Passage: Luke 10:1-20

What we talked about:

• The story of Jesus sending out the 72.

• That Jesus sent the 72 out in pairs to preach that the kingdom of God is near.

• That we are also being sent out to tell people about Jesus.

Experiment:

Things needed: clear drinking glass, food coloring, and water.

Fill the glass with water. This glass of water represents one of the towns that two men entered from our Bible account. Drop two drops of food coloring into the glass of water. These two drops represent two of the men who Jesus sent out to preach that the kingdom of God was near. Observe what happens when the two drops enter the water. Do they remain two separate drops, or do they have an effect on the glass of water? The two drops of food coloring had a changing effect on the water. In the Bible story, the message that the two men brought to each town had a changing effect on the people that received the message. The two men brought a message that spread throughout the town, just like the two drops of food coloring spread throughout the glass of water. The Bible tells us that we become new creations when we believe in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior! There is a changing effect when Jesus enters our lives!

Snack:

Pair everyone in the family with someone and tie them together. Use a bandana or strip of old sheeting to tie right arm to partner’s left arm and another piece to tie right leg to partner’s left leg. Now, each pair will build two ice cream sundaes—one sundae for each of them. Do not put the ingredients out on the counter, but leave them where they are usually stored. Each pair will have to work together, moving around the kitchen to gather supplies, in order to build the sundaes. While you enjoy your sundaes (still tied together), talk about how this snack experience connects with the story of how Jesus sent the 72 out. Why do you think Jesus sent them in pairs, instead of sending them out in 72 different directions? Even though there were two men going out together, they had one purpose—to preach the Kingdom of God. You had one purpose in working together, also—to build and eat your sundaes.

Family Bible Time:

Read the following verses and use the questions to discuss what you read.

Isaiah 6:8

• Describe the attitude of Isaiah in this verse.

• Does your attitude need to change? Are you anxious to be sent by God to spread His message?

Mark 6:7-9

• Jesus sent out the 12 and the 72. What are the similarities in the two stories?

Matthew 28:19-20

• You are commanded to go and make disciples! You do not need to leave your town to do this. There are people living around your own house who may not know Jesus. Who do you live near that may not know Jesus?

Adapted from @2012 The Kitchen, Year 3, Quarter 1.