A Day at the Museum: Week 2
Museums have the unique ability to transform learning! Instead of merely reading words on a page, we can experience them through all of our senses! A Day at the Museum is a series all about helping kids interact with the stories of Jesus and connecting them to God. Jesus’ life and early ministry helps all of us experience (see, hear . . . even taste!) and follow God in new, tangible, and real ways.
Click HERE to watch this month’s memory verse video
We can hear God’s voice if we listen
MEMORY VERSE:
"You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13
READ: Jesus is Baptized: Luke 3:15–17, 21–22
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: To God Be The Glory
ACTIVITY: Today we'll be exploring another way we can use our senses to experience God. Let's make a DIY aquarium sensory bottle with our own ocean animals.
Here is an idea of how to make your own sensory bottle, just add small ocean themes animals, shells, or blue glitter.
You will need; wide mouth bottle, baby oil, water, small ocean animal toys, glitter (if desired), and food coloring (your choice of color).
COLORING: Jesus is Baptized
DISCIPLE:
In today's story, God looked down at Jesus from heaven and spoke loving and kind words to Jesus.
Do you remember what God said to Jesus? (Read Luke 3:22b.) Many people got to hear God's words.
When God speaks to us, we can share them with others. When we are told that we are loved and special, we can tell others that, too, so that they can hear God's voice through us!
Spend this time to make a special cards of encouragement to share with one of your church or school leaders.
We can hear God's voice if we listen, and God wants us to share God's voice with others.
Pray: Dear God, we know we can hear your voice if we listen. Thank you for speaking to us! Help us to know where your voice is coming from by listening to the people who care about us. Amen.
DISCUSSION:
What did John mean when he said he was not worthy to untie Jesus’ sandals?
Why do you think John was so shocked that Jesu wanted to be baptized by him?
What did God say when Jesus came out of the water?
Read Luke 3:21. Why do you think Jesus chose to get baptized even though he had no sin?
What is some “noise” you can cancel out in your life so you can hear God’s voice better?
Imagine God sitting with us right now. What do you think God would say to you?
What are some things you know God is saying to you through the Bible or through others?