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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
Mickie Ranaldo - Layout and Design
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.
Christian Educational MinistriesP. O. Box 560
Whitehouse, Texas 75791
phone: 1.888.BIBLE.44
fax: 903.839.9311
website: www.borntowin.net
Copyright Ó Christian Educational MinistriesAll Rights Reserved
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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Lesson 1Lesson 1Lesson 1Lesson 1Lesson 1
A Special BaA Special BaA Special BaA Special BaA Special Babbbbbyyyyy
is Boris Boris Boris Boris Born!n!n!n!n!Memory Verse:
“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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Lesson 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Lesson 2
JJJJJesus esus esus esus esus VVVVVisitsisitsisitsisitsisits
the the the the the TTTTTempleempleempleempleemple Memory Verse:
“So Jesus grew both tall and wise” (Luke 2:40).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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.
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow 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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Lesson 3Lesson 3Lesson 3Lesson 3Lesson 3
JJJJJesus is Baesus is Baesus is Baesus is Baesus is Baptizptizptizptizptizededededed
Memory Verse:“This is my beloved Son”
(Matthew 3:17).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Repeat the name of Jesus’ cousin.
2. Describe how John baptized Jesus.
3. Tell that God was happy when Jesus was baptized.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance
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.
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson
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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Lesson 4Lesson 4Lesson 4Lesson 4Lesson 4
In God’In God’In God’In God’In God’s Houses Houses Houses Houses House
Memory Verse:“Let us go into the house of the Lord”
(Psalm 122:1).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance
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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Lesson 5Lesson 5Lesson 5Lesson 5Lesson 5
FFFFFood food food food food fororororor
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.
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson
plan.
Tromp, tromp, tromp. (Have the children slap their
thighs to make the sound of walking feet.) That’s the
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance
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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Lesson 6Lesson 6Lesson 6Lesson 6Lesson 6
JJJJJesus esus esus esus esus WWWWWalksalksalksalksalks
on on on on on WWWWWaaaaater!ter!ter!ter!ter!Memory Verse:
“O you of little faith” (Matthew 14:31).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance
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).
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson
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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Lesson 7Lesson 7Lesson 7Lesson 7Lesson 7
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).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, attendance
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.”
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson
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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Lesson 8Lesson 8Lesson 8Lesson 8Lesson 8
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).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Kids Classics Collection.
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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Lesson 9Lesson 9Lesson 9Lesson 9Lesson 9
JJJJJesus Loesus Loesus Loesus Loesus Lovvvvves Me!es Me!es Me!es Me!es Me!
Memory Verse: “Jesus said: Let the little children come unto me”
(Matthew 19:14).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, atten-
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
Kids Classics Collection.
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.
Lesson 10Lesson 10Lesson 10Lesson 10Lesson 10
The Man inThe Man inThe Man inThe Man inThe Man in
the the the the the TTTTTrrrrreeeeeeeeeeMemory Verse:
“Salvation has come to your house” (Luke 19:9).
ObjectivesAt the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
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.
4. Recite their memory verse.
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
Materials NeededBible, YEA Students’ and Teacher’s books, atten-
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.
How to Teach This LessonAfter opening the class with prayer, follow the lesson
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