St Bart’s Kids Sunday Worship SUNDAY August 30, 2020 • WEEK 7

Bible Focus Mark 8:27-9:1

Theme Focus Messiah

All-in Teaching Questions to ponder:

What does Messiah really mean? How would you have reacted if you were in Peter’s shoes?

Songs 1. Jesus is the Great, Good News https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=7x-Umg6oEYY

2. I Believe in Jesus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLB2UeXvvpQ

3. Follow Me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyHIa0hmPfg

Multimedia Kids Talk (SBK Video) Australian animated Bible stories (Mark 8:31-38). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1DdKxN-k8U

Additional Resources Book Mark Reading Plan

This term, we are diving into the whole Gospel of Mark! This is an action packed account of Jesus’ ministry. Lots of people ask “Who is Jesus?” The best way to understand, is to read about him for yourself. Use the bookmark to follow along, and read 1 or 2 chapters each week.

Gospel of Mark

If you are in Year 3-6, look out for a your own copy of the Gospel of Mark in the mail - to read, re-read & highlight.

Gospel of Mark Cards

Each week, we are going to learn a bit more about who Jesus is. In the set of cards, there are 4 cards that relate to each week (2 duplicates). Can you find them? Using the stand, you could display one of the cards each week to remember, or even use the cards to play a game of snap or memory.

ST BART’S KIDS SUNDAY

MESSIAH Jesus asked his disciples who other

people thought he was.

His disciples said, “some people say you are John

the Baptist.”

“Other people say you are Elijah.”

“And other people say you are one of the

prophets.”

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

But Jesus asked his disciples they thought

he was.

Peter said, “You are the Messiah”.

Jesus told them not to tell anyone about this.

Jesus told his disciples that he would suffer

many things.

And that he would die and rise again after

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Messiah!

Then Jesus said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must not put themselves first.”

They must pick up their cross and follow me”.

Mark 8:27-34

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MESSIAH 27 As Jesus was travelling

with his disciples, he asked them, “Who do

people say I am?”

28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say one of the prophets.”

29“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you

say I am?”

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LOWER PRIMARY

Peter answered, “You are the Messiah.”

30 Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.

31 Jesus taught his disciples that the Son of Man must suffer

many things.

That he would not be accepted by the leaders of the

community.

And that he must be killed and after three

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Messiah!

32 He spoke clearly about this. Peter took Jesus

to one side and began to scold him.

33 Jesus turned to the disciples and scolded

Peter. “Get behind me, Satan!” he said.

“You are not thinking about the things God

cares about. Instead, you are thinking only

about the things people care about.”

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34 Jesus said to his disciples and the crowd listening, “Whoever wants to

be my disciple must say no to themselves.

They must pick up their cross and follow me.

Mark 8:27-34

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MESSIAH 27 Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi.

On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?”

28 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist. Others say Elijah.

Still others say one of the prophets.”

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MIDDLE PRIMARY

29 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do

you say I am?” Peter answered, “You are the

Messiah.”

30 Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him.

31 Jesus then began to teach his disciples.

He taught them that the Son of Man

must suffer many things.

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He taught them that the elders, the chief priests, and the

teachers of the law would not accept him. He must be killed and after three

days rise again.

32 He spoke clearly about this. Peter took Jesus to one side and began to

scold him.

33 Jesus turned and looked at his disciples. He scolded Peter. “Get

behind me, Satan!” he said.

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“You are not thinking about the things God cares about.

Instead, you are thinking only about

the things humans care about.”

34 Jesus called the crowd to him along with his disciples. He said,

“Whoever wants to be my disciple must say no to

themselves. They must pick up their

cross and follow me.

Mark 8:27-9:1

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St Bart’s Kids Small Group Session Outline

Main Point: Jesus tells the disciples clearly that he must suff er, he must die, and they need to turn to him to be saved.

Discussion Questions Read Mark 8:27-33 from the Bible Story (page 1-3)

1. Who is Jesus? (Think about all the things we have learnt about Jesus so far in Mark. Jesus is the Forgiver, the Healer, the Grower, and the King!)

2. Why do you think people thought Jesus was John the Baptist or Elijah? Was it because: (C - Jesus was baptising people and talking about the Kingdom of God, just like John. He did amazing miracles of healing, raising people from the dead, just like Elijah or the prophets.)

A. They had the same type of beard.

B. They also performed amazing miracles.

C. They were Jesus’ brothers.

3. What does the word Messiah mean? (It means the anointed one in Hebrew - like a king is anointed with oil. When someone was anointed, it was a symbol that they were set apart for a special purpose. Jesus is the rescuer the Jews had been waiting for.)

4. How does Jesus plan to defeat evil? (He taught them that he must suffer, be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, he must be killed, and three days rise again.)

