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Similarity Search INSTRUCTIONS:
In each of the follow sets of pictures, circle the one that is different from the others.
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KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: FROM ABRAHAM TO JESUS
• Jesus’ earthly family included Abraham, David, and others. • From Abraham to King David there were 14 generations, and from King David to the exile in Babylon there were 14 more. • Jesus came 14 generations after the exile to fulfill God’s promises to Abraham and David. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think Jesus’ earthly family matters? • What promises did God make to Abraham and David? • How can we know Jesus fulfilled those promises? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your kids to research your family heritage as far as you can. Is there anyone interesting or famous in your family tree? Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 1
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MAIN POINT: JESUS’ EARTHLY FAMILY INCLUDED ABRAHAM, DAVID, AND OTHERS. © 2016 LifeWay
From Abraham to Jesus Matthew 1:1-17
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Mary’s Motto INSTRUCTIONS:
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Use the shape code provided to put the vowels in the right places to see what Mary said.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: MARY PRAISED GOD
• God chose Mary to be Jesus’ mother. • Mary’s cousin Elizabeth was chosen to have a special son too. • Elizabeth’s baby would prepare the way for Jesus, as the Scriptures prophesied. • Mary praised God for His good plans. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do you think Elizabeth’s baby knew Jesus was near? • How do you think Mary felt about being the Messiah’s mother? • Can you think of other difficult things God asks people to do? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your family to write a praise song. Sing it together before meals, on the way to church, or before bed. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 2
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MAIN POINT: GOD CHOSE MARY TO BE JESUS’ MOTHER. © 2016 LifeWay
Mary Praised God Luke 1:26-56
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Follow the Star INSTRUCTIONS:
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Find the pathway of bigger stars to lead the wise men to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS BORN
• Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem for a census. • Jesus was born to be God’s promised Savior. • Angels appeared to nearby shepherds to tell them the news. • Even wise men from the east traveled to worship Jesus as King. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why was Herod so upset when he heard about a new King? • Name some ways God showed His power over all circumstances. FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Celebrate a “mini-Christmas” party. Get small presents for your kids, wrap them, and surprise them when they wake up. Discuss how much of a surprise the first Christmas would have been for the shepherds. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 3 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS BORN TO BE GOD’S PROMISED SAVIOR. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Born Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:1-20
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Find Jesus INSTRUCTIONS:
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Examine the picture of Jesus to find Him in the crowds of the larger picture.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS AT THE TEMPLE
• Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for Passover each year. • When Jesus was 12, Mary and Joseph accidentally left Jerusalem without Jesus. • When they noticed He was missing, they returned, and found Jesus in the temple. • Jesus came to earth to do His Father’s plan. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think Jesus stayed behind? • Whom was Jesus talking about when He said He had to be in His Father’s house? • How can we know God is our Father too? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Create a plan for what your kids should do if they get separated from you in a crowded place. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 4
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MAIN POINT: JESUS CAME TO EARTH TO DO HIS FATHER’S PLAN. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus at the Temple Luke 2:40-52
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Dip and Dunk INSTRUCTIONS:
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Use blue markers, crayons, or colored pencils to add water to each of the following scenes.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS BAPTIZED
• John the Baptist was preaching that people should repent and be baptized. • Jesus asked John to baptize Him, but John knew Jesus had never sinned. • Jesus obeyed God by being baptized. • God spoke, saying that Jesus is His Son, and He is pleased by Jesus. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do you think John felt before baptizing Jesus? After? • How do your kids know you love them? • How do they know God loves them? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Plan for your kids to attend worship with you. Point out the place where people are baptized. Talk about baptism’s purpose. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 5
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MAIN POINT: JESUS OBEYED GOD BY BEING BAPTIZED. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Baptized Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:19-34
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Reveal the Truth INSTRUCTIONS:
Find the nine letters hidden in the picture and unscramble them to answer the question below.
