My Bible Fun GRADES 1&2

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1 WINTER SUNDAY SCHOOL My Bible Fun GRADES 1&2 STUDENT BOOK

2 group.com/sunday-school We know you care about kids We do, too! That s why we attempt to ensure that all crafts, toys, and gizmos meet or exceed national safety standards and are produced by manufacturers that don t use child labor or abuse their labor force. You can order Group resources knowing that in addition to caring for your kids, you re also caring for children elsewhere. Let s keep kids safe! We strive to provide products that are mechanically reliable and hold together during normal, intended usage. Items are also checked for flammabil-ity, and both paint and surface coatings are checked for heavy metals including lead. You can help your children stay safe by seeing that toys and gizmos are used as designed, for the purposes designed, and that any broken pieces are disposed of promptly and properly. We value your feedback. If you become aware of a problem affecting the safety of any of our products, please inform us immediately. FaithWeaver NOW Bible Curriculum,, Winter Copyright 2001 and 2013 Group Publishing, Inc edition All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without prior written permission from the publisher, except where noted in the text and in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. For information, visit group.com/permissions. Visit our website: group.com/sunday-school Credits Contributing Authors: Linda Anderson, Lynda Gavitt Armour, Meg Livingston Maehl, and Amy Simpson Editors: Jennifer Hooks, Lee Sparks, Ali Thompson, Chris Yount Jones Copy Editors: Erica Feucht, Deborah Helmers, Becky Helzer, Andrea Zimmerman Chief Creative Officer: Joani Schultz Cover Design and Art Direction: Jeff Spencer Interior Design Team: Jeff Brunacci, Randy Kady, Rebecca Swain Cover Photography: istockphoto.com/vnosokin Production Manager: Pam Clifford All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. ISBN Printed in the United States of America. 001 USA 0813

3 Lesson 1 Solomon Tells of Psalm 72:1-19

4 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Psalm 72:1-19 Long ago, God told some people the things Jesus would do when he came. One person God told was Solomon. Solomon wrote about Jesus in Psalm 72. Some of the things he said about Jesus were that he would deliver the needy, rescue them from oppression and violence, and take pit y on the weak and needy. He would take care of all our needs and help us be close to God. Key Verse: For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5). Bible Point: Jesus does great things. < What great things does Jesus do? < What needs does Jesus help our family with? < What can we do to thank Jesus for what he does? Q: Who is our mediator with God? A:Jesus Family To-Do List for Jesus As a family, write a list of the needs you depend on Jesus to provide for you. Then, as you see Jesus providing those things for your family, draw a big star next to the item on your list. At the end of the week, pray together to thank Jesus for taking care of all your needs. This week kids committed to asking Jesus to help them with specific problems. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment! What Would Jesus Do? During your family time, read current events in a newspaper or online. Discuss what Jesus might do to help in each of the situations you find. Then, as a family, pray that Jesus would intervene in those situations. Food! Family Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 1

5 Lesson 2 Appears to Joseph Isaiah 7:13-14; Matthew 1:18-25 Good Plans Book An Angel God s Plans for Me 4 My Family Fold here 1 My Church This Was Good 2 3 Fold here

6 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Isaiah 7:13-14; Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph wasn t sure whether to go ahead and marry Mary because she was already going to have a baby. But an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and told him to marry Mary. The angel said that God was the father of Mary s baby and that Mary would have a baby boy who would save his people. The angel said to name the baby Jesus. Th e prophet Isaiah had said years before that an unmarried woman would have a baby boy, and he would be called I mmanuel, which means God with us. And that s just what happened! God came to earth as a baby named Jesus, so God really was with us! God sure has good plans! Key Verse: For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:1 1). Bible Point: Trust God s plans. A Planned Affair Sit down at the end of the week, and list some of the good plans that God showed your family during the week. For example, maybe God helped a parent with a presentation at work, or he kept the family safe during a storm. let each family member talk about how God took care of your family during the week. Thank God for the plans he had for your family, and ask the lord to help you keep trusting him, especially when things happen that you can t understand. Changed Plans one night this week, meet together as a family and look through old family photo albums together. Talk about some of the events of the past and how God guided you through them. Thank God for the plans he has for the future. <<< Q: What does the name Immanuel mean? A: God with us Today kids committed to one of the following daily Challenges. help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (have kids circle their choice below.) each morning this week, thank God for his plans for you that day, even though you may not know what they are. each night before bedtime, think about how God s plans for you unfolded throughout the day; then thank him for those good plans. Talk to a grandparent about what he or she has learned about God s plans. Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM lesson 2

