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eSsons walking with Jesus Pamela

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Introduction ........................................5 How to Use This Book ..................... ...... .......... .... .5

Chapter 1: Bethlehem ........................7 Where Is Bethlehem? ................................ ............8 Bethlehem's Baby .. ......................... .................. ..... 9 Birthday Cake Snack ...... ........... ............. ......... .....l0 Gaa, Gaa, Goo ......................................................11 Jesus' Bed .............................................................. 12 Readers' Chorus ................................. .... .............. .13 Special Celebration .............................................. 14 Where Are the Animals? .................................... 15

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Where Is Egypt? .................................................... 17 A Surprise Visit Pantomime ................................ 18 Bird Nest Treats ................................. ................ ... 19 Hurrying to Egypt ....................... ........................ .20 Protected by Jesus ............. .. ... .............................. 21 Telling Others ............................. ............ ... ..... .... ... 22 Under His Wings .................................................. 23 Until I'm Safe ................................. ............. ........ .. 24

Chapter 3: nazareth ........................25 Where Is Nazareth? .............................................. 26 Alphabet Mix-up ........ ...... .................................... 27 Cheerful Chores .... ................................. ....... ........ 28 A Cheerful Face .... .............................................. .. 29 Growing Up ............. .............................................30 Joseph's Surprise .................................................. 31 Morning, Noon and Evening .............. ... ............. 32 Sweeping It Up .................................................... 33

Chapter II: Capernaum ....................311 Where Is Capernaum? .... ........... ............. ............35 A Great Light ........................................................ 36 Dark and Light! ...... ................ .............................. 37 Jesus' Message .. .................................................... 38 Light to the World ............................ .. ..... ............. 39 Matthew 4:16 ................ .. .................. .................... 40 Scriptures of Light ............... ... ..............................41 Sword Cutting Board ......................................... .42

Chapter 5: Jericho ..........................113 Where Is Jericho? .......... ........................ ............... .44 The Beautiful Seasons .. ....................................... .45

The Beggar .......................... .................................. 46 Cheer Up! .............................................................. 47 Get Your Eyes! .................. ...................... .... .......... 48 Hidden Verse ........................................................ 49 Rebus to Read ........... ........................................... 50 Story Pictures .................................. ...................... 51

Chapter 6: lyre and Sidon .............. 52 Where Are Tyre and Sidon? .. ............... .. ............ .53 Following Jesus ..................................... .............. .54 Help My Daughter, Jesus ......... ...... ........... .... ..... .55 Lost Sheep Mobile .......... .......................... .. ..........56 Lost Sheep of Israel ..................... .. ...................... .57 Mixed-up Sheep .............. .......... ........................... .58 Sandwich Picks ............. ..... .................... ............. .59 Sent to All ....................... .................. ...... .. ............. 60

Chapter 7: Samaria ..........................62 Where Is Samaria? ................................................ 63 Finish It! .......... ........... .................... ............. ...... .... 64 Living Water .......................................................... 65 Living Water Bulletin Board .............................. 66 Miracle Water ......................... .................... ........... 71 Tell My Friends .................................................... 72 Water Pot of Love .................... ............................ 73 What Does Jesus Give? ... .... ...................... ........... 74

Chapter 8: Bethany ..........................75 Where Is Bethany? ........................................ ........ 76 A Special Donkey ..... ....................................... .... 77 H osanna ................................................................ 78 I Would Have Said .... .......................................... 79 Overflowing Praise Object Lesson ................ .. .. 80 Song of Praise ............. .......... .............................. ... 81 Tears ... .................................... ........................ ......... 82 When? .... ......... .................. .. ................ ........ ..... ...... 83

Chapter q: More Ways to Walk ........ 811 I'm Taking a Trip .................................................. 85 Mapping Your Attendance ........... ....................... 86 Note to Families ........................... .. .... ................... 88 Takin' a Trip ..... .... ...... ............ ............................... 89 Walking Diary ...................................................... 91 Vacation Frame .................................................... 92

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Introduction What was it really like where Jesus walked? Take your students sightseeing through the town where Jesus was born, where He grew up and where He preached. Not only will they learn about the countries and customs, they will also learn about the life of our wonderful Lord.

Each of the first eight chapters includes a Bible story, memory verse and numerous activities to help reinforce the truth in the lesson. An additional chapter contains miscellaneous projects that can be used anytime during the study. Teacher aids are also sprinkled throughout the book, including bulletin board ideas and discussion starters.

