BIBLE LESSON

TEACHING
SPRING 17 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
John 20:131

PLAN
9:15 A.M.
1s & 2s JOURNEY 8
KEY VERSE
UNSPEAKABLE JOY! Do not let your heart be troubled, nor
let it be fearful. John 14:27
JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES
KEY WORD
Eyewitness
CENTERS:
1 INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES
WHAT YOU DO
(35 minutes)
Snacks may be shared at any time
Put pictures of Jesus all around your room. These will be provided for you. during the morning. Check the
Ask the children to look for these pictures and bring them to you. master schedule for the time when
When they hand them to you, say to them: Jesus is alive! your class goes to the Big Room.
Ask them to come to the circle and listen to our Bible lesson today. Tell them
many people have seen Jesus alive. Then have everyone clap.

CIRCLE UP (57 minutes) SECTION 2: CIRCLE UP

2 CALL the children to the circle.

PROVIDE each one with a Bible to hold. ASK them to find pictures of Jesus
Leaders Bible Background
Jesus had been seen alive by more
than 500 people after His Resurrection.
in the back of the Bible.
The Gospel of John records many of
EXPLAIN that todays lesson is from the book of John in the New these appearances in chapters 20
Testament. and 21. Hundreds of people were
SHOW the teaching pictures as you read aloud the information on the back. eyewitnesses to the fact that Jesus
BE enthusiastic. Engage the children in conversation about the pictures. was alive. His Resurrection is the
CLOSE your circle time with prayer. central truth of the Christian faith. It
is the foundation on which the Church
has been built. The Resurrection is
BIBLE LEARNING PROJECT proof that God has accepted Christs
3 JESUS COOKS BREAKFAST PROJECT SHEET
Supplies: One project sheet per child, 2 x 2 squares of netting fabric, fish
payment for our sin on the Cross. The
fact that Jesus rose from the dead
stickers, small pieces of red and yellow tissue for the fire, crayons, and glue separates Christianity from all other
sticks (fish crackers optional) religions.
Have the students color the picture and then attach the netting to the
fishermans net.
Fish stickers (fish crackers) can be attached to the netting.
Glue pieces of red and yellow tissue to make the fire crackle.
Attach the verse label: Now this was the third time that Jesus was revealed
to the disciples after he had been raised from the dead. John 21:14
Remind the children that JESUS IS ALIVE!
 BIBLE LESSON
TEACHING
SPRING 17 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
John 20:131

PLAN
9:15 A.M.
1s & 2s JOURNEY 8
KEY VERSE
UNSPEAKABLE JOY! Do not let your heart be troubled, nor
let it be fearful. John 14:27
JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES
KEY WORD
Eyewitness
BIBLE MEMORY (3 minutes)
4 Todays Verse: Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 Snacks may be shared at any time
Explain to the children what this verse means. Jesus was going to leave His during the morning. Check the
disciples, and He wanted them not to be worried or afraid. One day they master schedule for the time when
would see Him again. your class goes to the Big Room.
Lets practice saying the verse together using these motions.
Do not Shake your head from one side to the other.
Let your heart Put your hand over your heart.
Be troubled, Make a heart by putting your fingers together and
shake them.
Or afraid. Point upward.
John 14:27 Open your hands as if you are holding a book.
Have the children walk to the window and say the verse loudly so the
whole world can hear.

WRAP-UP (3 minutes)
5 Ask the children the following review questions.
Who told them where to find the fish? (Jesus)
Who cooked fish for the disciples? (Jesus)
Who is alive today? (Jesus)

BIBLE WALK (3 minutes)

6 Show the children the Bible.
Help them to turn the pages.
Show them pictures of Jesus and ask them to say J-E-S-U-S.
 BIBLE LESSON
TEACHING
SPRING 17 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
John 20:131

PLAN
11:00 A.M.
1s & 2s JOURNEY 8
KEY VERSE
UNSPEAKABLE JOY! Do not let your heart be troubled, nor
let it be fearful. John 14:27
JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES
KEY WORD
Eyewitness
CENTERS:
1 INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES
WHAT YOU DO
(35 minutes)
Snacks may be shared at any time
Show the children how to make circles with their fingers and place them during the morning. Check the
over their eyes, like the rims of eyeglasses. master schedule for the time when
Send them out into the room and tell them to find pictures of Jesus. your class goes to the Big Room.
Tell them to bring the pictures to the circle and sit down.
Go around the circle and let each child show his/her picture.
Explain how they used their eyes to find Jesus. Now they need to use their
mouths to say J-E-S-U-S.
Discuss how todays lesson involves people seeing Jesus alive. (Make the
finger circles and raise to your eyes.) Ask them to do it also.
Tell the children that today we want to see Jesus.

CIRCLE UP (57 minutes) SECTION 2: CIRCLE UP

2 CALL the children to the circle.
PROVIDE each one with a Bible to hold. ASK them to find pictures of Jesus
Leaders Bible Background
Jesus had been seen alive by more
in the back of the Bible. than 500 people after His Resurrection.
EXPLAIN that todays lesson is from the book of John in the New The Gospel of John records many of
Testament. these appearances in chapters 20
and 21. Hundreds of people were
SHOW the teaching pictures as you read aloud the information on the back. eyewitnesses to the fact that Jesus
BE enthusiastic. Engage the children in conversation about the pictures. was alive. His Resurrection is the
CLOSE your circle time with prayer. central truth of the Christian faith. It
is the foundation on which the Church
has been built. The Resurrection is
BIBLE LEARNING PROJECT proof that God has accepted Christs
3 TELL ALL MEGAPHONE
[Allow students not present at the 9:15 hour to do the craft designated for that session.]
payment for our sin on the Cross. The
fact that Jesus rose from the dead
Supplies: Pre-cut cardstock megaphone for each child, crayons, tape separates Christianity from all other
Give each child a megaphone card. religions.
Explain what the pictures mean.
Ask them to color the images.
Fold the card to form a cone.
Explain how the children can use the megaphone to get out the good news:
Jesus is alive!
 BIBLE LESSON
TEACHING
SPRING 17 Jesus Appears to His Disciples
John 20:131

PLAN
11:00 A.M.
1s & 2s JOURNEY 8
KEY VERSE
UNSPEAKABLE JOY! Do not let your heart be troubled, nor
let it be fearful. John 14:27
JESUS APPEARS TO THE DISCIPLES
KEY WORD
Eyewitness
BIBLE MEMORY (3 minutes)
4 Todays Verse: Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.
John 14:27 Snacks may be shared at any time
Explain to the children what this verse means. Jesus was going to leave His during the morning. Check the
disciples, and He wanted them not to be worried or afraid. One day they master schedule for the time when
would see Him again. your class goes to the Big Room.
Lets practice saying the verse together using these motions.
Do not Shake your head from one side to the other.
Let your heart Put your hand over your heart.
Be troubled, Make a heart by putting your fingers together and
shake them.
Or afraid. Point upward.
John 14:27 Open your hands as if you are holding a book.
Have the children walk to the window and say the verse loudly so the
whole world can hear.

WRAP-UP (3 minutes)
5 Ask the children the following review questions.
Who told them where to find the fish? (Jesus)
Who cooked fish for the disciples? (Jesus)
Who is alive today? (Jesus)

BIBLE WALK (3 minutes)

6 Show the children the Bible.
Help them to turn the pages.
Show them pictures of Jesus and ask them to say J-E-S-U-S.