Lesson 1: Jesus Preaches on the Mount

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1 Lesson 1: Jesus Preaches on the Mount Text: Matthew 5:1 12 Date Used: Key Point: Because Jesus was poor, hungry, sorrowful, hated, and rejected for our sake, God forgives our sins and blesses us with all good gifts, especially life with Him forever. Law/Gospel: In this world I suffer and struggle because of my sin. Jesus offers comfort, mercy, and grace through faith in Him and gives me eternal riches and blessings. Engage Suggested Songs: I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 1; The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Track 2; Now That You Know, Track 4. Bible Challenge Question: True or false? The Beatitudes are relevant to our lives today. True. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

2 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Ephesians 1:7, Track 3 Philippians 4:19, Track 14 What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Track 24 Skit: Jesus Preaches on the Mount Craft: Blessed-Are-You Flower Food Activity: Bountiful Blessings Group Activity: Kinesthetic Game Leader(s): *If applicable

3 Lesson 2: Jesus Teaches Us to Trust Text: Matthew 6:25 34 Date Used: Key Point: As we seek God s kingdom through Christ, we are freed from worry, knowing we have all we need. Law/Gospel: I worry about my life because I depend on myself instead of on God. Jesus, who provided for my greatest need by paying for my sins on the cross, describes the Father s care for creation to show me His love and take away my worry. Engage Suggested Songs: Now That You Know, Track 4; I Will Rely on Him, Track 5; The Baa Baa Song, Track 6. Bible Challenge Question: What does the word anxious mean, and why do we not need to be anxious? To be afraid or nervous of something; because Jesus takes care of us Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

4 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: I Will Rely on Him, Track 7 The Lord s My Shepherd, I ll Not Want, Track 19 We All Believe in One True God, Track 22 Skit: Jesus Teaches Us to Trust Craft: Do-Not-Be-Anxious Dish Towel Food Activity: Trusting Trail Mix Group Activity: The Providing Path Leader(s): *If applicable

5 Lesson 3: Jesus Is Anointed Text: Luke 7:36 50 Date Used: Key Point: In faith, a sinful woman lovingly anointed Jesus feet. In faith, we grasp God s free mercy, receive the forgiveness of sins, and respond with acts of love and praise. Law/Gospel: My sin troubles and harms me, condemning me to eternal death. God offers His love and forgiveness to me and all sinners who call upon Him for mercy and grants me His peace. Engage Suggested Songs: The Baa Baa Song, Track 6; What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Track 7; We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 8. Bible Challenge Question: What kinds of people were anointed in Bible times? Prophets, priests, kings Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

6 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 23 Do You Know Who Died for Me, Track 2 My Knee Shall Bow, Track 12 Skit: Jesus is Anointed Craft: Perfume Sachet Food Activity: Food for Body and Soul Group Activity: What Makes a Rainbow? Leader(s): Group Activity: Made Clean Leader(s): *If applicable

7 Lesson 4: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Text: John 6:1 14 Date Used: Key Point: In His love, God promises to care for all our physical and spiritual needs and gives us the greatest treasure: His Son and the gifts of forgiveness, life, and salvation. Law/Gospel: Like the disciples, my faith is weak, and I lack trust in God to give me all good things. For the sake of His Son, Jesus, God promises to provide for all my needs and gives me the gift of faith to believe in Jesus as my Savior and receive eternal life through Him. Engage Suggested Songs: I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 1; I Will Rely on Him, Track 5; I Am Jesus Little Lamb, Track 9. Bible Challenge Question: How much bread and fish did Jesus use to feed five thousand people? Five barley loaves and two fish Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

8 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Psalm 145:15 16, Track 15 Our Hero, Track 13 The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Track 18 Skit: Jesus Feeds Five Thousand Craft: Paper-Chain Fish Food Activity: Food for Body and Soul Group Activity: Potato Surprise Leader(s): *If applicable

9 Lesson 5: The Transfiguration Text: Matthew 17:1 9 Date Used: Key Point: At the transfiguration, Jesus glory was unveiled before the disciples. Today, His glory is unveiled for us in the Word, in the water of Baptism, and in the bread and wine of His Holy Supper. In heaven, we shall see Him in all His glory! Law/Gospel: As a sinner, I tremble at the sound of God s voice, for I deserve punishment and am unworthy to see Him face-to-face. As God s child, I have nothing to fear, for in His Word and Sacraments, Jesus gives me pardon and peace through His death and resurrection, making me worthy to stand face-to-face with God my Father. Engage Suggested Songs: We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 8; Do, Lord, Track 10; Now That You Know, Track 4. Bible Challenge Question: Which three disciples were chosen by Jesus as an inner circle, who saw things the others did not? What do the three have in common? Peter, James, and John. All were fishermen; James and John were brothers. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

