Lesson 1: Jesus Changes Water into Wine

Lesson 1: Jesus Changes Water into Wine Text: John 2:1 11 Date Used: Key Point: In His first miracle at Cana in Galilee, Jesus showed that He is God. Through God s Word and physical means water, bread, and wine God shows us that Jesus is our Savior. Law/Gospel: Like the disciples, I am unsure of who Jesus is. Through His Word and Sacraments, Jesus shows He is my Savior and God. Engage Suggested Songs: Big, Bold, Powerful God, Track 1; For God So Loved the World, Track 2; Jesus, I Believe In You, Track 4. Bible Challenge Question: True or false: Baptism works forgiveness of sins, rescues from death and the devil, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe this, as the words and promises of God declare. True. These words come from the Baptism section of Luther s Small Catechism. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: 1 John 5:20, Track 1 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, Track 24 The Lord s Prayer, Track 26 Skit: Jesus Changes Water into Wine Craft: Given-and-Shed-for-You Flip Stick Food Activity: Physical Signs Group Activity: Jesus In, With, and Under Leader(s): Science Activity: Milk Swirls Leader(s):

Lesson 2: Jesus Clears the Temple Text: John 2:13 22 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus cleansing of the temple carries a twofold message: He is the Lord of the temple in the flesh, and even more important, He is the true temple, through whom our sins are paid for and we are made heirs of eternal life. Law/Gospel: I sin when I do not honor God s house or when I disturb the worship of others. Jesus is my holy temple who, by His sacrifice on the altar of the cross, cleansed me from sin and made me a member of His Body, the Church. Engage Suggested Songs: Oh, How I Love Jesus, Track 5; For God So Loved the World, Track 2; These Things Are Written, Track 6. Bible Challenge Question: Although the Jerusalem temple was used in New Testament times for worshiping the Lord, what name was it commonly called, and why? Herod s temple, because Herod the Great started building it. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Oh, How I Love Jesus, Track 21 The Church s One Foundation, Track 30 1 John 1:8 9, Track 1 Skit: Jesus Clears the Temple Craft: Church Frame Food Activity: Here Is the Church Group Activity: Church Treasure Hunt Leader(s):

Lesson 3: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus Text: John 3:1 21 Date Used: Key Point: Since the fall into sin, we are born spiritually blind, sinful, and unclean. As children of God, we are reborn born again of water and the Spirit, so that we can see our sinfulness and the salvation that is ours in Jesus Christ. Law/Gospel: As a child of Adam, I am by nature sinful and unclean. As a child of God, I am by grace righteous and pure in God s sight. I have been born of water and the Spirit in Holy Baptism, through which God the Holy Spirit created and sustains faith in my heart to believe and trust in Jesus and gives me the gift of eternal life. Engage Suggested Songs: Except through Me, Track 7; Jesus, I Believe in You, Track 4; For God So Loved the World, Track 2. Bible Challenge Question: What is a Pharisee? A Pharisee was a well-educated, very religious, pride-filled leader who often clashed with Jesus about His teachings. Pharisees thought they were better than other people who were sinners. The Bible also calls them teachers of the law. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

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Lesson 4: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Text: John 4:1 42 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus, the fountain of living water, gives the Holy Spirit, who cleanses us from sin and unrighteousness in the waters of Holy Baptism and gives us new life in Christ. Law/Gospel: Because of sin, my soul is parched and dying. The Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, gives me the living water from God s Word and Holy Baptism to quench my spiritual thirst forever, giving me new life in Christ. Engage Suggested Songs: Except through Me, Track 7; For God So Loved the World, Track 2; Oh, How I Love Jesus, Track 5. Bible Challenge Question: What is a well? A well is a hole dug into the ground to get water, oil, or gas. In Bible times, most people got their water from wells, carrying it home in jars. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, Track 19 We ll Give All the Glory to Jesus, Track 31 Life Is Ours, a Gift from Jesus, Track 20 Skit: Jesus and the Samaritan Woman Craft: Living-Water Cross Food Activity: A Pop of Living Water Group Activity: Living Colors Leader(s):

