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Jesus Taught in Nazareth

Luke 4

Kids Church. May 17, 2020

Volume 7 Jesus the Messiah. Unit 21 Among the People. Session 2

Leading Parent, please read below for an overview of today's lesson (drop down) ----->>

Unit 21, Session 2: Jesus Taught in Nazareth

Jesus was about thirty years old when He began His earthly ministry. After John baptized Jesus in the Jordan River, Jesus was tempted in the desert. Jesus traveled to Jerusalem for the Passover. Then He headed north to Galilee. He went through the region of Samaria, stopping at Jacob’s well to talk to a Samaritan woman.

After, Jesus went to the town of Nazareth, where He had grown up. Nazareth was a small village in the hills between the Sea of Galilee and the Mediterranean Sea. On the Sabbath day, Jesus went into the synagogue to teach. He read aloud the words of the prophet Isaiah. (See Isa. 61:1-2.)

Jesus sat down. Everyone’s eyes were on Him as He explained, “Today as you listen, this Scripture has been fulfilled.” Jesus was saying, It’s Me. The words Jesus read were coming true. Some people remembered Jesus from His youth. They asked, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”

Jesus knew their thoughts; Jesus had performed miracles in Capernaum, and the people wanted Jesus to do miracles in His hometown too. Jesus reminded them of two Old Testament accounts. Many widows lived in Israel when the prophet Elijah was there, but God sent Elijah to help a widow in another country. And Elisha likely encountered Israelites who had leprosy, but he healed Naaman the Syrian.

Jesus wanted the people to understand that His miracles were an act of grace—a gift. No one deserves God’s grace, so God may show grace to whomever He pleases—even Gentiles. The people were angry about that last part. They drove Jesus away, intending to kill Him, but Jesus escaped through the crowd.

As you teach, explain that Jesus came to give sight to the blind and to set the captives free. He came preaching good news to all the people groups. Finally, the Messiah had come! Jesus was God’s plan to save sinners.

Christ Connection: Hundreds of years before Jesus was born, the prophet Isaiah wrote about God’s plan to send a Messiah. The Messiah would bring good news and redeem people who were broken and hurting. Jesus read Isaiah’s words and announced that He is the promised Messiah.

Opening Prayer for Kids Church Worship

Dad (or Mom) lead your family

Praise God for His attributes: holiness, greatness, grace, mercy, etc.
Thank God for His goodness, provision, etc.
Ask God for His Holy Spirit to prepare our hearts, minds, and spirits to worship God and learn the lesson He has for us today.

You may ask all the kids to take turn to pray as well.

Pledges - recite out loud together

Right hand to your heart

Bible raised high in the air

Praise & Worship singing to God together

Leader - Ask the Big Picture Question

Everyone reply with the Big Picture Answer

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses NIV

Everyone sing the Scripture song - NIV

Everyone memorize the Scripture verses CSB version

Everyone sing the Scripture song CSB version

Everyone read aloud Psalm Psalm 95:1-2 then sing Take It To The Lord

Praise & Prayer Time

Share praises from this past week of what you see God's been doing in your lives.
Confessing of our sins. Pray to God for His holiness and purity in our lives.
Share prayer requests with each other. Pray for each other.

Bible Lesson Time

Leader - Read the main story point below

Read Luke 4

Then

Watch the Bible Story video

Apply the Bible Lesson

Guide your children to open their Bibles to Luke 4. Explain that more than half of the stories found in Luke are not found in Matthew; Mark; or John. Luke was a doctor who wrote from eyewitness testimony to show that Jesus is both fully God and fully man, and He came to save all people—both Jews and Gentiles.

Choose a child to read aloud Luke 4:21-22.

LEADER SAY • Jesus was in His hometown of Nazareth. [Point to Nazareth on the map below.] Some of the people in the synagogue remembered Jesus from when He was a boy. They were surprised by Jesus’ teaching. Jesus taught that He is the Messiah.

Ask the following questions. Lead your family to discuss:

(Take your time to ask, ponder and answer the following questions)

1. What made Jesus different than other religious teachers? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Lead kids to recall that Jesus spoke with authority. He is the Word (John 1:1) and did not rely on tradition or other people to explain Scripture. Jesus came from heaven and is Lord over all things. He is God the Son and the promised Messiah.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Matt. 28:18.)

2. Jesus’ promise to help everyone, no matter where they were from, upset the people in Nazareth. What does this tell you about God’s heart and man’s heart? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Help kids recognize that God loves all people. God’s heart is full of mercy and love. Apart from Jesus, man’s heart is full of envy, pride, and selfishness.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Phil. 2:3-4.)

3. Will Jesus always answer our prayers for healing? Why or why not? (drop down for answer) ----->>

Acknowledge that sin causes pain and suffering. Sometimes God chooses to answer our prayers for healing and restoration; other times He seems silent. We don’t always understand God’s plan, but He is good and one day He will make all things right.

(Option: Choose a volunteer to read Dan. 3:17-18.)

Sing the Response Song below

Lift high the name of Jesus - lyrics

v.1 Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our King. Make known the power of His grace, The beauty of His peace.

Remember how His mercy reached And we cried out to Him. He lifted us to solid ground, To freedom from our sin.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

v.2 Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our Lord. His power in us is greater than, Is greater than this world.

To share the reason for our hope, To serve with love and grace, That all who see Him shine through us Might bring the Father praise.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

v.3 Lift high the name of Jesus, Of Jesus our Light. No other name on earth can save, Can raise a soul to life.

He opens up our eyes to see The harvest He has grown. We labor in His fields of grace As He leads sinners home.

Chorus

Oh sing my soul, And tell all He’s done, Till the earth and heavens are filled with His glory!

Missionary Moments

Closing Prayer - Leader

Praise and thanksgiving to God that His Son was born to save and redeem us.
Protection from the COVID-19.
Productive at home this week.
For others who are sick.
Wisdom for government officials and President Trump and VP Pence.
Wisdom for church leaders.

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