Beginners Adventures - Born to Win

YouthEducational

Adventures

Lessons for Sabbath School and Home

Parent and Teacher’s Guide

Unit 1 “Life of Christ”

Book One

Beginners

Up, Up and Away!

Index of

Lessons

Lesson 1A Special Baby is Born! ........ 4

Lesson 2Jesus Visits the Temple ........ 6

Lesson 3Jesus is Baptized ................. 8

Lesson 4In God’s House ................... 10

Lesson 5Food for Everyone .............. 12

Lesson 6Jesus Walks on Water! ....... 14

Lesson 7The Best Day of the Week.... 16

Lesson 8The Blind Man Can See! .... 18

Lesson 9Jesus Loves Me!................. 20

Lesson 10The Man in the Tree ........... 22

Youth Educational Adventures

The Life of Christ

Book One

Beginners

The purpose of this series of lessons is to intro-

duce each child to Jesus. We hope to instill a

love for Jesus, an awareness of Him as a friend,

a guide, a help in time of need, and to lay the

groundwork for coming to know Him as Savior.

We also want to develop in the children a love for

learning about God which will bring them again

and again to church and to Sabbath School.

We hope to encourage daily contact with God

through prayer and devotional Bible readings. In

the process, we hope to create in each child an

expectation of fully participating as a baptized

member in God’s church. We also pray that the

lessons in this book will translate into knowledge

and behavior becoming of a child of God.

Allie Dart - Publications Editor

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CEM and YEA are very grateful to those who have

given of their time to make this publication

possible. In alphabetical order, they are: Paula

Hughes, Joy Kern, Marilyn Lewis, Ron McKown,

Mindy Sivils, Kitty & Larry Watkins

Our vision is to create Christianeducational opportunities for all our

children so that they will build alasting relationship with God and

experience the joys of salvation and therewards of God’s Kingdom.

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A passage from a psalm haunted me over the days

when we were putting the finishing touches on our

first book. “For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust,

from my youth,” said David. “Upon you I have

leaned from my birth” (Psalm 71:5, 6 NRSV). What

David is saying is that he could not remember a time

when he had not trusted and leaned on God.

If only all of our children would grow up with the

same faith—that they would not be able to remem-

ber a time when they did not pray, have faith in God,

follow His teachings as best they knew and love

Jesus Christ as their friend.

After these words in the psalm comes this

beautiful affirmation: “O God, from my youth you

have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous

deeds. So even to old age and gray hairs, O God,

do not forsake me, until I proclaim your might to all

the generations to come” (vv.17, 18).

As we continue this project, we hope and pray

that God Himself will teach our children. It is our task

to present His message to the children with love,

clarity, persuasion and even passion. For if we do

not teach as people who love God, how can we

hope to pass on that love to the children?

You hold in your hands the first revised book in

the “Life of Christ” series designed for use by

Beginners, parents and Sabbath School instructors

in teaching children the ways of God. As far as we

know, no one in our tradition has ever done anything

quite like this—a fact that is astonishing all in itself.

There are those who say that if you give them a

child until he is six years old, the child will remain in

their faith for life. There is a lot of truth in that

statement. The reason is that children are more

open to faith at that age than they ever will be again.

Children also tend to fulfill our expectations. If we do

not expect them to know God at that age, then they

may well fall into a habit of assuming that God may

be important to the church or their parents, but that

He need not be important to them.

Realizing that children are as much in need of

ministry as adults, CEM formed an arm called Youth

Educational Adventures (YEA) to underwrite and

expedite the teaching and nurturing of the children

and youth of God’s people.

One of the first goals of YEA is the biblical

literacy of the children, but that is not nearly enough.

Which of you parents does not hope for your

children to be baptized? If you can hope for it, then it

is only right that you work for it and YEA stands

ready to help you. We want your children to not only

know about God, but to know Him. We want them

not only to know about Jesus, but to believe in Him

and to commit their lives to Him.

The lessons are more than isolated stories

about biblical characters. Into each lesson is woven

a strong life application. With all of this in mind, we

developed an ongoing curriculum so that when a

child passes age seven, age 11, or age 18, he will

know the things he should know at that age and will

have come as far as maturity will allow.

Parents are encouraged to read the lessons to

their children prior to Sabbath School. This will help

them reach their comfort level more quickly in class.

It will enable them to participate in class discussions

and benefit more from the lesson. This age group

enjoys sharing what they have learned. If you follow

through after class with a discussion about what

they have learned, they will feel good about sharing

it with you. Show that you are interested by asking

questions and making comments. Giving a lot of

positive reinforcement will help them to love Sabbath

School and enjoy learning about God’s Word.

It would be good for the parents to join their

children in reading the devotionals on the back of

their book each day and to kneel with them and

pray. Doing this habitually can build a foundation of

biblical knowledge that will last throughout all

eternity.

These lessons were designed to take about 45

to 50 minutes. Ideally, Sabbath Schools could be

taught at the same time as an adult Bible Study.

Every section of the lesson should be completed. If

there is not enough time allotted for Sabbath School,

the teachers should work with the parents to encour-

age the children to complete the activities at home.

The activities are designed not only to add pleasure

to the learning experience, but to reinforce the

lesson as well and to complete the learning process.

We regret being unable to include the music for

the suggested songs. For your convenience,

Christian Educational Ministries stocks the Kids

Classics Collection, Volume 1. To order, write to

PO Box 560, Whitehouse, TX 75791, call 1-888-

BIBLE-44, or go to the bookstore on CEM’s

website at www.borntowin.net.

May God bless the little children, and may He

do it through you.

Ronald L. Dart

Dear Parents and Teachers,Dear Parents and Teachers,Dear Parents and Teachers,Dear Parents and Teachers,Dear Parents and Teachers,

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ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Name the town where Jesus was born.

2. Recite the names of Jesus’ earthly parents.

3. State that the birth of Jesus was one of the greatest

events that has ever happened.

4. Recite their memory verse.

ScripturesLuke 1:26-35, 2:1-20

Words to KnowSTABLE - a barn where animals are kept

SWADDLING CLOTHES - cloth used to wrap a new-

born baby

SHEPHERD - a man who takes care of sheep and

protects them from wild animals

Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance

and memory verse charts, gold and silver stars,

unbreakable nativity scene, crayons, simple toys,

blocks and clay, white lunch-size paper bags, cotton

balls, glue, white construction paper, songbook, CD,

CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsArrive early enough to set up the room with a table

that has toys, blocks and clay on it, and small chairs

arranged in a semicircle in a different area of the room.

Before class, either buy or make attendance and

memory verse charts, write each child’s name on

them, and dates at the top. If you elect to make the

attendance and memory verse charts, draw lines down

from each date and across from each name to form

squares. Tack the charts on the wall low enough for

the children to reach.

As the children arrive, greet them warmly, calling

each one by name. Give each child a silver star to put

by his name on the attendance chart. Then have them

go to the table to play with the toys and other children.

Encourage children to shape their clay to form a sheep

or a star. As they play, ask questions that will lead into

the lesson such as: Do you know who Jesus is? Did

you know that Jesus was once a little baby? Did you

know that His birth was so special that God put a very

bright star in the sky?

Allow time after children arrive for them to play with

the toys and clay until they reach their comfort level in

class. Then let them recite their memory verse. Praise

them for knowing it and give them a gold star to put by

their name on the memory verse chart.

Now say, “One, two three, it’s listening time for you

and me.” Move the children to small chairs if they are

available, or have them sit on the floor in a semicircle.

Make sure that you sit at their eye level as you teach

the lesson. Remember that the attention span of

three to five year old children is very short. To capti-

vate and hold their interest they must be involved

each step of the way.