Lesson 5: Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth Text: Luke 4:16 30 Date Used: Key Point: Sin causes us to reject Jesus as the promised Savior. God s Word shows that Jesus is God s Son, and in faith, we believe. Law/Gospel: Sin blinds me so I cannot see my Savior. God works through His Word and Sacraments so I can see and believe in Jesus. Engage Suggested Songs: These Things Are Written, Track 6; Except through Me, Track 7; My Risen and Forever Friend, Track 8. Bible Challenge Question: True or false: Everyone who met Jesus loved Him! False. Jesus made some people angry. Others were threatened by Him. Many did not believe in Him and rejected Him. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Songs of Thankfulness and Praise, Track 24 We All Believe in One True God, Track 28 Ephesians 1, Verse 7, Track 6 Skit: Jesus Is Rejected at Nazareth Craft: Revealed Cross Planting Food Activity: Bible Scrolls Science Activity: Making a Coin Disappear Group Activity: Rejected! Leader(s):

Lesson 6: Jesus Calls Disciples Text: Matthew 4:12 25 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus preached, taught, and healed, and He called His disciples to do the same. Today, Jesus continues His saving work through the Office of the Ministry, where His Word is preached and His Sacraments are administered. Law/Gospel: In sin, I blindly go my own way and am headed toward eternal death. Christ saves me and calls me to follow Him in His way, a way that leads to eternal life. Engage Suggested Songs: Jesus, I Believe in You, Track 4; We Are His, Track 9; Rise Up Track 10. Bible Challenge Question: True or false: Some of Jesus twelve disciples left their jobs as fishermen to follow Him. True. See Matthew 4:18 22. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Matthew 4:19, Track 17 There Were Twelve Disciples, Track 26 You Are the Way; through You Alone, Track 30 Skit: Jesus Calls Disciples Craft: Witness Pin Food Activity: Fishers-of-Men Snack Group Activity: Called to Lead Leader(s): Service Project: Fishers-of-Men Invitations Leader(s):

Lesson 7: Jesus Heals Many Text: Luke 4:31 44 Date Used: Key Point: Through many miracles, Jesus showed His power over sin, death, and the devil on our behalf. Law/Gospel: Sin, sickness, and the devil are at work in the world. Jesus, the Holy One of God, has power over sin, sickness, and the devil and frees me from their hold. Engage Suggested Songs: Blind Man, Track 11; My Risen and Forever Friend, Track 8; Big, Bold, Powerful God, Track 1. Bible Challenge Question: Name one person whom Jesus healed. Answers will vary. Jesus healed many people, including some who were blind, had leprosy, were paralyzed, or had other sicknesses. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Do, Lord (Psalm 27), Track 5 God s Own Child, I Gladly Say It, Track 9 Walkin with the King, Track 2 Skit: Jesus Heals Many Craft: Real-Healing Decorative Containers Food Activity: Souper Healing Snack Science Activity: My Fingerprint Leader(s):

Lesson 8: Jesus Heals a Man Who Is Paralyzed Text: Mark 2:1 12 Date Used: Key Point: The miracle of healing the paralyzed man confirmed that Jesus, the Son of Man, has authority on earth to forgive sins and to deliver all believers from death and the power of the devil. Law/Gospel: In my sin, I fail to recognize and ask for what I need most: forgiveness. Christ knows what I need forgiveness, life, and salvation and He bestows these gifts even without my asking. Engage Suggested Songs: These Things Are Written, Track 6; Blind Man, Track 11; Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, Track 12. Bible Challenge Question: True or false: Large crowds followed Jesus, making it hard sometimes for Him to eat, rest, or spend time with His disciples. True. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Rise Up, Track 25 Big, Bold, Powerful God, Track 7 O Son of God, in Galilee, Track 23 Skit: Jesus Heals a Man Who Is Paralyzed Craft: Healing-and-Helping Stretcher Food Activity: Forgiveness Is Sweet! Group Activity: What Do We Need? Leader(s): Service Project: Paramedics Appreciation Leader(s):

Lesson 9: Jesus Calls Matthew Text: Mark 2:13 17 Date Used: Key Point: We sinners rejoice, for we, like Matthew, have been called from our own sin to dine at the table of the friend of sinners, Jesus. Law/Gospel: If I say I have no sin, I deceive myself, and the truth is not in me. Jesus is the friend of sinners, who says to me, Fear not, I am faithful and just to forgive your sins and to cleanse you from all unrighteousness. Engage Suggested Songs: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, Track 12; Jesus, I Believe in You, Track 4; Rise Up, Track 10. Bible Challenge Question: What job did Matthew do before Jesus called him to follow Him? A. farmer B. shepherd C. tax collector C. tax collector Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Rise Up, Track 25 Today Your Mercy Calls Us, Track 27 1 John 1:8 9, Track 1 Skit: Jesus Calls Matthew Craft: Fed-by-Christ Placemat Food Activity: Grape Expectations Group Activity: Calling All Sinners, Follow Me Leader(s):

