Lesson Five: Pure Thirst
Matthew 5:6, 8 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled... Blessed are the pure in heart, for
they will see God."
Objectives: At the end of the lesson, students will be able to...
1. Identify how one remains pure and righteous.
2. Provide proof of thirst for righteousness for each principle.
3. Identify action steps in order to honor God at all times.
Personal Preparation:
qI have read the Scripture text.
qI have prayed for guidance in preparing the lesson. I have prayed for my students.
I have prepared the materials needed for this lesson.
Opening Activity
Facilitate the pairing off of the students and then lead the class in sharing their various answers.
Consult God's Compass
Stay away from evil.
Develop an early warning device.
Make yourself accountable.
Commit to do right even if hurts.
Develop an appetite for righteousness.
Honor God at all times.
Pause and Reflect
Individual Introspection & Group Interaction
Allow students to answer Pause and Reflect: A of their IN STEP JOURNALS. Then, let the SteppingStoneSets evaluate the action
plans that their groupmates have written down in Individual Introspection.
At the Crossroads
Pinoy Kasil
Though the last lesson talked about the limitations of the human mind and body, the human will is indomitable. when we truly
purpose in our hearts to achieve a noble cause, there is very little that can stop us if we are determined to let nothing stand i n
our way.
Values Clarification
Apostle Paul compared being righteous as both a race and a fight. Provide sufficient time for students to process their thoughts
through answering Pause and Reflect: B in their IN STEP JOURNALS.
Real People, Real Models
Governor Ed Panlilio's courageous attempt to reform the politics in Pampanga has borne a lot of controversy and trouble for him.
However, it has exposed the need for change in that province to the whole nation and has heightened awareness and vigilance
against corruption there.
Reach the Peak
Let the students discuss the pointers here in their SteppingStoneSets and formulate concrete game plans to put all that they have
learned into action every day.
Each SteppingStoneSet member should memorize then recite out loud Matthew 5:6, 8 to his or her set.
Conclude by playing background inspirational music and
Allnwing the students to complete recording their reflections, insights, and plans
in their IN STEP JOURNALS Conclude the session with Popcorn Prayer.