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KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS TEMPTED
• Jesus went into the wilderness to fast and pray for 40 days. • The Devil came to tempt Jesus. • Jesus responded to each temptation with Scripture He had memorized. • Jesus was tempted and never sinned. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do we respond when we are tempted? • Why is it important that Jesus was tempted and never sinned? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Research how to make a solar oven using stones, aluminum foil, black paper, and plastic wrap. Use it to bake bread and talk about Jesus’ being tempted to make stones into bread. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 6
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MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS TEMPTED AND NEVER SINNED. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Tempted Matthew 4:1-11
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In each of the follow sets of pictures, circle the one that is different from the others.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: FROM ABRAHAM TO JESUS
• Jesus’ earthly family included Abraham, David, and others. • From Abraham to King David there were 14 generations, and from King David to the exile in Babylon there were 14 more. • Jesus came 14 generations after the exile to fulfill God’s promises to Abraham and David. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think Jesus’ earthly family matters? • What promises did God make to Abraham and David? • How can we know Jesus fulfilled those promises? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your kids to research your family heritage as far as you can. Is there anyone interesting or famous in your family tree? Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 1
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MAIN POINT: JESUS’ EARTHLY FAMILY INCLUDED ABRAHAM, DAVID, AND OTHERS. © 2016 LifeWay
From Abraham to Jesus Matthew 1:1-17
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Mary’s Motto INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Use the shape code provided to put the vowels in the right places to see what Mary said.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: MARY PRAISED GOD
• God chose Mary to be Jesus’ mother. • Mary’s cousin Elizabeth was chosen to have a special son too. • Elizabeth’s baby would prepare the way for Jesus, as the Scriptures prophesied. • Mary praised God for His good plans. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do you think Elizabeth’s baby knew Jesus was near? • How do you think Mary felt about being the Messiah’s mother? • Can you think of other difficult things God asks people to do? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your family to write a praise song. Sing it together before meals, on the way to church, or before bed. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 2
3 © 2016 LifeWay
MAIN POINT: GOD CHOSE MARY TO BE JESUS’ MOTHER. © 2016 LifeWay
Mary Praised God Luke 1:26-56
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DO
Follow the Star INSTRUCTIONS:
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Find the pathway of bigger stars to lead the wise men to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS BORN
• Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem for a census. • Jesus was born to be God’s promised Savior. • Angels appeared to nearby shepherds to tell them the news. • Even wise men from the east traveled to worship Jesus as King. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why was Herod so upset when he heard about a new King? • Name some ways God showed His power over all circumstances. FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Celebrate a “mini-Christmas” party. Get small presents for your kids, wrap them, and surprise them when they wake up. Discuss how much of a surprise the first Christmas would have been for the shepherds. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 3 © 2016 LifeWay
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MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS BORN TO BE GOD’S PROMISED SAVIOR. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Born Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:1-20
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DO
Find Jesus INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Examine the picture of Jesus to find Him in the crowds of the larger picture.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS AT THE TEMPLE
• Mary and Joseph traveled to Jerusalem for Passover each year. • When Jesus was 12, Mary and Joseph accidentally left Jerusalem without Jesus. • When they noticed He was missing, they returned, and found Jesus in the temple. • Jesus came to earth to do His Father’s plan. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think Jesus stayed behind? • Whom was Jesus talking about when He said He had to be in His Father’s house? • How can we know God is our Father too? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Create a plan for what your kids should do if they get separated from you in a crowded place. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 4
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MAIN POINT: JESUS CAME TO EARTH TO DO HIS FATHER’S PLAN. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus at the Temple Luke 2:40-52
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DO
Dip and Dunk INSTRUCTIONS:
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
Use blue markers, crayons, or colored pencils to add water to each of the following scenes.
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS BAPTIZED
• John the Baptist was preaching that people should repent and be baptized. • Jesus asked John to baptize Him, but John knew Jesus had never sinned. • Jesus obeyed God by being baptized. • God spoke, saying that Jesus is His Son, and He is pleased by Jesus. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do you think John felt before baptizing Jesus? After? • How do your kids know you love them? • How do they know God loves them? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Plan for your kids to attend worship with you. Point out the place where people are baptized. Talk about baptism’s purpose. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 5
9 © 2016 LifeWay
MAIN POINT: JESUS OBEYED GOD BY BEING BAPTIZED. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Baptized Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:1-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:19-34
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Reveal the Truth INSTRUCTIONS:
Find the nine letters hidden in the picture and unscramble them to answer the question below.
DO
W TGP N L O A FAM D T H E ILY APP
KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy
1:15
BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: JESUS WAS TEMPTED
• Jesus went into the wilderness to fast and pray for 40 days. • The Devil came to tempt Jesus. • Jesus responded to each temptation with Scripture He had memorized. • Jesus was tempted and never sinned. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• How do we respond when we are tempted? • Why is it important that Jesus was tempted and never sinned? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Research how to make a solar oven using stones, aluminum foil, black paper, and plastic wrap. Use it to bake bread and talk about Jesus’ being tempted to make stones into bread. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 6
11 © 2016 LifeWay
MAIN POINT: JESUS WAS TEMPTED AND NEVER SINNED. © 2016 LifeWay
Jesus Was Tempted Matthew 4:1-11
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