Big Idea: Jesus takes my sin away.
Bible Basis: Luke 22:31−34, 54−62
Key Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?
If you were Peter, what would you have done when the people asked you, “Are you with Jesus?” Why would you do that?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.
+ Popsicle Stick Cross
- Supplies: Popsicle sticks, glue or yarn, markers or other decorative supplies
- Preparation: Ahead of time, break or cut some of the popsicle sticks in half with scissors. Each child should have 1½ popsicle sticks.
- Directions: Give each child one full popsicle stick and one half popsicle stick. Have them create a cross by gluing or binding the sticks together with yarn. When finished, encourage them to color or decorate their cross however they would like.
- Say: This shape is called a cross. Jesus died on a cross that was shaped like this. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, he took away all of our sins.
- Question: Why do you think Jesus died on a cross? How does it make you feel to know that Jesus died on a cross?
+ Disappearing Sin (Application Activity)
- Supplies: Coffee filters, washable markers, eye dropper, cup of water
- Directions: Give each child a coffee filter and some washable markers. Ask the children to tell you about something bad they have said or done. After sharing, tell the children to draw a sad face on the coffee filter.
- Say: When we do or say bad things, that’s called sin. Sin makes God sad. But Jesus died on the cross and rose again so our sins could be forgiven. When we ask Jesus to forgive our sins, look at what happens. The sin is washed away!
- Directions: Allow the children to take turns sucking up water with the eye dropper and dripping it onto their sad face. The sad faces will slowly wash away and disappear.
+ Cross Colors (Application Activity)
- Supplies: Paper plate, masking or painters tape, water color paints, markers, or other artistic medium
- Preparation: For each child, use tape to create the shape of a cross on the center of a paper plate.
- Say: In today’s true Bible story, Jesus was arrested for saying He was the Son of God. Even though it’s true, Jesus was put on a cross and died. When Jesus died and rose again, He took our sins away. Let’s make a cross that helps us remember the amazing thing Jesus did for us.
- Directions: Give each child a paper plate. The center of each plate should have tape on it in the shape of a cross. Encourage the children to use water color paints, markers, or any other artistic medium to color over and around the tape cross. While the children are creating, ask them the question below. When finished, after the paint or marker has dried, help the children remove the tape so they can clearly see the cross in the middle of their masterpiece.
- Question: Jesus died for you on a cross like this. When He died and rose again, He washed away all of your sins. How does that make you feel? What do you want to say to Jesus?
+ Animal Party (Bible Memorization Activity)
- Supplies: Picture Dice
- Today's Bible Verse: “But you know (point to head) that Christ (extend arms like a cross) came to take our sins away (brush hands together like wiping them clean).” 1 John 3:5 (extend hands like holding a book).
- Directions: Practice the Bible verse together until the children can remember it. When ready, choose a child to roll the picture dice, then have all of the children say the Bible verse like they are the animal that is face-up on the dice. If the dice lands on Topher the Gopher, have all of the children say the verse with buck teeth like a gopher. Continue playing until all of the children have had a turn rolling the dice.
+ Maisy Has a Message (Bible Story Review Activity)
- Supplies: Maisy the Mailbox, Maisy Question Cards, envelopes (4)
- Preparation: Print the “Maisy Question Cards” on 8½ x 11 cardstock paper and cut apart. Place each card in a separate envelope. If you have multiple small groups, you might want to use different colored envelopes for each small group.
- Directions: Lead your group in shouting, “Maisy has a message!” then send one or two children to open Maisy the Mailbox and retrieve one envelope. Take the question card out of the envelope and read the story review question to the children. After they have answered the question, repeat the above instructions until all 4 messages have been retrieved.
+ Please Forgive Me (Response to God Activity)
- Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
- Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of Jesus on the cross. While they’re drawing, ask them what kind of bad things they’ve said or done that they want Jesus to forgive them for.
- Say: When Jesus died on the cross, He took away all of our sins. Let’s say a prayer and tell Jesus about some of the bad things we’ve said or done. We can ask Jesus to forgive us for those sins.
- Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, ask Jesus to forgive the children for the sins they talked about.
+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)
- Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
- Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, give them a snack to eat and ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
- Question: When the people asked Peter if he was with Jesus, Peter said, “I don’t know Him.” Why do you think Peter did that?
- Question: If you were Peter, what would you have done when the people asked you, “Are you with Jesus?” Why would you do that?
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CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Jesus, Sometimes I make bad choices. I do and say bad things. Please forgive me. And wipe away my sins. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read the account of Peter’s denial in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.
Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).
Read the account of Peter’s denial in the Bible in Luke 22:31−34, 54−62 with your child.
Do more of the activities above!
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