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Jesus Goes to the Temple

Jesus Rides into Jerusalem

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn how Jesus taught in the temple

2

Understand God's love for people

3

Practice listening and respecting others

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 21:12-17

“Jesus entered into the temple of God and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers' tables and the seats of those who sold doves.”

— Matthew 21:12-17 (WEB)

Shows Jesus caring for God's house and teaching people

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Picture of Jerusalem temple
  • Paper crowns
  • Coloring sheets
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children and ask what they know about temples. Explain that Jesus went to a special building where people learned about God.

💭 Review Question: What is a special place where people learn about God?
2Teaching (7 min)

Tell the story of Jesus entering the temple, teaching people, and showing God's love.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loved helping people understand God
  • The temple was a place for prayer and learning
  • Jesus cared about everyone
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think people felt when Jesus taught them?
  • What are ways we can show love to others?
3Activity: Temple Coloring and Crown Making (5 min)
hands-on

Children color temple pictures and make paper crowns to remember Jesus' special visit

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a temple coloring sheet
  2. Provide crayons or markers
  3. Help children make simple paper crowns
  4. Talk about Jesus while creating
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut crown pieces

Challenge: Add more detailed temple drawing

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jesus visiting the temple

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Jesus go?
  • What did Jesus do in the temple?
  • How does Jesus show God's love?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us and teaching us about God. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about Jesus' special week in Jerusalem!

💎 Memory Verse

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”

— John 3:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing memory verse to simple tune

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson focuses on Jesus teaching and caring for people in the temple

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Make learning fun and interactive
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to sit still during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and basic understanding of Jesus' love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out temple scene with simple props
  • Sing songs about Jesus' love
  • Draw pictures of Jesus teaching

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