As you work through the lessons, you may use your own judgment as to the appropriateness of the projects for your class. Everything in this book is designed to meet the 5 to 10 age range, however some activities may be more appealing to a younger group while others will more readily meet the abilities of older children.

The most exciting aspect of the Instant Bible Lessons series is its flexibility. You can easily adapt these lessons to Sunday school, children's church, Wednesday night Bible study, Christian school classroom or your family's home use. And because there is a variety of reproducible ideas from which to choose, you will enjoy creating a class session that is best for your group of students whether large or small, beginning or advanced, active or studious.

This book is written to add fun and uniqueness to your classes. Teaching children is exciting and rewarding - especially when you are successful in hiding God's Word and its principles in the hearts of your students. Instant Bible Lessons will help you accomplish that goal. Blessings on you as you walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

How to Use This Book Each chapter begins with a Bible story for you to read to your class, followed by discussion questions. Then, use any or all of the activities in the chapter to help drive home the message of that lesson. All of the activities are tagged with one of the icons below, so you can quickly flip through the chapter and select the projects you need. Simply cut off the teacher instructions on the pages and duplicate as desired. See page 88 for a reproducible note you can fill in and send home with families.

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Chapter

Bethlehem

Memory Verse

Bethlehem .. . out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel. Micah 5:2

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how many people there were in his land, so he sent out orders: "Everyone must come to where they were born to be counted."

When Joseph heard the news, he was troubled.

How could he travel to Bethlehem when Mary was ready to have a baby - a special baby who was the Son of God? When Mary heard the news she felt the same way. "Joseph, please don't leave now. " "I must, Mary. It's the law." It was then Mary remembered the words of the ancient prophet, Micah. "Bethlehem ... out of you will come one who will be ruler over Israel."

"Joseph," she said excitedly. "Remember the prophecy of Micah? He said that the ruler over Israel will come from Bethlehem. " Joseph's eyes started to twinkle. "This is all part of God's plan, Mary. You will go with me and the Son of God will be born in Bethlehem, just as was prophesied."

The trip was long and tiresome even though Joseph made sure Mary rode on the donkey. The swaying of the donkey jostled her from side to side. The 70 miles seemed endless. Mary was thankful to see the gates of the city. Joseph, too, was thankful since he was aware of Mary's discomfort.

"Joseph, please find us a room," said Mary. "God's Son will be born tonight."

Quickly, Joseph went from inn to inn trying to find a room. At each place the answer was the same: "Everyone is here for the census. Our rooms are full."

As Joseph saw the last door shut he quickly knocked again. "Please, sir," he said when the door opened again. "My wife is about to have a child. Even a small room will do."

The innkeeper shook his head. "I'm sorry. There's not even a small room. But I do have a stable behind the house that you may rest in."

Joseph's heart sank as he realized that Jesus, the Son of God, would be born in a stable. But he was thankful for even a humble place for the night.

When Jesus was born, Joseph found fresh hay and used it to line the cattle feeding manger. Mary wrapped torn cloths around the baby and gently laid Him on the hay. Mary and Joseph shared a smile as they listened to the baby's soft breathing mixed in with the sounds of the animals.

The prophecy had come true. The one who would deliver the world had come and He had come from Bethlehem. With joy, Mary and Joseph lifted their hearts in praise to God. based on Luke 2:1-21

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Bethlehem was a village about five miles south of Jerusalem. Look at these Scriptures to find out who had lived in Bethlehem:

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Bethlehem's Baby God's Son was born in Bethlehem, In a manger filled with hay.

All around the animals looked on.

"Moo," the cows did say.

God's Son was born in Bethlehem, In a manger filled with hay.

All around the animals looked on.

"Baaa," the lambs did say.

God's Son was born in Bethlehem, In a manger filled with hay.

All around the animals looked on.

"Heehaw," the donkeys did say.

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Birthday Cake Snack snack

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duplicated doily snack cakes hole punch paper plates whipped topping cake decorations plastic knife birthday candle lighter or matches

What to Do the children : ·:: 1. Instruct to cut out the doily. : : 2. Show how to punch : a hole in each scallop : on the doily. Place it on a paper plate. : 3. Place a cake on : each doily and : allow the children to ice it with whipped topping and decorate it. : 4. Allow the students to put a candle in the center of the cake. Carefully light the candles.

Gu ard for safety. : 5. Sing "Happy : Birthday, Dear Jesus" and allow : the children to : blowout the candles : l and enjoy their snack·l

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Gaa, Gaa, Goo Help! The Scripture below is written in baby talk. Can you use the code below it to find out what the verse is really saying?

