Read the Story from the Bible together as a family.
After you have read it, watch the Bible Story Video during the Sunday Kids Service. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
Included are coloring pages, activity sheets, games, additional questions and ideas to engage with the Bible story further at home with your child.
Move if True
WHAT YOU NEED: No Supplies Needed
WHAT YOU DO: Instruct the kids to stand up and spread out. Explain that you will say something about the Bible Story. If what you say is true, encourage the kids to do a fun action. If it’s not true, encourage the kids to sit down on the floor. Read the following statements and actions:
• “Jesus and His family traveled a long way to go to a special party in Jerusalem. If this is true, march in place!” (true)
• “When it was time to go home, Jesus got lost playing basketball. If this is true, pretend to play basketball.” (false)
• “Mary and Joseph looked for Jesus for three whole days! If this is true, hold up three fingers and look around.” (true)
• “Mary and Joseph found Jesus at the temple, listening and talking with the teachers. If this is true, point to your ears and then your mouth.” (true)
• “The teachers were angry that Jesus was at the temple. If this is true, show me an angry face.” (False—the teachers were amazed!)
WHAT YOU SAY: Great job remembering our story! Jesus was young, but He was
already talking to the teachers about God. The teachers at the temple knew about God, and Jesus spoke to them about Him. He asked them questions. Even when we are young, we can practice talking about God too!”