Bible Explorers Gospels Lesson 2

This is lesson 2 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 2: Jesus in the Beginning

 Scripture references:

Genesis 1-3

John 1:1-4

Materials:

Bible

Whiteboard and markers

Paper

Writing/drawing materials (pencils, markers, paint etc.)

Introduction:

1.    Read Genesis 1:1-2 and 27 and John 1:1-5

2.   Discuss the words used for God/Jesus and the use of “Us” and “Our” in Genesis 1:27

Elohim- Hebrew for God, plural form

Theos- Greek for God

Activities

Object Lesson 1: Languages of the Bible

Purpose- To help the kids understand the language of the Bible and why there are different versions

1.    Bring books in different languages and ask kids to read.

2.   Explain how the Bible was written in mainly Hebrew and Greek. This had to be translated into English for us.

3.   Discuss the different types of translations. 

Hands on Activity 1: God in any Language

Purpose- Learning Hebrew and Greek words for God

1.    On a scroll, write “Elohim” in Hebrew letters and the transliteration. Also Write “Theos” in Greek and the transliteration. For extra interest, let the kids paint the letters.

2.   While the kids are making their scrolls, discuss: Would you make something knowing it would fail?