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2. Read and explain puzzle instructions (the answer is on page 93).

3. Once they have . finished the puzzle, : allow the students : to color and cut . out the rattle.

4. Pin the rattles on . the children's : shirts for them.

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What to Do : 1. Allow the children to color the manger and baby Jesus and cut them out. : 2. Show how to glue straw to the manger : and glue Jesus on : the straw.

3. Have the students : punch a hole in the : top of the baby Jesus and put a : hanger through : the hole.

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Readers' Chorus Teacher: Caesar Augustus wanted his people counted so they could pay taxes.

Students: Taxes, taxes, taxes.

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Teacher: Mary and Joseph had to make the long trip to Bethlehem.

Students: Clip, clop, clip, clop.

Teacher: Joseph tried to find a room, but everywhere the answer was the same.

Students: No room, no room.

Teacher: Finally they found a stable and stayed with the cows.

What to Do : 1. Give each child a

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Students: Moo, moo, moo.

Teacher: Baby Jesus was born that night and Mary laid Him in the manger.

Students: Shhh, shhh, shhh.

Teacher: Thank You, God, for sending Your Son. Students: Thank You, God.

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Bill but not in Ball?

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Bat but not in Bag? Hot but not in Pot? Dine but not in Fine?

Candy but not in Cindy?

Day but not in Dan?

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Where Are the Animals? game

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What to Do 1. Make several copies of the cards below on colored paper and cut them out. : 2. Before class, hide the animal cards around the room (easily found).

Hide more cards · than necessary. : 3. Instruct each student: to find an animal, ...- - - - - - - - - - - -....- - - - - - - - - - - - -... : take it to the "stable" : : (a designated open : place) and sit down. : 4. When all have found: : an animal, sit with : : the students and : : tell the Bible story. : : 5. Allow "animal time" : when the students can make the sounds : · of their animal.

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Chapter

Egypt

Memory Verse I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. Psalm 57:1

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_Finding Refuge in a Strange Country Joseph and Mary were still in Bethlehem. Joseph found a home for them. They took Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord and make an offering to Him. One night while Joseph was sleeping, an angel came to him. "Joseph, Joseph, wake up! You are to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt. You have no time to lose. Herod's men are going to kill Jesus if they find Him." Joseph was wide awake by this time and was shaking Mary. "Mary, come, we must leave now."

Quietly, they moved around their darkened house. They packed the few things they would need and then crept out of their house. The darkened streets looked spooky to Mary, and she was glad Joseph was with her. They kept their steps as quiet as possible as they walked through the narrow streets, breathing a sigh of relief as they came into the open country.

The journey was difficult. They crossed 75 miles of desert land before they reached Egypt, where they knew they would be safe. When they reached Egypt they were thankful- thankful the trip was over and thankful Jesus was safe. Already, the word of Herod's anger had reached Egypt.

"He's having all the boy babies in Bethlehem and nearby killed," someone said.

"They say he went into a fit of anger when the boy Jesus couldn't be found," said another.

Mary and Joseph thanked God for the refuge He had given them in Egypt. They stayed there until the danger had passed.

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Where Is Egypt?

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4. Help students who have difficulty : locating Bethlehem: and Egypt on the . map.

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A Surprise Visit Pantomime

Mary and Joseph: asleep on the floor

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Angel: shakes Joseph awake Joseph: sits up, rubs eyes, then notices angel Angel: motions to Mary and baby, then points to Egypt Joseph: shakes Mary awake, motions to baby and points to Egypt

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Mary: gathers baby Jesus in arms and follows Joseph

Mary and Joseph: tiptoe around the room until they come to Egypt Mary and Joseph: kneel and thank God

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2. Cut out the road signs and tape them to chairs near Bethlehem and Egypt. : 3. Place a blanket on the floor in Bethlehem for Mary and Joseph's bed. : 4. Allow volunteers for the parts. Rotate the parts and repeat the pantomime as many times as necessary to let all students participate.

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What to Do 1. Duplicate the bird pattern on poster board for each child.

2. Allow the students : to color the bird and cut it out. As they work, review the memory verse and discuss w ha t it means to be in the "shad ow of [His] wings."

3. Instruct the children to "paint" glue on the outside of a nu t cup and roll it in shredded wheat.

4. Instruct the children to glue the bird to the front of the cup.

5. Fill with pretzel nubs and jelly bean eggs.

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