5. Why do you think Peter got angry at Jesus? (Because Jesus and God’s plan sounds difficult and deadly! This didn’t seem like a way to win. And yet this was God’s plan. Even to Jesus’ closest followers, Jesus was surprising.)

Date & Week August 30, 2020 (Wk 7)

Bible Focus Mark 8:27-9:1

Theme Focus Messiah

Explanation of the Mark Series The Gospel of Mark is an action-packed account of Jesus’ life. In 16 brief chapters, Mark reports the significant claims and actions of Jesus, giving special attention to the events leading up to his death. Mark shows us that Jesus isn’t just one dimensional, but the fulfilment of the greatest hopes for all of humanity. Over 12 weeks, we’ll be exploring who Jesus is and why he matters to us today. This will help us to answer: Who do you say that I am?

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LOWER PRIMARY

Read Mark 8:34 from the Bible Story (page 3-4)

6. Who do you think is the most important person in the world? (Not yourself, not celebrities, not your parents or family - the most important person to get to know is Jesus!)

7. Who should we follow, always and everyday? ( Jesus!)

8. Is following Jesus:

• Always easy OR always worth it

• Important to do everywhere OR Only important at church

• More valuable than anything in the world OR Just nice to have

• Means putting up your feet and relaxing OR Means taking up your cross

Prayer Dear King Jesus, thank you that you are our good, faithful, humble, and generous king. We are sorry for when we forget you, think we can impress you, or take you for granted. Please help us to love you and follow you, every day of our life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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St Bart’s Kids Small Group Session Outline

Main Point: Jesus tells the disciples clearly that he must suff er, he must die, and they need to turn to him to be saved.

Discussion Questions Read Mark 8:27-33 from the Bible Story (page 1-4)

1. How would you describe Jesus to a friend at school, who had never been to church before?

2. Why do you think people thought Jesus was John the Baptist, Elijah, or one of the prophets? ( Jesus was baptising people and talking about the Kingdom of God, just like John. He did amazing miracles of healing, raising people from the dead, just like Elijah or the prophets. No one could quite put Jesus in the right category.)

3. What does the word Messiah mean? (It means the anointed one in Hebrew - like a king is anointed with oil. When someone was anointed, it was a symbol that they were set apart for a special purpose. The Jews were expecting someone to come and free them from Rome, but Jesus came to free them from death. Peter says here that Jesus is the one they had been waiting for.)

4. How does Jesus plan to defeat evil? (He taught them that he must suffer, be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, he must be killed, and three days rise again.)

5. Why do you think Peter got angry at Jesus? (Because Jesus and God’s plan sounds difficult and deadly! This didn’t seem like a way to win. And yet this was God’s plan. Even to Jesus’ closest followers, Jesus was surprising.)

Read Mark 8:34 from the Bible Story (page 4)

6. Who do you think is the most important person in the world? (Not yourself, not celebrities, not your parents or family - the most important person to get to know is Jesus!)

7. Who do disciples need to say no to, in order to follow Jesus? (They need to say no to themselves.)

Date & Week August 30, 2020 (Wk 7)

Bible Focus Mark 8:27-9:1

Theme Focus Messiah

Explanation of the Mark Series The Gospel of Mark is an action-packed account of Jesus’ life. In 16 brief chapters, Mark reports the significant claims and actions of Jesus, giving special attention to the events leading up to his death. Mark shows us that Jesus isn’t just one dimensional, but the fulfilment of the greatest hopes for all of humanity. Over 12 weeks, we’ll be exploring who Jesus is and why he matters to us today. This will help us to answer: Who do you say that I am?

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PRIMARY

8. Re-read vs 34. What are some examples of denying yourself? You can use the A3 sheet to brainstorm what that looks like at home and at school. (It means turning to Jesus, rather than focusing on yourself. It means listening and obeying what Jesus tells us in the Bible, praying to him about everything we are happy and worried about, and sometimes doing difficult things to love, care and forgive other people. It might mean saying no to events on Sunday mornings so that you can go to church; it might mean reading the Bible instead of watching another episode of TV or playing another level on a video game; it might mean helping your family with chores with a loving attitude instead of getting upset with them.)

9. Does Jesus say following him will be easy? Will it be good? ( Jesus doesn’t promise that following him will be easy. But, it will be the best thing we ever do. There is nothing we can do to earn God’s love, but he gives it to us when we turn and trust in Jesus.)

Prayer Dear Lord Jesus, thank you that you came to earth, that you suffered for us, that you died and rose to life again. We pray that you would help us every day, every minute and every second to follow and love you. We pray for our friends and family who don’t know you yet, that they would also come to love and follow you. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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