7 Lesson 3Luke 2: 1-20; Hebrews 1 : 1-4

8 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Luke 2:1-20; Hebrews 1:1-4 When the census was announced, Joseph and Mary had to go to Bethlehem, even though Mary was going to have a baby soon. They traveled and traveled. When they got to Bethlehem, it was time for Mary to have her baby, but there was no room at the inn. So Mary had her baby in a stable and placed the new little boy in a manger to sleep. And guess who that baby was? Right! It was Jesus! Meanwhile, there were some shepherds in a nearby field, wat ching their sheep. (What a job!) An angel appeared in the sky and told the shepherds that a Savior had been born. They meant Jesus! Then the whole sky filled with angels! That would have been so cool! Well, the shepherds were so excited that they hurried to Bethlehem right away. They found baby Jesus, just as the angels had said. Then they ran to tell others the good news that Jesus, the Messiah, had been born! Key Verse: Jesus answered, I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). Bible Point: Jesus was born to be our Savior. < Why was Jesus born? < In what special ways does our family honor Jesus birth at Christmas? < Who can we tell about Jesus? Singing the Good News This season is one of the best times for families to sing together. Cue up some Christmas music, and spend an evening singing as a family. Pay special attention to the words, and try to name all the carols that refer to telling the good news of Jesus birth. Tell a neighbor why God sent Jesus to us. Give Thanks Other people have shared with us the good news of Jesus birth and God s promises, just as the angels shared their good news with the shepherds. As a family, write the names or draw pictures of the people who have been like the angels in your lives, and who have taught you more about God. Say a prayer as a family, giving thanks to God for the folks who have shared their faith with you. Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.) Tell a friend at school why Jesus was born. Q: Why did Mary and Joseph have to go to Bethlehem?A:because there was a census Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 3 Tell a relative who Jesus is.

9 Lesson 4 Foreign Visi t ors Jesus Matthew 2: 1-12

10 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 2:1-12 Soon after Jesus was born in Bethlehem, some Magi, or wise men, saw a special star in the sky. So they went to Jerusalem and asked, Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We have seen his star. That upset King Herod because he wanted to be the only king. King Herod learned that the Christ would be born in Bethlehem. So he told the Magi to go to Bethlehem to find the baby and then to come back to Jerusalem to tell him where Jesus was. He said he also wanted to go to worship Jesus. But we know better! The Magi were led by a star again, this time to the house in Bethlehem where they found Jesus with his mother, Mary. Th ey bowed down and worshipped Jesus and gave him gifts of gold, incense, and myrrh. Before the wise men left Bethlehem, they were warned in a dream not to go back to King Herod. Too bad, King Herod! Key Verse: For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile-the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, for, Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved (Romans 10:12-13). Bible Point: Anyone can worship Jesus. Q: What city did the wise men stop in before they went on to Bethlehem? A: Jerusalem < Why do we worship Jesus? < Who can our family tell about Jesus? What will we say? < Why can anyone worship Jesus? Stars That Lead Us As a family, cut several stars out of yellow construction paper. Then take turns hiding the stars somewhere in your home for others to find. Look for a hiding spot that will remind you of God and his Word, such as in a bookshelf next to a Bible, tucked behind a picture of Jesus, or with a family devotion book. Each time someone finds a star, gather and worship Jesus. You might say a prayer together, sing a praise song, or each tell one thing you love about Jesus. This week kids committed to inviting someone to attend worship services with them. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment! Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 4

