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“Before God sends His special Savior,” said the prophet, Malachi, “a messenger will come to prepare the way for Him.” So John came before Jesus, preaching by the Jordan River.“Prepare the way for the Lord!” John said. “God is sending someone very special to His people. Change your ways.Turn from the bad things you have done. Be baptized.” So that’s what people did!“Are you the promised one?” they asked. “No,” said John. “I’m not worthy to even carry His sandals. He will do amazing things. You’ll see!”Jesus came to John to be baptized. When John saw Jesus, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world!”“I want you to baptize Me,” Jesus said. “No,” John replied. “I need to be baptized by You!”“Trust Me,” said Jesus. “This is the right thing to do.” So John baptized Jesus.God’s Spirit came down on Jesus like a dove. “This is My Son,” God said. “I love Him. He pleases Me very much!”
What happened when John baptized Jesus?Why do you think Jesus chose to be baptized?
Legends
January 12
This Week’s Bible Story
Jesus is Baptized (Matthew 3:13-17) John knew that Jesus was the special One whom God had sent. That’s why John wanted Jesus to baptize him. But, instead, Jesus told John to baptize Him. And John trusted Him, believing it was the right thing to do.
Monthly Verse: For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. EPHESIANS 2:10
Check-in + Worship 8:30 - 9:05 10:30 - 11:05
8:30 - 9:05
10:30 - 11:05
As kids check in, invite them to join their parents in the Auditorium during worship. Once the worship set ends, wait in the back for kids to join you and lead them back to the Zion Kids area.
Connect 9:05 - 9:15 11:05 - 11:15
9:05 - 9:15
11:05 - 11:15
Let each kid answer today’s icebreaker question: Do you have a nickname? If so, what is it?
Bible Story 9:15 - 9:30 11:15 - 11:30
9:15 - 9:30
11:15 - 11:30
Look up Matthew 3:13-17 and read it out loud. Tell the Bible story in your own words.
Key Story Points:
Debrief 9:30 - 9:40 11:30 - 11:40
9:30 - 9:40
11:30 - 11:40
Prayer Time 9:40 - 9:45 11:40 - 11:45
9:40 - 9:45
11:40 - 11:45
Close your small group time by praying with your kids. This week’s prayer focus is on PLEASE PRAYERS. Ask the kids in your group, “Where in your life do you need God’s help?” Take time to pray for each of the things that were shared.
Activity 9:40 - 9:45 11:40 - 11:45
9:40 - 9:45
11:40 - 11:45
Give each child a dove ornament and invite them to decorate it.
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