Children are great mirrors of your attitude and

enthusiasm. The lesson should be so familiar that you

can tell it with enthusiasm, vocal variety, gestures, and

drama. Before you begin, give each child one or more

pieces (depending on the size of the class) of the

nativity scene and ask them to hold their piece until

you ask for it. As you go over the narrative, ask for

each piece as needed.

How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson

plan.

A long time ago, a man named Joseph married a

woman named Mary. They lived in a country called

Israel. It is very far away. One day, an angel came to

Mary’s home. He told her that she was pleasing to

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“Glory to God in the highest” (Luke 2:14).

God. He also told her that God was going to give her

the most special baby ever to be born. This baby

would be God’s very own Son. The angel told Mary to

name the baby, Jesus, because He would be the

Savior of the world.

The long, hot summer was ending. It was time for

Joseph to make the trip to Bethlehem. He was going to

pay his taxes and celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

People didn’t have cars to drive. So, Joseph and Mary

packed their things and loaded them onto a donkey.

Joseph put Mary on the donkey to ride to Bethlehem.

Joseph walked beside her.

When they got to Bethlehem, the streets were

filled with people everywhere. They had come to pay

their taxes. This was about the same time of year that

we go to the Feast of Tabernacles.

It was time for Mary’s baby to be born. She and

Joseph needed a place to stay. Joseph looked every-

where, but all of the hotels were full. Where was he

going to find a place for them to spend the night?

Finally, Joseph found a nice hotel keeper and

asked him if he had an empty room. The man was

sorry, but all his rooms were full. He was a kind man

and wanted to help. He knew Mary was very tired and

needed a place where baby Jesus could be born. He

told them he had a stable where animals were kept.

He told Mary and Joseph they could stay there. So,

Mary and Joseph took their things to the stable. It was

the only place in Bethlehem where they could stay.

Baby Jesus was born that night. Mary snugly

wrapped the baby and put Him in a manger. A manger

is a box that holds hay for animals to eat. This was the

only bed Mary had for baby Jesus.

On the night Jesus was born, there were some

shepherds in a nearby field watching their sheep. All of

a sudden, a very bright light appeared. This scared

the shepherds. An angel came to tell them something.

The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I bring you good

news.” The angel told them that Jesus was born to be

our Savior. Soon there were many angels singing,

“Glory to God in the highest.”

The angel told the shepherds exactly where they

would find Jesus. The shepherds were so excited that

they rushed as fast as they could go to see Jesus.

When they got to the stable, they found Mary, Joseph,

and Jesus. Jesus was wrapped in swaddling clothes,

lying in the manger.

For many years, people had waited for their Savior

to be born. The shepherds knew everyone would want

to know this wonderful news. So, they went all over

town telling everyone. They shouted praises to God as

they went. This was the greatest thing that had ever

happened. We are a lot like the shepherds. We are

very happy that Jesus was born. We can praise God

that baby Jesus was born when we sing. When we

pray, we can thank God that Jesus is our Savior.

Review QuestionsUse the nativity figures to help the children remember

and answer the review questions.

1. What was the name of the city where Jesus was

born?

2. What are the names of Jesus’ earthly parents?

(Hold up figures of Mary and Joseph.)

3. How did Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem?

(Hold up the figure of donkey.)

4. Who was out in the field watching sheep?

5. What was the most important thing that happened?

Song“Go Tell It on the Mountain” is on page 61 of the Kids

Classics Collection.

PrayerOur Father in heaven, Thank you for giving us Jesus

to be our Savior. He is our best Friend and the great-

est gift of all. Help us to please Him. In Jesus’ name I

pray. Amen.

Activity Time!Enlarge and duplicate the sheep patterns onto white

construction paper for each child. Help the children

to cut out the pieces. Allow them to glue the pieces

onto a white lunch-size paper bag (as shown in the

picture). They can color the nose and legs of their

sheep. Finally, have them glue cotton balls to the

body of their sheep.

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“So Jesus grew both tall and wise” (Luke 2:40).


1. Name the town where Jesus and His family went to

keep the Passover.

2. Tell that Jesus studied the Bible because He

wanted to obey His Heavenly Father.

3. Explain that they should never go anywhere without

telling their parents where they are.


ScripturesLuke 2:40-52

Words to KnowPASSOVER - the day we remember God bringing Israel

out of Egypt, and Jesus dying for our sins

SCROLL - an ancient book in the form of a rolled strip

of paper

TEMPLE - God’s house where people went to read

God’s Law and to pray

Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s book, attendance

and memory verse charts, stars, craft sticks, glue,

paper, crayons, songbook, CD player, CD, toys and

clay

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsChildren rarely exceed our expectations. Creating the

right kinds of expectations in children can be done with

subtle and overt concepts often repeated. Let the

children know what you expect of them. Children

should be expected to learn their memory verse, to

pray, to obey God, and to be good in class.

Preschoolers need to feel loved, appreciated, and

important. Initially, they gain their self-worth from their

families. As their world expands, the attitudes of their

teacher and friends can have an impact on whether

they feel happy or dissatisfied about themselves. The

teacher who shows that each student is important to

her also conveys the idea that the child is important to

God. This can be done by emphasizing something the

child does well and mentioning each child’s name in

your prayer.

It is important that no child gets the idea from this

lesson that he can leave his parents without letting

them know where he is. This could be very dangerous

in this day and age.

After each child has said his memory verse and put

a star by his name, say, “One, two, three, it’s listening

time for you and me.” Invite them to sit in a semicircle

and hear a story about their Friend, Jesus.

Before class, write the memory verse on enough

strips of paper for each child to have one. Make a

scroll to be used in telling the story by following the

directions in the activity section of the lesson.


plan.

Mark went to the fair with his mom and dad. He

liked to ride the merry-go-round. He liked the clowns

with their balloons. Daddy even bought him a bright

red balloon. He tied the balloon to Mark’s arm so it

would not float away.

There were so many things to see and do at the

fair. Sometimes Mark would try to run ahead of his

mom and dad. Dad warned Mark not to go away from

them. But, Mark wanted to see and do everything at

the fair. While his parents were watching a man

playing the piano, Mark wandered off. He wanted to

see the animals. He forgot what his dad told him.

Before long Mark was lost.

When Mark’s parents realized that he was not with

them, they began looking for him. They even asked a

policeman to help them find Mark. They looked and

looked. Then, his mom saw a red balloon above a

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crowd of people. She walked toward the balloon. Sure

enough, the balloon was tied to Mark’s arm. Mark was

really afraid because he was lost from his mom and

dad. He was so happy that his mother found him. She

was very happy to see Mark and to know he was safe.

One day, Jesus went to Jerusalem with His family

to keep the Passover. He was 12 years old. There

were many other people going to Jerusalem. They

didn’t have cars to ride in. They walked, and walked,

and walked. (Have the children slap their knees to

make a walking sound.) It took them several days to

walk all the way.

This was a fun time. There were many people in

Jerusalem, just like at the fair. There were many things

to see there, too. Many of Jesus friends and cousins

would be there. They would see where the people

went to worship God and pray. The Temple was God’s

house. It was a beautiful building where God’s Law

was kept. Jesus really wanted to know God’s Law and

to pray. He sat and listened as the priest unrolled the

scroll and read the Law. (Unroll the scroll you have

made.)

When the Feast was over, Mary and Joseph

started back to Nazareth. (Have children slap their

knees to make a walking sound.) But Jesus was not

with them. His parent’s were busy and didn’t notice

Jesus was not around. They could hear the footsteps

of a lot of people. (Have kids stomp their feet.) He

must be somewhere in the crowd.

