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BIBLE DISCOVERY “What We Believe” Foursquare Doctrine
Recommended for: Preschool LESSON AIM:
To understand the relationship between the name “Foursquare” and the four-fold ministry of Jesus Christ in the church today.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
SUPPLIES:
Photocopies of the “Foursquare Symbols Coloring Book,” Sponges and water soluble tempera paint, clean-up supplies (newspaper, water, clean sponges, paper towels), 2 photocopies of the “Foursquare Symbols” for the memory game. Note: The teacher should have one coloring book pre-made for an illustration and the symbols for the memory game should be colored as well.
NOTE: This lesson deals with symbolism. Most preschool age children are not ready to comprehend the full significance of symbols and what they represent. The purpose of this lesson, however, is to introduce the children to the concept of the four special ways that Jesus ministers to us and that there is a reason behind the term. OPENING: As the children arrive, have a coloring table set-up and ready for them. Provide crayons or water-soluble markers and instruct the children to color the four symbols of Jesus ministry. As an option, you may instruct the children to use the following colors: Red for the cross, Yellow for the dove, Blue for the cup, and Purple for the crown. These are the colors found in the Foursquare flag and coincide with the traditional Foursquare symbols. BIBLE DISCOVERY: Show the children something from your church with the name Foursquare printed on it. This might be the church sign in front of your building, or a tithe envelope, a bulletin, a brochure or letterhead. The more obvious, the better. Explain to them that the name Foursquare is taken from the Bible and describes the four most important things that Jesus does.
Have one coloring book already made and use it while you talk to the children about the symbols. Allow the children to help you by turning the pages of the book for you. You can also use this time to quiz the children on the names of the colors and ask them to name what is on the picture (a crown, a cross,...) SAVIOR, cross (red) BAPTIZER, dove (yellow) HEALER, cup (blue) KING, crown (purple) FOR TEACHER’S REFERENCE: Here is a brief summary of the meaning and Scriptural significance of each symbol. The Bible verses are from the Open Bible (The New Living Translation, published by Thomas Nelson). Cross
Jesus is our Savior
“Jesus is indeed the Savior of the world.” John 4:42b
Dove
Jesus is Baptizer with the Holy Spirit
“Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8b
Cup
Jesus is our Healer
“The name of Jesus has healed this man” Acts 3:16a
Crown
Jesus is our Coming King
“They will see the Son of Man (Jesus) arrive on the clouds with power and great glory.” Mark 13:26
ACTIVITY: SPONGE PAINT “THE FOURSQUARE SYMBOLS” COLORING BOOK: Be sure to have copied off enough of the coloring books and have several sponges and containers of paint available. You may want to have the tables covered with newspaper before the children arrive. Have cleanup materials handy. While the pages are drying you can move on the memory game. MEMORY: Play a game of memory with the four symbols which represent the ministry of Jesus (these should be pre-colored or painted). Use the Foursquare Symbols sheet (master provided) to photocopy on to card stock.(If card stock is not available, you may find it necessary to attach dark construction paper to the back of the symbols so that the children cannot see through the paper.) Cut the symbols in individual squares and lay the symbols face down. Allow the children to take turns
choosing until they make a match. After several matches, mix up the symbols and play again. As the children make a successful match, ask them to explain the meaning of the symbol they have matched. *If you have a lot of children you may want to prepare more than one memory game. SNACK: Have snacks in square shapes or in groups of four. CONCLUSION: Encourage the children to take home their coloring books. Tell them to show the sheet to their parents and explain the meaning of each of the four symbols. Emphasize the ministry of Jesus and the fact that these symbols represent the most important things that Jesus does in our lives. Pray with the children that they will give their hearts to Jesus as Savior, expect the fulness of His Spirit as Baptizer, trust Him for healing when they are sick, and anticipate His soon return as their King of kings.
Foursquare Symbols Memory Game
This activity is to be used with the Preschool Bible Disocvery lesson, “What We Believe.” Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
The Foursquare Symbols Coloring Book
Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Savior Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Healer Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Baptizer Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Coming King Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
BIBLE DISCOVERY “What We Believe” Foursquare Doctrine
Recommended for: Preschool LESSON AIM:
To understand the relationship between the name “Foursquare” and the four-fold ministry of Jesus Christ in the church today.
