Dear Parents, We hope the following summary of the Sunday School lesson will help you in discussing the lesson with your children and in working through this booklet together. SCRIPTURE PASSAGES: Luke 1:26-38 and 46-56
Jesus The Savior of the World
BIBLE STORY SUMMARY: God created man, and He knew they would choose to sin, so He prepared His gift of eternal life. He sent His prophets to tell people, and then sent His Son Jesus to save His people from their sin. When the time was right, He chose Mary, who was pleased to do the work God had chosen for her to do. LESSON FOCUS: To understand my sin has separated me from God and I also need a savior. To understand that God’s gift of eternal life is the greatest gift I could ever receive. WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD: God is holy – He cannot have sin in heaven with Him. God loves me and sent His own dearly loved Son as a sacrifice so I could be with Him. LET’S TALK ABOUT WHAT WE’VE LEARNED: Adam and Eve walked in the garden with God! One day they chose to eat of the tree. What happened that day? (Their spirits died and they were separated from God. When God came to walk with them, they hid.) Was God surprised by their sin? (No, God had prepared a plan to deal with man’s sin. God would send Jesus to save His people from their sin.)
When the perfect time came, who did God send to announce the Promised One? (He sent His angel Gabriel to talk to Mary.) What did Gabriel tell Mary? (She would have child and she should name Him Jesus. He would be great and would reign forever.)
God’s Plan to Send the Savior
The Promised Savior This Week’s Memory Verse:
How did Mary feel about these things? (She said, “I am the Lord’s servant, I will do whatever He asks.”)
Why do we need a Savior? (Our sin has separated us from God.) Will you believe that you are a sinner and you need the Savior to take your sin away? Will you receive the gift of eternal life now that Jesus has paid for your sin?
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For to us a child is born, to us a Son is given and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 December 1, 2013 .
Monday - Tempted to Sin Read: Genesis 2:4-10, 15-23, and 3:8-11
Saturday – This Week’s Puzzle
Only One Way to Salvation – Jesus!
Adam and Eve were created last in the order of God’s creation, but they were the first people created. They were the first ones created “in the image of God.” They were created for a friendship with God. Did Adam and Eve have a nice place to live? sort of yes no it was terrific What job had the Lord given them? ___________________________________________________ What they were told not to do? ___________________________________________________. When Satan, the great deceiver, caused Eve to doubt the truth of God’s Word and tempted her to eat the fruit, she did. Adam did the same. Can you tell me some of the things they felt after they ate the fruit?
they were ashamed they wanted to hide they were afraid they wished they had clothes ______________________ ______________________
When they gave into temptation, they didn’t physically die. What part of them actually died? _____________________
There is only one way out of this maze. Can you start in the center and find your way out? There is only one way to salvation, and that is Jesus. God announced it many ways. Jesus came to be the way, the truth, and the life. Have you asked Him to be the Lord of your life? God has given us the greatest gift. Have you accepted it? If not, could there be any better day than today?
Tuesday - Separated from Holiness
Friday – God’s Angel Visits Mary Read: Luke 1:26-38
Read: Exodus 3:1-6
Many years had passed since God told His prophets His plan to send His Son. Some people thought God had forgotten His promise. We know that God always keeps His promises.
On a scale of 1 to 100, how holy do you think God is? ________________________________________
Who told Mary about God’s special plan? Gabriel Elizabeth an angel Joseph
Do you think Moses had sin in his life? yes no
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100
How about your life, do you have sin in your life? yes no
At first, how did Mary react? glad troubled afraid sad
How many people do you think have sin in their life? (Romans 3:23) _______________________________
Mary was not married. She was
p___
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When Moses walked up to the burning bush, could he stand in God’s presence?
(engaged) to Joseph.
yes
What did Gabriel say to Mary?
no
As Moses approached the burning bush, the Lord’s voice told him to
“You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ .”
t___
Mary wondered how this could be so. How did Gabriel say this would
After reading Isaiah 59:1-2, can you write down some things in your life that separate you from God?
happen? By the power of the
H__________ S_____________ .
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was on holy ground.
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In verse 37, what did Gabriel tell Mary? “For
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Wednesday – God Always Knew
Thursday - God Told of His Plan Long Ago
Read: 1 Peter 1:18-20
Read Micah 5:2, Daniel 9:24-25, Isaiah 9:6
After our loving God created the world, the Garden of Eden, and Adam and Eve, do you think He was surprised that Adam and Eve did what He told them not to do? yes no
God’s plan had special timing. God knew what was to happen and when it was to happen. He used special messengers called prophets to tell others and write down special things about His plan. What are some of the things that God told us about the Savior?
When did God plan a solution for our mistakes?
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Who was God’s plan for? Adam and Eve Jesus
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Where would He be from? __________________________________ When would He come?
people who don’t sin all people, even me
Who is the Savior? _______________ ______________________ Did God design the plan to send His Son to save us from our sin before or after Adam and Eve sinned? How can you thank Him for this wonderful gift? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
s___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ s___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (Most people believe that these sevens refer to groups of seven years.)
Look carefully at Daniel 9:25. Anointed One came?
s___ s___
How long would it be before the
___ ___ ___ sevens and
___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ sevens
People could have been watching for the Savior 483 years after Daniel was told this decree by the Lord. (7x7=49 + 62x7=434) What was the Savior to be called? (Isaiah 9:6)
W___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Counselor M___ ___ ___ ___ ___ G___ ___
E___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Father P___ ___ ___ ___ ___ of P___ ___ ___ ___