“Where is Jesus?” Mary asked. She and Joseph

began to look for Him. (Have the children cup their

hands around their eyes and look from side to side.)

They asked their friends if they had seen Jesus. They

asked strangers if they knew where Jesus might be.

But, Jesus was nowhere to be found. Something must

have happened to Him.

Mary and Joseph turned around and walked back

to Jerusalem. (Have the children slap their knees

again.) They searched and searched everywhere.

(Have the children cup their hands around eyes.)

Finally, they found Jesus. Where do you think He

was? Jesus was in the Temple sitting with the Bible

teachers. But, they were not teaching. Jesus, a little

boy, was teaching the teachers! He knew the Law of

God so well that everyone listened to Him. They were

amazed that a young boy knew God’s Word so well.

When Mary and Joseph saw Jesus in the Temple

they asked, “Why did you stay behind? We were

looking everywhere for you.” But Jesus told them they

didn’t have to worry about Him. He was in His Father’s

house. He was doing His Father’s business. Was

Jesus talking about His father, Joseph, or His Father,

God?

Jesus never disobeyed His parents. He wants you

to always let your parents know where you are. His

Heavenly Father knew where He was. He was doing

what His Father wanted Him to do. God is our Heav-

enly Father, too. He wants you and your mom and dad

to read the Bible every day. Jesus is very pleased

when you learn your memory verse and read your

devotionals. Jesus is happy when He sees you come

to Sabbath School and learn about God.

Review QuestionsAfter each question has been answered, have the

children participate in the action.

1. Where did Jesus go with Mary and Joseph when He

was 12 years old? Jerusalem. (Walk around the

room, and come back to be seated.)

2. What did Mary and Joseph do when they noticed

Jesus was not with them? Searched for Him. (Cup

hands around eyes, looking from side to side.)

3. Where did they find Jesus? In the Temple. Whose

house is the Temple? God’s house. (Point up.)

4. Did Jesus ever disobey His parents? No. (Shake

heads from side to side.)

5. Who knew where Jesus was? His Heavenly Father,

God. (Point up.)

Song“The B-I-B-L-E” is on page 18 of the Kids Classics

Collection.

PrayerDear Father, Thank you for the Passover, for the

Bible, and for my mom and dad. Help me be like Jesus

and obey my parents, and learn the Bible. In Jesus’

name I pray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Give two craft sticks and a strip of paper with the

memory verse written on it to each child. Let them

glue a stick to each end of the paper. To make a

scroll, help them roll the paper from each end meet-

ing in the middle. Explain to them that this is the

way the Bible looked when Jesus was a little boy.

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Memory Verse:“This is my beloved Son”

(Matthew 3:17).


1. Repeat the name of Jesus’ cousin.

2. Describe how John baptized Jesus.

3. Tell that God was happy when Jesus was baptized.


ScripturesLuke 3:21-22; Matthew 3:13-17

Words to KnowBAPTIZE - to put completely under water in order to

obey God and show that the bad things we have done

have been washed away

MINISTER - a man who leads and helps the church

DOVE - a bird that pictures God’s Spirit


and memory verse charts, stars, crayons, a doll about

the size of “G.I. Joe,” plastic tub and water or a flannel

board and figures, white construction paper, white

crepe paper streamers, paper reinforcements, glue,

string, modeling dough, CD, CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsPreschoolers are too young to comprehend the

significance of baptism. But biblical truths and tradi-

tions need to be introduced early and built on as the

child grows. Baptism should be a part of their earliest

memories. Create expectation that they will be bap-

tized when they are old enough to come to repen-

tance. Ask your minister to keep you informed about

upcoming baptisms. Take your class to see them so

the children can become familiar with this beautiful

ordinance.

If you don’t use a flannel board to tell this lesson,

use a doll to demonstrate baptism. Before class, pour

enough water into a plastic tub to cover the doll. Show

the children how Jesus was placed under the water in

baptism and raised up again.

Enlarge and duplicate the dove pattern onto white

construction paper so that each child will have one.

You will probably need to cut out the doves, especially

for the younger children. Also make enough small

doves for the review section so that each child will be

able to answer a question. Cut white crepe paper

streamers into 12 inch pieces. You will need three

pieces for each child in class.

As children arrive, call each one by name and tell

them how glad you are that they came to Sabbath

School today. Show them to the table and ask them to

make a bird out of modeling dough. While they are

busy working, ask them if they have ever seen anyone

being baptized. Allow them to tell about it. After every-

one has arrived, recited their memory verse, and put

their stars on their charts, say, “One, two, three, it’s

listening time for you and me.” Seat the children in a

semicircle, either in chairs or on the floor.


plan.

Tromp, tromp, tromp. Jesus walked along the

Jordan River. There were many other people walking

toward the river. When they reached the river they

saw Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptist, standing in the

water. No, he wasn’t swimming. He was standing up.

John was all wet. Other people were in the river with

John. They were wet, too. These people had just

been baptized.

The minister usually baptizes a person. He goes

with them out into a lake, river, or pond. He tells the

person to hold his nose. Now watch while I show you

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what happens. (Put the doll into the plastic tub of

water, bend it backwards until it is completely under

water. Quickly bring it up.) Explain to the children that

God tells us that everyone should be baptized. But

little children are too young to be baptized. This is

something that they will want to do when they get

older like mom and dad.

Ask: Why do you take a bath? Because you are

dirty. Or, because mom said you should. When a

person is baptized he is obeying God. The bad things

we do are kind of like dirt. Baptism shows God that we

want Him to wash away all the bad things we have

ever done. Can you think of some things that you

shouldn’t do? Stealing is a bad thing. Lying and not

obeying your mom and dad are also bad. There are

also some things you shouldn’t do on the Sabbath.

Baptism tells God that you want to obey Him.

Jesus always obeys God. He never did anything bad.

He didn’t have to wash away any bad things. But, He

wanted to obey God, His Father.

Jesus went into the river and asked John to

baptize Him. John didn’t think he was good enough to

baptize Jesus. He knew that Jesus was God’s Son.

But Jesus wanted to be baptized because God said

that it was right. John finally said he would baptize

Jesus.

Jesus and John walked out into the beautiful

Jordan River. John put Jesus under the water just like

I put the doll under the water. Then John brought

Jesus up very quickly.

God was very pleased. He sent a white dove from

the sky. It landed on Jesus. (Show children the dove

they will be making, and how it flies.) This was God’s

Spirit that looked like a dove. Then a very loud voice

came from heaven. It said, “This is Jesus, My Son.”

When you get older, you will want to talk to a

minister about being baptized. Jesus obeyed His

Father by being baptized. You will want to obey Jesus

and be baptized too.

Review QuestionsPlace the small numbered doves on the table. Allow

each child to choose one. Ask the following questions

which correspond to the numbers on the doves. If the

child holding the numbered dove does not know the

answer, allow someone else to answer. If your class is

larger than eight, repeat the numbering.

1. What was the name of Jesus’ cousin?

2. Who did John baptize?

3. How was Jesus baptized?

4. Why was Jesus baptized?

5. What came down out of the sky and landed on

Jesus?

6. Whose voice did the people hear coming from

heaven?

7. When you get older, should you be baptized?

8. Have you ever seen anyone baptized?

SongSing the following verse to the tune of “Jesus Loves

Me” on page 6 of the Kids Classics Collection.

Jesus loves me, He will stay

Close beside me all the day.

He will wash away my sin.

Let His little child come in.

(Chorus)

PrayerDear Father, Thank you that Jesus obeyed you and

was baptized. I want to obey you too. Help me to be

good. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Give each child a dove that has been cut out, a

piece of string and three white streamers. Allow

the children to glue the streamers to the tail of the

dove. Using a hole punch, allow them to punch a

hole in the head of the dove. Reinforce the hole

with a paper reinforcement. Thread the string

through the hole and tie it. Allow the children to

“fly” their doves by holding the string.

