Jesus Appears to His Disciples
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10:00-10:15 - Get to know new kids, entertain early arrivals until lesson begins
Lesson Introduction
Recommended Start Time: 10:15AM - 10:35AMLesson Introduction
Luke 24:13-49; John 20:19-21:17; Matthew 28:16-20; 1 Corinthians 15:1-7
After Jesus raised from the dead, he appeared to his disciples and many people to prove that he was indeed alive, and these stories are recorded in several places in the Bible.
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Warm Up
Warm Up
For younger students: If you could eat a meal with Jesus, what food would you want to eat with him? What kind of food do you think Jesus likes?
For older students: Have you ever been called a "doubting Thomas"? Do you know where that expression comes from?
Today, we're going to learn about some things that Jesus did after He raised from the dead.
Teach the Story
Teach the Story
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud Luke 24:36-43; John 20:24-29
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud Luke 24:36-43; John 20:24-29
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions
Where were Cleopas and another disciple going when Jesus appeared to them on the road?
Emmaus
Did they recognize Jesus at first?
No
What did Jesus explain to them?
Beginning in the Old Testament, he interpreted the Scriptures regarding the Messiah and his coming
When did the disciples recognize it was Jesus?
At the dinner table that night
What happened next?
Jesus left them immediately
Who did the two disciples tell about this event?
The other disciples
What happened while they were explaining this to the other disciples?
Jesus appeared to them all
How did Jesus prove to them that he was raised from the dead and not a ghost?
He ate with them
Which two of the 12 wasn't there when all this happened?
Thomas and Judas
Did Thomas believe them - that Jesus appeared to them?
No
What did he say he needed to see before he believed?
The wounds in Jesus' hands, feet, and side
How long did Jesus wait to appear to Thomas?
A week
What miracle did Jesus repeat for Peter and some of the other disciples?
He helped them catch a miraculous catch of fish after they had been fishing all night and didn't catch anything
In this story, we see that Jesus showed himself to many people after he was raised from the dead to prove to them that he was alive again. Romans 10:9 says that if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Have you confessed Jesus as your Lord and do you believe that God raised him from the dead?
Memory Verse
Memory Verse
When I'm afraid, I will trust in you. Psalm 56:3
Activities
Activities
Craft 1 - Hand craft
Craft 1 - Hand craft
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Paper
Scissors
Markers
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Directions
Directions
Trace hands on paper
Cut hands out and leave a strip of paper at the bottom to keep the hands connected
Cut out hearts and glue them to palms of hands to represent the nail wounds in Jesus’ hands.
Write out John 20:29 on bottom strip of paper or just a simple text like, “Jesus, help me believe!”
Game - Go Fish Card Game
Game - Go Fish Card Game
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Playing Cards
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Directions
Directions
- Divide the kids up and let them play go fish using regular playing cards. They must get 4 of a kind to put down their spread.
Game 1- Hello my name is...
Game 1- Hello my name is...
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
None
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Directions
Directions
One student is chosen to be the guesser.
The guesser moves away from the rest of the group and turns his back.
A student is chosen to be it. The person who is it goes near the guesser and disguises his voice.
The guesser must guess who is speaking.
Game 2 - Hide and Seek Disciples
Game 2 - Hide and Seek Disciples
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
11 copies of person cutout (1 for each of the 11 disciples)
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Directions
Directions
The disciples were hiding in the upper room out of fear of what had happened to Jesus.
Write the names of the 11 disciples on a person cutout and then hide pictures of them around the room.
Simon Peter
Andrew
James
John
Philip
Bartholomew
Matthew
Thomas
James
Thaddaeus
Simon the Zealot
Allow the students to find them.
Ask them which disciple couldn't be found. (Judas)
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Activity 1 - Dance It Out
Once you're through the lesson/games use these to fill any remaining time, or the ideas listed below
Materials needed from the cart (varies based on the game you choose):
Christian just dance videos below
If they don't want to play the Christian Just Dance game they can play follow the leader.
Wrap It Up!
**Snacks can be given at this time, if needed**Wrap It Up!
- Come together and sit in a circle to talk about what they learned today. Ask them the same questions that you asked at the beginning of the day. How are their answers different now that they know more? Talk about what they can go home and tell their family. This is also a time they can update their journals (big kids only) or color the pictures (littles).
- Ask if anyone has a prayer request/praise report. Pray over requests.
- Worship time - Have the kids go find a spot to themselves and have some time with God (play the song below for around 3/5 minutes).
Worship
Worship
Energy Release!
Energy Release!
Last Minute Filler Ideas
Last Minute Filler Ideas
- Have them gather around the table and draw a picture or write a letter to their families about what they learned today.
- Play a game of some sort. (If you have the hula hoops, have them join hands in a circle and pass the hula hoop around the circle without breaking their hands)
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