11 Lesson 5 Joseph Takes His Family to Safet y in Egypt i c i c D n D n Gu e Giving Gu e a Matthew 2:13-23

12 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 2:13-23 After the Magi visited Jesus, God warned them in a dream not to return to King Herod and tell him where Jesus was. When Herod realized that the Magi weren t coming back, he gave an order to kill all the baby boys in Bethlehem-assuming Jesus would be among the babies killed. But God had sent an angel to appear to Joseph in a dream. The angel warned Joseph that Herod would try to kill Jesus and told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus to Egyp t for safet y. Jesus was saved! And after King Herod died, an angel again appeared to Joseph in a dream. The angel told Joseph that he could go back to Israel. Joseph went to Nazareth where Jesus would be safe. Key Verse: The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him (Nahum 1:7). Bible Point: God guides us. < Why does God guide us? < How has God led our family in the past? < How can we follow God s guidance as a family? Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.) Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 5 Do you need God s help at school? Pray each morning that God will guide you. Do you need God s help with a family member? Pray each morning that God will guide you. Q: In the first dream, where did God tell Joseph to take his family? A:Egypt At the end of the week, think of how God has guided you. Draw or write a card thanking God for his help. Family Map Work together to create a family map. Together, draw a map of the journey your family has taken over the years. Include births, moves you ve made, schools you ve attended, pets you ve had, job changes, and any other significant family events. As you review the map, talk about ways God has guided you as a family over the years. Then discuss your future plans as a family and how you can trust God to guide you. Spend some time praying together for God s guidance in the future.

13 Lesson 6 I T n r Jesus u od c Jesus Is od ct ions Matthew 3:13-17

14 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 3:13-17 When John the Baptist was baptizing people in the Jordan River, he was surprised when Jesus came to him and wanted to be baptized. Jesus hadn t told anyone he was God s Son yet, but John the Baptist knew who he was. John tried to convince Jesus that Jesus should be the one baptizing John, not the other way around. But Jesus insisted it was the right thing to do. So John baptized Jesus. Then John got another surprise. God spoke in a voice from heaven, saying, This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. And so Jesus-God s Son-was introduced to the world! Key Verse: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1 :1). Introducing Jesus As a family, think of someone who needs to know Jesus. Come up with a creative and sensitive way to introduce that person to Jesus. Maybe you ll invite the person to church, give the person a Bible, or simply show God s love to the person. Then, as a family, begin praying for an opportunity to introduce that person to Jesus. < Who is Jesus? < Who introduced you to Jesus? < Why is it important to know that Jesus is God s Son? compare the Holy Spirit to in this Bible passage? Bible Point: Jesus is God s Son.Q: What did Matthew A:a dove This week kids committed to introducing someone to Jesus (instead of choosing Daily Challenges). Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment! Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 6 Introduction Stories Have family members introduce each other to the rest of the family, mentioning likes, dislikes, and personal characteristics. Then let each person tell how he or she was introduced to Jesus and how he or she has come to understand who Jesus is.

15 Lesson Peter and Andrew Meet Jesus 7 John 1:35-42 I w illil t w l t e lll l C hi d L Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12). of God name is invited to become a child of God!

16 What I learned today: < What happens when we become friends with Jesus? < How can we become children of God? < Who can our family tell about Jesus so they can become children of God? Bible Passage: John 1:35-42 Lots of people listened to what John had to say and wanted to know more about God. When John was with two of his disciples, he saw Jesus. He pointed to Jesus and said, Look! The Lamb of God! John s friends left to follow Jesus. One of those disciples was named Andrew. After getting to know Jesus, Andrew knew Jesus was the Messiah the people had been waiting for. Andrew couldn t wait to tell others about Jesus! The first thing Andrew did was run to tell his brother, Simon Peter, about Jesus. And Simon Peter followed Jesus, too! Key Verse: Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12). Bible Point: Jesus is our friend. Part of the Family Look at your family members birth certificates or adoption papers that made them part of your family. Then talk about how people become part of the family of God. Create your own certificates similar to the one made in class so that every family member has a certificate showing that he or she is invited to become a child of God. Tell the News Start a VIP (Very Important People) list for your family. Write the names of family members and friends who need a friendship with Jesus. Commit to praying each day for these people and for the opportunity to help them become friends with Jesus. Q: Who did Andrew tell about Jesus in this story? Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.) Talk with a parent about what it means to be a friend of Jesus. Spend time in prayer, asking God to help you know Jesus as a friend. Tell a friend at school what it means to become a child of God. A:his brother, Simon Peter Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 7

17 Lesson 8 My Ne ed s About Jesus Spreads Matthew 4:12-25 Help He Supplies Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).

