meaning of this beatitude. So excited to tell children about the mercy God has shown them and the grace that is on offer. Thanks for the timely post that got me started on my thinking and planning.