10 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here, Track 21 My Knee Shall Bow, Track 12 Climb the Mountain, Track 1 Skit: The Transfiguration Craft: Glory Sun Catcher Food Activity: Dazzling Glory Food Activity: Marshmallow Cross Group Activity: Whirlwind of Glory Leader(s): *If applicable

11 Lesson 6: Jesus Sends the Seventy-Two Text: Luke 10:1 24 Date Used: Key Point: God chose the seventy-two to serve Him for a special task. God places us in various callings, giving us opportunities to serve Him and share our faith with others. Law/Gospel: I sin when I see my calling, or vocation, as unrelated to my Lord and my faith. God, in His mercy, uses all vocations to meet the needs of the world. In His Son, Jesus, He provides for my spiritual needs through pastors, Christian parents, and others, and He equips me to share His love with others. Engage Suggested Songs: I Will Rely on Him, Track 5; Do, Lord, Track 10; I Am Jesus Little Lamb, Track 9. Bible Challenge Question: True or false? Jesus had only twelve disciples. False. Jesus has many disciples, including you and me. However, Jesus chose twelve followers who are often called the twelve disciples or apostles. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

12 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying, Track 5 Matthew 28:19, Track 11 I Will Rely on Him, Track 7 Skit: Jesus Sends the Seventy-Two Craft: Serving-on-the-Go Zipper Pull Food Activity: Serving Gingerbread Men Group Activity: My Name s in Heaven Leader(s): Group Activity: Evangelism 101 Leader(s): Service Project: Holding Up the Arms of Missionaries Leader(s): *If applicable

13 Lesson 7: The Good Samaritan Text: Luke 10:25 37 Date Used: Key Point: God calls us to act in love toward all people, even our enemies, but we often pass by on the other side, ignoring our neighbor in need. Jesus is the Good Samaritan to us, healing us from sin and restoring us to eternal life. Law/Gospel: God s command to love my neighbor is a command to be perfectly compassionate to everyone I meet. Though I fall short, Jesus is the Good Samaritan, who binds up my brokenness, forgives my sin, and restores me to eternal life. Engage Suggested Songs: We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 8; The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Track 2; Do, Lord, Track 10. Bible Challenge Question: What is a Samaritan? In biblical times, it was someone living in Samaria. Today, it often refers to a helpful person because of the Bible account of the Good Samaritan. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

14 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Our Hero, Track 13 Psalm 145:15 16, Track 15 Hark, the Voice of Jesus Crying, Track 5 Skit: The Good Samaritan Craft: First-Aid Kit Food Activity: Chocolate Coins Group Activity: God s Hand and Feet Leader(s): *If applicable

15 Lesson 8: The Good Shepherd Text: John 10:1 18 Date Used: Key Point: We are like sheep who have gone astray. Jesus is the Good Shepherd, who rescues, gathers, and cares for us through His Word and Sacraments. Law/Gospel: Because of sin, I face physical and spiritual danger in this world. Jesus, my Good Shepherd, guards and protects me from sin, death, and the power of the devil, feeding me through His Word and Sacraments to keep my faith strong. Engage Suggested Songs: The Baa Baa Song, Track 6; Jesus Loves the Little Children, Track 11; I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 1. Bible Challenge Question: True or false? Jesus said, I am the good shepherd. True. See John 10:14. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

16 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: You Are the Shepherd, Track 25 The Baa Baa Song, Track 17 I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 6 Skit: The Good Shepherd Craft: Lie-Down Lamb Food Activity: Follow the Leader Group Activity: Imaginative Game Leader(s): Group Activity: Seek and Follow Leader(s): *If applicable

17 Lesson 9: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray Text: Luke 11:1 13; John 16:23 33 Date Used: Key Point: Our heavenly Father invites us to pray and promises to hear our prayer for the sake of His Son, Jesus. Law/Gospel: I sin by not trusting God and failing to pray to Him for all things. God promises to hear and answer my prayers because of His Son, Jesus, and to do what is best and good for me. Engage Suggested Songs: I Am Jesus Little Lamb, Track 9; What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Track 7; I Will Rely on Him, Track 5. Bible Challenge Question: What is the name of the prayer that Jesus taught to His disciples and that we often say? The Lord s Prayer Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