18 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 4:12-25 After Jesus started telling people about God s love, people all over heard about him. He traveled around the area, teaching in synagogues, telling people the good news that God loved them, and healing people. People came from all over the area to follow him. They even came from other areas. People brought to Jesus those who were sick and hurting. Jesus healed them. Key Verse: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28). Bible Point: Jesus wants everyone to follow him. Q: < Why do people follow Jesus? < When have you followed Jesus? < How has Jesus helped our family? According to the Bible passage, news about Jesus spread all over what region? A:Syria Pray for People in Need When the news about Jesus spread, many people came to him for healing. As a family, spend a few minutes making a list of people you know who need healing for illnesses, accidents, and troubles in their lives. Pray for them by name as a family and ask Jesus to heal them. Follow Me In our Scripture today, Jesus called people to follow him. Jesus still calls us to follow him. Have family members talk about times they ve heard or felt Jesus calling them to follow him. Share specifics about how they knew it was Jesus, and what happened as a result of choosing (or not choosing) to follow him. Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.) Think of someone you know who is weary and burdened, and then teach him or her the Key Verse! What is the hardest thing you re facing right now? Talk to Jesus about it each day this week. Ask a grown-up to tell you about what it is like to follow Jesus in good times and bad times. Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 8

19 Lesson 9 Jesus Gives the Bl ssi e n g s Pictures Matthew 5:

20 Bible Passage: Matthew 5:1-12 What I learned today: < What is a blessing? < What does it mean to be blessed when life s difficult? < How can we help each other choose God s ways? Q: What is today s Bible passage called? A:The Beatitudes When Jesus lived on earth, he traveled around to preach, teach, heal, and show God s love to people. Large crowds often followed him around. One time when Jesus was teaching people, he told the people how to be blessed by choosing God s ways. They thought that power, wealth, and strength showed that God was blessing them. But Jesus popped their ideas! Jesus told them something different: Blessed are the sad, meek, followers of God, kind, pure-hearted, peacemakers, and mistreated. Key Verse: Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if any t hing is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things (Philippians 4:8). Bible Point: God blesses us when we choose his ways. Surprise Day Spend a day surprising each other by doing what the rest of the family doesn t expect. For example, serve pizza for breakfast, walk backward through a room, and call one another by the wrong names. At the end of the day, talk about what it was like to be surprised all day. Then talk about how choosing God s way will bring us surprising blessings. Beatitude Choices Be on the lookout for Beatitude choices in your family this week. Compliment family members each time you see them acting out one of the Beatitudes. For example, compliment family members when they put others first or act as peacemakers. At the end of the week, have a Beatitude party to celebrate living the way Jesus taught! Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 9 This week, instead of choosing a Daily Challenge, kids committed to choosing God s way when they re faced with a difficult situation. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

21 Lesson 100 S n Jesus Teaches That We Are to Be S ne hi e for Jesus Salt and Light Matthew 5:13-16

22 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus was teaching people about God. One of the things he told them was that everyone should be like salt and light in the world. Th at means that just as salt helps bring out the good flavors in food, we can help bring out the goodness in people by helping them see Jesus. And when we let the light of Jesus love show in everything we do, people will want to know about Jesus and praise him. Key Verse: In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven (Matthew 5:16). Bible Point: Help others see Jesus. Shining Lights As a family, make a list of people you consider to be salt and light, just as Jesus said to be. Your list might include friends, family members, church workers, or even world figures past and present. Create a scrapbook with a one-page biography of each person you name, and add pictures if possible. Explain in your scrapbook why you ve included each person and how he or she lives out Jesus instructions to be salt and light. Family Salt and Light Go to your pantry and pull out several boxed or canned food items. Have family members look at the sodium content. Talk about how Jesus wants us to be salt of the earth in everything we do. Get a flashlight. Turn it on, and discuss ways Jesus shines his light into your family. Talk about ways you can reflect Jesus light to other people. < How can we help others see Jesus? < Who has shown Jesus love to you? How did that change your life? < How can our family shine for Jesus? Q: What thing did Jesus say we should not hide our light under? bowl A: a This week kids committed to showing Jesus love to someone. Your child wrote his or her specific commitment here: Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 10 Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

