Use week of: YOUNGER KIDS Bible Study Outline · YOUNGER KIDS Bible Study Outline Unit 28, Session...

YOUNGER KIDS Bible Study Outline

Unit 28, Session 1

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Unit Title: ChristmasKey Passage: Isaiah 9:6Session Title: Prophets Told About Jesus’ BirthBible Passage: Isaiah 7:1-14; 9:1-7; 11:1-5; Micah 5:2Big Picture Question: How many prophecies about Jesus’ birth actually happened? Everything God

said about Jesus’ birth came true.Christ Connection: God’s plan to save people from sin and death was not a secret plan. God used

the prophets to give hope to His people. They said God would send a Messiah—born into the world as a baby to live the perfect life people fail to live and die the guilty death we deserve.

Small Group Opening (15–20 minutes)Welcome and Session Starter (Choose one or more of these activities from the Younger Kids Bible Study Leader Guide.)

• Arriving activity: Matching game• Activity Page: Christmas Card• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Promise chairs (low prep)• Prophecy game

Large Group Leader (25–30 minutes)• Countdown• Introduce the session (1 minute)• Timeline map (1 minute)• Big picture question (1 minute)• Sing (5 minutes)• Key passage (4 minutes) • Tell the Bible story (10 minutes)• Discussion starter video (3 minutes)• The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me (optional)• Prayer (5 minutes)

Small Group Leader (20–25 minutes)• Key passage (5 minutes)• Bible story review (10 minutes)• Activity choice (10 minutes)

• Announcement relay (low prep)• Paper ornament

• Journal and prayer (5 minutes)

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Unit 28, Session 2

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Unit Title: ChristmasKey Passage: Isaiah 9:6Session Title: Angels Spoke to Mary and JosephBible Passage: Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-24Big Picture Question: What part did Mary and Joseph have in God’s plan? God chose Mary and Joseph to

be the earthly parents of Jesus.Christ Connection: “Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a

son, and name him Immanuel” (Isaiah 7:14). The baby Jesus fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy, as well as other prophecies of the coming Savior throughout the Old Testament. Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus fulfilled God’s plan of redemption that God planned from the beginning of the world.


• Arriving activity: Waiting game• Activity Page: Christmas Ornaments• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Jesus jump (low prep)• Family love



• Mary or Joseph (low prep)• Relative card

• Journal and prayer (5 minutes)© 2014 LifeWay • OK TO PRINT


Unit 28, Session 3

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Unit Title: ChristmasKey Passage: Isaiah 9:6Session Title: Jesus Was BornBible Passage: Luke 2:1-20Big Picture Question: Why was Jesus born? Jesus was born to be God’s promised Savior.Christ Connection: The birth of Jesus was good news! Jesus was not an ordinary baby. He is God’s

Son, sent to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to save people from their sins and to be our King.


• Arriving activity: The list• Activity Page: Christmas Code• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Shepherd race (low prep)• Birth quiz



• Which one? (low prep)• Paper tree




Unit 29, Session 1

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Unit Title: Jesus Is PowerfulKey Passage: John 11:25-26Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over CreationBible Passage: Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25Big Picture Question: Who has power over creation? Jesus has power over creation because He is

God the Son.Christ Connection: Who is this man? Jesus’ disciples knew Jesus was a good man and a good

teacher. When Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, He showed His disciples that He is also God. God rules the sea and stills its waves. (Psalm 89:9)


• Arriving activity: Sink or float?• Activity Page: Creation Find• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Rainstorm (low prep)• Aluminum boat



• Wind game (low prep)• Sponge boat




Unit 29, Session 2

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Unit Title: Jesus Is PowerfulKey Passage: John 11:25-26Session Title: Jesus Has the Power to ProvideBible Passage: Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-14Big Picture Question: Who will always take care of us? God can and will provide for our needs.Christ Connection: By feeding the 5,000, Jesus provided for the physical needs of the crowd. The

next day, Jesus called Himself the bread of life. (John 6:35) Only Jesus is able to satisfy our souls by providing forgiveness, friendship with God, and eternal life.


• Arriving activity: Needs and wants• Activity Page: Meal Maze• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Breaking bread (low prep)• Snack time



• Leftover pieces (low prep)• Lunch bag




Unit 29, Session 3

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Unit Title: Jesus Is PowerfulKey Passage: John 11:25-26Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over SicknessBible Passage: Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35-43Big Picture Question: How did Jesus show His power over sickness? Jesus opened the eyes of

people who were blind.Christ Connection: The prophet Isaiah wrote that the promised Messiah would open the eyes of

people who were blind. (Isaiah 35:5; 42:7) He was here! Jesus was the promised Messiah. Even if we are not blind, we are sinners. Sinners can’t see the truth about God until Jesus opens our eyes and saves us.


• Arriving activity: Braille fun• Activity Page: Injury Match• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Sounds only (low prep)• Quiet!



