Craft Description The children will create a cross scene that reminds us of Jesus death for our sins.

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1 Go and Tell Bible Truth Concept Craft He Was Pierced for Our Transgressions Craft Description The children will create a cross scene that reminds us of Jesus death for our sins. Materials Dinner sized paper plate with ridges on the edge, 1 per child. 8.5 x 11 piece of black construction paper per child White copy paper Crayons/chalk/water colors glue and stapler Preparations 1. Print out the pattern for the cross silhouette. 2. Print out the verse and make copies, one per child. 3. Fold cross silhouette pattern along line, then cut around the shape. Unfold. He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. 4. Place the template on the black construction paper and cut out, creating cross silhouette. Cut out one per child. 5. Set out glue sticks and coloring supplies. Introducing the Craft: Our Big Question is: What Is the Gospel? We ve learned that It s Salvation through Faith in Jesus Christ...God sent to pay for the sins of God s people! That s something very good to know. But many people don t know that. So do you know what God wants us to do? He wants us to go and tell others this very important news. So today we are going to make something we can show and tell them, too. Here s what it looks like (Hold up example of craft) Directions 1. Show children your finished craft, reading the words to them. 2. Have the children color in the paper plate in sky/sunset colors. Show them how you did yours to aid them. 3. Have the children glue their verse on the bottom of the silhouette portion. Staple the silhouette in place along the bottom of the plate. 4. Make sure to write each child s name on their craft. Discussion This is an especially good time to re-read the key concepts and discuss them. See Deep Down Discussion Sheet for possible questions to talk about. Wrapping Up: Our Big Question is: What Is the Gospel? We ve learned that It s Salvation through Faith in Jesus Christ...God sent to pay for the sins of God s people! Let s use our pictures to tell others what Jesus did for us when He died on the cross. Practice saying the verse as you hold up your pictures, if desired. Or, you can play the Bible verse song and sing along. 285

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3 1. Fold along this line. 2. Cut around shapes to create the pattern for your cross silhouette. 287

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5 What Is the Gospel? It s Salvation through Faith in Jesus Christ...God Sent Jesus to Pay for the Sins of God s People! How merciful is God! How great is His love for sinners, like you and me! Though we have all chosen to disobey Him, He always planned to provide us with a Savior! And that Savior would be His own, dear Son! He choose to suffer and die on the cross and give up His perfect life and the full payment for sin that we needed. How can He be our Savior? By turning away from our sins and trusting in Him as our Savior. Ask Him to help you! He loves to answer this prayer! 289

6 The Case of the Savior, from First to Last Jigsaw Puzzle Page Genesis, The Gospels Make copies of picture and cut out into an appropriate number of pieces for your children. Or, you can print out color versions of this puzzle by downloading it from praisefactory.org. What Is the Gospel? It s Salvation through Faith in Jesus Christ...God Sent Jesus to Pay for the Sins of God s People! How merciful is God! How great is His love for sinners, like you and me! Though we have all chosen to disobey Him, He always planned to provide us with a Savior! And that Savior would be His own, dear Son! He choose to suffer and die on the cross and give up His perfect life and the full payment for sin that we needed. How can He be our Savior? By turning away from our sins and trusting in Him as our Savior. Ask Him to help you! He loves to answer this prayer! 290