2026-03-01 Jesus is the Most Special Person
2026-03-01 Sin Alienates Adam and Eve from God
Introduction
In Lesson 14, titled "Jesus is the Most Special Person of All," the children explored the mystery of the incarnation: that Jesus is fully God and became fully human. Using the story of Simeon in the temple from Luke 2:21-32, students learned that while Jesus appeared as a small, weak-looking baby, He was actually the promised Savior sent to do the "biggest job of all"—saving sinners. The lesson emphasized that Jesus is "the Word" who was with God and is God, making Him the most special person of all. By looking at the attributes of God, the children were taught that everything true of God is also true of Jesus, and they were encouraged to love, trust, and praise Him just as Simeon and the shepherds did.
Main Ideas:
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Jesus is the promised Savior who is fully God and became fully human
Praise and Worship (15 mins)
Parents: The parent and child scheduled for this week will lead us in singing on Sunday. Please take time to practice the songs together at home, helping your child feel confident and joyful as they prepare to lead.
Prayer and Offering (5 mins)
Parents: Please encourage your children to bring an offering to church. You may help your child prepare by setting aside a coin for them to bring on Sunday. This is a great opportunity to teach them about giving to God with a thankful heart and trusting Him to provide.
What is Offering?
Offering is when we give something to God to show our love and thankfulness. In church, we often give money as an offering, but we can also give our time, talents, and kindness to God and others.
Why Do We Make an Offering?
To Thank God – Everything we have comes from God! Giving back is a way to say, “Thank You, God!”
The Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:7,
To Trust God – When we give, we show that we trust God to take care of us.
To Help Others – Offerings help the church teach about Jesus, help people in need, and share God’s love.
"God loves a cheerful giver!" That means God is happy when we give with a joyful heart!
Prayer for Offering
Dear God, thank You for giving us everything we need. We want to give back to You with joyful hearts. Please use our offering to help others and share Your love. Help us to always trust You. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Review Verse from Last Week
Matthew 1:21
"She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins."
Bible Story (10 min)
Introduction (1 min)
Props Needed:
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Props Needed: *
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A 2-foot piece of thin string.
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A 2-foot piece of thick wire/cable of the same color.
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Scissors.
Teacher:
“If someone walked by and looked at these two things, they might think they were the exact same thing: two pieces of string. They are the same length, thickness, and color.”(Hold up the string and cut it with scissors.)
“You probably weren't surprised I could cut that, because it was thin and small. It wasn't very strong.”
(Hold up the wire and try to cut it several times with the scissors.)
“Are you surprised at how strong this one is? Even though it looks small and thin, it is made of metal. It is much stronger than it appears.”
(Pause.)
“In our Bible story, we are learning about someone who looked small and weak on the outside, but was actually the most special and powerful person of all.”
Story Telling (5 min)
Props / Visuals Suggested:
- A doll wrapped in a blanket (or a real baby).
- Temple visual (14C).
Teacher: “Our story comes from the book of Luke.
There was a man named Simeon who loved and trusted God. God is Faithful, and He made a special promise to Simeon: that he would not die until he had met God’s promised Savior.”
(Hold up the baby doll and point to the Temple visual.)
“Simeon waited at the temple. Many people walked in and out—some were big, strong, and wise-looking. Then, a mother and father named Mary and Joseph brought baby Jesus to the temple.”
(Rock the baby doll in your arms.)
“Jesus was a real human baby. He ate, slept, cried, and wore diapers. He looked small and weak. But God told Simeon that this tiny baby was the promised Savior of the world!” “Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He knew that even though Jesus looked like any other baby, He was actually the Word of God in human form.”
Wrap-up & Discussion (4 min)
(Gather children close for reflection.)
Discussion Questions:
Teacher:
“Simeon knew that this baby was God’s solution to the biggest problem of all: saving sinners. Let's think about that.”
(Ask the following questions ):1. “When you look at a baby, is it easy or hard to believe that baby is also fully God?”
2. “What kinds of things show us what babies are like?
(They are small, have soft skin, and sleep a lot).”3. “What did Simeon do when he saw Jesus?
(He praised God) .”4. “Since Jesus is God, is there any job that is too hard for Him?
(No!) .”
Closing Thought & Prayer
Teacher:
“God sent baby Jesus to His people to do the biggest job of all—to save sinful people. It doesn’t seem like a tiny baby could do such a big job. But the Bible tells us that Jesus is really God. Is any job too hard for God? No! So, is any job too hard for Jesus?”
(Fold hands and bow heads.)
Prayer:
““Dear God, You are perfect and holy. Thank You for sending Jesus to be our Savior. Help us remember that He is the most special person of all and worthy of all our love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.””
Memorizing Verse: John 1:1, 14a
Teacher:
“The Bible gives Jesus a special name: The Word. Let’s learn what the Bible says about Him.”
“In the beginning was the Word,” (Hold your hands open like a book.)
“and the Word was with God,” (Point both hands up toward the sky.)
“and the Word was God.” (Keep pointing up, looking up.)
“And the Word became flesh,” (Touch your arm or hand to show human skin.)
“and dwelt among us.” (Gesture to the people around you in the room.)
“John 1:1, 14a”
Craft & Game (10 mins)
"Jesus is God" Reveal (5 min)
⏰ Time: 10 minutes
👧 Age Group: 4–12 years
🧩 Lesson Connection: This game helps children recognize that Jesus, the Word, became flesh to dwell among us.
🪜 Setup & Materials Needed:
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Treasure Hunt pictures 1-4 (representing Word, Flesh, Dwelt, Us)
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Whiteboard with memory verse blanks.
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🎲 How to Play:
Step 1: Introduce the Game
Step 2: The Search
Have the children search for the hidden Treasure Hunt pictures
Step 3: Completing the Verse
Teacher says:
“Great! When you find a picture, help us figure out which word it represents and where it fits in the blanks on our whiteboard.”
Tape each picture in its proper place on the memory verse and review the verse together.
🌟 Teaching Point Summary:
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Jesus is the promised Savior
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Jesus is fully GOd and became fully human
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Jesus us the Word of God in human form
Response Song
Closing Prayer & Snack Time (10 mins)
"Dear Jesus, thank You for being victorious over sin and death. Thank You for rising from the dead and showing us that nothing can stop You. Help us to remember that when we trust in You, we're on the winning side. We love You! Amen."
Now, let us thank You for the snack we’re about to enjoy.
We fold our hands.
We bow our heads.
We thank You, God,
for this daily bread.
Amen.