Little Ones
Monthly Topic: “R” is for Rescuer
Big Idea: Jesus rescued us so we can have life forever.
Memory Verse: “The Lord will rescue me…” – 2 Timothy 4:18
Bible Story Focus: Jesus’ Death and Resurrection | Luke 23: 26-43, 24
Monthly Song
“Hosanna Rock” from I Count on You
Lesson summary
This we will learn the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Kids will learn that Jesus came to take our punishment for our sins and die for us so that we can one day be with God again. They will learn that because of Jesus’ sacrifice, He is the greatest Rescuer we could ever ask for. Children will also learn that Jesus rose from the dead 3 days later and showed everyone that He truly is the Son of Man.
Preschool
Monthly Topic: “R” is for Rescuer
Big Idea: Jesus rescued us so we can have life forever.
Memory Verse: “The Lord will rescue me…and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom.” – 2 Timothy 4:18
Bible Story Focus: The Lord’s Supper | Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:14-20
Monthly Songs
“You Alone Can Rescue” by Matt Redman
“Hosanna Rock” from I Count on You CD
Dinner Table Discussion
Discuss the following questions as a family during dinner this week. They’re meant to prompt further conversation about what was experienced on Sunday morning.
I Wonder Questions:
I wonder…what were the special parts of the Last Supper?
The bread and the wine.
I wonder…What do we call this meal now?
We call it communion.
I wonder…why do we take communion?
We take communion to remember that Jesus died for us on the cross.
Kindergarten – 4th Grade
Rotation Topic: Appearances of Jesus
Dates: April 29 – May 27
Key Concept: Understanding the Gospel message means understanding Jesus’ work in our lives now and how he illustrated that work during the 40 days He appeared to his disciples and others before He returned to Heaven.
Objectives
After participating in the workshop unit on the Appearances of Jesus, children should be able to:
Know and explain the Gospel.
Identify how Jesus changed the lives of those to whom He appeared, and how He works in people’s lives still today.
Recognize Jesus’ work in our own lives.
Unit Overview
From the end of John to the beginning of Acts, we see the first “un-appearance” of Jesus when the disciples and others went to the tomb expecting to find Jesus’ body but instead found an empty tomb. This “un-appearance” or “dis-appearance” caused great concern. Yet it was because of this first discovery that Jesus, whom they verified was dead, was now gone. As we study the following “appearances” of Jesus, it is significant to understand how unexpected these appearances were. What do we learn of Jesus from these experiences and what do we learn of our future with Him as we study this section of the Bible and of history?
Scripture
John 20-21 and Acts 1
Memory Verse
John 20: 29 “…blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Fallen Condition Focus/Heart Issue
Jesus’ appearance on the scene is indicative of the fallen condition of our hearts. The promised savior came, appeared as a baby, grew into an adult, and through his death, resurrection, and 40 days of actual appearances all point to the need we have for a rescuer and the provision of God’s love.
God-Centered/Grace-Oriented Focus
The gospel message points to God and blankets our fallen condition with His love offered through grace.
Faith Response (application)
As Jesus appeared to the early church members, he still shows himself at work in our hearts today. We can know Jesus and claim his promises.
5th Grade
Grapple Question: Is It OK if Nobody Gets Hurt?
Dig Into the Bible: Psalm 32:1-5; Romans 5:12; Galatians 6:7-10; Ephesians 4:3
Preteens generally deal with the feelings of guilt and shame that come as a consequence of sin in one of two ways. Either they suppress and deny those feelings, or they become overwhelmed by them. Suppressor/deniers are the ones who will claim that their actions have not hurt anyone, least of all themselves. Kids who are overwhelmed by their feelings need to be led to repentance and assurance of the complete forgiveness of their sins. Talk with your preteen this week about the consequences of sin and God’s amazing forgiveness.