MEMORY VERSE:
“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8
SUPPLIES:
Photocopies of the “Foursquare Symbols Coloring Book,” Sponges and water soluble tempera paint, clean-up supplies (newspaper, water, clean sponges, paper towels), 2 photocopies of the “Foursquare Symbols” for the memory game. Note: The teacher should have one coloring book pre-made for an illustration and the symbols for the memory game should be colored as well.
NOTE: This lesson deals with symbolism. Most preschool age children are not ready to comprehend the full significance of symbols and what they represent. The purpose of this lesson, however, is to introduce the children to the concept of the four special ways that Jesus ministers to us and that there is a reason behind the term. OPENING: As the children arrive, have a coloring table set-up and ready for them. Provide crayons or water-soluble markers and instruct the children to color the four symbols of Jesus ministry. As an option, you may instruct the children to use the following colors: Red for the cross, Yellow for the dove, Blue for the cup, and Purple for the crown. These are the colors found in the Foursquare flag and coincide with the traditional Foursquare symbols. BIBLE DISCOVERY: Show the children something from your church with the name Foursquare printed on it. This might be the church sign in front of your building, or a tithe envelope, a bulletin, a brochure or letterhead. The more obvious, the better. Explain to them that the name Foursquare is taken from the Bible and describes the four most important things that Jesus does.
Have one coloring book already made and use it while you talk to the children about the symbols. Allow the children to help you by turning the pages of the book for you. You can also use this time to quiz the children on the names of the colors and ask them to name what is on the picture (a crown, a cross,...) SAVIOR, cross (red) BAPTIZER, dove (yellow) HEALER, cup (blue) KING, crown (purple) FOR TEACHER’S REFERENCE: Here is a brief summary of the meaning and Scriptural significance of each symbol. The Bible verses are from the Open Bible (The New Living Translation, published by Thomas Nelson). Cross
Jesus is our Savior
“Jesus is indeed the Savior of the world.” John 4:42b
Dove
Jesus is Baptizer with the Holy Spirit
“Jesus will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mark 1:8b
Cup
Jesus is our Healer
“The name of Jesus has healed this man” Acts 3:16a
Crown
Jesus is our Coming King
“They will see the Son of Man (Jesus) arrive on the clouds with power and great glory.” Mark 13:26
ACTIVITY: SPONGE PAINT “THE FOURSQUARE SYMBOLS” COLORING BOOK: Be sure to have copied off enough of the coloring books and have several sponges and containers of paint available. You may want to have the tables covered with newspaper before the children arrive. Have cleanup materials handy. While the pages are drying you can move on the memory game. MEMORY: Play a game of memory with the four symbols which represent the ministry of Jesus (these should be pre-colored or painted). Use the Foursquare Symbols sheet (master provided) to photocopy on to card stock.(If card stock is not available, you may find it necessary to attach dark construction paper to the back of the symbols so that the children cannot see through the paper.) Cut the symbols in individual squares and lay the symbols face down. Allow the children to take turns
choosing until they make a match. After several matches, mix up the symbols and play again. As the children make a successful match, ask them to explain the meaning of the symbol they have matched. *If you have a lot of children you may want to prepare more than one memory game. SNACK: Have snacks in square shapes or in groups of four. CONCLUSION: Encourage the children to take home their coloring books. Tell them to show the sheet to their parents and explain the meaning of each of the four symbols. Emphasize the ministry of Jesus and the fact that these symbols represent the most important things that Jesus does in our lives. Pray with the children that they will give their hearts to Jesus as Savior, expect the fulness of His Spirit as Baptizer, trust Him for healing when they are sick, and anticipate His soon return as their King of kings.
Foursquare Symbols Memory Game
This activity is to be used with the Preschool Bible Disocvery lesson, “What We Believe.” Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
The Foursquare Symbols Coloring Book
Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Savior Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Healer Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Baptizer Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
Coming King Permission to photocopy for local church use only. Copyright © 1999 International Church of the Foursquare Gospel
