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BIBLE TIMEThe time had come for Jesus and his disciples to go to Jerusalem so they could worship

God in the temple. While on their way, they stopped right before they got into Jerusalem and Jesus said, “Go into town and you will find a donkey, please untie it, and bring it to me.” The disciples did as they were asked, and sure enough, they found a donkey tied up when they came into town. They brought the donkey to Jesus. Jesus climbed onto the donkey, and rode it into town. Many people were in Jerusalem at that time to worship God, so when they saw Jesus, they began to cheer and shout, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” this means “Save us”. They laid their cloaks on the ground so the donkey could walk on top of them. They also laid big palm leaves on the ground, and waved them back and forth as Jesus passed. They were treating Jesus like a king! The people were happy to see Jesus and praised God. Why do you think the people were happy to see Jesus? A lot of them believed that he was the Son of God and wanted to show him honor and respect. They had waited a long time for the savior to come and save everyone from their sins. They knew Jesus was the one! Do you know Jesus is the one who saves us all? I sure hope you do! Jesus is the son of God, sent down from heaven to save us from the wrong things we do. I am so thankful that Jesus cares for you, and for me, and for everyone! The people of Jerusalem were happy because of this too and wanted toshow him honor as he came into Jerusalem to worship God.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Green construction paper

cut into strips• Paint stir sticks• Glue, markers

CLASS SCHEDULE1. Welcome/Books of the Bible2. Singing/Memory Verse3. Bible Lesson4. Craft Time5. Snack/Prayer

CRAFT CORNER

Help each child write things that they are thankful for on the green strips of construction paper. When finished, help them glue the strips onto the paint stir stick to make it look like a palm leaf. If time is available, allow the children to act out waving their palm leaves as Jesus passes through them.

LESSON 1 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 21:1-11


BIBLE TIMEDo you remember why Jesus and his disciples were going to Jerusalem? To worship

God in the temple! While on their way, they stopped right before they got into Jerusalem and Jesus said, “Go into town and you will find a donkey, please untie it, and bring it to me.” The disciples did as they were asked. Did they find a donkey? Sure did! They brought the donkey to Jesus. Jesus climbed onto the donkey, and rode it into town. Many people were in Jerusalem at that time to worship God, so when they saw Jesus, they began to cheer and shout, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” Do you remember what this means? It means “Save us.” They laid their cloaks on the ground so the donkey could walk on top of them. What else did they lay on the ground for Jesus? Palm leaves! They were treating Jesus like a king! The people were happy to see Jesus and praised God. Why do you think the people were happy to see Jesus? A lot of them believed that he was the Son of God and wanted to show him honor and respect. They had waited a long time for the savior to come and save everyone from their sins. They knew Jesus was the one! Do you know Jesus is the one who saves us all? I sure hope you do! Jesus is the son of God, sent down from heaven to save us from the wrong things we do. I am so thankful that Jesus cares for you, and for me, and for everyone! The people of Jerusalem were happy because of this too and wanted to show him honor as he came intoJerusalem to worship God.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Computer• https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=wVj1ais4TzQ


CRAFT CORNER

After you review your story, pass out the coloring sheets and allow the kids to color their pages as they watch the 25 minute video over Jesus’ entry. You can stop the video after Jesus comes into Jerusalem on the donkey.

LESSON 1 (WEDNESDAY):

JESUS ENTERS JERUSALEM



BIBLE TIMEWhat did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? A donkey! What did the people lay before the donkey? Their cloaks and palm leaves. When Jesus came into Jerusalem, he went into the Temple. The Temple was a special place that people came to worship God in Old Testament Bible times. The temple was a special place to worship God, and learn about Him. When Jesus walked inside, he saw a lot of noise and fuss. There were merchants all over the place selling people animals to purchase to be sacrificed at the temple. The people came from very long distances, so they would have to buy a dove, or a lamb to sacrifice when they got to the Temple, because it was too long of a trip for the animals. The people who sold these animals to the people charged way too much money, and cheated people. This made Jesus very angry. He did not like that there was cheating and lying going on in his Father’s House which was the Temple. Jesus made a whip and began to crack in in the air and flipped over all of the merchant’s tables, telling them to get out of his Father’s house! “You will not steal from these people!” Jesus shouted! The merchants ran off, and the sick people came to Jesus to be healed, and many came to Jesus to learn more about God and His love for us.

Jesus was very excited to be able to visit the Temple in Jerusalem and to be close to his Father. He got very angry when he saw that people were using his Father’s House to cheat and steal. Jesus always stood up for what was right.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Table cutout• Jesus cutout• Copy paper• Yarn• Crayons


CRAFT CORNER

Give each child a piece of copy paper, a Jesus cutout, a table cutout, and brown yarn. Children will glue the table and the Jesus figure onto the copy paper and attach the yarn to his hand to create the whip. Color the image.

