Jesus Cleanses the Temple
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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
Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:15-19, Luke 19:45-47
Have you ever been angry at a family member or friend? Did you have a right to be angry? What did you do when you were angry? Do you think you did anything wrong when you were angry?
Today, we are going to learn about a time when Jesus was angry.
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Teach the Story
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud Matthew 21:12-17 Teach the Story
Comprehension Questions
Comprehension Questions
What did Jesus do when he entered the temple?
He drove out those who were selling and overturned their tables
Why was he so angry?
We don't really know, but he accused them of turning his Father's house into a den of robbers
Why were the Pharisees upset at Jesus?
Because even though he did this, the people still loved him because he was healing them
Did Jesus sin when he was angry?
No - see above for why
In this story, we learn that Jesus got angry when he saw people taking advantage of others in the temple. God loves us and forgives our sins. But we should remember that God is also just - which means that he doesn't overlook sin. He still judges us as sinful. But he poured out all his righteous anger and punishment on Jesus to make forgiveness available to us. Have you accepted Jesus' forgiveness for the times you have broken his rules?
Memory Verse
Scripture says, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 Memory Verse
Activities
Activities
Craft 1 - Slow to Anger Turtle Craft
Craft 1 - Slow to Anger Turtle Craft
Time: 10-20 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Tissue Paper
Googley Eyes
Glue
Paper plates
Construction Paper
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Directions
Directions
First things first – cut your tissue paper into squares.
Set aside till later.
Out of your construction paper, cut out 4 legs, the turtle’s head and it’s tail.
Next slather a good amount of glue on your paper plate.
Use a foam paint brush to really cover the paper plate in glue.
Next have your child child place the various colors of brown and green squares on the paper plate, until it’s completely covered. This is now the turtle shell.
Now it’s time for the final steps! To finish off the paper plate turtle craft – staple the construction paper pieces in the designated spots to give the turtle life.
Add any other embellishments you see fit.
And that’s it! Allow your turtle piece to dry completely and then display it proudly for ALL to see!
Game 1 - Build and Act it Out!
Game 1 - Build and Act it Out!
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Legos
Blocks
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Directions
Directions
- Let the kids get into groups of 2 or 3 and give them blocks/lego to create a temple, some tables, and some people.
- Let them act out the story using their legos.
Game 2 - Don't Hit Dodgeball
Game 2 - Don't Hit Dodgeball
Time: 10-15 minutes
Materials needed from the cart:
Paper Balls
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Directions
Directions
Divide students into two teams. They stand at opposite sides of your play area. Their goal is to avoid hitting the other team while making the other team hit them. If someone throws and hits a member of the other team, they’re out. Meanwhile, members of the other team can dive in front of thrown balls to get the thrower out.
Players can’t hold balls. They have three seconds to throw, or they’re out. If a ball stays on one side for more than five seconds, the whole team is out. You can pretend the balls are bombs that they want to throw out of their area without hitting anyone else.
The first team to get all the members of the opposite team out wins.
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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