23 Lesson 11 Jesus Walks on W l k i g on Water a n Matthew 14:22-33

24 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus had been teaching a big crowd by a lake. After he taught the people, he told the disciples to get in their boat and go to the other side of the lake. Jesus stayed by himself to pray. Later that night-really late that night, as a matter of factthe disciples boat was being bopped around by the wind. All of a sudden, the disciples saw someone coming toward them, walking on the water! What a sight! Th e disciples were really scared until the person spoke to them. The person was Jesus! Peter asked Jesus if he could come walk on the water, too, so Jesus told him to come. Peter walked on the water too! Well, at least for a little while. But then he noticed the wind and got scared that he would sink. And guess what happened? He started to sink! He called to Jesus for help, and instantly Jesus reached out and saved him. When they both got back in the boat, everyone worshipped Jesus because they realized he is the Son of God. Jesus will be faithful to us, just as he was to Peter. Cool! Key Verse: If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself (2 Timothy 2:13). Bible Point: Jesus helps us believe. Families of Faith At the beginning of the week, meet together as a family. Have each family member share one or two events that are going to happen during the week especially events that might cause some stress or concern. Pray together about those events. At the end of the week, sit down and share how God was faithful during the week. < What happens when we doubt? < When has our family trusted Jesus? < How has Jesus been faithful to us? Q: Which disciple tried walking on the water? A:Peter Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 11 This week, instead of choosing a Daily Challenge, kids committed to having faith that things would work out in a scary situation that was coming up. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

25 Lesson 12 Fold Here Fold Here

26 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Luke 19:1-10 Zacchaeus couldn t believe his ears when he heard the news: Jesus was passing through his town! He wanted to see him really badly, but what would Jesus think of him? Nobody in town liked Zacchaeus. He was always cheating people out of their money so that he could get rich! He was also really short. The only way he could see Jesus when he came to town was by climbing up a tree! As Jesus passed under the tree, he looked up and called Zacchaeus. No one, including Zacchaeus, could believe their ears! How did Jesus know his name, and what in the world did he want with such a sinner? Jesus told Zacchaeus that he would be staying at Zacchaeus house. Zacchaeus almost fell out of the tree when he heard this! He climbed down and promised Jesus that he would try to make good choices from then on. He promised to pay back all the people whom he had stolen from. Key Verse: Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me (Revelation 3:20). Bible Point: Jesus accepts everyone. Think of someone at school who no one seems to like. Befriend that person. Is there someone you have a hard time getting along with? Pray and ask God to help you see that person like Jesus does. Ask your mom or dad about how they became friends with someone they thought was very different. < What can you learn from the way Jesus treated Zacchaeus? < How do we know Jesus still loves us even when we sin? < Who is someone that you have a hard time accepting? What can you do this week to show the love of Jesus to that person? Q: A: a sycamore-fig tree Neighborly News Take a walk together through your neighborhood this week, and try to stop by at least a few houses you may never have stopped at before. Introduce yourself to your neighbors ask about their families, their interests, and their concerns. Your act of love will be sure to show the light of Christ to those who may never have seen it before. Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 12

27 Lesson 13 Jesus Blesses the In s H i Arms Children Mark 10:13-16 Important Reflections

28 What I learned today: Bible Passage: Mark 10:13-16 Jesus was traveling around the countryside, teaching the people about God. Everywhere Jesus went, there were lots and lots of people trying to get close to him. One day there were parents in the crowd who were trying to get near Jesus so he could bless their children. Jesus disciples told the parents to get away. But when Jesus heard that, he wasn't happy! He told the disciples to let the little children come to him because the kingdom of God belongs to anyone who trusts God like a little child. So Jesus opened his arms to the little children, and he blessed them. They were important to Jesus, and so are you! Key Verse: Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these (Mark 10:14). Bible Point: Everyone is important to Jesus. < How do you know you are important to Jesus? < What other kids can we bring to Jesus? < What do you have to do to get to Jesus? Q:What did the disciples do when the parents brought the children to Jesus? A:They tried to keep the children away. Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids each circle their choice below.) Take your mirror home, and every time you look in it, remember that you re important to Jesus! Show a neighbor that he or she is important to Jesus and to you by delivering some goodies and an encouraging note. Teach your family members the Key Verse, and tell them that they are important to Jesus! Copyright FaithWeaver NOW TM Lesson 13 Nice Notes Decorate a small lunch sack or shoe box, and place it somewhere special in your home. Each day, family members can write notes to each other explaining why they re important to each other, and they can put the notes in the sack or shoe box. At the end of the week, read the notes aloud. Then talk about how each person in the family is important to Jesus.