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BOTTOM LINE: God is the source of wisdom.

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God can make them wise even when they are young.

KEY PASSAGE: Luke 2:41-52, The Boy Jesus At The Temple

MEMORY VERSE: “I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

SUMMARY: Sometimes grown ups think you have to be older to be smart and knowledgeable. But kids will learn that God can give them wisdom and knowledge right now.

SIMPLE PRAYER: Dear God,

Give us wisdom so we will make good choices and lead lives that are pleasing to you.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

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LESSON SNAPSHOT

KIDS OF THE BIBLE: JESUS

“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

LARGE GROUP: As a group, see if the kids can recite the memory verse without seeing it on screen. Then put the verse on screen and read it once more together.

SMALL GROUP: Read the memory verse aloud for each kid. Each time you do, leave out one word. See if the kids can tell you what word you left out.

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MEMORY VERSE


“I can do all things through him who gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIV)

“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

LARGE GROUP: As a group, see if the kids can recite the memory verse without seeing it on screen. Then put the verse on screen and read it once more together.

SMALL GROUP: Read the memory verse aloud for each kid. Each time you do, leave out one word. See if the kids can tell you what word you left out.

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MEMORY VERSE


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THE BOY FROM NAZARETH

ITEMS NEEDED: Priest costumes

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 2M

CHARACTERS: Hezekiah and Jonah- Priests in the temple of Jerusalem

Hezekiah and Jonah enter, walking across the stage. Jonah is giggling. Hezekiah stops. Jonah stops.

HEZEKIAH: Will you please stop giggling?

JONAH: I’m sorry, Hezekiah. I don’t mean any disrespect.

HEZEKIAH: Are you sure about that?

JONAH: I’m sorry. It’s just…

HEZEKIAH: Go ahead, let’s hear it.

JONAH: Sir, you know I respect you as a man of God. No one in the temple knows the Word of God as well as you.

HEZEKIAH: Thank you.

JONAH: But only because that kid went home.

HEZEKIAH: Jonah!

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JONAH: Well it’s true! That boy knew the prophets backwards and forwards. And he understood them. I’ve never heard anyone explain Isaiah like that!

HEZEKIAH: Mere speculation on the part of a clever child, nothing more.

JONAH: I don’t think so.

HEZEKIAH: Are you suggesting a mere boy would make a better teacher than me?

JONAH: Well, no. But given time and education…

HEZEKIAH: The way you and the others were fawning over him, I wonder what educa-tion you could give him.

JONAH: Perhaps we should invite him to study here?

HEZEKIAH: A mere commoner? He’s a carpenter’s son. Let him learn his father’s trade.

JONAH: But the people could learn so much from him!

HEZEKIAH: He’s just a boy, Jonah. Another five minutes, and I’d have proven my supe-rior wisdom and knowledge.

JONAH: Sir, he spoke with us for more than two hours. He was just as competent at knowing and interpreting the scripture as any of us, including the High Priest. There’s something special about that kid, Hezekiah. Maybe he’s not a priest, but I wouldn’t be surprised if God does something great with him.

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JONAH: Well it’s true! That boy knew the prophets backwards and forwards. And he understood them. I’ve never heard anyone explain Isaiah like that!

HEZEKIAH: Mere speculation on the part of a clever child, nothing more.

JONAH: I don’t think so.

HEZEKIAH: Are you suggesting a mere boy would make a better teacher than me?

JONAH: Well, no. But given time and education…

HEZEKIAH: The way you and the others were fawning over him, I wonder what educa-tion you could give him.

JONAH: Perhaps we should invite him to study here?

HEZEKIAH: A mere commoner? He’s a carpenter’s son. Let him learn his father’s trade.

JONAH: But the people could learn so much from him!

HEZEKIAH: He’s just a boy, Jonah. Another five minutes, and I’d have proven my supe-rior wisdom and knowledge.

JONAH: Sir, he spoke with us for more than two hours. He was just as competent at knowing and interpreting the scripture as any of us, including the High Priest. There’s something special about that kid, Hezekiah. Maybe he’s not a priest, but I wouldn’t be surprised if God does something great with him.

ITEMS NEEDED: Popsicles

This lesson can be combined with the take home portion of the lesson. Kids can have popsicles as an end of the hour treat, or they can take home popsicle sticks.

