LESSON:
SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 11; 14; MARK 6; LUKE 3; 7
CHRIST CONNECTION: When we believe in Jesus, we can tell others about Him. Jesus is the Messiah!
KEY PASSAGE PHRASE: Call on Me and pray, and I will listen. Jeremiah 29:12 (From Jeremiah 29:12)
GOSPEL GEMS:
TEACHING STYLE:
Play, exploration, repetition and consistency help build a safe and fun environment for our Toddlers to learn about God's love. Consistency helps our littles know what to expect when they enter the classroom, they look for their favorite toys, know that they will always have time to play, sing songs, do a craft, go for a walk, and hear stories. Focusing on foundational Bible stories using visual and experiential learning to show that God is creator, loving, and sends Jesus. Gospel and Bible story vocabulary are introduced. Repetition through language and song help plant seeds in their little hearts.
CHRIST CONNECTION: When we believe in Jesus, we can tell others about Him. Jesus is the Messiah!
KEY PASSAGE PHRASE: Call on Me and pray, and I will listen. Jeremiah 29:12 (From Jeremiah 29:12)
GOSPEL GEMS:
- While in prison, John sent Jesus a message. John asked if Jesus was the one God promised to send.
- Jesus said, “The blind can see, those who could not walk can walk, and the sick are well.”
- Some people listened; others wanted to stop Jesus and God’s kingdom. No one can stop God!
TEACHING STYLE:
Play, exploration, repetition and consistency help build a safe and fun environment for our Toddlers to learn about God's love. Consistency helps our littles know what to expect when they enter the classroom, they look for their favorite toys, know that they will always have time to play, sing songs, do a craft, go for a walk, and hear stories. Focusing on foundational Bible stories using visual and experiential learning to show that God is creator, loving, and sends Jesus. Gospel and Bible story vocabulary are introduced. Repetition through language and song help plant seeds in their little hearts.
JESUS IS THE MESSIAH CRAFT
Directions:
Hand out 1 sticker sheet per child and have them use the green stickers to “trace” the name Jesus.
Say:
Jesus reminded John of the wonderful miracles He had done that show He is the Messiah! Can you say Jesus, Is, The, Messiah!
Hand out 1 sticker sheet per child and have them use the green stickers to “trace” the name Jesus.
Say:
Jesus reminded John of the wonderful miracles He had done that show He is the Messiah! Can you say Jesus, Is, The, Messiah!
ACT IT OUT GAME
Directions:
Have one child at a time pick a card. Read the card to the group, showing them the picture on the card, then act out each card and have the kids repeat the action after/with you.
Here are some suggestions if you don’t know what actions to do:
Blind receive their sight: Cover your eyes at the word blind and at the word site, open them (like playing peek a boo)
Lame - walk: Stand up and bend over, at “lame’ then at “walk” start walking around the rug.
Deaf – hear: Cover your ears with your hands at “deaf” then cup your hands at your ears on the word “hear”.
The leppers are cleansed: Gently rub from your fingertips up your arm
The poor have good news preached to them: Open your hands like a Bible
The dead are raised up: Flop on the ground at “dead” then jump up into the air at “raised up”
Say:
Jesus asked the people if a sheep falls on the Sabbath, should you leave it or help it? Help it! Jesus said we are more important than sheep; it is right to do good on the Sabbath.
Have one child at a time pick a card. Read the card to the group, showing them the picture on the card, then act out each card and have the kids repeat the action after/with you.
Here are some suggestions if you don’t know what actions to do:
Blind receive their sight: Cover your eyes at the word blind and at the word site, open them (like playing peek a boo)
Lame - walk: Stand up and bend over, at “lame’ then at “walk” start walking around the rug.
Deaf – hear: Cover your ears with your hands at “deaf” then cup your hands at your ears on the word “hear”.
The leppers are cleansed: Gently rub from your fingertips up your arm
The poor have good news preached to them: Open your hands like a Bible
The dead are raised up: Flop on the ground at “dead” then jump up into the air at “raised up”
Say:
Jesus asked the people if a sheep falls on the Sabbath, should you leave it or help it? Help it! Jesus said we are more important than sheep; it is right to do good on the Sabbath.