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Memory Verse:“Let us go into the house of the Lord”

(Psalm 122:1).


1. Tell how Jesus made the greedy men leave the

Temple.

2. Name at least one right behavior they should do at

church (in God’s house).

3. Name at least one wrong behavior they should not

do at church.


ScripturesMatthew 21:12; Mark 11:15; John 2:13-17

Words to KnowGREEDY - taking more of something than you should

and not considering others

WORSHIP - honor, devotion or reverence for God

RESPECT - to feel and show honor for someone


and memory verse charts, stars, pictures of animals,

modeling dough, crayons, can with coins in it, rope,

animal puppet, songbook, CD, CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsThis lesson gives an opportunity to teach appropriate

behavior at Sabbath worship service. God has stan-

dards of conduct, and we displease Him if we cross

these boundaries. There are some things we should

not do in God’s house. There is a time and place for

everything. But, inside the building where Sabbath

worship services are conducted is not the place for

running and playing.

Since animals are a part of this lesson, let your

students tell about pets they have or their friends

have. Ask them questions like: Who feeds your pet?

What is your pet’s name? What kinds of things does

your pet do? Allow them to shape an animal out of the

modeling dough.

Place a few coins inside a can with a plastic lid.

This will be used to make the sound of the money

changers.

How to Teach This LessonOpen the class with prayer. (Have the children sing

“Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” making the animal

noises for each verse. Dog: bow-wow; cat: meow;cow: moo- moo; sheep: baa-baa, etc. Assign each

child a different sound. At the end of the song, have

everyone make their sound at the same time, while

one child rattles the coins in the can.)

Oooow, what an awful sound. (Hold your hands

over your ears.) This is how it must have sounded in

the Temple. Jesus looked around. He saw animals

everywhere. (Have the children make the animal

sounds again.) Men were selling the animals. (Rattle

the coins.) What were they doing in God’s house?

Jesus was angry with the greedy men. He

shouted, “Get out of here!” Jesus had a piece of rope

and began swinging it. (Swing your rope above your

head.) He didn’t hurt the animals. He was just chasing

them out of the Temple. Jesus pushed over the greedy

men’s tables. Coins spilled everywhere. (Rattle the

coins.) The greedy men were scared and ran away.

Everything looked a mess. Do you think things should

be a mess in God’s house?

Do you know what it means to be greedy? Being

greedy means that you take too much of something

and don’t consider other people. If your mom cuts a

candy bar into pieces, it’s greedy if you always try to

take the biggest piece rather than letting your brother

or sister have it.

The men selling animals in the Temple were

greedy. They wanted to make a lot of money in the

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wrong way. The Temple leaders saw what Jesus did.

They came and asked who gave Jesus the right to

run the animals out of the Temple. Do you remember

whose house the Temple was? It was God’s house.

And who was Jesus? He was God’s own Son. He

knew that God’s house was not a place to sell ani-

mals. It was supposed to be a place where people

prayed and worshiped.

When we come to Sabbath services, we come to

sing, pray, and worship God. When we are in God’s

house, we should always show respect. There are

things we should not do in God’s house. It is all right to

sell things in stores, but not in God’s house. We

should not run and play in church. We can run and

play outside.

There are right things we can do in God’s house.

We should listen quietly when God’s Word is taught. If

you have to say something in church, you should

whisper. We can sing and pray in God’s house. We

want to please God. Let’s remember to do the right

things when we come to Sabbath services and show

respect for God.

Review QuestionsUse an animal hand puppet to ask the questions.

Practice using the puppet before class.

1. What did Jesus find when He went to the Temple in

Jerusalem?

2. What did He do to the animals that were there?

3. What did Jesus do to the greedy men who sold the

animals?

4. Can you tell some things that you should not do in

God’s house?

5. Name some good things that you can do in God’s

house?

Song“Come and Go With Me” is on page 83 of the Kids

Classics Collection.

PrayerDear Father, We love you and our Friend Jesus. We

want to please you. Help us always remember to do

good things in your house. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.

Activity Time!Enlarge and copy two sets of pictures below onto

light colored construction paper. Cut them apart,

forming 18 individual cards. Turn all of the cards

face down on the table. Mix them up. Now, allow

one child at a time to turn over two of the cards. If

the cards match, they can be removed. If they do

not, turn them back over and go to the next child,

repeating the procedure until all the cards have

been matched. Remember to point out which

items belong in God’s house and which do not.

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EvEvEvEvEverererereryyyyyoneoneoneoneoneMemory Verse:

“Jesus took the loaves and fishes. . .and gave thanks to God” (John 6:11).

show your love while working with short attention

spans.

The idea of sharing is not within the cognitive skills

of many young preschoolers. They simply understand

that they must give away something that they have.

Or, they may demand that someone else gives some-

thing to them. Today’s lesson shows a young boy

giving his lunch to Jesus so that others may have

something to eat, too. The little boy was being kind

and generous. He wanted to please Jesus and help

others. These are concepts preschoolers can grasp.

Place a napkin inside a small basket. Lay a loaf of

French bread inside the basket, along with enough

fish-shaped crackers for each child to have two.

Enlarge and duplicate the fish and bread pattern

onto colored construction paper. (Tan for the bread,

green for the fish.) You will need five loaves and two

fish. Cut out the shapes and place them in a small

basket.


plan.

Tromp, tromp, tromp. (Have the children slap their

thighs to make the sound of walking feet.) That’s the


1. Describe the food that Jesus used to feed the

crowd.

2. Explain that feeding the crowd was a miracle.

3. Tell the importance of sharing what we have with

others.


ScripturesMatthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:35-44; John 6:1-14

Words to KnowMIRACLE - something that God does that man cannot

do

SHARING - giving a part of what belongs to you to

someone else

GIVING THANKS - praying to thank God for the food


and memory verse charts, stars, small basket, loaf of

French bread, jelly or peanut butter, paper towels,

table knife, fish-shaped crackers, something to drink,

small paper cups, crayons, songbook, CD, CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsA preschooler’s concept of love is limited to personal

experiences. They are hands-on little people who

learn from what they taste, smell, see, and hear. They

learn from the parent or teacher who shows love in

ways that appeal to their senses.

Giving big hugs or taking care of a skinned knee

means a lot to a young child. God’s love is shown to a

child through your acts of kindness. These acts of

kindness can include mentioning how much absent

students are missed before the prayer. You can also

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sound of many people on their way to keep the

Passover in Jerusalem. These people followed Jesus

wherever He went. Jesus had been very busy teach-

ing them about God’s Kingdom. He also healed sick

people and made people who were hurting feel better.

These people wanted to hear what Jesus had to say.

Jesus needed to spend time with His disciples

alone. So, they went up on a mountain. Tromp, tromp,

went the sound of their feet up the mountain side.

(Slap their thighs.) Jesus looked down and saw the big

crowd of people. There were a lot more people than

we see at the Feast of Tabernacles each year. As He

watched, He saw the people start climbing the moun-

tain to get to where Jesus was. (Slap their thighs.)

These people were very tired and hungry. Jesus

noticed they had nothing to eat. He felt sorry for the

hungry people. He wanted to help them. Jesus told

one of His disciples to buy food to feed the people.

But, there was no place to buy food. They didn’t have

enough money to feed that many people.

Andrew told Jesus that there was a little boy who

had a lunch. He wanted to give it to Jesus. But there

were only five small loaves of bread and two small

fishes. (Have the children hold up five fingers on one

hand and two fingers on the other hand.) That was not

enough food to feed so many people.

