Hidden Letters
Hidden Letters INSTRUCTIONS:
Find the hidden letters and unscramble them to learn Jesus’ message to His disciples. The words are color coded.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS APPEARED TO THE DISCIPLES
• Jesus’ disciples were afraid, so they gathered together with the door locked. • Jesus appeared to the disciples. • Jesus told them He is alive and that He would send them out to tell the world about Him. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think it was hard for the disciples to believe Jesus was alive, at first? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your kids to learn classic illusions where objects “pass through” other objects. Remind them Jesus appeared for real, not as an illusion. • Give your kids copies of the house key to avoid accidental lock outs. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 1
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MAIN POINT: JESUS APPEARED TO HIS DISCIPLES.
Jesus Appeared to the Disciples Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23
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Do You Believe? INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer each of the questions below with “yes” or “no.” Compare your answers with a friend’s.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS AND THE DOUBTER
Do you believe that a man has walked on the moon? ____________
Do you believe that electricity powers lightbulbs? ____________
• Thomas was not around when Jesus appeared to His disciples the first time. • Thomas refused to believe Jesus was alive without proof. • Jesus showed His hands and side to Thomas. • Jesus said people who believe without seeing are blessed. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Is it wrong to have doubts? • What is our evidence that Jesus is alive? • Whom can we tell about out evidence? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Host a storytelling contest. See who tells the most exciting and the most believable story. Remind them that the story of Jesus is both exciting and true. Do you believe that sharks exist? ____________
Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again? ____________
Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 2
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MAIN POINT: JESUS SHOWED HIS HANDS AND SIDE TO THOMAS.
Jesus and the Doubter John 20:24-29
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Fish Food INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the fish code below to figure out what Jesus said to Peter.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS FORGIVES AND RESTORES
• Jesus told His disciples where to find fish. • When they finished fishing, Jesus asked three times if Peter loved Him. • Jesus forgave Peter and gave him a mission. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why did Jesus ask three times if Peter loved Him? ow do you think Peter felt •H when Jesus asked him about his love? • What mission did Jesus give Peter? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take your kids to a petting zoo where they can pet or even feed a sheep. Talk to them about the importance of Peter’s mission from Jesus. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 3
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MAIN POINT: JESUS FORGAVE PETER AND GAVE HIM A MISSION.
Jesus Forgives and Restores John 21:1-19
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Crossword Verse INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the missing words from the Bible verse to complete the crossword puzzle.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS GAVE THE GREAT COMMISSION
• Jesus and His disciples met on a mountain. • Jesus gave the disciples the Great Commission. • Jesus told them they would make disciples and teach them to obey Jesus. • They would also baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Who else is called to make disciples? • What does it mean to be a “disciple”? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take your kids to a mall or public park to share the gospel with someone they have never met. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 4
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MAIN POINT: JESUS GAVE THE DISCIPLES THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Jesus Gave the Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
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What Goes Up ... INSTRUCTIONS:
Circle the things that tend to move up and down. Cross out things that move in other directions.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS ASCENDED TO HEAVEN
• Jesus gave His disciples important instructions. • Jesus told them to wait until the Holy Spirit came. • Jesus told them they would receive power and be His witnesses all over the world. • Jesus ascended to heaven in a cloud. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What does it mean to be a “witness” for Jesus? • Who can be a “witness” for Jesus today? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Schedule a family outing to a trampoline park. As you jump up and down, talk about Jesus, who came down from heaven to save us, then went back up to heaven to be with God. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 5
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MAIN POINT: JESUS ASCENDED TO HEAVEN IN A CLOUD.
Jesus Ascended to Heaven Acts 1:1-14
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Thankfulness INSTRUCTIONS:
Write about or draw a picture of the things you are thankful for.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: A SONG OF THANKSGIVING
• Years before Jesus came, Isaiah wrote about the Day of the Lord. • Isaiah said that God would save His people. • God’s people would thank Him and praise Him with songs. • We are thankful because Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save us from our sins. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What does it mean to be thankful? • What are some ways we can show thankfulness? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take time to volunteer at a soup kitchen with your family. Talk with your kids about how much you have been blessed and ways to bless others as a result. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 6
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MAIN POINT: WE ARE THANKFUL BECAUSE JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS AND ROSE AGAIN TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINS.
A Song of Thanksgiving Isaiah 12
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Find the hidden letters and unscramble them to learn Jesus’ message to His disciples. The words are color coded.