Lesson 10: Jesus Calms a Storm Text: Mark 4:35 41 Date Used: Key Point: Just as Jesus calmed the storm with His Word for the frightened disciples, so He calms and ends the storm of sin and its certain death by taking our sin on Himself and dying in our place so we may live eternally. Law/Gospel: Sin causes me to fear and doubt that God cares for or loves me. My fears suffocate faith and lead me to despair and hopelessness. God s Son, who suffered and died for me, is the proof that God cares for me and will never leave me nor forsake me. Engage Suggested Songs: Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, Track 12; My Risen and Forever Friend, Track 8; We Are His Track 9. Bible Challenge Question: True or false: Jesus was able to sleep in the stern of a boat during a great storm. True. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: We Are His, Track 30 Be Still, Oh, Stormy Sea, Track 5 Our Hero, Track 24 Skit: Jesus Calms a Storm Craft: Waves-and-Cross Play Boat Food Activity: A Stormy Snack Group Activity: Jesus Calms My Storms Leader(s):

Lesson 11: Jesus Heals Jairus s Daughter Text: Mark 5:21 24, 35 43 Date Used: Key Point: Just as Jesus raised a dead girl to life by Word and touch, so by His divine Word and touch through the Means of Grace Word, Baptism, and the Lord s Supper He overcomes death and raises us to life eternal. Law/Gospel: Because of my sin, I fall short of the glory of God and deserve only death, the required price for sin. Jesus, the God-man, is life. Victorious over sin, death, and the grave, He forgives my sins and gives me life eternal through His Word and Sacraments. Engage Suggested Songs: Rise Up, Track 10; Oh, How I Love Jesus, Track 5; Big, Bold, Powerful God, Track 1. Bible Challenge Question: True or false? Jesus sometimes healed many people on the same day. True. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Big, Bold, Powerful God, Track 7 Go, My Children, with My Blessing, Track 12 Romans 6:23, Track 26 Skit: Jesus Heals Jairus s Daughter Craft: Alive-in-Christ String Puppet Food Activity: It s Impossible! Group Activity: The Ultimate Cure Leader(s):

Lesson 12: Jesus Walks on Water Text: Matthew 14:22 33 Date Used: Key Point: Jesus was gracious to Peter when he feared drowning. Jesus is gracious to us and ready to catch us when we sink in sin and unbelief. His hand is always strong to save. Law/Gospel: The First Commandment tells me that I should fear, love, and trust in God above all things. Jesus kept the First Commandment perfectly for me, and when I sink in unbelief, His faithful hand grabs me, pulls me up, and forgives me. Engage Suggested Songs: These Things Are Written, Track 6; We Are His, Track 9; Oh, How I Love Jesus, Track 5. Bible Challenge Question: Which one of these statements is not true? A. James and John walked on water. A. James and John walked on water. B. Peter walked on water. C. Jesus walked on water. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Song for Lent, Track 25 Be Still, Oh, Stormy Sea, Track 7 Mark 5:36, Track 20 Skit: Jesus Walks on Water Craft: Storms-of-Life Pinwheel Food Activity: A Hand of Rescue Group Activity: Jesus Rescues Us Leader(s):

Lesson 13: Jesus Heals a Blind Man Text: John 9 Date Used: Key Point: When Jesus healed the man who had been born blind, He showed why He came into this world to forgive us and grant us faith, spiritual sight. Law/Gospel: Sin has blinded my eyes so that I cannot see or believe in Jesus. In His Word and Sacraments, Jesus gives me eyes of faith so that I can believe in Him as my Savior and trust His love for me. Engage Suggested Songs: My Risen and Forever Friend, Track 8; Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus, Track 12; Blind Man, Track 11. Bible Challenge Question: What is your favorite healing miracle of Jesus? Answers will vary. Explore Level 1 (Grades 1 3) Level 2 (Grades 4 6) Adult Bible Study

Express Options (Choose 2 or more!) Approximate times: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3*: Slot 4*: Slot 5*: Slot 6*: Music: Go, My Children, with My Blessing, Track 10 Blind Man, Track 4 Beautiful Savior, Track 2 Skit: Jesus Heals a Blind Man Craft: I See Sunglass Case Food Activity: Sweet Sight of the Savior Group Activity: Open Eyes Leader(s): Service Project: Helping Those Who Are Blind See Jesus Leader(s):