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FOR THE LEADER

Who Is Jesus?Luke 24:13-35

Many places in Scripture corroborate the historicity of the resurrection by announcing that Jesus appeared alive to many people following His resurrection. The story of Jesus’ travel to Emmaus on the day He rose from the dead is one of the clearest stories of Jesus’ mission and how all of Scripture pointed to His death and resurrection.

Early in the morning on that Sunday, Mary Magdalene and others had gone to the tomb to complete the preparations for Jesus’ burial since they were not able to do that before His burial. Finding the tomb empty, the women returned to the room where the disciples were gathered and told the disciples and “all the rest” (Luke 24:9) what had happened. Later that day, Jesus met two of “the rest” on a trip to Emmaus, a town about seven miles from Jerusalem.

While the disciples traveled to Emmaus, they discussed everything that had happened. The men were joined by the risen Jesus, but His true identity was hidden from them. Jesus engaged the men in conversation about what they were discussing. The men seemed confused that Jesus was the only person they had encountered who seemingly had no knowledge of what had happened in Jerusalem concerning the crucifixion and empty tomb.

Jesus began to explain to the travelers the Scriptures of the Old Testament that spoke of the Messiah’s suffering and subsequent resurrection. Jesus used the words of Moses and the other prophets to show things had happened the way they were intended to. The disciples invited Jesus in to stay the night. When Jesus broke the bread and blessed it, God allowed the disciples to recognize the risen Lord. The disciples right away ran all the way back to Jerusalem and told the other disciples what they had seen and heard. This account, along with further revelation of the New Testament, helps us know that the Bible reveals God’s plan to send Jesus to rescue us from sin. God’s Word is truth!

Session 9Session 9: Who Is Jesus?

Explore the Bible: Babies & Toddlers Leader Guide70 © 2018 LifeWay

OVERVIEW

SESSION FOCUSTEXT TRUTHJesus helped people know who He was.

BIBLE STORYLuke 24:13-35

BIBLE VERSELuke 24:27

CHRIST IN CONTEXTThe Book of Luke gives a detailed description of the life of Jesus. Luke showed that Jesus cares for people and understands when we face hard times.

BIBLE SKILLS • Hear that the Bible tells about God and Jesus.• Hear names of some of the books in the Bible.• Know the Bible is a book.

OFF TO A GREAT START! ▸▸ First impressions are important. Help each child and family feel special and welcomed at church.

▸▸ Greet each child individually and personally.

▸▸ Briefly mention to families and their preschooler an activity you have ready for children to enjoy at church.

TEXT CONNECTION

• On the morning of Jesus’ resurrection, the women shared the news that Jesus was alive. The assembled crowd was curious as to what this revelation meant.

• Later that day, two of those who had been in the room when the women reported, left to return to Emmaus, a city roughly 7 miles from Jerusalem. The men were suddenly joined on their journey by a visitor.

• As the three traveled, they discussed the events of the day. The visitor engaged the men in conversation about what had happened. The man used all of Scripture to share truths about the Messiah. When the visitor broke bread with them later, Jesus’ identity was revealed. The men quickly ran back to those gathered and shared their good news.

• The disciples had been told that Jesus was going to die, but they did not understand. Mark 10 shares a story of James and John, who also struggled to understand Jesus’ true nature, desiring special places in His kingdom. Jesus told them to serve Him and believe.

FAMILY AT HOMEPrint this week’s devotional page (Enhanced CD) to give to families.

EXPLORATIONS FOR BABIES• Pick Up & Drop Shoes• Chase a Ball• Spin & Hear

EXPLORATIONS FOR TODDLERS• Stack Plastic Containers• Walk in Big Shoes• Eat a Snack with Friends• Paint at the Easel

Session 9: Who Is Jesus? 71© 2018 LifeWay

BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLE

BIBLE STORY NUGGETS• Friends walked on the road.• A man went to eat with the friends.• The man was Jesus!• The friends were excited to see Jesus.

BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLEBabies are sensory learners, and they are relational. They learn best when teachers engage them through conversation and play. Prepare two or three activities for babies to enjoy as they explore the Bible.

PICK UP & DROP SHOES Tools: Bible, shallow plastic pan, tape, 2 or 3 pair of baby shoes, Shoes Lacing Cards (Pack)

• Put the shoes next to the pan and tape one lacing card inside the pan.

• Tap a shoe on the floor to get a baby’s attention. Then drop the shoe in the pan. See whether the baby follows your lead.

• As the baby picks up and drops shoes into the pan, remark that Jesus walked on a road with some men. While they walked, Jesus told the men what the Bible said about Him.

• Open the Bible to Luke 24 and point to Jesus’ name as you say the Bible verse.

CHASE A BALLTools: Bible, beach ball, Bible and Me Pictures (Pack), Diaper Bag Card

• Lay the Diaper Bag Card and pictures on the floor. Put the beach ball near the pictures.

• Roll the ball just past a baby and encourage her to go after it. Say: “Can you catch the ball? Good job! You caught the ball!”

TEXT TRUTHJesus helped people know who He was.