LESSON 2 (SUNDAY):

JESUS CLEARS THE TEMPLE



BIBLE TIMEDo you remember why Jesus came to Jerusalem? So he could worship at the Temple. The Temple was a special place that people came to worship God in Old Testament Bible times. When Jesus walked inside, what did he see? There were merchants all over the place selling people animals to purchase to be sacrificed at the temple. The people came from very long distances, so they would have to buy a dove, or a lamb to sacrifice when they got to the Temple, because it was too long of a trip for the animals. The people who sold these animals to the people charged way too much money, and cheated people. This made Jesus very angry. He did not like that there was cheating and lying going on in his Father’s House which was the Temple. Jesus made a whip and began to crack in in the air and flipped over all of the merchant’s tables, telling them to get out of his Father’s house! “You will not steal from these people!” Jesus shouted. The merchants ran off, and the sick people came to Jesus to be healed, and many came to Jesus to learn more about God and His love for us.

Jesus was very excited to be able to visit the Temple in Jerusalem and to be close to his Father. He got very angry when he saw that people were using his Father’s House to cheat and steal. Jesus always stood up for what was right. When we see wrong being done, we can follow Jesus’ example andask for it to be stopped. Jesus loves us all and wants each of us to follow God’s way.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Yarn• Circle cutouts


CRAFT CORNER

Allow the children to color their papers as you discuss the lesson. Afterwards, help the children cut out the circles, and punch holes in the tops of them to thread through the yarn to make necklaces.

Cut out the necklace pieces and thread through yarn to create a necklace. Allow the children to color the pieces and discuss the concepts on each necklace piece.


JESUS CLEARS THE TEMPLE



BIBLE TIMEOne day, Jesus and his disciples were all sitting around the entrance of the temple in Jerusalem. They were watching all of the people come by and give their money to God at the Temple. There was a big metal box outside of the entrance, and they would come up and make big noisy bangs and rattles when they put their money in. The rich people would bring a lot of money, look around, and make sure that everyone around saw how much money they had to give. Everyone would look at the rich people and talk about how much money they were giving to the Temple. Most of the rich people, who did this, only did it so people would talk about them and how rich they were.

Jesus watched a very poor woman tip-toe up to the metal box. While she did this, Jesus whispered to his disciples to pay attention to the woman and her gift. She dropped in two small coins. Jesus said, “This woman has given more than any of the rich people!” The disciples were confused! They just saw the rich people drop in huge bags full of money, and the woman just gave two coins! Jesus explained, “The rich people gave just a small part of their riches, the woman gave everything she had to God.”

God loves a cheerful giver!We should always give God the very best we have. We too can be like the woman and give to God trusting that He will supply us with all we need. How can you give your all to God? (Explain ways other than money, the children can give)

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Pennies• 3 envelopes for each child


CRAFT CORNER

Pass out a handful of pennies to each child as well as three envelopes marked save, spend, and give. Talk about ways to give, save, and spend. Help them divide out the pennies into three categories, to give, to spend, and to save. Talk about how each category is special. Ask each child to place the pennies in their envelopes. Encourage them to remember how the lady gave all she had as they sort out their pennies.

LESSON 3 (SUNDAY):

THE WIDOW & HER MONEY

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Mark 12:41-44


BIBLE TIMEOne day, Jesus and his disciples were all sitting around the entrance of the temple in Jerusalem. Do you remember what they were watching? They were watching the people give their money to God. There was a big metal box outside of the entrance, and they would come up and make big noisy bangs and rattles when they put their money in. The rich people would bring a lot of money, look around, and make sure that everyone around saw how much money they had to give. Why did they do this? Everyone would look at the rich people and talk about how much money they were giving to the Temple. Most of the rich people, who did this, only did it so people would talk about them and how rich they were.

Jesus watched a very poor woman tip-toe up to the metal box. While she did this, Jesus whispered to his disciples to pay attention to the woman and her gift. What did she drop in? Two small coins. Jesus said, “This woman has given more than any of the rich people!” The disciples were confused! They just saw the rich people drop in huge bags full of money, and the woman just gave two coins! Jesus explained, “The rich people gave just a small part of their riches, the woman gave everything she had to God.”

God loves a cheerful giver! We should always give God the very best we have. We too can be like the woman and give to God trusting that He will supply us with all we need.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Pretend coins• Costume scraps• Shoe box• Coloring sheet


CRAFT CORNER

After the children complete their coloring sheets, allow them to act out the lesson today. Dress them up in scrap costumes and give them bags of the pretend coins to place in the shoe box. Have children set aside to be Jesus and his disciples, the rich people, and the poor woman. Allow them to change out roles, and play pretend a few times. This is a great way to help the lesson sink in.


THE WIDOW & HER MONEY

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Mark 12:41-44


BIBLE TIMEJesus and his disciples were having dinner at Simon the leper’s house. While they were eating, a woman named Mary came to the house carrying a large alabaster jar full of very expensive perfume. She came to Jesus and poured the perfume all over Jesus’ head! Why do you think she did this? In biblical times, this was called anointing. It was like a way to show respect and honor to someone. The disciples were angry with the woman! They said, “Why are you wasting that expensive perfume on Jesus? Do you know how much we could have sold that for to give to the poor?” Jesus said to the disciples, “Don’t make her feel bad, she has done such a beautiful thing for me. You will always have the poor with you, but I will not be with you for very long.” Why do you think Jesus said this? Jesus knew that soon, he would have to leave the disciples. Mary then stooped down at Jesus feet and began to wash them with her tears and her hair. The house was full of the sweet smell of the perfume. Mary knew that Jesus was very special. She wanted to show him love and kindness by giving him her expensive perfume. What can we do to show others how much we care about them? (Let the kids explain acts of kindness) We don’t really pour perfume on people’s heads anymore, or wash people’s feet like they did in Biblical times, but there are always things we can do to show our love to people. Jesus asks us all to love one another and take care of one another.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Tissue paper cut into

squares• Jar cutout• Glue• Perfume


CRAFT CORNER

Give each child a jar paper and have them cut out the jar shape. Give each child a handful of the square tissue paper, and help them glue the tissue paper onto the jars. Talk about the lesson as they work. When they are finished, help each child spritz their papers with one squirt of perfume.

