JESUS, THE SON OF GOD

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JESUS, THE SON OF GOD Book 6 Many prophets of old foretold of Jesus coming to earth and of the things He would do while here. Jesus fulfilled every one of these prophecies (Matthew 5:17). God declared Jesus to be His Son. His apostles confessed Him as the Son of God. John the Baptist, Jesus forerunner, bore witness of Him. His enemies admitted that He was the Son of God, and more than three thousand of those who crucified Him later believe in Him and did His will. Jesus performed miracles to show the people that He was from God. His resurrection from the dead promised beyond all doubt that Jesus was the Son of God. Books of the Old Testament Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth I Samuel II Samuel I Kings II Kings I Chronicles II Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Son of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah; Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi 1

Books of the New Testament Matthew Mark Luke John Acts Romans I Corinthians II Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians I Thessalonians II Thessalonians I Timothy II Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James I Peter II Peter I John II John III John Jude Revelation When you are learning the books of the Bible, you need to look at the written words as you say the books over and over. The reason for this is so you will know their names when you look for them in the Bible. 2

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 1 Raising the Widow's Son Luke 7:11 18 A Catch of Fish Luke 5:1 11 Memory Verse: John 20:31 But these are written that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing, you might have life through his name. Write the correct words in the blanks. Match these phrases to make true statements. 3

Read John 21:1 14. Underline the correct words in parentheses ( ). 1. This happened when Jesus was with His disciples the (first, second, third) time after his resurrection from the dead. 2. (Thomas, Peter, James) suggested that his disciples go fishing. 3. During that night they caught (a hundred, just a few, no) fish. 4. When morning came (Jesus, Matthew, a stranger) stood on the shore. 5. His disciples (knew Him at once, did not know Him). 6. Jesus told them to cast their net on the (right, left)side of the ship. 7. When they did this, they were not able to pull the net because of the (stones, logs, many fish) they had caught. 8. (John, Peter, James) was the first to recognize Jesus. 9. (John, Peter, James) pulled the net of many fish to land. 4

10. They had caught (253, 153, 100) large fish the net (broke, was not broken). Say the books of the New Testament together. Begin learning the books of the Old Testament. Say the first five, five times while you look at the names in the front of your booklet. Find the scriptures in the New Testament that your teacher calls for you to find and take turns reading aloud. Jesus loves you! 5

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 2 Healing of Ten Lepers Luke 17:11 19 Healing of the Crooked Woman Luke 13:11 17 Memory Verse: Matthew 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Write the answers to these questions. 6

Read Matthew 14:22 23. Circle the T if the sentence is true. Circle the F if the sentence is false. T F 1. Jesus told His disciples to go by ship to the other side of the lake. T F 2. Then Jesus went up a mountain by himself to pray. T F 3. Later, the ship the disciples were in was near the other shore. T F 4. The wind was calm. T F 5. Their ship was tossed by waves. T F 6. Jesus came to them in the daytime. T F 7. Jesus walked on the water. T F 8. When His disciples saw Him, they were happy. T F 9. They thought Jesus was a spirit. T F 10. Jesus told them not to be afraid but to be of good cheer.. T F 11. John wanted to walk on the water to meet Jesus. 7

T F 12. Peter walked on the water until he became afraid. T F 13. When he began to sink, he asked Jesus to save him. T F 14. As Jesus caught him, he asked Peter why he believed. T F 15. When Jesus and Peter got into the ship, the wind blew harder. T F 16. His disciples worshipped Jesus, saying Of a truth you are the Son of God. Look back at the sentences you marked false. Underline the word or words that make the sentence false, and be ready to read the sentences to make them true. Be sure you know the New Testament books in order their names when you see them. Start learning the Old Testament books. For today learn Genesis through II Samuel. Find the scriptures in the New Testament your teacher asks you to find and take turns reading them aloud. Jesus loves you! 8

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 3 Healing the Disabled Man John 5:1 16 Healing the Centurion's Servant Luke 7:1 10 Memory Verse: John 6:69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, the Son of the living God. Read the scriptures and write the correct words in the blanks using your New Testament for the spelling of the words, if necessary. 9

Class Discussion: What is a miracle? Why did he do miracles? (Matthew 14:14 and John 20:31) Why could Jesus do miracles? A puzzle to do: Write the words in the blanks and by the numerals below: 10

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Check yourself to be sure you know the New Testament books in order. For today, learn Genesis through Ezra. Find the scriptures your teacher asks for you to find and take turns reading them aloud. Jesus loves you! 12

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 4 Feeding Four Thousand People Matthew 15:29 39 Two Blind Men's Sight Restored Matthew 9:27 31 Memory Verse: John 3:2a We know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Underline the correct words in parenthesis ( ). 1. Jesus came near to the sea of (Galilee, Nazareth) and went up into a (desert, mountain). 2. A (few people, great multitudes) came to him there. 3. They brought people who were (healthy, crippled), blind, and dumb to Jesus. 4. He (healed them, sent them away). 5. The people (praised God, were thankless). 6. Jesus (had compassion on, was angry at) these people because they were (lazy, hungry). 7. They had been with Jesus (five, three) days. 8. Jesus' disciples thought it was (possible, impossible) to feed such a multitude. 9. They had (seven, eight) loaves of bread and (many, a few)fish. 13