BIBLE STORYA Surprise for Jesus’ FriendsLuke 24:13-35

BIBLE VERSE PARAPHRASE Jesus told what the Bible said about Him.Luke 24:27

PACK ITEMS 9 Story Picture: A Surprise

for Jesus’ Friends16 Body Picture Cards25 Shoes Lacing Cards29 Bible and Me Pictures


BABIES EXPLORE THE BIBLE

NEXT HOUR (MORE EXPLORATIONS FOR BABIES)

• Continue and repeat activities from the first hour. Babies

learn through repetition and practice.

• As you cuddle, rock, soothe, and tend to babies’ needs, talk

about the Bible. Say Bible words and phrases.

• Use the Bible with babies. Let them see, touch, and turn

Bible pages.

• Retrieve the ball and roll it over the pictures or card. Pick up one item and talk about it. Connect it to the Bible story or Text Truth.

• Say: “The ball rolled over the picture. I see Jesus talking to some men. Jesus told the men what the Bible said.”

• Tap the Bible and say: “The Bible is a special book and it tells about Jesus.”

SPIN & HEARTools: Bible, Body Picture Cards (Pack), plastic lazy Susan, tape or glue, Story Picture: A Surprise for Jesus’ Friends (Pack)

• Tape the Body Picture Cards to the lazy Susan.

• Help a baby spin the lazy Susan. When it stops, talk about a picture. Tell how that part of the baby’s body can be used to learn, hear, tell, think, or praise Jesus. For example, say: “I see eyes. Our eyes can see the Bible. The Bible tells about Jesus.”

• Continue talking about other pictures. Finally, open the Bible to Luke 24 and say: “Some men listened to Jesus tell what the Bible said. You listen to your teacher and learn about Jesus.” Show the baby the Story Picture.

• Sing to the tune “Mary Had a Little Lamb”: The Bible is a special book, special book, special book. The Bible is a special book. It tells us about Jesus!

DON’T FORGET! Give every child this week’s Diaper Bag Card and Preschool Family Card.


TODDLERS EXPLORE THE BIBLE

TEXT TRUTH Jesus helped people know who He was.

BIBLE VERSE PARAPHRASEJesus told what the Bible said about Him.Luke 24:27


for Jesus’ Friends18 Book: The Bible Tells Me19 Bible Markers22 Bible & Shape Match25 Shoes Lacing Cards

CD ITEMAllergy Sign

EXPLORATION STATIONS (45-60 MINUTES)

STACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS

Tools: several small Bibles, opaque plastic containers with lids (large enough to

hold individual Bibles), cardboard blocks, Bible Markers (Pack)

• Put today’s Bible marker in one of the Bibles to mark Luke 24:27. Place

the Bibles in containers and snap on the lids. Put the containers with

blocks.

• Encourage preschoolers to stack blocks and boxes. Let a toddler open

a container to see a Bible. Say: “The Bible tells about Jesus. Jesus

wanted some men to know that everything written in the Bible about

Him was true.”

• When a child finds the Bible marker in a Bible, read the verse. Show

the toddler the verse in the Bible, then help the child say the verse.

A SURPRISE FOR JESUS’ FRIENDSLuke 24:13-35

Two men walked to a village. They were sad. They missed their friend Jesus. He was gone, and no one could find Him.

While the men walked, a stranger began to walk with them.

The stranger looked at the men and asked why they looked sad. The men then told the stranger about what had happened to their friend Jesus.

The stranger began to tell the men many things about Jesus. The stranger helped the men know the words written in the Bible about Jesus were true.

The men invited the stranger to eat at their house, so He went with them.

The stranger thanked God for the food. Suddenly, the men knew the stranger was their friend Jesus!

The men hurried to tell everyone they had seen Jesus!

EXPLORATION STATIONSToddlers are on the go and ready to learn. They learn best through playful exploration and discovery. Offer three or more multisensory activities to lead young preschoolers to discover and learn Bible truths.


TODDLERS EXPLORE THE BIBLE

EAT A SNACK WITH FRIENDS

Tools: Bible, crackers, napkins,

baby wipes, Allergy Sign

(Enhanced CD), Story Picture:

A Surprise for Jesus’ Friends

(Pack), Book: The Bible Tells

Me (Pack)

• Use the Allergy Sign to

notify parents that you will

be serving crackers today.

• As toddlers are seated, give

baby wipes to the children

to clean their hands. Then

offer each child a cracker.

• While children eat, show

them the Story Picture

and tell the Bible story.

Comment that the men

invited Jesus to eat with

them at their house.

• Read the book to toddlers.

Say: “We learn from the

Bible about Jesus and the

things He did and said. We

learn that Jesus wanted

people to know that the

Bible told about Him.”

WALK IN BIG SHOES

Tools: Bible, 2 or 3 pairs of older children’s shoes, Shoes Lacing Cards (Pack)

• Prepare the Lacing Cards according to the Leader Pack instructions.

• Toddlers will be interested in wearing the big shoes. Hold a child’s hand if needed as he walks a short distance.

• Encourage children to exchange shoes and walk again. Suggest that two children hold hands for a few steps.

