God on Earth

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BIBLE ACTIVITIES

God on Earth Bible Activities for Bright Minds is an exciting way to introduce your preschoolers to well-known Bible stories while engaging their minds in fun games, tricky riddles, and creative coloring.

Activities and games will keep your child thinking as they digest and reflect on each story.

FOR BRIGHT MINDS

In God on Earth, be prepared to learn how Jesus was born in a stable meant for animals. Follow along as He grows up and chooses His disciples, heals many people, and even calms a mighty storm!

For children ages 4 to 7.

ISBN: 9788771321487

9 788771 321487

Printer: Discovery Printing

April 2016 ID#2015.09.07

E a n rth o d o G

Contents

Jesus Is Born

2

The Wise Men

6

Jesus Chooses His Disciples

10

Jesus Heals People

14

Jesus Calms the Storm

18

GAME SOLUTIONS

22

1st edition, 1st printing Copyright 2016 © Scandinavia Publishing House Drejervej 15 3rd floor, DK 2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark Email: info@sph.as www.sph.as Illustrations copyright © José Pérez Montero Activities and layout by Isabelle Gao Graphic design: Gao Hanyu Editor: Vanessa Carroll Puzzle checker: Linda Vium ISBN 9788771321487 Printed in China

BIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR BRIGHT MINDS God on Earth Illustrated by José Pérez Montero

Jesus Is Born Matthew 1-2; Luke 2

Mary and Joseph stayed in a stable full of animals. It was time for Jesus to be born! Mary wrapped Him lovingly in clothes and laid Him in a manger.

2

The angels in heaven rejoiced. God’s Son had arrived!

Nearby, shepherds were watching their sheep. An angel appeared to them, saying, “I bring you tidings of great joy—Christ is born!”

They hurried to see Jesus.

3

WORD SEARCH Find the words in the word search puzzle.

J C O W F V

E D M A R Y

S A Q N U B

U I X G A A

S H E E P B

P T B L K Y

ANGEL

COW

MARY

BABY JESUS SHEEP

4

THE ANIMALS T N U O C Count how many animals are in each box and write down the number in the circle.

5

The wise men followed the bright star to find Baby Jesus.

The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12

Far away, three wise men also learned about Jesus. God put a special star in the sky to lead them to where Jesus was. After many months, they arrived.

6

They brought expensive gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Then they worshiped Jesus. They knew He was God’s own son because God had told them.

7

E DIFFERENCES H T T O SP Can you find the 7 differences between these 2 pictures?

8

R BABY JESUS O F K O LO Draw over the line that goes from the Wise Men to baby Jesus.

9

Jesus Chooses His Disciples Matthew 4:18-22

Jesus grew up.

One day, he saw two brothers named Simon and Andrew throwing their nets into the sea.

Jesus told the fishermen, “Follow Me. I will make you fishers of men.� Simon and Andrew left their nets and followed Jesus.

As they walked along the sea, Jesus called to James and John who were in a boat.

They also followed Jesus.

10

Jesus chose twelve men to be his disciples.

11

DIFFERENT ONE E H T D FIN Find the picture of Jesus and Simon that is different from the others.

12

1

2

3

4

PUZZLE GAME Find out where the missing pieces belong and draw a line to their correct places.

A

C B

D

13

Jesus Heals People Mark 2:1-12

People with all kinds of sicknesses came to Jesus, and He healed them.

One day, Jesus was teaching in a house. There was a crippled man outside who wanted to see Jesus, but the house was full. So the man’s friends cut a hole in the roof and lowered him down.

Jesus saw that the man and his friends had faith. He said to the crippled man, “Get up!”

The man obeyed. He could walk!

14

The people saw what had happened and praised God!

15

E DIFFERENCES H T T O SP Can you find 7 differences between these 2 pictures?

16

NOT IN THE PICTURE? S I O WH Can you find who is not in the house with Jesus?

1

2 4

3 5

17

Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:35-41

One day, Jesus and His disciples were crossing a lake. Jesus fell asleep. Suddenly, a storm started. The boat began to fill with water.

The disciples woke Jesus up crying, “We are going to drown!”

Jesus commanded the storm to stop. All was calm. Then He said to His disciples, “Where is your faith?” The disciples were amazed—the wind and waves obeyed Jesus!

18

19

E RIGHT SHADOW H T D N FI Find which shadow belongs to Jesus.

1 2

3 4 20

5

COUNT THE FISH Write down the number of each type of fish you find in the picture.

flying fish

seahorses

bannerfish

21

GAME SOLUTIONS (pages 4-5) Jesus Is Born Find the words in the word search puzzle.

J C O W F V

E D M A R Y

S A Q N U B

U I X G A A

S H E E P B

P T

B L K Y

(pages 8-9) The Wise Men Find the 7 differences between 2 pictures?

22

Count how many animals are in each box and write down the number in the circle.

5

2 3 Draw over the line that goes from the Wise Men to baby Jesus.

(pages 12-13) Jesus Chooses His Disciples Find the picture of Jesus and Simon that is different from the others.

Find out where the missing pieces belong and draw a line to their correct places.

C A

B

D

3 (pages 16-17) Jesus Heals People Find the 7 differences between 2 pictures?

Can you find who is not in the house with Jesus?

5

(pages 20-21) Jesus Calms the Storm Find which shadow belongs to Jesus.

2

Count the fish.

flying fish

seahorses

bannerfish

4

3

3 23

AG E

4-7

BIBLE ACTIVITIES

God on Earth Bible Activities for Bright Minds is an exciting way to introduce your preschoolers to well-known Bible stories while engaging their minds in fun games, tricky riddles, and creative coloring.

Activities and games will keep your child thinking as they digest and reflect on each story.

FOR BRIGHT MINDS

In God on Earth, be prepared to learn how Jesus was born in a stable meant for animals. Follow along as He grows up and chooses His disciples, heals many people, and even calms a mighty storm!

For children ages 4 to 7.

ISBN: 9788771321487

9 788771 321487

Printer: Discovery Printing

April 2016 ID#2015.09.07

E a n rth o d o G