10. Jesus commanded the people to (sit down on the ground, stand up). 11. Jesus took the bread and fish and (gave thanks, sang a song) for them. 12. He gave the bread and fish to the (bird, disciples) and they gave them to the (people, dogs). 13. (A few of, All) the people ate and were (filled, partially filled). 14. When they had finished eating, they had (two, seven) baskets of food left. 15. The multitude that ate was (four thousand, four hundred) men besides women and children. 16. After Jesus had sent the multitude away, he took a (camel, ship) and came into the coasts of Magdala. 17. In Matthew 14:16 21, we are told that (five thousand, one thousand) were fed by Jesus with (four, five) loaves of bread, and (one, two) fish. 18. This time (twelve, ten) baskets of food were taken up after the people were filled. 19. (Two, Three) blind men followed Jesus into a (tent, house) asking him to have mercy on them. 20. Jesus asked them if they (believed, doubted) he could make them see. 21. He touched their (eyes, head) and then they could (talk, see). 14

Angels testified that Jesus is the Son of God. Read Luke 2:3 18, and then match the phrases to make true statements. Ask your teacher to hear you say the books of the New Testament. Keep learning the books of the Old Testament. For today learn Genesis through Proverbs. Find the scriptures your teacher asks for and take turns reading aloud. Jesus loves you! 15

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 5 Stopping the Storm Mark 4:35 41 Healing the Man Sick of Palsy Luke 5:18 26 Memory Verse: Matthew 14:33 They that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God. Write the correct words in the blanks. 16

Underline the correct words in parentheses. 1. Some man brought a (sick, crippled, blind) man to Jesus. 2. The man was in a chair, bed, sled). 3. There were (a few, several, many) people in the house where Jesus was. 4. The sick man was taken into the house through (a door, the roof, a window) and laid before Jesus. 5. When Jesus saw their faith, he said ( Your sins are forgiven, You are made well ) to the sick man. 6. The Jewish leaders thought that Jesus said (the right words, a terrible thing). 7. They said no one can forgive sins except (God, Jesus). 8. Then Jesus told the man (to arise from his bed and go home, he would never be able to walk). 9. The man was able to walk and carry his bed (the next day, in an hour, at once). 10. Jesus showed that He (could, could not) forgive sins as well as heal people immediately. 11. Jesus could forgive sins and heal people because He was (the Son of God, only a prophet). Read Matthew 3:13 17 and find someone else who testified that Jesus is the Son of God. True or False T F 1. Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptizer. T F 2. John wanted to baptize Jesus at once. T F 3. John though he was worthy (good enough) to baptize Jesus. T F 4. When Jesus insisted, John baptized him. T F 5. When Jesus was baptized, he went straighway up out of the water. T F 6. The heavens were opened and the Spirit of God descended like a sparrow upon Jesus. T F 7. A voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. T F 8. This was God speaking. Be sure you know the books of the New Testament in order and their names wherever they are written. Practice the Old 17

Testament books: Genesis through Lamentations. Find the scriptures your teacher asks you to find and take turns reading them. Jesus loves you! 18

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 6 Raising of Jairus' Daughter Luke 8:41 42, 49 56 Healing of a Man's Withered Hand Luke 6:6 12 Memory Verse: Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him. True or False: Underline the word or words that make the sentence false and be ready to read the sentence to make it true. T F 1. Jairus was a ruler of a synagogue. T F 2. He refused to worship Jesus. T F 3. He wanted Jesus to come to his house to heal his daughter. T F 4. His only daughter was dying. T F 5. She was ten years old. T F 6. As Jesus was going to Jairus' house, a person came saying she was dead. T F 7. Jesus told him not to be afraid, but to believe and his daughter would live. T F 8. Jesus allowed only two people to go into the room with him. T F 9. The people cried because of the girl's death. T F 10. Jesus said, Weep not; she is not dead, but sleeps. T F 11. The people said that was right. T F 12. Jesus knew she was dead, but would soon live. T F 13. Jesus took her by the hand and told her to arise. T F 14. She came alive in four hours. T F 15. Her parents were astonished. Underline the correct words. 1. Jesus taught in the synagogue on (the sabbath, Monday), 2. A man whose (left, right) had was withered was there. 3. The Jewish leaders though Jesus (should, should not) heal on the sabbath. 19

4. Jesus knew the (thoughts, words) of these religious leaders. 5. He told the man with the withered hand to (sit, stand) in the midst of the crowd. 6. He (did, did not) do as Jesus told him to do 7. Jesus asked if it was right to do good or evil on (the sabbath, Sunday). 8. He asked if one should have a life or destroy it on (the sabbath, Sunday). 9. Jesus (looked, smiled) upon them all. 10. He told the man to (stretch forth, hide) his hand. 11. As the man did so, his hand was (still withered, made well). 20

