BIBLE EXPLORERS GOSPELS LESSON 12
This is lesson 12 in our journey through the Gospels chronologically. This will likely take 3 years to complete, teaching weekly through the school year. The material is geared for elementary age kids. Each lesson will have a list of Scripture references, materials, introduction, object lessons, and hands on activities. Most lessons can be completed in 1- 1.5 hours. A few may need more than one class time. New lessons will be posted weekly. The posts will not have pictures because I will not be posting pictures of other people’s children. At the end of each school year, a printed version of the curriculum will be made available for purchase. This will include an appendix with printouts, game pieces, and other classroom helps.
Lesson 12: The Baptism of Jesus
Scripture references:
Matthew 3:13-17
Mark 1:9-11
Luke 3:21-22
John 1:29-34
Materials:
Bible
White board and black, red, blue, and green markers
Paper
Paint/brushes
Glue
Dove drawing
Optional: Bible costumes
Introduction: Review the account of John baptizing in the Jordan River. Show on map. Discuss why Jesus was baptized (as an example, to declare the start of His ministry) and that he had not sinned, therefore did not need to repent.
Activities
Object Lesson 1: Text Comparison
Purpose- to show that the 4 Gospels are complimentary not contradictory.
1) Write out Matthew 3:13-17 on the board. Leave space between sentences. Alternatively, cut out the sentences and place across a table for a small class. See Appendix)
2) Read the passage from Matthew.
3) Read Mark 1:9-11, add new information in red above the Matthew text.
4) Read Luke 3:21-22, add new information in blue above the Matthew text.
5) Read John 1:29-34, add new information in green after and above the Matthew text.
Hands on Activity 1: Dove Art
1. Cut out a dove drawing
2. Paint patterns on a piece of paper
3. When the painting is dry, glue the dove to the center
There is a free dove pattern here
https://www.coloringall.com/coloring-pages/dove/easy-flying-dove/
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Hands on Activity 2: Act it out
Narrate and mime, or have the kids tell the story in their own words.