• After children have turns wearing different shoes, lead them to be seated to lace the shoe cards.

• While toddlers are busy, tell them the story about some men walking down a dusty road. The men probably wore sandals.

• Comment: “Jesus told the men what the Bible said about Him. Jesus wanted people to know who He was.”

PAINT AT THE EASEL

Tools: Bible, washable tempera paint, paper, marker, painting smock, Bible & Shape Match (Pack)

• Write on each child’s paper the Text Truth.

• As a child gets ready to paint, read the words printed on the paper.

• Remark: “Jesus told some men walking on the road all the things the Bible said about Him. The men were amazed.”

• Talk more about the Bible story while the toddler paints. Open the Bible to the Book of Luke and point to Jesus’ name.

• Tell the child: “Luke wrote about Jesus. Other people wrote about Jesus. Everything written in the Bible about Jesus is true.”

• After painting, the preschooler may be interested in matching Bibles or shapes.


TODDLERSCIRCLE TIME

CIRCLE TIME TOOLS• 2 or 3 different Bibles• Enhanced CD


for Jesus’ Friends22 Bible & Shape Match

LEADER TIP!Use the Bible. Open the Bible to the Scripture passage while you tell the story. That way toddlers will know the story comes from the Bible.

GATHER• Hand each child a piece from

the Bible & Shape Match (Pack). Direct the children to take their cards to the circle.

• Guide children to work together to match Bible pictures.

• Remark that Bibles can look different, but they all tell about Jesus.

• Show children the Bibles and talk about the differences in size, color, and shape.

• Say: “The Bible is about Jesus.”

HEAR THE BIBLE STORY• Show the Story Picture (Pack) to

the children. Point to Jesus. Say: “Jesus told some men what the Bible said. Listen to this story.”

• Tell the Bible story in your own words.

• Ask questions about the story: Who was walking on the road? Why were the men sad? What did the stranger tell the men? Where did the stranger go? Who was the man who told what the Bible said?

PRACTICE BIBLE SKILLS• Call on one child to stand in the

center of the circle and hold the Bible. Tell other preschoolers to stand.

• Ask: “What is our friend holding? Yes, it is a Bible. The Bible tells about someone special. Do you know who?”

• Lead toddlers to respond, “Jesus.”

• Comment: “We learn about Jesus by reading the Bible. A man named Luke wrote about Jesus. We can read what Luke wrote about Jesus.”

• Open the Bible to the Book of Luke and show it to toddlers.

PRAY• Ask children if they have prayer

concerns. Pray for their requests.

• Say a brief thank you for the Bible. Pray: “God, help us learn about Your Son, Jesus. We know that the Bible helps us know about Him.”

CIRCLE TIME (2-5 MINUTES)

Your toddlers may be ready for a simple circle time. You decide when and how long to have a group experience.


TODDLERS NEXT HOUR

DON’T FORGET! • Make a final diaper check.• Put a Diaper Bag Card and

Preschool Family Card in each child’s bag.

• Release children to authorized adults.

READ ABOUT JESUSTools: Bible, Book: All About Jesus (Pack Item 17), other books about

Jesus, small quilt or cloth, a few pillows, Jesus Pictures (CD)

• Make a special reading area with the quilt and pillows. Place the

Jesus Pictures at different locations in the Bible. Lay the Bible

and books on the quilt.

• When a toddler shows interest, read a book to her.

• Help another child look in the Bible to find pictures of Jesus.

Comment that the Bible is the story of Jesus. The Bible helps

people know about Jesus and why God sent Him to be with

people.

• Turn to Luke 24:27 in the Bible and point to the verse. Find

Jesus’ name. Help the children repeat the Bible verse.

NEXT HOUR (MORE EXPLORATIONS FOR TODDLERS)

OPTION 1 Continue activities from first hour. (Kids learn through repetition!)

OPTION 2 Try something different. Choose two or three new activities.

LOOK IN A BIBLE

Tools: Bible, Diaper Bag Card, ribbon

• Place the ribbon in the Bible at

Luke 24:27.

• Sit with a child and hand her the Bible.

Say: “We read about Jesus in the Bible.

Luke wrote about Jesus. Luke wrote

about the time when Jesus helped some

men know what the Bible said about

Him.”

• Show the toddler the picture on the

Diaper Bag Card.

• Guide the toddler to open the Bible to the

marked page. Point to the Bible verse and

read it. Help the preschooler say the verse

with you.

CLIP PICTURES ON A CANTools: Bible, smooth-edge can or cardboard box, peg-type clothespins, Bible & Shape Match (Pack Item 22), Story Picture: A Surprise for Jesus’ Friends (Pack Item 9)

• Guide a child to choose a picture to “clip” to the side of the can. Show her how to hold the picture in place, then slip the clothespin over the edge of the can.

• While the toddler enjoys this activity, talk about the Bible pictures. Remark that the Bible is the story of Jesus.

• Show the child the Story Picture and point to Jesus. Say: “Jesus wanted the men to know that the Bible told about Him. We learn about Jesus from the Bible.”

Look for printable Next Hour helps on the Preschool Enhanced CD.


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