Jesus took the little boy’s bread and fish. He told

everyone to sit down. Then Jesus gave thanks to God

for the food. Jesus broke the bread and gave it to His

disciples. They began to pass it out to the people. It

was a miracle! The little bit of food became a lot of

food. There was enough food for everyone to eat until

they were full!

Jesus sent His disciples to pick up the scraps in

baskets. They filled up 12 baskets with what was left

over! There was more food left over than when they

started!

The people saw what a great miracle Jesus had

done. They believed that God had sent Him. That

made them very happy.

When we see someone who is hungry, we should

help them like the little boy in our story. It is good to

learn to share what you have with someone else.

Think how happy that little boy must have been. He

knew that his food helped feed so many hungry

people. God wants us to learn to share—to give to

help someone else. That makes God happy.

Review Questions1. Where did the people follow Jesus to when He went

to spend time alone with His disciples?

2. Were there a few people or many people?

3. Why didn’t the disciples go to the store to buy food?

4. Who gave Jesus his lunch?

5. What was in the little boy’s lunch? (Have children

count the five loaves and two fish.)

6. What did Jesus do with the lunch?

7. How much was left over?

Song“My God is So Big” is on page 14 of the Kids Classics

Collection.

PrayerThank you, Father, for our Friend, Jesus. Thank you

for the little boy who shared his food with the hungry

people. Thank you for the food we are about to eat.

Please bless this food. Help us to always share what

we have with others. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Place a paper towel in front of each child. Tell

them to bow their heads and fold their hands.

Ask the blessing for the food they are about to

eat. Break the bread into pieces so that each

child will have some. (This will illustrate Jesus

breaking the bread.) Spread a little jam or pea-

nut butter on each piece of bread. Tell the chil-

dren you are going to share your lunch with

them. Pass the basket of bread and allow each

child to take out a piece. Give each child two

fish-shaped crackers and something to drink.

This might be a good time to start a food

drive to help needy people in your community

or church. The children could help with collect-

ing canned goods to share with someone else.

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on on on on on WWWWWaaaaater!ter!ter!ter!ter!Memory Verse:

“O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31).


1. Tell that Jesus has power over the wind and the

waves.

2. Describe how Peter walked on water.

3. Explain that God will help us when we are afraid or

need help, if we ask Him.


ScripturesMatthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:15-21

Words to KnowHEAVEN - the place where God lives

FRIGHTENED - to get scared or be afraid

FAITH - to believe or trust

DOUBT - not to believe or trust


and memory verse charts, stars, music CD, CD player,

CD of thunderstorm, flannel board and pictures or

picture depicting this story, large cardboard box, white,

blue, gray and tan construction paper, glue, brown

spray paint

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsAs you give children stars for the charts, explain that

the stars show how thankful you are that they loved

Jesus enough to come to Sabbath School and learn

their memory verse. This is an important concept to

move rewards from the extrinsic to the intrinsic.

Telling the story is far more powerful and effective

than reading the script. Children are used to many

visuals and drama from TV, video games, amusement

parks, movies, etc. Visual aids are imperative in

holding kids’ attention and effectively teaching the

lesson. You can purchase a flannel board and story

figures from your Christian bookstore. Play the CD of

the thunderstorm for sound effects as you tell the story

and put the pieces on the flannel board. This story has

suspense, so make use of vocal variety and drama.

Be sure that the children understand that they

cannot walk on water without a miracle. They should

not try this at home or anywhere else!

Before class, obtain a large cardboard box (possi-

bly a refrigerator box) to be used as a boat. Spray

paint the box brown, and allow the paint to thoroughly

dry. Cut several circles the size of a paper plate out of

white construction paper for “portholes.” Cut an

“anchor” out of gray construction paper. Cut a “steer-

ing wheel” out of tan construction paper, and “waves”

out of blue construction paper (enough to go the

length of your box).


plan.

Lori woke up in the middle of the night. Rumble,

rumble, crash, boom! The thunder was very loud.

Lightning was flashing brightly. The wind was blowing

and rain hit her window. It was a bad storm.

Lori tried hiding under her covers. She could still

hear the noise. She was scared. Lori began to cry.

What if the wind blew her house away? What if the big

tree out front fell on the roof?

Lori’s mommy heard her crying. She came into

Lori’s room and turned on the light. The storm didn’t

seem quite as bad with the light on. Lori felt safer

knowing Mommy was here to protect her. She stopped

crying. Mommy told her that she didn’t have to be

afraid of the storm. Jesus would keep her safe. He had

more power than any old storm!

Mommy knelt down by Lori’s bed and prayed with

her. She tucked Lori in and smoothed her hair back.

Mommy softly sang “Jesus Loves Me” to Lori until she

fell back to sleep.14

Have you ever been afraid of a thunderstorm, like

Lori?

Jesus and His disciples had just fed the five

thousand men, plus women and children, with five

loaves of bread and two fish. It was beginning to get

dark. Jesus sent His disciples out in their boat. They

had to sail all the way across the Sea of Galilee.

In the middle of the night a big wind came up.

(Start your CD.) There were high waves on the sea

that made loud splashing noises as they hit against

the boat. This made it really hard for the disciples to

row the boat. How would they make it safely to the

other side? The boat tossed from one side to another.

Water was getting into the boat. If enough water got in,

the boat could sink. Jesus’ disciples were afraid!

Jesus knew His disciples were in trouble and

needed His help. He went to help them. But, Jesus

didn’t have a boat. How do you think He got to the

disciples? No, He didn’t swim. He started walking right

on top of the water!

One of the disciples saw something in the dark

night. It looked like someone walking on the water.

The other disciples saw the same thing. They thought

it was a ghost. Now they were even more afraid!

Then, they heard a voice they knew. It was Jesus. He

said, “Don’t be afraid!”

Peter was one of Jesus’ disciples. He called out,

“Jesus, if it is really you, let me walk on the water to

you.”

Jesus said to Peter, “Come.” Over the side of the

boat went Peter’s legs. He stepped out onto the top of

the water as Jesus was doing. Peter couldn’t do that

by himself. Jesus helped him. It was a miracle!

While Peter was walking, he noticed the waves.

They were splashing against him. He felt the wind

blowing his hair. Peter was afraid. Then he started to

sink. He cried out, “Jesus, save me!”

Jesus reached out His hand to Peter. He lifted

Peter out of the water and into the boat. When Jesus

entered the boat the waves and wind got still. The

storm stopped! (Stop your recording.) Jesus said to

Peter, “O you of little faith. Why didn’t you trust me?”

The disciples could hardly believe what they had

seen. They saw the storm. They saw the waves. They

saw Jesus walk on the water. And, they saw Peter

walk on the water. They knew that Jesus was really

the Son of God. Only He could do such miracles!

Just as Jesus saved the disciples in the storm, He

can help you when you are afraid. He also gave you

Daddy and Mommy and grandmas and grandpas to

help you when you are afraid or in trouble. God takes

care of them too. Just as Peter asked Jesus to save

him from sinking, you will have to ask Jesus to help

you.

Jesus is in heaven now with His Father. We ask

God, His Father, to help us when we pray. He always

hears and answers our prayers.

Review QuestionsHave the children sit on the floor around a small tub

with water and a plastic boat in it. Have one child push

the boat across the water to another child. The child

the boat comes to can answer the question, then push

the boat to another child.

1. Where were the disciples when the storm came up?

2. Who did they see walking on the water?

3. Who wanted to walk out on the water to Jesus?

4. When Peter was afraid and began to sink, what did

he do?

