Look! It's the Son of God!

Your Children Will Learn: John baptized Jesus. Jesus is God's Son.

Memory verse for unit 5- John said, "I know this is God's Son." John 1:34b

Just for Parents -
John spent many long, hot days in the desert telling people to get ready because the special One would be coming soon. Many people asked him, “When, John? When is the special One coming?” John kept on watching and waiting. But in the meantime, he just kept doing the things God had put in front of him: preaching, teaching people about God and the special One, and baptizing people. We can all agree that John was an unusual person. After all, how many of us are eating grasshoppers for lunch? Yet, his life sets an example for us all. He lived his life with an ever present expectation that Jesus was just about to come around the corner. He continued to obey and serve God, knowing that at any minute, the special One would be right there in front of him. We too, are waiting for Jesus to come. Like John, we can continue to obey and serve God and share the good news of Jesus. So people, get ready! Jesus is coming!

Monday - Read & Do

Read Mark 1:4-8; John 1:29-34. Ask your child: “Who baptized Jesus? Where was Jesus baptized? Then what happened?”

Tuesday - Out & About

John the Baptist pointed people to Jesus. He knew Jesus is God’s Son. Some people don’t know who Jesus is. When you are out today, you can point people to Jesus. You can behave in a way that shows the love of Jesus, and your children will follow your example.

Wednesday - Art

John said, “Look, it’s the Lamb of God,” when he saw Jesus. Draw a picture of a lamb on a piece of paper. Glue cotton balls all over the lamb. While you are working together, talk to your child about the other things John said about Jesus in the Bible story. Write the memory verse next to the lamb and practice saying it together.

Thursday - Snack

Make marshmallow lambs with large-sized marshmallows and pretzel sticks. Say to your child, “When John said, ‘Look, it’s the Lamb of God,’ who was he talking about? Who is Jesus?”

Friday - Pray & Praise
Take some time to worship together as a family. You can simply sing along with a children’s worship CD or make up your own worship songs. You can sing together while cleaning up after dinner, or designate a more specific time for worship. When your hearts unite in worship, your hearts will unite as one.