Does anyone know who invented the popsicle? Popsicles were invented in 1906 by Frank Epperson. Frank left a mixture of powdered drink, water, and a stirring stick in a cup on his front porch overnight. It was a very cold night, and when he woke up, he discovered the frozen treat waiting for him outside. Frank named the treat the Epsicle, but years later he changed it to popsicle.

Does anyone want to guess how old Frank Epperson was when he did this?

Believe it or not, Frank was only eleven years old!

It just goes to show you that kids can be just as clever and wise as adults. When we spend time in prayer and reading God’s word, we have access to God’s wisdom. God can make us wise so we can make good decisions, and he can teach us how to live godly lives.

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Follow Jesus, spend time with him every day. God will make you wise beyond your years.

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OBJECT LESSON OR KIDS SERMON


MOVIE TIME

ITEMS NEEDED: Five movie posters, or five posters with the names of movies on them.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose one kid for this game. On stage, display the five movie posters. As an example: Despicable Me (2010), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Monsters Inc (2001), The Lego Movie (2014), and Star Wars (1977). The player had 60 seconds to re-arrange the mov-ies in chronological order. Every time they shuffle the posters, tell them how many they have right. The game ends when they get all five in order - or when time expires.

VARIATION: For younger kids, let them know which ones are right so they do not reshuffle them.

Use whatever posters you want or have available.

WHAT’S THE POINT? God will give us the wisdom we need to make smart choices in our lives.

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LARGE GROUP GAME


MOVIE TIME

ITEMS NEEDED: Five movie posters, or five posters with the names of movies on them.

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose one kid for this game. On stage, display the five movie posters. As an example: Despicable Me (2010), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Monsters Inc (2001), The Lego Movie (2014), and Star Wars (1977). The player had 60 seconds to re-arrange the mov-ies in chronological order. Every time they shuffle the posters, tell them how many they have right. The game ends when they get all five in order - or when time expires.

VARIATION: For younger kids, let them know which ones are right so they do not reshuffle them.

Use whatever posters you want or have available.

WHAT’S THE POINT? God will give us the wisdom we need to make smart choices in our lives.

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LARGE GROUP GAME


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LARGE GROUP LESSON


BOTTOM LINE: God is the source of wisdom.

OBJECTIVE: Kids will learn that God can make them wise even when they are young. KEY PASSAGE: Luke 2:41-52, The Boy Jesus At The Temple

INTRODid you know that some of the most important inventions ever made were created by kids? It’s true! The calculator was invented by Blaise Pascal. Pascal was a very famous mathematician, but he was only eighteen years old when he designed the first calcula-tor.

Philo T. Farnsworth was only fifteen when he showed his high school science teacher drawings for an invention. The teacher was impressed, and Farnsworth continued to work on his invention, a device we know as - the TV!

Louis Braille invented a form of reading for blind people. He was only fifteen when he did it. Chester Greenfield was only fifteen when he created an invention you all proba-bly use in the winter time - ear muffs!

And let’s not forget Joel Siegel and Joe Schuster, a pair of eighteen-year-old artists who loved science fiction and created a character we know as - Superman!

Each one of these kids had wisdom beyond his years. They didn’t wait to put that wis-dom to use either. They used it as kids to change the world.

Today’s story is about another wise child, one wiser than any of the inventors I’ve men-tioned. He’s one of the most intriguing kids in the Bible because he’s the most important person in the Bible. This is the story of twelve-year-old Jesus.

LARGE GROUP LESSON


READ LUKE 2:41-52

MAIN POINTIt’s no surprise that Jesus would have awed the men at the temple. He was only a boy, but he was also God’s Son. Whatever God knew, he knew, and the men at the temple could not believe a young boy would know as much as he did.

Sadly, this happens all the time with kids and adults. Kids are kids, and they have wild and crazy thoughts and often act immature. That said, kids can be very wise and very observant. Adults often miss out on great leaning moments because they’re not really listening. What can an adult learn from a kid?

Adults can learn a lot, and kids can teach a lot. Kids can gain wisdom well beyond their years, just by following Jesus.

DRIVE IT HOMEGod has given us an endless source of wisdom. It’s called the Bible. In the Bible, God has shared everything we need to know about who we are and who he is. When we read the Bible, we gain insight into why the world is the way it is.

The Bible teaches us that we are sinners living in a sinful world. Our natural instinct is to be sinful and selfish, to do things only for ourselves. Jesus came to die for our sins and show us a better way to live. Now, we can live for God by serving him and serving others.