LESSON 4 (SUNDAY):

WOMAN WASHES JESUS’ FEET



BIBLE TIMEJesus and his disciples were having dinner at Simon the leper’s house in Bethany. While they were eating, a woman named Mary came to the house. What did she have with her? A large alabaster jar full of very expensive perfume. She came to Jesus and poured the perfume all over Jesus’ head! In biblical times, this was called anointing. It was like a way to show respect and honor to someone. The disciples were angry with the woman! Why were they angry? They said, “Why are you wasting that expensive perfume on Jesus? Do you know how much we could have sold that for to give to the poor?” Jesus said to the disciples, “Don’t make her feel bad, she has done such a beautiful thing for me. You will always have the poor with you, but I will not be with you for very long.” Why do you think Jesus said this? Jesus knew that soon, he would have to leave the disciples. Mary then stooped down at Jesus feet and began to wash them with her tears and her hair. The house was full of the sweet smell of the perfume. Mary knew that Jesus was very special. She wanted to show him love and kindness by giving him her expensive perfume. What can we do to show others how much we care about them? (Let the kids explain acts of kindness) We don’t really pour perfume on people’s heads anymore, or wash people’s feet like they did in Biblical times, but there are always things we can do to show our love to people. Jesus asks us all to love oneanother and take care of one another.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Woman Washes Jesus’ Feet

coloring sheet• Baby wipes


CRAFT CORNER

Allow the children to color their coloring pages and retell the lesson as they work. When they are finished, pass out a baby wipe to each child, and tell them to wash their friend’s feet. Talk about how this was a way to show humility, and then talk about what humility is.


WOMAN WASHES JESUS’ FEET



CRAFT CORNER

Have the children to color the coloring sheets as they arrive today.

Each child will take the soap and break it a part to place in their containers. Do not allow the children to take the containers home however, because they will use their soap to wash each other’s feet on Wednesday night. You can have your helper microwave the soap as you teach the lesson. This is a great activity to do outside of weather permits.

BIBLE TIMEJesus and his disciples were all together getting ready for their Passover meal. The Passover was a special holiday that the Jews celebrated to remember when God sent the plagues to Egypt but saved the Jews from them. Before they began to eat the meal, Jesus took a towel and wrapped it around his waist, filled up a water basin with water, and began to wash his disciple’s feet. One of his disciples, Peter felt embarrassed that Jesus was washing his feet. Peter said, “Lord! Why are YOU washing MY feet?” Jesus said, “You may not understand why I am doing this now, but you will later.” When he was finished, he asked them if they all understood why he washed their feet. Jesus explained that he did it as an example. He wanted them to serve others just like Jesus had done. He told them that he has always given them the example to put what others need about what we need, and they need to do the same. Jesus was the son of God. Sent from heaven to take on the sins of us all by serving us all. He had been getting his disciples ready to be the ones to tell of all the wonderful things Jesus had done to others. He wanted to make sure that the disciples understood they were to serve the people, and not boss them around. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet to show that they should all be servants to the people as they tell others about Jesus. How can we show Jesus’ love to others?

SUPPLIES NEEDED• 2 Ivory soap bars, knife• Small containers w/ lids• Jesus Washes Apostles’ Feet

coloring sheet• Microwave safe plate• Small plastic containers


SOAP DIRECTIONS

Cut the ivory bar into three pieces and place into the microwave-safe container. Place in microwave for 1 minute, 20 seconds. The soap will begin to inflate. Allow the inflated soapt to cool. Divide this between the kids. Have them crumble the soap and place the pieces into their containers. Keep the soap in the classroom for Wednesday Night’s activity.

LESSON 5 (SUNDAY):

JESUS WASHESAPOSTLES’ FEET

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: John 13:1-17


BIBLE TIMEJesus and his disciples were all together getting ready for their Passover meal. Do you remember what the Passover meal was? The Passover was a special holiday that the Jews celebrated to remember when God sent the plagues to Egypt but saved the Jews from them. What did Jesus do before they began to eat? Before they began to eat the meal, Jesus took a towel and wrapped it around his waist, filled up a water basin with water, and began to wash his disciple’s feet. One of his disciples, Peter felt embarrassed that Jesus was washing his feet. Peter said, “Lord! Why are YOU washing MY feet?” Jesus said, “You may not understand why I am doing this now, but you will later.” When he was finished, he asked them if they all understood why he washed their feet. Jesus explained that he did it as an example. He wanted them to serve others just like Jesus had done. He told them that he has always given them the example to put what others need about what we need, and they need to do the same. Jesus was the son of God. Sent from heaven to take on the sins of us all by serving us all. He had been getting his disciples ready to be the ones to tell of all the wonderful things Jesus had done to others. He wanted to make sure that the disciples understood they were to serve the people, and not boss them around. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet to show that they should all be servants to the people as they tell others about Jesus. How can weshow Jesus’ love to others?