• Find it! (low prep)• Ice pack



Unit 29, Session 4

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Unit Title: Jesus Is PowerfulKey Passage: John 11:25-26Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over EvilBible Passage: Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39Big Picture Question: Who has power over evil? Jesus is Lord over all things, good and evil.Christ Connection: Jesus has power over evil. Only Jesus had the strength to control the man with

the evil spirits. Jesus used His power to free the man. He has power over everything. Jesus came to earth to destroy the Devil by dying on the cross. One day, Jesus will end evil forever.


• Arriving activity: Paper chains• Activity Page: Connect the Dots• Session starter (10 minutes)

• In command (low prep)• Pig cookies

Large Group Leader (25–30 minutes)• Countdown• Introduce the session (1 minute)• Timeline map (3 minutes)• Big picture question (1 minute)• Sing (5 minutes)• Key passage (4 minutes) • Tell the Bible story (10 minutes)• Discussion starter video (3 minutes)• The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me (optional)• Prayer (3 minutes)


• Jump over (low prep)• Cup trophy




Unit 29, Session 5

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Unit Title: Jesus Is PowerfulKey Passage: John 11:25-26Session Title: Jesus Has Power Over DeathBible Passage: John 11:1-44Big Picture Question: Why did Jesus raise people from the dead? Jesus raised people from the dead

to show that He has power over death.Christ Connection: When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, He showed that He has power over

death. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Jesus died on the cross for our sin and rose from the dead. He gives eternal life to those who trust in Him.


• Arriving activity: Power games• Activity Page: Unwrap Code• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Message game (low prep)• Roll it



• Waiting game (low prep)• Flower arrangement




Unit 30, Session 1

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Unit Title: Jesus Taught with ParablesKey Passage: Matthew 13:10-11Session Title: Parable of the Vineyard WorkersBible Passage: Matthew 20:1-16Big Picture Question: Why does God give good gifts? God gives good gifts because He is

generous.Christ Connection: Jesus’ parable teaches about God’s grace. God is generous, and He loves us. We

deserve to die for our sins, but God gives us what we don’t deserve—salvation through His Son, Jesus.


• Arriving activity: Same prize• Activity Page: Vineyard Coins• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Gather the workers (low prep)• Grape snack



• Grape art (low prep)• Grape game




Unit 30, Session 2

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Unit Title: Jesus Taught with ParablesKey Passage: Matthew 13:10-11Session Title: Parable of the Wedding FeastBible Passage: Matthew 22:1-14Big Picture Question: Who is invited to the kingdom of heaven? Everyone is invited to the kingdom of

heaven, but few will choose to come.Christ Connection: Salvation is a free gift. We can’t earn our way into heaven. Jesus did all the work

when He died for our sins on the cross. This story reminds us that we need to be clothed in Christ’s righteousness. Jesus invites us to join Him in heaven—the great wedding feast. When we receive His invitation, Jesus gets us ready by clothing us in His righteousness.


• Arriving activity: Napkin folding• Activity Page: Dressed and Ready• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Come over game (low prep)• Feast mural



• Invitations (low prep)• Dress-up relay



Unit 30, Session 3

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Unit Title: Jesus Taught with ParablesKey Passage: Matthew 13:10-11Session Title: Parable of the Faithful ServantBible Passage: Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48Big Picture Question: What will happen to the wise and faithful servant? The wise and faithful

servant will be rewarded.Christ Connection: Jesus gives believers the responsibility of caring for His world and sharing the

gospel. No one knows the exact time Jesus will return to earth. We must always be ready. When Jesus returns, those who faithfully work for Him will be rewarded, but those who do not will be punished.


• Arriving activity: Great expectations• Activity Page: Drawing Talent• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Bring back (low prep)• Get ready



• Gifts and abilities (low prep)• Chore chart



Unit 30, Session 4

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Unit Title: Jesus Taught with ParablesKey Passage: Matthew 13:10-11Session Title: Parable of the Rich Man and LazarusBible Passage: Luke 16:19-31Big Picture Question: What happens when we die? Those who trust in Jesus will be with God

forever. Those who reject Him will suffer without God forever.Christ Connection: Those who receive salvation from Jesus have changed hearts; they treasure

Jesus above any earthly treasure. Getting into heaven has nothing to do with who you know, what you wear, or what you do. Entering into heaven requires faith in Jesus, the Son of God.


• Arriving activity: Money count• Activity Page: Letter Names• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Hungry game (low prep)• Choice sticks



• Left or right (low prep)• Gospel poster




Unit 30, Session 5

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Unit Title: Jesus Taught with ParablesKey Passage: Matthew 13:10-11Session Title: Parable of the TalentsBible Passage: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27Big Picture Question: Why does God give us abilities and gifts? God gives us abilities and gifts to

use for Him.Christ Connection: “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Every believer, as a servant of Christ,

has the task of serving God with his or her life. We eagerly wait for the day we can share in the joy of our Master. Heaven is the joy of knowing, worshiping, and enjoying Jesus forever.


• Arriving activity: Numbered “I Spy”• Activity Page: Word Search• Session starter (10 minutes)

• Gifts charades (low prep)• Hidden coins



• You are gifted! (low prep)• Coin rubbings



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