November 18, 2020 | Unit 27, Lesson 1
Family Bible Time Connections
Unit 27 Lesson 1
Read all or parts of John 20:1-18
Talk About Scripture
In the 1980 Winter Olympics, the United States Hockey team was up against the powerhouse Russian Hockey Team, who had won every Gold Medal from the previous 16 years! The Russian team seemed unbeatable, but the U.S. team was in the lead as the final minutes of the match ticked down. As the final buzzer sounded and the U.S. team claimed the unexpected victory, announcer Al Michaels shouted, “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!”
While that was just a hockey game, the question does make us think of the greatest miracle of all time—the resurrection of Jesus! On the third day after Jesus’ death and burial, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb. An angel of the Lord had rolled back the stone. The angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid, because I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here. For he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matt. 28:5-6) At this announcement, the women ran to share the good news with the other disciples.
The death and resurrection of Jesus are at the center of the gospel. We deserve to die because of our sin, but Jesus died in our place. Because Jesus is alive, we do not need to fear anything. Those who trust in Jesus have forgiveness and eternal life, and we can joyfully obey Him. Now that’s a miracle to believe in!
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and raised Jesus from the dead to reign as King over all creation. Jesus provides salvation from sin and the promise of eternal life.
Prayer Time Ideas
Ask God to help you see the beauty of new life today. How does creation show us the story of death and new life? Where else do we see the beauty of new life?
Praise God for new life in Christ. What must we do to receive eternal life? How does the resurrection of Jesus guarantee the promise of eternal life?
Actively Apply the Scripture
For Fun
Search online for the recipe to make “resurrection rolls” and enjoy the treat at breakfast with the family. Discuss why the empty tomb is good news for us and how the resurrection of Jesus proves to us that when we trust in Jesus, we will have eternal life.
Supplies: resurrection rolls recipe, ingredients
To Serve
Use “The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me” to create a tool your family can use to share Jesus with others. Use an index card to draw the icons and write Scripture references for each part of the plan. Encourage kids to carry the card in their backpack and ask God for opportunities to share the gospel with friends.
Supplies: index cards, pens, The Gospel: God’s Plan for Me guide
An App Experience
If you would like the curriculum, video and music videos at your finger tips for your kids, download the Gospel Project App! You can download it for FREE on any device. Search LifeWay Kids and choose Gospel project Volume 9 Fall 2020. You will find coloring sheets, games and helpful ways to learn the memory verses.