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Kids homemade soap• Towels• Sponges• Tubs for warm water• Warm water


CRAFT CORNER

If weather permits, take the children outside for this activity. Pair each child up with a partner, and instruct them to take their shoes/socks off. Pass out the washtubs, towels, sponges, and the children’s soaps, and show them how to wash each other’s feet. Retell the lesson as they wash, and talk about the importance of serving others through humility.


JESUS WASHESAPOSTLES’ FEET



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus and his disciples were all gathered together to eat a meal called the Passover. Do you remember why they did this? To remember how God protected them from the plagues in Egypt. Before the meal, what did Jesus do for all of his disciples? He washed their feet! Why did he was their feet? To show them that they all needed to learn how to be humble and serve others, just as he had served them. After he washed their feet, they all sat down for their meal.

Jesus knew that is was almost time for him to be captured, and he wanted to give the disciples a special commandment before he had to go. He took some bread from the table and said, “This bread represents my body, when you eat it, think of me.” He then passed it out to the disciples. He then took a cup of wine, which is like grape juice, and said, “This juice represents my blood that will be shed for all of you, when you drink it, think of me.” They then all drank the juice. What do you see your parents doing every Sunday morning when the plates of bread and juice are passed around? They all say a prayer, eat the bread, and drink the juice! Do you know why they do this? Because Jesus has asked all Christians to eat the bread and drink the juice to always remember his sacrifice. This is a very important part of our worship to God.Jesus wanted a way for people to sit with each other and take the time to remember him, so he asked people to share this special thing together. We call it the Lord’s Supper!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Eats with Aposltes

coloring sheet• Grape juice• Grapes• Crackers


CRAFT CORNER

Allow the children to color their coloring pages as you discuss the washing of the feet from last week, and the Lord’s Supper from this week. When they are finished, set out the food items and allow the children to eat the snacks together. Explain to them the symbolism of the grape juice and the crackers, and ask them what they think it would be like eating the Lord’s supper with Jesus and his disciples.

LESSON 6 (SUNDAY):

JESUS EATSWITH APOSTLES



BIBLE TIMEOn Sunday, we talked about how after Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. They all sat down to eat the Passover meal together. As they were eating, Jesus wanted to make a way for everyone to take the time to remember the sacrifice he was about to make. Do you remember what he did next?

He took some bread from the table and said, “This bread represents my body, when you eat it, think of me.” He then passed it out to the disciples. He then took a cup of wine, which is like grape juice, and said, “This wine represents my blood that will be shed for all of you, when you drink it, think of me.” They then all drank the juice. What do you see your parents doing every Sunday morning when the plates of bread and juice are passed around? They all say a prayer, eat the bread, and drink the juice! Do you know why they do this? Because Jesus has asked all Christians to eat the bread and drink the juice to always remember his sacrifice. This is a very important part of our worship to God. Jesus wanted a way for people to sit with each other and take the time to remember him, so he asked people to share this special thing together. We call it the Lord’s Supper!

After Jesus died on the cross,when the first group of Christians, which we call a church, gathered, they would all enjoy the Lord’s Supper together and be thankful for what Jesus did for them. We are still following this example today!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Purple paint, green marker• White construction paper• Baby wipes• Black sharpie• Tablecloth


CRAFT CORNER

Give each child a piece of the construction paper, and a baby wipe, and then squirt out a small amount of purple paint onto the table cloth. Show the children how to make “grapes” using their finger prints. Show them how to make a grape cluster with the prints. Help the children draw the top part of the grape bunch with the green marker, and with your sharpie, write “Remember Me” on each page. Talk about the lesson as you work.


JESUS EATSWITH APOSTLES



BIBLE TIMEAfter Jesus and his disciples ate the Lord’s Supper, they went out to a garden to pray. While there, some Roman soldiers came and arrested Jesus. There were many people who did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God and wanted him to be put to death. Jesus went with the soldiers, knowing everything would be ok.

The disciples were very scared! They knew the soldiers would probably put Jesus on a cross, and they didn’t want it to happen to them too!

One of the disciples named Peter, snuck into town to see what was going to happen to Jesus. While there, a servant girl asked him if he was one of Jesus’ friends. Peter was scared and said, “No! I don’t know that man!” Did Peter know Jesus? Yes! He was one of his disciples! Later, more people saw Peter and asked him if he knew Jesus and again, Peter was scared and said, “No! I don’t know what you are talking about!” Peter did this three times. He told three lies about knowing Jesus. Is it ever ok to lie, even when we are scared something bad might happen if we tell the truth? Maybe you did something wrong, but don’t want to get in trouble so you lie. That is not the right thing to do. The lies Peter told made him very sad. He loved Jesus very much, andwas very sad that he had lied about knowing him. Peter went outside of the city and cried for lying. Peter learned that even though it is scary, we must always tell the truth.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Peter Lying coloring sheet• Rooster template• Googly eyes• Construction paper• Glue


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, give each child the coloring page to color. Retell the story as they work and ask questions about lying. When they are finished, pass out the rooster template for the children to cut out and decorate. Help them glue the googly eyes and wing onto their roosters. When finished, glue the rooster onto the construction paper.