Read John 1:29 51. Match these phrases to make true statements. Do you know the New Testament books really well? For today learn Genesis through Amos in the Old Testament. Find the scriptures your teacher calls for. Jesus love you! 21

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 7 Blind Man Sees John 9:1 15, 30 38 Lazarus Lives Again John 11:1 45 Memory Verse: John 1:34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Match these phrases to make true statements. Write the correct words in the blanks as you read. 22

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Review the books of the New Testament. Spend time learning the Old Testament books. Today: Genesis through Habakkuk. Find the scriptures your teacher calls for. Jesus loves you! 24

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 8 Transfiguration of Jesus Matthew 17:1 9 Jesus' Trial and Death Mark 15 Underline the correct words. 1. Jesus took (four, five, three) of His apostles upon a high (mountain, plain). 2. They were (Peter, Thomas, John, James, Matthew). 3. Jesus was (sad, transfigured, helpful) before them. 4. Transfigured means He was (changed, unchanged) in appearance [how he looked]. 5. His face did shine as (a candle, the sun, the moon). 6. His clothing was as (white, yellow, blue) as the light. 7. (Moses, Isaiah, John, Elias) appeared on the mountain with Jesus and (sang, talked, laughed) with him. 8. Peter said, Lord, it is good go be here. Let us make (one, two, three) tabernacles, (all for you, one for each of you). 9. A bright (light, cloud, sky) overshadowed them. 10. A voice out of the cloud said, This is my beloved Son in whom I am well pleased; (hear him, hear Moses, hear Elias). 11. This was (God, a stranger) speaking to the apostles. 12. The three apostles fell on their (hands, knees, faces) and were very (afraid, happy, sad). 13. Jesus touched them and told them not to be (happy, afraid, sad). 14. The apostles were slowly learning that it was time to hear (Jesus, Moses, the prophets) only. Write the correct words in the blanks. 25

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Be sure you know the New Testament books and their written names. Today: all the Old Testament books, Genesis through Malachi. Find and read aloud the scriptures your teacher asks for. Jesus loves you! He died for you! 27

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD LESSON 9 The Resurrection of Jesus from the Dead Luke 24 Memory Verse: Romans 1:4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: Underline the correct words: 1. Women came to Jesus' sepulchre (early, late) in the morning on the (first, second, seventh) day of the week. 2. They brought (flowers, fruit, spices) to anoint the body of Jesus. 3. They found the stone (sealed to the door of, rolled away from) the sepulchre. 28

4. They were very (astonished, happy, cheerful) when they did not see the body of Jesus in the sepulchre. 5. (Two, Four, Six) men or angels (John 20:12) in (shining, black) clothes stood by the women. 6. Although the women were (happy, afraid) the angels asked them, Why do you seek the (apostles, living) among the dead? 7. They reminded the women that Jesus had told them he must die and would live again on the (first, second, third) day. 8. The women found the (ten, eleve, twelve) apostles and told them all these things. 9. The apostles (did, did not) believe them. 10. (Peter, James, Thomas) ran to the sepulchre to find out for himself. 11. (Three, Four, Two) of his disciples went from (Jerusalem, Bethlehem) to a village close by. 12. They were talking about all the things that had happened to (Jesus, Peter, Mary). 13. As they walked toward the village (John, Peter, Jesus) joined them. 14. They (did, did not) recognize Jesus. 15. When He heard their reason for being sad, He taught them the (poems, scriptures) concerning (Himself, the prophets, Moses). 16. These disciples recognized Him when He (sang a song, gave thanks for the food). 17. The Jesus (vanished out of their sight, hurried out of the door). 18. These disciples returned to (Jerusalem, their village) to tell the other disciples they had (heard about, seen) Jesus. 19. As they talked, (Jesus, Moses, Elias) stood in their midst. 20. They were very (happy, sad, afraid) and supposed they had seen a (spirit, dream). 21. Jesus showed them His (hands and feet, eyes and ears) which had been nailed to the cross. 22. To prove He was not a spirit, he (cooked, held, ate) a piece of boiled fish and some honey. 23. He told them to stay in (Bethany, Jerusalem, Bethlehem) until they received (power, food) from on high. 24. Then He led them to (Nain, Bethany, Bethlehem) and, after blessing them, He was taken up into (Heaven, the trees). 29

Read John 20:24 31 and match the phrases to make true statements. A puzzle to work: Write the words in the blanks and by the numerals below: 30

Now is a good time to practice saying both the Old Testament books and the New Testament books. Find and read the scriptures your teacher calls for. Jesus loves you! 31

JESUS, THE SON OF GOD Review True or False: Underline the word or words that make the sentences false and write the word or words that will the sentences true in the space at the end of the sentence. 32

Some Riddles to Answer: 33

Match these phrases to make true statements Be sure to keep practicing saying the books of both Testaments. Find and read the scriptures your teacher calls for. Remember Jesus loves you! He died for you! And He cares for you! 34

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