St Bart’s Kids Sunday Worship SUNDAY July 26, 2020 • WEEK 2

Bible Focus Mark 1:14-20

Theme Focus The Kingdom of God

All-in Teaching Questions to ponder:

What is the best news you have ever received? What is the first thing you do when you receive Good News?

Songs 1. Follow Me | Preschool Worship song

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

2. I Will Follow You https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QywIgYfCQm4

3. I walk by Faith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHwgob7-LMs

Multimedia Kids Talk (SBK Video) WILD stories about Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAeyW-BV5cY

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. Cards will be available for collection at St Bart’s from Sunday July 26.

ST BART’S KIDS SUNDAY

Jesus teaches the Good News…

Jesus went to Galilee.

Jesus preached the good news of God.

 Jesus told people to turn away from their

sins.

Jesus told them to believe the Good News.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD

 One day Jesus was walking next to the Sea

of Galilee.

Jesus saw Simon and his brother Andrew fishing.

 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you to

fish for people.”

They left their nets straight away and

followed him.

Jesus kept walking and saw James and John

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 He called out for them to follow him.

They left their father

and the other men and they followed Jesus.

Mark 1:14-20

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Jesus teaches the Good News

Jesus went into Galilee and preached the good

news of God.

15 He said, “The kingdom of God is near. Turn away from your sins

and believe!”

16 One day Jesus was walking beside the Sea

of Galilee. There he saw Simon and his

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17 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said. “I will

send you to fish for people.” 18 They left their nets straight away and

followed him.

19 As Jesus continued walking, he saw James

and John, the sons of Zebedee, fishing.

20 Right away he called out to them. They left

their father and the other men and they followed Jesus.

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Jesus preaches the Good News

After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee. He

preached the good news of God.

15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Turn away from your sins and

believe the good news!”

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MIDDLE PRIMARY

Jesus Chooses His First Disciples

16 One day Jesus was walking

beside the Sea of Galilee. There he saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were

throwing a net into the lake. They were fishermen.

17 “Come and follow me,” Jesus said. “I will send you out to fish

for people.” 18 At once they left their

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19 Then Jesus walked a little farther. As he did, he saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his

brother John. They were in a boat preparing their

nets.

20 Right away he called out to

them. They left their father Zebedee in the boat with the

hired men. Then they followed Jesus.

Mark 1:14-20

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St Bart’s Kids Small Group Session Outline

Main Point: The Kingdom of God has come in Jesus. We should turn away from ourselves, and follow Jesus.

Discussion Questions Read Mark 1:14-15 from the Bible Story (page 1)

1. What is the good news about? (It is all about Jesus!)

2. What is not good about our sins? (Our sins separate us from God. Sin is anything that is not like God - could be how we act, what we think, and forgetting that God created everything, and knows how everything should run the best.)

3. Who should we turn to? ( Jesus! Jesus is God - who came to earth as a man. He is the only person who can make everything right, and restore everything.)

Read Mark 1:16-20 from the Bible Story (page 2)

4. What were Simon, Andrew, James and John doing before Jesus called them? (They were all fisherman - busy throwing and preparing their nets.)

5. Were they doing anything special to be picked? (No - the most important thing was that Jesus picked them. Jesus didn’t pick them because they were super smart, or because they had already proven themselves. He called them to follow him.)

6. What did the disciples do when Jesus called them? (They followed him! They left everything to follow him.)

7. How do you get to know a friend? (You spend time with them and talk with them.)

8. How did the disciples get to know Jesus? (They followed him. They left everything behind to follow him. This meant getting to know Jesus, spending time with him, listening to him, seeing how he treated people.)

Date & Week July 26, 2020 (Wk 2)

Bible Focus Mark 1:14-20

Theme Focus Kingdom of God

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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Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that you sent us Jesus - so we could see you and know you. We give to you all the sin of our lives. Please help us to love and follow you, just like Simon, Andrew, James and John - trusting and following you wherever you lead us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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St Bart’s Kids Small Group Session Outline

Main Point: The Kingdom of God has come in Jesus. We should turn away from ourselves, and follow Jesus.

Discussion Questions Read Mark 1:14-15 from the Bible Story (page 1)

1. Do you think the world is perfect? What does the world need? (We can look around at homelessness, sickness, war, violence, and hurt, and know that the world is not perfect. By ourselves, we can’t perfectly fix the world - we need God to do that.)

2. Why do we need to turn away from our sins? (Our sins separate us from God. Sin is anything that is not like God - could be how we act, what we think, and forgetting that God created everything, and knows how everything should run the best.)

3. Who should we turn to? ( Jesus! Jesus is God - who came to earth as a man. He is the only person who can make everything right, and restore everything.)

4. Do you think the Kingdom of God can exist without Jesus? Why/why not? (Any kingdom needs a king. Jesus is the King. When he comes to earth, we get to see what the Kingdom of God looks like. People are healed, evil is removed, people are raised from the dead, and sins are forgiven. Jesus is the only way to the Kingdom of God.)

Read Mark 1:16-20 from the Bible Story (page 2)

5. What were Simon, Andrew, James and John doing before Jesus called them? (They were all fisherman - busy throwing and preparing their nets.)

6. Why important characteristic did the disciples need to be picked by Jesus? (The most important thing was that Jesus picked them. Likely, Simon and Andrew, James and John, didn’t not have much education. Jesus didn’t pick them because they were super smart, or because they had already proven themselves. He called them to follow him.)

Date & Week July 26, 2020 (Wk 2)

Bible Focus Mark 1:14 - 20

Theme Focus Kingdom of God

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

7. How did the disciples get to know Jesus? (They followed him. They left everything behind to follow him. This meant getting to know Jesus, spending time with him, listening to him, seeing how he treated people.)

8. What does it look like for you to follow Jesus? (You can decide to follow Jesus where you are, at school or at home. Following Jesus means turning and trusting in him, saying sorry for you sin, and loving Jesus with all your mind, soul, and strength. It might be a bit unknown where following Jesus will take you - just like the fisherman didn’t know where Jesus was going to go.)

Prayer Dear Heavenly Father, thank you that you sent us Jesus - so we could see you and know you. We give to you all the sin of our lives. Please help us to love and follow you, just like Simon, Andrew, James and John - trusting and following you wherever you lead us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

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