LESSON 7 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ARRESTED & PETER LIES



BIBLE TIMEAfter Jesus and his disciples ate the Lord’s Supper, they went out to a garden to pray. While there, who came to arrest Jesus? The Roman soldiers. Why did they do this? There were many people who did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God and wanted him to be put to death. Jesus went with the soldiers, knowing everything would be ok.

How did this make the disciples feel? The disciples were very scared! They knew the soldiers would probably put Jesus on a cross, and they didn’t want it to happen to them too!

One of the disciples named Peter, snuck into town to see what was going to happen to Jesus. While there, a servant girl asked him if he was one of Jesus’ friends. What id Peter say? Peter was scared and said, “No! I don’t know that man!” Did Peter know Jesus? Yes! He was one of his disciples! Later, more people saw Peter and asked him if he knew Jesus and again, Peter was scared and said, “No! I don’t know what you are talking about!” Peter did this three times. He told three lies about knowing Jesus. The lies Peter told made him very very sad. He loved Jesus very much, and was very sad that he had lied about knowing him. Peter went outside of the city and cried for lying. Peter learned that even though it is scary, we must always tell the truth.

When we feel scared, we may be tempted to lie, but what should we do instead? Tell the truth! God’s word tells us that the truth is always the best, and the right thing to do.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Paper plates• Rooster template• Stapler• Glue• Feathers


CRAFT CORNER

Give each child a paper plate and the rooster template. If needed, cut out the template beforehand. Help the children attach the template onto the plates with glue. If time allows, let the children act out the bible lesson with their roosters.


JESUS ARRESTED & PETER LIES



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how the Roman soldiers took Jesus away while he was in the garden with his disciples. They brought him to a man named Pilot, and they had a trial. Pilot didn’t see anything wrong with what Jesus was doing, but was very scared of the large crowd of people who didn’t believe Jesus. Pilot asked the crowd what they wanted to do with Jesus and the said, “Crucify him!” This made a lot of people sad! Jesus never, ever sinned or did anything wrong! Pilot gave Jesus back to the soldiers, and they took him to be placed on the cross. The drove nails in his hands and in his feet, and hung him high up in the air on the cross. Many people who did not believe he was the Son of God were glad to see him there. Jesus’ friends, and family, and those who did believe in him were very sad. Jesus was sad too, but he knew that it all would be ok. Why did Jesus know it would all be ok? Jesus knew that he would come back to life again!

It was a terrible, terrible thing that happened to Jesus. He never did anything wrong, but was put on a cross for something he didn’t do. Have we ever done wrong? Yes! We all have, and Jesus allowed himself to die on the cross because of the wrong things we have all done. God and Jesus want us to be in heaven with them someday, so God sent Jesus to die for us so we could be there with them! I am so thankful that Jesus chose to do this for me and you and our friends, family, everybody! We can be thankful every day for Jesus!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus on the Cross coloring

sheet


CRAFT CORNER

Pass out the coloring pages and allow the children to color after the lesson. Talk about Jesus’ sacrifice and what it means for the world.

You will have a short craft today, so fill in the extra time with extra songs, and practicing the books of the bible. The quarter is almost over. Help them work hard on their memory verse and books of the bible goals!

LESSON 8 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ONTHE CROSS



BIBLE TIMEAfter the soldiers too Jesus, who was he brought to for trial? Pilot! Pilot didn’t see anything wrong with what Jesus was doing, but was very scared of the large crowd of people who didn’t believe Jesus. Pilot asked the crowd what they wanted to do with Jesus and the said, “Crucify him!” This made a lot of people sad! Jesus never, ever sinned or did anything wrong! Pilot gave Jesus back to the soldiers, and they took him to be placed on the cross. The drove nails in his hands and in his feet, and hung him high up in the air on the cross. Many people who did not believe he was the Son of God were glad to see him there. Jesus’ friends, and family, and those who did believe in him were very sad. Jesus was sad too, but he knew that it all would be ok. Why did Jesus know it would all be ok? Jesus knew that he would come back to life again!

It was a terrible, terrible thing that happened to Jesus. He never did anything wrong, but was put on a cross for something he didn’t do. Have we ever done wrong? Yes! We all have, and Jesus allowed himself to die on the cross because of the wrong things we have all done. He took what was supposed to be our punishment! God and Jesus want us to be in heaven with them someday, so God sent Jesus to die for us so we could be there with them! I come to church andlearn about God and His word each week because I am so thankful for the sacrifice Jesus made for me. Your parents do this as well. They enjoy bringing you all to class and to worship because they want you to learn about what Jesus did for you!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Cardstock• Paint• Paint brushes• Small cups• Masking tape


CRAFT CORNER

Each child will be painting card stock for class tonight. You will take the card stock, and create a cross shape with the masking tape on the card stock in the middle of the page. Give each child the taped paper, and then let them paint the card stock. Once the paint dries, you will carefully remove the tape, leaving the white cross visible through the paint colors.