God’s Word also gives us the wisdom we need to make tough choices. It’s hard to stand up for what’s right when everyone else is doing the wrong thing. Wisdom will show you when you need to take a stand and tell others, “This is not right. I will not do it just because everyone else is.”

The more time we spend with God in Bible study and prayer, the more wisdom we gain. Living for God becomes easier not because it is easy, but because we learn to think like Christ. We think of others instead of ourselves.

The greatest thing we can do to prepare ourselves for a life of service to Jesus is to begin spending time with him now. Get into the habit of prayer and Bible study while you are still young, because when you are older, it will only get harder. Grow your rela-tionship with Jesus while you are still young, and you will be strong enough to face the questions and challenges that come when you are older.

God has given us a source of great wisdom. He’s inviting all of us to share in that wisdom. Ask God to give you the wisdom his Son had as a child, and let God make you wise beyond your years.

LARGE GROUP LESSON


CLOSE WITH A SIMPLE PRAYERDear God,

Give us wisdom so we will make good choices and lead lives that are pleasing to you.

In Jesus’ name, Amen

ICEBREAKERWhat’s your favorite story about Jesus?

MEMORY VERSE ACTIVITYPhilippians 4:13Read the memory verse aloud for each kid. Each time you do, leave out one word. See if the kids can tell you what word you left out.

SMALL GROUP GAME/ACTIVITYStand in a circle. Have one person introduce himself and say his favorite cartoon. The person on the right will repeat the first person’s name and cartoon, then add his own. Continue around the circle until everyone has said a name and cartoon. Can you go around a second time and get them all right?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONSRead Luke 2:41-52Why were Mary and Joseph worried?

Where did they find Jesus?

What was Jesus doing in the temple?

What did the priests think of Jesus?

Where can we gain wisdom from God?

SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the Bible, and thank you for hearing our prayers. Please make us wise followers of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (K-2ND)





DISCUSSION QUESTIONSRead Luke 2:41-52Why were Mary and Joseph worried?

Where did they find Jesus?


What did the priests think of Jesus?


SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the Bible, and thank you for hearing our prayers. Make us wise followers of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (K-2ND)





DISCUSSION QUESTIONSRead Luke 2:41-52Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus?



What does God’s wisdom do for us?

How can we start gaining wisdom while we are kids?

SIMPLE PRAYERDear God, Thank you for the Bible, and thank you for hearing our prayers. Please make us wise followers of Christ. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (3-5TH)


Mary and Joseph were looking forA. the temple. B. their son.*C. directions to Nazareth.

Mary and Joseph found JesusA. in the temple.*B. playing with friends. C. at home.

Jesus told his parents that he had to be A. home by eight. B. at school the next day. C. in his Father’s house.*

We can gain wisdom byA. reading the Bible. B. praying. C. both A and B.*

God wants us to seek wisdom A. in college. B. right now.*C. when we are grown up.

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POWERPOINT REVIEW GAME


Mary and Joseph were looking forA. the temple. B. their son.*C. directions to Nazareth.

Mary and Joseph found JesusA. in the temple.*B. playing with friends. C. at home.

Jesus told his parents that he had to be A. home by eight. B. at school the next day. C. in his Father’s house.*

We can gain wisdom byA. reading the Bible. B. praying. C. both A and B.*

God wants us to seek wisdom A. in college. B. right now.*C. when we are grown up.

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5 Simple Ways You Can Make This Lesson Stick With Your Kids

THIS WEEK’S LESSON: JESUS


IN THE CAR:Ask your child what they learned about this week on the drive home:Sometimes grown ups think you have to be older to be smart and knowledgeable. But kids will learn that God can give them wisdom and knowledge right now. Luke 2:41-52, The Boy Jesus At The Temple

HANGING OUT:Make this week’s lesson real:Ask your kids to share some of their wisdom with you. What have they learned from others and through experience?

AT DINNER:Here are some great discussion starters:- Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus? - What was Jesus doing at the temple? - Why is it important to seek God’s wisdom?

AT BEDTIME:Quiz your child on this week’s memory verse:“I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.” - Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

PARENT TIME:What you need to know:Do your kids have a regular time each day to spend with God? Encourage them to schedule time with God the same as they do homework, music practice, etc. Don’t push them, but gently follow up and encourage them. It helps if you set an example for them too.

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Create a weekly plan for reading the Bible with your kids this week. This can be some-thing you do in advance, or something you plan with the kids (especially the older kids). Encourage them to post it in their room and check off each day’s reading as they com-plete it.

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