Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:19-20; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11
Jesus spent forty days on the earth after he was raised from the dead. In our Jesus Appears to His Disciples lesson, we learned about when Jesus initially appeared to his disciples. In this story, we're going to focus on three things Jesus did at the end of those forty days.
Have you ever been to another country? Or where they don't speak the same language as you? What was it like?
If you've never been to another country, where would you most like to visit?
Today, we're going to learn about some of the last things Jesus told his disciples while he was on the earth. And it has to do with everyone on earth, not just the people in our country!
Read story from a Children's storybook Bible for younger children.
For older children, read the story from an age-appropriate Children's storybook Bible or read directly from the Bible.
Scripture for Kids to Read Aloud: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:4-11
First, ask the children if they have any questions about the story. What to do if you don't know the answer?
Scripture But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other." Acts 1:8
Supplies pictures and information about a missionary family
Scripture "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven. But he will come back in the same way you saw him go." Acts 1:11
Supplies helium balloons, string
Scripture But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other." Acts 1:8
Supplies treats for all of the children
Heads up! This will be an ongoing activity over the next several lessons
Scripture But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other." Acts 1:8
Supplies pictures of missionary families, snack or items that represent their county
Scripture After Jesus said this, he was taken up to heaven. They watched until a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 1:9
Supplies popsicle sticks, Jesus pattern, card stock, cotton balls
Scripture After Jesus said this, he was taken up to heaven. They watched until a cloud hid him from their sight. Acts 1:9
Supplies blue paper cups, Jesus printout, string, cotton balls, glue, hole punch
Scripture But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem. You will be my witnesses in all Judea and Samaria. And you will be my witnesses from one end of the earth to the other." Acts 1:8
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