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS APPEARED TO THE DISCIPLES
• Jesus’ disciples were afraid, so they gathered together with the door locked. • Jesus appeared to the disciples. • Jesus told them He is alive and that He would send them out to tell the world about Him. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why do you think it was hard for the disciples to believe Jesus was alive, at first? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Work with your kids to learn classic illusions where objects “pass through” other objects. Remind them Jesus appeared for real, not as an illusion. • Give your kids copies of the house key to avoid accidental lock outs. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 1
15
MAIN POINT: JESUS APPEARED TO HIS DISCIPLES.
Jesus Appeared to the Disciples Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23
16
Do You Believe? INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer each of the questions below with “yes” or “no.” Compare your answers with a friend’s.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS AND THE DOUBTER
Do you believe that a man has walked on the moon? ____________
Do you believe that electricity powers lightbulbs? ____________
• Thomas was not around when Jesus appeared to His disciples the first time. • Thomas refused to believe Jesus was alive without proof. • Jesus showed His hands and side to Thomas. • Jesus said people who believe without seeing are blessed. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Is it wrong to have doubts? • What is our evidence that Jesus is alive? • Whom can we tell about out evidence? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Host a storytelling contest. See who tells the most exciting and the most believable story. Remind them that the story of Jesus is both exciting and true. Do you believe that sharks exist? ____________
Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross and rose again? ____________
Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 2
17
MAIN POINT: JESUS SHOWED HIS HANDS AND SIDE TO THOMAS.
Jesus and the Doubter John 20:24-29
18
Fish Food INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the fish code below to figure out what Jesus said to Peter.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS FORGIVES AND RESTORES
• Jesus told His disciples where to find fish. • When they finished fishing, Jesus asked three times if Peter loved Him. • Jesus forgave Peter and gave him a mission. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Why did Jesus ask three times if Peter loved Him? ow do you think Peter felt •H when Jesus asked him about his love? • What mission did Jesus give Peter? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take your kids to a petting zoo where they can pet or even feed a sheep. Talk to them about the importance of Peter’s mission from Jesus. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 3
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MAIN POINT: JESUS FORGAVE PETER AND GAVE HIM A MISSION.
Jesus Forgives and Restores John 21:1-19
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Crossword Verse INSTRUCTIONS:
Use the missing words from the Bible verse to complete the crossword puzzle.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS GAVE THE GREAT COMMISSION
• Jesus and His disciples met on a mountain. • Jesus gave the disciples the Great Commission. • Jesus told them they would make disciples and teach them to obey Jesus. • They would also baptize in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• Who else is called to make disciples? • What does it mean to be a “disciple”? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take your kids to a mall or public park to share the gospel with someone they have never met. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 4
21
MAIN POINT: JESUS GAVE THE DISCIPLES THE GREAT COMMISSION.
Jesus Gave the Great Commission Matthew 28:16-20
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What Goes Up ... INSTRUCTIONS:
Circle the things that tend to move up and down. Cross out things that move in other directions.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: JESUS ASCENDED TO HEAVEN
• Jesus gave His disciples important instructions. • Jesus told them to wait until the Holy Spirit came. • Jesus told them they would receive power and be His witnesses all over the world. • Jesus ascended to heaven in a cloud. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What does it mean to be a “witness” for Jesus? • Who can be a “witness” for Jesus today? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Schedule a family outing to a trampoline park. As you jump up and down, talk about Jesus, who came down from heaven to save us, then went back up to heaven to be with God. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 5
23
MAIN POINT: JESUS ASCENDED TO HEAVEN IN A CLOUD.
Jesus Ascended to Heaven Acts 1:1-14
24
Thankfulness INSTRUCTIONS:
Write about or draw a picture of the things you are thankful for.
DO
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KEY PASSAGE:
1 Corinthians 15:3-4 BIG PICTURE QUESTION:
• What is our mission as believers? Our mission as believers is to make disciples of all nations by the power of the Spirit. BIBLE STORY: A SONG OF THANKSGIVING
• Years before Jesus came, Isaiah wrote about the Day of the Lord. • Isaiah said that God would save His people. • God’s people would thank Him and praise Him with songs. • We are thankful because Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save us from our sins. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS:
• What does it mean to be thankful? • What are some ways we can show thankfulness? FAMILY ACTIVITY:
• Take time to volunteer at a soup kitchen with your family. Talk with your kids about how much you have been blessed and ways to bless others as a result. Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 27, Session 6
25
MAIN POINT: WE ARE THANKFUL BECAUSE JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS AND ROSE AGAIN TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINS.
A Song of Thanksgiving Isaiah 12
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