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: Jesus Enters Jerusalem| Matt 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19
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 kind of king did the people want Jesus to be?
They wanted him to be the kind of king who wore fancy clothes, sat on a throne, and ordered people around.
I wonder… why is Jesus the greatest rescuer?
Jesus recued us from our sin! He died on the cross so that we could have life forever.
I wonder… how did Jesus rescue you?
The Bible says that we are all sinners, which means we do bad things, and we deserve death. But, Jesus died in our place so that all sinners who believe in Him can have life forever in Heaven. Jesus rescued us so we can have life forever!
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Big Idea: Jesus died on the cross and rose again. All those who trust in Him as their Savior have new life.
Memory Verse: For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.
Ways to follow up:
Read John 20 or God’s Wonderful Surprise (p. 310-317 in The Jesus Storybook Bible) or watch the video version here.