18 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: The Lord s Prayer, Track 20 I Will Rely on Him, Track 7 Philippians 4:19, Track 14 Skit: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray Craft: Teach-Us-to-Pray Prayer Book Food Activity: Daily Bread Group Activity: Up, Down, All-Around Prayer Leader(s): Group Activity: Bubbling Prayers Leader(s): *If applicable

19 Lesson 10: Jesus Raises Lazarus Text: John 11:1 45 Date Used: Key Point: In resurrecting Lazarus, Jesus demonstrated that He can indeed raise all who believe in Him for salvation. True life is eternal life with Jesus. Law/Gospel: In this life, I see and experience the effects of sin: sickness, injury, and death. Jesus, who is the source of all life, will raise me and all who believe in Him to life with Him forever, where there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain. Engage Suggested Songs: Do Lord, Track 10; We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 8; See How Jesus Loved Him, Track 12. Bible Challenge Question: Name a friend of Jesus who lived in Bethany. Mary, Martha, Lazarus, and some whose names we don t know Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

20 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Rise Up, Track 16 We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 23 Life Is Ours, a Gift from Jesus, Track 9 Skit: Jesus Raises Lazarus Craft: Decorated Flowerpot Food Activity: Resurrection Symbol Group Activity: Buried and Raised Leader(s): *If applicable

21 Lesson 11: Jesus Seeks the Lost Text: Luke 15 Date Used: Key Point: In our sin, we were lost from God and doomed to die. God, in His love, sought and found us and keeps us with Him forever. Law/Gospel: Because of my sin, I am lost from God. My heavenly Father does not abandon me, but seeks me out through His Word and Sacraments, forgives me completely for Jesus sake, and keeps me safe in faith. Engage Suggested Songs: The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Track 2; I Am Jesus Little Lamb, Track 9; The Baa Baa Song, Track 6. Bible Challenge Question: What three lost things did Jesus talk about in His parables? Sheep, coin, son (Luke 15) Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

22 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: The Baa Baa Song, Track 17 The Lord s My Shepherd, I ll Not Want, Track 19 I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 6 Skit: Jesus Seeks the Lost Craft: Paper-Cup Pig Food Activity: Pig Slop Group Activity: Puzzling Puzzle Leader(s): Service Project: Gifts for Foster Children Leader(s): *If applicable

23 Lesson 12: Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Text: Luke 17:11 19 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus forgives and heals us from the sickness of sin and death. In faith, we respond with thankfulness. Law/Gospel: Sin brought sickness and death into the world. In His death and resurrection, Jesus heals me from the sickness of sin and overcomes death for me. Engage Suggested Songs: I Shall Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever, Track 1; Jesus Loves the Little Children, Track 11; See How Jesus Loved Him, Track 12. Bible Challenge Question: Name someone who saw Jesus heal another person. Many people saw Jesus heal others, including the twelve disciples and the crowds who followed Him. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

24 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Rise Up, Track 16 Our Hero, Track 13 The Lord s Prayer, Track 20 Skit: Jesus Heals Ten Lepers Craft: Nail-Pierced Mercy Plaque Food Activity: Lepers on a Road Group Activity: Contagious Tag Leader(s): Service Project: Get-Well Cards Leader(s): *If applicable

25 Lesson 13: Jesus Blesses the Little Children Text: Mark 10:13 16 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus welcomes us, who because of sin are like children helpless, dependent, and needy and blesses us with His love and eternal gifts. Law/Gospel: In my sinful foolishness, I prize self-sufficiency and believe I can take care of myself, looking to the things of this world to satisfy and save me. God knows that I am like a helpless child who can do nothing to save myself. In His love, He provides all that I need for this body and life, working salvation for me through His Son. Engage Suggested Songs: Jesus Loves the Little Children, Track 11; See How Jesus Loved Him, Track 12; What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Track 7. Bible Challenge Question: Finish these words that Jesus said: Let the children... come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God (Mark 10:14). Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

26 Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Jesus Loves Me, Track 8 Go, My Children, with My Blessing, Track 4 Mark 10:14, Track 10 Skit: Jesus Blesses the Little Children Craft: God s-children Nesting Dolls Food Activity: Feed the Baby Group Activity: Who Is Important? Leader(s): *If applicable