Changing Gears - Week 4
Clank! Beep! Clunk! Kids love robots, especially ones that can transform into something new or have really cool abilities. In this four-week series from Jesus’ ministry on earth, our kiddos will be introduced to a different story each week that shows us how God’s truths never change, but Jesus changes everything — including us! We’ll see that we change when we know who God is, our past doesn’t change God’s love for us, and that Jesus changes how we see things because Jesus can change anything!
BIG IDEA: Jesus can change anything.
READ: Jesus Raises Lazarus: John 11:1–45; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary:
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: the old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
Toddler Twist:
"Jesus makes me new!" 2 Corinthians 5:17
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Nothing is Impossible
COLORING: Jesus raises Lazarus
DISCIPLE: Read John 11:1-45 together.
Jesus can change anything. That’s right, anything. That doesn’t mean Jesus will change anything every time you ask for it. Jesus knows what’s best for us, and sometimes the best thing is to not give us what we want. But that doesn’t mean he can’t!
Think about one thing in your life that you want to ask Jesus to change. Then, have your family members write or draw a picture to represent that change you’d like to see.
Pray: Dear God, thank you for Jesus, who can change anything. Help us to remember that you have the power to transform both big and small things . . . even impossible things. Start the change with us, and help us to go out and make the kinds of changes in our world that let others know how awesome you are! Amen.
DISCUSS:
Who was Mary and Martha’s brother?
Why were people crying when Jesus arrived at the home of Mary and Martha?
What happened when Jesus called Lazarus’ name in front of the tomb?
Read 2 Corinthians 5:17. What does being a "new creation" mean to you?
How do you know Jesus can change anything?
What are some changes we can pray to Jesus about for our church? Our homes? Our school? Our community?
Who do you know that might need to know that Jesus can change anything? How can you let them know?