JESUS ONTHE CROSS



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus was hung on the cross for the sins of all people. Do you remember why he allowed himself to die for you and for me? So we can be children of God! So we could one day be in heaven, the most amazing place, with God and Jesus one day! I am so thankful for the promise of heaven!

After Jesus died, his friends took him to a large tomb to be buried. They wrapped him up, and poured spices on him, then rolled a really, really big stone over the entrance. Three days later, Mary came to bring more spices and perfumes to Jesus’ grave. But guess what? She got to the tomb and found that it was EMPTY! When she looked inside, she saw two angels! They asked, “Why are you crying?” She said, “Someone took away Jesus’ body!” She was very sad. Mary turned around and saw a man standing behind her. She said the man, “They took Jesus away! Please tell me where to find him?” The man said, “Mary.” She looks up! Could it be? The voice! It sounded just like Jesus’ voice! To her surprise, it WAS Jesus! Alive! Jesus was alive! She was so thankful, and in awe of the miracle that Jesus had been dead for three days but then rose again! Jesus told Mary to go tell the disciples that he was alive, and was ready to see them. Jesus rose from the dead! He died for our sins, and then rose again to show us all that he had won the battle against sin!

We all get to come to worship God for the gift of His son every Sunday! I am so glad to see you all in class ready to learn about Jesus and his victory.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Coloring sheet• Empty tomb worksheet


CRAFT CORNER

The children will work on two worksheets today after the lesson. Review the lesson with them as they work. Next week, they will be making tomb snacks, so make sure you have all the ingredients needed for them.

LESSON 9 (SUNDAY):

JESUS IS RISEN!SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: John 20:10-18


HE’S NOT HERE


BIBLE TIMEOn Sunday, we talked about the amazing thing that happened at the tomb of Jesus. What happened at the tomb of Jesus on the third day? He came to life again!

After Jesus died, his friends took him to a large tomb to be buried. They wrapped him up, and poured spices on him. What did they roll over the entrance? A really, really big stone.

Three days later, Mary came to bring more spices and perfumes to Jesus’ grave. When she got to the tomb what did she see? When she looked inside, she saw two angels! They asked, “Why are you crying?” She said, “Someone took away Jesus’ body!” She was very sad. Mary turned around and saw a man standing behind her. She said to the man, “They took Jesus away! Please tell me where to find him?” The man said, “Mary.” She looks up! Who was it? Jesus! To her surprise, it WAS Jesus! Alive! Jesus was alive! She was so thankful, and in awe of the miracle that Jesus had been dead for three days but then rose again! Jesus told Mary to go tell the disciples that he was alive, and was ready to see them. Jesus rose from the dead! He died for our sins, and then rose again to show us all that he had won the battle against sin!

We all get to come to worship God for the gift of His son every Sunday! I am so glad to see you all in class ready to learn about Jesus and his victory.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Graham crackers, chocolate

mini donuts, oreos• Peanut butter, plates• Plastic knives (for each child)• Wet wipes


CRAFT CORNER

Have all of the ingredients handy to pass out to the children as you build the tomb.

1. Give each child a graham cracker on a plate, and allow them to use their plastic knife to spread peanut butter onto the graham cracker. 2. After they spread the peanut butter, give each child a chocolate donut to cut in half with their knives. They can eat one half, and then place the other half onto the peanut butter. 3. Give each child an Oreo to place in front of the hole of the donut to make the tomb door. 4. When they are finished, review the lesson by asking a few questions over Jesus being raised, and then allow them to eat their tomb snack.


JESUS IS RISEN!SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: John 20:10-18


BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus was raised from the dead in three days! Who did he show himself to first? Mary! What did he tell Mary to go do? To go tell the disciples that Jesus had risen!

All of the disciples were gathered together in a room with the doors locked. They were very sad about Jesus’ death, and very scared that someone would come to get them too since they were Jesus’ students and followers.

All of a sudden, the disciples looked up, and there was Jesus! Right there, in the room with them. He just appeared! Jesus said to them all, “Peace be with you.” Do you know why Jesus said this? The disciples were all very scared! They though Jesus was a ghost! Jesus said, “Why are you afraid? Why don’t you believe it is really me? Reach out and touch my hand, you will see then see that I am real.” Jesus showed them his hands, they still had the marks from the nails. The disciples were so happy to see Jesus! Jesus explained to them that he had to die so that he could win the battle against sin. His death made it possible for all of us to be in heaven with God one day. Jesus rose again to make sure we would all know how much God loves us. Jesus also rose again to show us how powerful God is! Who all can remember some of the miracles Jesus performed with God’s power? (Walking on water, feeding the 5,000, raising Lazarus, etc.) Let the children discuss. Is God powerful? Yes, He is! Does God love us? Yes, He does! How much does Jesus love us? Jesus loves us so much that he died and rose again.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Talks to His Disciples

coloring sheet


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, pass out the coloring sheets to the children to color. Review the story as they work. If time allows, have the children re-enact the Bible lesson.

LESSON 10 (SUNDAY):

JESUS TALKS TO HIS DISCIPLES



BIBLE TIMEDo you remember who Jesus wanted to talk to next after he talked to Mary? The disciples! Where were the disciples? All of the disciples were gathered together in a room with the doors locked. They were very sad about Jesus’ death, and very scared that someone would come to get them too since they were Jesus’ students and followers.