5. Did Jesus help Peter when he cried out for help?

6. Who will help you when you are afraid?

7. What do you have to do to get Jesus to help you

when you are afraid or in trouble?

8. Why do you think the storm stopped when Jesus

got into the boat?

Song“Peter, James and John In A Sailboat” is on page 12 of

the Kids Classics Collection.

PrayerDear Father, We thank you that you and our Friend,

Jesus, are always ready to help us. When we are

afraid or in trouble we can pray and you will help us. In

Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Have the children help decorate their boat

by first attaching the “anchor,” then glue on

circles for “portholes,” add the “steering

wheel,” and glue “waves” to the outside of

your boat along the bottom. Children can

then take turns riding in the boat across the

“Sea of Galilee.” Enact the story by having

one of the children pretend to be Peter.

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The Best DayThe Best DayThe Best DayThe Best DayThe Best Day

ofofofofof the the the the the WWWWWeekeekeekeekeek Memory Verse:

“Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy” (Exodus 20:8).


1. Explain that the Sabbath is a special day of rest.

2. Tell that Jesus wants us to do good on the

Sabbath.

3. State that Jesus wants us to prepare for the

Sabbath.

4. Tell how Jesus healed a man’s hand on the

Sabbath.

ScripturesMatthew 12:10-13; Mark 3:1-6; Luke 6:6-12;

Exodus 20:8-11

Words to KnowSABBATH - the seventh day of the week set aside for

rest and worship of God

HOLY - dedicated to religious use; set apart for God


and memory verse charts, stars, crayons, 18” square

piece of cloth, rubber band, buttons, ribbon, red and

black markers, yarn, cotton balls, yellow paper plates,

green crepe-paper streamers, glue, scissors, hole

punch, sunflower seeds, CD, CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsBefore class, make a simple puppet by using an 18

inch square of cloth. Stuff the very center with cotton

balls to make its head. Put a rubber band around the

neck, leaving it loose enough to insert your index

finger into the head. Tie a ribbon around the neck

making a bow in front. Sew two small buttons on the

face for eyes, and one for the nose. Draw eyebrows

with a black marker and make lips with a red marker.

Add yarn on the head to make hair. Cut two slits in the

cloth at the sides for your thumb and second finger,

which will look like arms. This puppet can become an

old friend you can use in many classes to help focus

attention on the lesson.

The Sabbath should never be a drudgery. It is a

wonderful gift, and we have the responsibility to keep

it holy. This lesson is designed to help children look

forward to the Sabbath and think of it as the best day

of the week. Make it special by being prepared, and by

doing good for others.

When all the children have arrived, introduce them

to your little “friend,” Samantha. Go around the room

and have each child tell Samantha his or her name.

Move your finger up and down slowly, to make

Samantha nod after each name. Move Samantha’s

face close to your ear, as if whispering. Say:

“Samantha says she really likes all of you. She is glad

to be here today.” Put Samantha back up to your ear.

Say: “Samantha says it is time for us to hear our Bible

story about the best day of the week.”


plan.

Do you ever play so hard that you get really tired?

(Have puppet nod her head.) What do you do when

you get tired? (Lay puppet in your lap as if asleep.)

Say: “That’s right, Samantha, you rest. God knew we

would get tired. He knows that we need to rest.”

It took six days for God to create the world and

everything in it. It was hard work making all the stars,

the sun and moon, and all the animals and birds.

(Raise the puppet up and nod her head.) He did all of

that in six days. Then He rested on the seventh day.

God tells us that we should rest on the seventh day

as He did. That day is Saturday. God calls it the

Sabbath.

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The Sabbath is a very special day. It is a day to

rest. It is a day to spend time with our Friend, Jesus.

(Have the puppet nod her head after each statement.)

And, it’s a day to do good things for other people. We

should always go to Sabbath services on this day.

We wear our best clothes. We get to do fun things at

Sabbath school. It’s the best day of the week!

On Friday, you can help your Mommy get ready for

the Sabbath. You can help her with her work so she

will be able to rest on the Sabbath, too. She might

even make your favorite food for Sabbath dinner. (Put

the puppet up to your ear.) “Samantha says her

favorite is chocolate chip cookies!” (Let each child tell

his or her favorite food.)

(Hold the puppet up to your ear.) “Samantha says

to ask your Mommy and Daddy to read your daily

devotional to you before you go to bed. Then they can

kneel by your bed and pray with you. These are good

things to do on the Sabbath.” (Have the puppet nod.)

Jesus did many good things on the Sabbath. One

day He saw a man whose hand had something wrong

with it. It was smaller than his other hand. He could

not use it as he did his other hand. (Have the puppet

move her head from side to side.) He couldn’t throw a

ball. He couldn’t pick up a chair. He couldn’t color with

that hand. It just didn’t work right.

It was the Sabbath day. Jesus wanted to do

something really good for this man. He told the man to

stretch out his hand. When the man stretched it out,

guess what happened? (Move the puppet like she is

agitated.) I think Samantha knows. But, let’s see if the

boys and girls know. (Ask the children.) That’s right.

The man’s hand was made well. It was now the same

size as his other hand. He could use it just as you use

your hands. What a special thing to do on the Sab-

bath! (Put your thumb and second finger together like

the puppet is clapping.) Let’s all clap with Samantha.

Can you think of something special you can do to

help someone on the Sabbath? Maybe you could help

push someone who is in a wheelchair. Or, you could

take a glass of water to someone who is sick in bed.

You could even make him a get well card.

Jesus helped those who needed help on the

Sabbath. He wants you to do good on the Sabbath.

Helping someone else on the Sabbath will make it a

good day for them and for you. The Sabbath is the

very best day of the week!

Review QuestionsHelp the children remember the Sabbath by doing the

following motions:

1. The Sabbath is a special day of rest. (Bend your

head toward your shoulder with hands together by

your face.)

2. How can we help Mommy prepare for the Sabbath?

(Act as if you’re sweeping with a broom.)

3. How can I do good on the Sabbath? (Shrug your

shoulders.)

4. I can take a meal to someone who is sick. (Hold

your hands like you are carrying a tray.)

5. The Sabbath is a special day of rest. (Bend your

head toward your shoulders with your hands to-

gether by your face.)

6. The Sabbath is the best day of the week. (Clap.)

Song“Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam” is on page 21 of the

Kids Classics Collection.

PrayerDear God, Thank you for giving us such a wonderful

day. You rested after creating the earth, the trees, the

animals, and the birds. You want us to rest, too. Help

us to do good on the Sabbath. In Jesus’ name I pray.

Amen.

Activity Time!

Help children make sunflower wind dancers

(see diagram). Give each child a yellow

paper plate. (Or, have children color one

yellow.) Help them cut triangles out of the

edge of the plate to form petals. Give each

child three 20" strips of green crepe-paper

streamers and some sunflower seeds. Allow

them to glue the streamers to the edge of the

paper plate, and the seeds to the middle of

the plate. Punch two holes at the top of the

plate and thread a piece of yarn to make a

handle. They can take these wind dancers to

someone who is sick to help cheer them.

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The Blind ManThe Blind ManThe Blind ManThe Blind ManThe Blind Man

Can See!Can See!Can See!Can See!Can See!Memory Verse:

“I was blind, and now I see” (John 9:25).


1. Describe how Jesus made the blind man see.

2. Repeat that Jesus has power to heal the sick

today.

3. State what they should do when they are sick.


ScripturesJohn 9:1-12, 25

Words to KnowBLIND - not able to see

HEAL - to make well or healthy again

SILOAM - a spring and pool outside Jerusalem

Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, atten-

dance and memory verse charts, stars, modeling

clay, a small jar of mud, bottle of aspirin or

Tylenol, thermometer, cough medicine, band-aid,

“pin the tail on the donkey” game and blindfold,

songbook, CD, CD player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsCreativity, variety, and making learning fun are

essential in keeping the attention of this age

group. At the same time, they are more comfort-

able if a similar routine is followed each week so

they will know what to expect. It is good to es-

tablish areas where certain activities take place.

Play, learning, activity, and eating areas should all

be designated. Some of these may take place in

the same area if your space is limited.

Preschoolers don’t yet understand that God

provides for their needs. They assume that their

parents or someone will always be there to take

care of them. This week’s lesson is one more

step in helping them to learn how God takes care

of them. Throughout the lesson help them to

understand that Jesus loves them so much that

He doesn’t want them to be sick. He can help

them get well.

As the children arrive, involve them in a game

of “pin the tail on the donkey.” Ask: Can you see

anything with the blindfold on? Explain that this is

what it is like to be blind—you can’t see.

You will need a small jar of ordinary mud.

Place a small amount of dirt in your jar and add a

little water to make a mud paste.

How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the

lesson plan.

Place the following objects on a table in front of

the children: bottle of aspirin or Tylenol, thermom-

eter, cough medicine, band-aid, mud. Explain

what each of the items is. Ask: If you were sick,

which of these things do you think would help you

get well again? After each child has had an oppor-

tunity to tell which item they think would be best,

you can begin your story.

One day Jesus and His disciples were walking

along a road. (Have the children stomp their feet

on the floor.) They saw a man sitting by the side

of the road. The man was blind—he couldn’t see.

(Have the children close their eyes.) Could the

man see Jesus and the disciples? How do you

think the man knew they were there? He couldn’t

see them, but he could hear them.

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This poor man had been blind all of his life. He

had never seen a tree or grass. He didn’t know

what green looked like. He had never seen his

mother and father. He knew the sound of their

voices. He couldn’t see the bright sunshine or the

rain. He could only feel them on his skin. It was

like he was in a very dark room—without a light.

Since this man was blind, he couldn’t see to

go to work. He was very poor. All he could do

was sit beside the road and beg people for

money so he could buy food.

Jesus stopped when He saw the poor blind

man. The man probably thought Jesus was going

to give him some money. One of the disciples

asked Jesus if the man had done something

really bad. They thought that was the reason the

man was blind.

Jesus quickly told them that the poor man

wasn’t being punished for being bad. He hadn’t

done anything any worse than you or I have

done. Jesus said the reason the man was blind

was to show everyone that Jesus had the power

to heal him!

Then Jesus did a strange thing. He didn’t give

the man medicine to make him well. He didn’t

operate to make his eyes to see. Jesus picked

up a handful of dirt. He spit on it and made some

mud. Then he put the mud on the man’s eyes.

There was a pool of water nearby. It was

called the Pool of Siloam. Jesus told the man to

go wash in the Pool of Siloam. The blind man had

to be led to the pool, but he did what Jesus said.

What do you think happened? When the man

opened his eyes he could see! He saw green

trees and grass. He saw the bright sunshine. But

best of all, he saw Jesus! Jesus made the blind

man see.

Jesus had power to heal the blind man. Jesus

has power to heal you and me. He loves us and

doesn’t want us to be sick or hurt. When you are

sick, Mommy and Daddy can pray for Jesus to

heal you. They can also ask your minister to pray

for you. Jesus just wants you to ask Him.

Review QuestionsRepetition is a good way to learn and review the

lesson. Say each statement slowly and have kids

repeat after you, doing the same things that you

do. This could be repeated several times.

1. The blind man could not see. (Put your hands

over your eyes.)

2. He couldn’t see the trees or the grass. (Reach

up and then bend down.)

3. Jesus healed the blind man. (Put your hands

over your eyes and take hands off.)

4. Now he can see the sun shine. (Make a big

circle by putting your fingertips together.)

5. Now he can see the squirrel climb the tree.

(Make climbing motion with your hands.)

6. Jesus is our very best friend. (Hug yourself.)

Song“O Be Careful Little Eyes” is on page 39 of the


PrayerHeavenly Father, Thank you for helping the blind

man. Thank you that you can heal me when I am

sick. Help me to always believe and obey you. In

Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Give each child a piece of modeling clay. Ask

them to make something that the blind man could

see after Jesus healed his eyes.

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Memory Verse: “Jesus said: Let the little children come unto me”

(Matthew 19:14).


1. Describe what happened when some mothers

brought their children to Jesus.

2. State that they are important to Jesus.

3. Explain what happens at the “Blessing of the

Children” ceremony.


ScripturesMatthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16

Words to KnowBLESSING - a gift or favor from God

CEREMONY - an act established by custom or

authority


dance and memory verse charts, stars, dolls,

crayons, butcher’s paper, songbook, CD, CD

player

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsIt would be good to schedule this lesson for either

the week before or after the “Blessing of the

Children” ceremony. It provides an opportunity to

explain this ceremony to your class. Church tradi-

tions should be introduced early to children in an

easy-to-understand way. Most of the children in

your class may have been blessed at one of the

annual services. If not, they are still young enough

to be a part of the next service. If you are in doubt

about whether a child has been blessed, check

with the parents and suggest that they be. The

teacher should look for opportunities to relate to

parents. You may learn things to pray about and

ways to better meet the needs of your students.

Before class, cut enough pieces of butcher’s

paper for each child in your class to have a piece

approximately four feet long. This should be large

enough to trace the body of the tallest child in

your class.

You may want to call the parents of the girls in

your class and ask them to let the girls bring their

dolls to class to use for acting out this lesson.

How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the

lesson plan.

Marcy and Scott were playing catch in the back

yard. Scott tossed the ball high into the air. Marcy

missed the ball. It went sailing over the fence into

the neighbor’s yard.

Mr. Jones lived next door. The children were

afraid of him. He always yelled at them when the

ball went into his yard. Mr. Jones didn’t like

children. He didn’t want them to come into his

yard. And he didn’t want them to bother him.

Jesus is not like Mr. Jones. He loves people

of all ages. He even loves to have children around

Him.

One day Jesus sat teaching the people. Many

had gathered to hear what He had to say. When

the women heard that Jesus was there, some

mommies brought their children to Jesus. They

wanted Him to bless them. But, the disciples

didn’t want the children to bother Jesus. They

said He had more important things to do.

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When Jesus heard what the disciples did, He

told them to let the children come to Him. He said

that nothing was more important than children.

Jesus told them that everyone must become like

little children if they want to be part of God’s

Kingdom. They must learn to love and trust in

Jesus just like the little children.

One by one, Jesus picked up each child. He

placed His hand on their head and prayed for

them. Jesus was giving a blessing to these chil-

dren. He wanted them to know that He would

protect them from harm. He wanted them to

know that He would be their Friend. Jesus wants

to bless you too. He wants to be your best

Friend!

Once a year we have a very special service

at church. We call it the “Blessing of the Children”

ceremony. Mommies and daddies bring their

babies and little children to the front of the room.

The minister picks up each baby or child. He puts

his hand on the child’s head and prays a very

special prayer. The minister asks God to send

angels to protect the children whenever they are

in danger. He asks God to heal the children when

they are sick. And, he asks that God will help the

children to obey Him.

Our minister (use his name) does this just as

Jesus did. He does it for the same reasons. He

wants to show how special you are to Jesus.

Every night before you go to bed, kneel and

pray to God. Thank Him for giving you this bless-

ing. He wants to protect you. He wants you to be

good. He wants you to obey your daddy and

mommy. He wants you to obey Him. Jesus loves

children and wants to be their Friend.