All of a sudden, the disciples looked up, and who was standing there? It was Jesus! Right there, in the room with them. He just appeared! Jesus said to them all, “Peace be with you.” Do you know why Jesus said this? The disciples were all very scared! They though Jesus was a ghost! Jesus said, “Why are you afraid? Why don’t you believe it is really me? Reach out and touch my hand, you will see then see that I am real.” Jesus showed them his hands, they still had the marks from the nails. The disciples were so happy to see Jesus! Jesus explained to them that he had to die so that he could win the battle against sin. Jesus rose again to make sure we would all know how much God loves us. Jesus also rose again to show us how powerful God is! How much does Jesus love us? Jesus loves us so much that he died and rose again. I am so thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice. Do you know what it means to sacrifice something? When you sacrifice yourself that means that you put someone else’s needs on front of your own.How did Jesus put our needs on front of his own? He died of our sins. We can be thankful every day that Jesus loves us so much that he sacrificed his own life for ours.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• https://www.youtube.com/

watch?v=Ndh7cfM7geQ


CRAFT CORNER

You will need a computer to play the link in the supplies bubble. Start the video at 15:00 on the clock. It goes through the last few weeks of study with Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection.


JESUS TALKS TO HIS DISCIPLES



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus appeared to the disciples and they all believed that he was real. When Mary came to tell the men the news, a disciple named Thomas did not believe. He was very sad and upset and did not want to believe Mary. Thomas said, “Unless I can see his hands, and touch him, I will not believe!” Now we all know what happened next. Where were all of the disciples when Jesus appeared to them? In a room locked up! And how did Jesus get in? He just appeared! The disciples were very scared because they thought he was a ghost! Jesus said to them, “Peace, be with you.” He did not want them to be afraid, but happy! Do you think Thomas still believed it was Jesus? He was still unsure about it. Do you remember what Jesus told the men to do so he could show them he was real? He told them to touch his hands. To look at the marks from the nails, and to feel them. Jesus looked at Thomas and said, “Come touch my hands Thomas! Come look! Here is the mark from the nails, and look at my feet, the marks from the nails are still there too. Do you believe in me Thomas?” Thomas cried out, “Yes my Lord! I believe it’s really you!”

Thomas did not want to believe in something he could not see. He needed to touch Jesus to be sure. Does God ask us to believe in Him? He sure does! Can we actually see God? Nope! Do we need to see God to believe He is real? No! We can believe He is real because we can read His word and feel His love, we don’t have to see Him to know He is there!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Hand cutout worksheet• Scissors• Glue• Sticker sheet


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, pass out the hand worksheet.

The children will cut out the hands, then glue to the sign and decorate.

LESSON 11 (SUNDAY):

THOMASBELIEVES


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BIBLE TIMEWho was the disciple that wanted to touch Jesus to believe it was really him? Thomas! When Mary came to tell the men the news, a disciple named Thomas did not believe. He was very sad and upset and did not want to believe Mary. Thomas said, “Unless I can see his hands, and touch him, I will not believe!” Now we all know what happened next. Jesus appeared in the room! Just appeared! The disciples were very scared because they thought he was a ghost! Jesus said to them, “Peace, be with you.” He did not want them to be afraid, but happy! Do you think Thomas still believed it was Jesus? He was still unsure about it. Do you remember what Jesus told the men to do so he could show them he was real? He told them to touch his hands. To look at the marks from the nails, and to feel them. Jesus looked at Thomas and said, “Come touch my hands Thomas! Come look! Here is the mark from the nails, and look at my feet, the marks from the nails are still there too. Do you believe in me Thomas?” Thomas cried out, “Yes my Lord! I believe it’s really you!”

Thomas did not want to believe in something he could not see. He needed to touch Jesus to be sure. Does God ask us to believe in Him? He sure does! Can we actually see God? Nope! Do we need to see God to believe He is real? No! We can believe He is real because we can read His word andfeel His love, we don’t have to see Him to know He is there!

Believing in something you cannot see or touch is called faith. I believe in Jesus!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Thomas Believes coloring

sheet• Toilet paper rolls


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, pass out the coloring sheets for the children, and ask review questions over the passage as they work. When they are finished, give everyone a toilet paper roll to do an experiment with. Ask each child to hold the tube up to their eye and look through it. They will then take their hand and place it in front of the eye that is not covered. If they stare at the tube and their hand with both eyes open, it gives the illusion that there is a hole in their hand!


THOMASBELIEVES



BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus came and showed himself to the disciples. He stayed with them and traveled around with them for several days so everyone could see that Jesus was alive! He continued to tell all the people how much God loved them, and taught them God’s word. Jesus and his disciples went up to a mountain called Mt Olivet. While up there, Jesus told his disciples to go out to the entire world and tell everyone about God, and about how Jesus died and rose from the dead to save everyone from their sins. After he asked this, a cloud appeared, and Jesus was taken up into it and floated back up into heaven! The disciples were kind of scared! They just got Jesus back! Before Jesus left, he told the disciples that a special helper called the Holy Spirit would be sent to them soon so they needed to be ready.