Review QuestionsLet the children act out the story. The boys could

be the disciples who object to mothers bringing

their children to Jesus. The girls could be the

mothers with their babies (dolls to represent the

children being blessed).

1. What did the disciples say when the mothers

brought their children to Jesus?

2. Did Jesus send the children away?

3. What did Jesus do with the children?

Activity Time!

Have each child lie down on a piece of

butcher’s paper. Trace around the child’s

body. Have the children color their own

outline. Tell them to make the hair the

same color as their hair, their eyes the

same color. Have them look at the color of

their clothes and color their picture the

same color. They can take their picture

home and tell their mommies and daddies

that Jesus loves the little children.

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4. Why did Jesus bless the children?

5. Why does Jesus want to bless you?

Song“Jesus Loves the Little Ones” is on page 42 of the


PrayerDear Father, Thank you for giving me such a

wonderful Friend like Jesus. Thank you that He

loves me. Thank you that you hear my prayers.

Help me do things to please you. In Jesus’ name I

pray. Amen.


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the the the the the TTTTTrrrrreeeeeeeeeeMemory Verse:

“Salvation has come to your house” (Luke 19:9).


1. Name at least two facts about Zacchaeus.

2. Explain that they shouldn’t give up easily if they

want something that is good for them.

3. Tell how Zacchaeus was able to see Jesus.


ScripturesLuke 19:1-10; Romans 6:22-23

Words to KnowSIN - to do wrong, break God’s Law

FORGIVE - excuse or pardon, not punish

TAXES - money you are required to pay the

government


dance and memory verse charts, stars, butcher’spaper, brown paint or crayons, green finger paint,

styrofoam plates, old shirts to protect children’sclothing, flannel board and figures, songbook, CD,

CD player, prizes

Parent’s Pause and Teacher’s TipsThese comprehensive lessons are designed to getone idea across each week. The Scripture, memory

verse, review, activity, song, and prayer are allintended to drive home this point in different ways.

All of these steps have their importance in thelearning process. It would be a mistake to leave out

a step such as the song. Words set to music arelearned and retained far better than the spoken

word. Include action or hand motions with as many ofthe songs as you can.

The more you work with young children, the more

you will realize that it is important to be realistic withyour expectations. The ability to comprehend and

perform certain skills will differ from child to child.Allow time to help the slower or reluctant children.

Give them much encouragement.Your class will love this story because they can

relate to a man who was so short that he couldn’tsee over the heads of tall people. The use of a

flannel board and figures will help make this lessoncome alive. Flannel boards can be purchased at

your local Christian bookstore.Try doing the activity first—you can use it as a

prop. Before class, make a tree trunk with branchesabout five feet tall on butcher’s paper. Color or paint

the tree brown. The children will make the leaveswith their hand prints. You can then hang the tree on

the wall of your classroom.Since this is the last lesson it this unit, you may

want to award a small prize to each child who hasquoted all ten memory verses. Things like Bible

coloring books and crayons can be purchased atyour local Christian bookstore or dollar stores.


plan.Kelly went with her daddy to watch a parade. The

sun was shining. She could hear the music as thebands marched by. She heard the horns honking on

the little cars the clowns drove. She could heareverything—but she couldn’t see anything! Kelly was

a little girl. She couldn’t see over the heads of all thebig people in front of her.

All of a sudden Kelly felt Daddy’s strong armslift her up. Up, up, she went, until she sat high on

Daddy’s shoulders. Now she could see everything.

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Kelly saw the bands with their shiny horns. She saw

the funny clowns with their red noses. She could even

see the little dogs as they jumped through the hoops.

Kelly was very thankful for Daddy’s strong shoulders.

Once there was a very little man named

Zacchaeus. He lived in Jericho. Zacchaeus was a

rich tax collector. One reason he was so rich was

because he cheated people. He made people pay

more taxes than they owed. Then, he kept the extra

money for himself. People didn’t like Zacchaeus

because of what he did.

Zacchaeus heard that Jesus was coming to

town. He wanted more than anything to see Jesus.

He was sorry that he had not always been honest.

He thought Jesus might be able to help him.

The day Jesus came to Jericho, Zacchaeus

rushed to find a place to wait for Him. But when he

got to the road there were so many people there.

Zacchaeus ran up and down the road. He jumped

up and down. But, he was too short to see over the

people’s heads. He looked around and finally saw a

big sycamore tree. Zacchaeus hurried and climbed

up onto one of the branches.

Everyone heard footsteps coming down the

road. (Have the children slap their knees to make a

walking sound.) Jesus was coming! Zacchaeus

could see Jesus walking. Then Jesus stopped—

right under the sycamore tree where Zacchaeus

was sitting. He looked up into the tree and said,

“Zacchaeus, come down. I want to go home with

you today.”

Can you imagine how Zacchaeus felt? Jesus

was coming to his house! He climbed down as fast

as he could. He and Jesus walked down the road to

Zacchaeus’ house. Zacchaeus told Jesus he was

sorry for cheating the people. He said that he was

going to pay back all the money he took. He said

that he would even give back four times as much.

(Have the children hold up four fingers.)

Jesus knew that Zacchaeus was really sorry.

Jesus said that He would forgive Zacchaeus and let

him live forever with Him.

Review Questions1. How big was Zacchaeus?

2. What kind of work did Zacchaeus do?

3. Who did Zacchaeus want to see?

4. What did he do to see over the heads of the

people?

5. What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus?

Song“Zacchaeus” is on page 29 of the Kids Classics

Collection. Be sure to do the motions.

PrayerDear Heavenly Father, Thank you that you love me.Thank you that you forgave Zacchaeus. Please

forgive me when I do bad things. In Jesus’ name Ipray. Amen.

Activity Time!

Lay the butcher’s paper on which you have

drawn the tree on the floor. Each child will

need an old shirt to protect his clothing.

Pour a small amount of green finger paint

into a styrofoam plate. Help each child

make “hand print leaves” for the tree by

dipping the palm of his hand into the paint.

Let children place their “leaves” on the tree

branches. If your class is small, each child

should be allowed to make several “leaves.”

Hang the tree on the wall, being careful not

to smear the paint.

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Dear Teacher,As a Beginners teacher, you are trying to do everything you can to make each class as good asit can be. Classes will be better and learning improved if all students have their lesson read to

them, do the activity in their book and learn their memory verse before class. Educators tell usthat students are more likely to complete their assignments when these are given to them in

writing. In order to improve learning and save you time, please select ten different colors ofpaper (one for each week’s lesson), making sure you have enough for each student to have one

of each color. Every week give out a different color of paper to differentiate that week’s assign-ment. Our goal is to ensure that all students understand what is expected of them for the next

class. Blank spaces are left for you to fill-in and write such information as upcoming socialevents or Holy Days. Give each student one of these reminders at the end of each class and

ask them to give it to their parents.

RemindersDear Parents,The goal at YEA is to help your child to be biblically literate. Even more than that, we want to intro-

duce your child to Jesus. We want to instill a love for Him, an awareness of Him as a friend, a

guide, a help in time of need, and to lay the groundwork for coming to know Him as Savior. We

need your help to do this. Classes will be better and learning improved if all of the students do their

assignments. Please assist and encourage your child to complete the following assignments before

next Sabbath or by the indicated time.

1. Read lesson number _______on pages___________.

2. Learn the memory verse on page__________.

3. Each day, read the Devotional Bible readings on the back of your book for week _______.

4. Bring your Bible and YEA book to Sabbath School.

5. _____________________________________________________________________

6. Go to www.borntowin.net and download daily YEA! Let’s R.E.A.C.H.

activities for your child to do.

Thank you for helping your child learn and grow!

Sincerely,

YE1TA

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