The disciples just stood there, looking up into heaven thinking maybe Jesus would come back down. Then, two men appeared before them in bright, white robes and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up into heave, will come back down again the very same way!” The disciples returned back to Jerusalem from the mountain and stayed in a house, waiting for the Holy Spirit to come.

What was the mountain called that Jesus and his disciples were on? Mt OliveWhat did Jesus go into when he went to heaven? A cloud!Who did Jesus say would come soon to help the disciples? The Holy Spirit!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Ascends to Heaven

coloring sheet• Ascension handwriting sheet


CRAFT CORNER

Allow the children to work on their coloring sheets, and when finished, give them a handwriting sheet to trace and color. Read to them the scripture as they work.

LESSON 12 (SUNDAY):

JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN

SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Acts 1:1-11


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BIBLE TIMELast week, we talked about how Jesus came and showed himself to the disciples. He stayed with them and traveled around with them for several days so everyone could see that Jesus was alive! He continued to tell all the people how much God loved them, and taught them God’s word. Jesus and his disciples went up to a mountain called Mt Olivet. While up there, Jesus told his disciples to go out to the entire world and tell everyone about God, and about how Jesus died and rose from the dead to save everyone from their sins. After he asked this, a cloud appeared, and Jesus was taken up into it and floated back up into heaven! The disciples were kind of scared! They just got Jesus back! Before Jesus left, he told the disciples that a special helper called the Holy Spirit would be sent to them soon so they needed to be ready.

The disciples just stood there, looking up into heaven thinking maybe Jesus would come back down. Then, two men appeared before them in bright, white robes and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand here looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up into heave, will come back down again the very same way!” The disciples returned back to Jerusalem from the mountain and stayed in a house, waiting for the Holy Spirit to come.

What was the mountain called that Jesus and his disciples were on? Mt OlivetWhat did Jesus go into when he went to heaven? A cloud!Who did Jesus say would come soon to help the disciples? The Holy Spirit!

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Jesus Ascends template• Cloud template• Cotton candy• Cotton balls• Yarn


CRAFT CORNER

Each child will need a cloud, a Jesus figure, a few cotton balls, a piece of yarn, and some crayons. Allow them to tear apart and glue the cotton balls to the cloud, and color the cloud and the Jesus figure. When they are finished with this, help them attach the yarn to the Jesus figure, and onto the cloud. Finish up the activity by serving them “clouds” (cotton candy) as a snack.


JESUS ASCENDS TO HEAVEN



BIBLE TIMEWhat did we talk about last week? Do you remember how Jesus went back up into heaven? He went back on a cloud! Jesus and his disciples were on the Mt Olive and Jesus had just given them some very important jobs. He asked them to tell the whole world about God’s love and how Jesus died and was raised from the dead for everyone’s sins!

After this, the disciples went back into Jerusalem and stayed in a house. They were all gathered in the upper room of the house, kind of like a house that has two stories in it.

All of a sudden, a strong wind came blowing in the room and something that looked like little fires rested on the top of the disciples heads! What? Fire! I wonder if they were scared! The fire was the special helper called the Holy Spirit that came to help the disciples teach about Jesus. Do you remember Jesus promising the disciples that he would send a special helper for them? Because of the Holy Spirit, the disciples were able to speak in different languages, and perform miracles like Jesus! Many people were able to understand all that the disciples were telling them, and believed in Jesus because of the miracles they saw. They were very thankful that Jesus gave them this gift to tell others about him.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• God Sends the Holy Spirit

coloring sheet• Red and yellow tissue paper


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson allow the children to color their coloring sheets. Give them small strips of tissue paper to glue onto the fire part of the worksheet for extra decoration. Be sure to review the story as they work, and go over their books of the bible and memory verses, you have two classes to go!

LESSON 13 (SUNDAY):

GOD SENDS THE HOLY SPIRIT



BIBLE TIMEWhat did we talk about last week? Do you remember how Jesus went back up into heaven? He went back on a cloud! Jesus and his disciples were on the Mt Olive and Jesus had just given them some very important jobs. He asked them to tell the whole world about God’s love and how Jesus died and was raised from the dead for everyone’s sins!

After this, the disciples went back into Jerusalem and stayed in a house. They were all gathered in the upper room of the house, kind of like a house that has two stories in it.

All of a sudden, a strong wind came blowing in the room and something that looked like little fires rested on the top of the disciples heads! What? Fire! I wonder if they were scared! The fire was the special helper called the Holy Spirit that came to help the disciples teach about Jesus. Do you remember Jesus promising the disciples that he would send a special helper for them? Because of the Holy Spirit, the disciples were able to speak in different languages, and perform miracles like Jesus! Many people were able to understand all that the disciples were telling them, and believed in Jesus because of the miracles they saw. They were very thankful that Jesus gave them this gift to tell others about him.

SUPPLIES NEEDED• Flame template• Crayons, markers• Construction paper slips• Stapler


CRAFT CORNER

After the lesson, give each child the flame to color and cut out. When they are finished, help them attach the flame to the construction paper slip, then measure the strip to their head to create a headband. If time allows, let them act out the arrival of the Holy Spirit with their headbands.

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GOD SENDS THE HOLY SPIRIT


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