He was called a rabbi.Įxplain that besides being taught at home, Jesus may have gone to a school like this one. The schoolteacher was head of the village synagogue. Explain that the young boys of Nazareth went to school at the synagogue, or church. Jesus Studied the Scriptures Picture discussion Suggest that Jesus probably did these or similar things (for example, Jesus may never have ridden a horse, but he probably rode a donkey). For example, they may run errands, help their parents, go to school, take care of a baby, sing songs, play games, run races, or ride horses. Have the children discuss things they do that Jesus Christ may have done as a boy. How do you think your childhood is similar to Jesus’ childhood? How do you think your childhood is different from Jesus’ childhood? Be sure to mention any foods the children eat that Jesus may have eaten, such as bread, fish, lamb, honey, grapes, figs, dates, and milk. Tell the children to turn their palms up if they think Jesus ate that food and turn their palms down if they think he didn’t eat that food. Mention different foods that they might eat. Mary and Joseph believed in Heavenly Father just as we do. He was also taught to pray and to choose to do the right just as we are taught by our parents. What else do you think Jesus learned in his home?Įmphasize that in his home Jesus was told stories about the prophets, like the stories we read in the Bible. Who are the people in this picture? (Jesus and Joseph.)Įxplain that Jesus probably helped Joseph with his work, and Joseph may have taught Jesus to be a carpenter like himself (see Mark 6:3). Perhaps some of the jars held oil for the lamps.)ĭisplay picture 2-11, Childhood of Jesus Christ. Point out the lamp on the stool behind the woman grinding grain. Since there was no electricity, how could they light this home? (They used oil lamps. What is the woman who is sitting on the floor doing? (Grinding grain to make into bread.) A well is a deep hole in the ground with clean water in it.) All the water the family used was carried from the well in the village because there was no running water in the homes. What do you think the big jars were used for? (Some held water. Explain that Joseph was a carpenter and might have made a cradle like this one for the baby Jesus.) Where did the baby in this home sleep? (Point out the cradle. Perhaps the children sometimes slept on the roof.) Explain that the roofs of the houses were flat, and steps on the outside of each house led up to the roof. Where do you think the family slept? (Point out the mat the woman is putting away and the closet behind her that seems to hold other rolled mats. If the children do not have questions, you may want to ask some like the following: Let the children study the picture, talk about it, and ask questions. Nazareth is the town where Jesus grew up (see Matthew 2:23), and Jesus may have lived in a home like this one. Tell the children that this is the kind of home that the people of Nazareth lived in. Jesus Had a Home Picture discussionĭisplay picture 2-10, Biblical Family Life. Explain that in this lesson the children will learn about Jesus’ life when he was a child. Point out that some of the things Jesus had when he was a baby were very similar to things the children used when they were babies. Point out that Jesus Christ was once a baby.ĭo you think Jesus used items like these? Pass around the baby items and let the children look at and hold them. Jesus Was Once a Child Attention activity Invite a child to give the opening prayer.įollow up with the children if you encouraged them to do something during the week. Make the necessary preparations for any enrichment activities you want to use. Picture 2-10, Biblical Family Life picture 2-11, Childhood of Jesus Christ (Gospel Art Picture Kit 206 62124) picture 2-12, A Biblical School picture 2-13, Boy Jesus in the Temple (Gospel Art Picture Kit 205 62500). If possible, ask the Primary music leader to help the children practice this song in singing time the week before and the week of this lesson.īaby items such as a bottle, blanket, and rattle. Prepare to sing or say the words to both verses of “Jesus Once Was a Little Child” ( Children’s Songbook, p. 55). Write on the scroll the words in Luke 2:52. Use paper and sticks to make a scroll as shown in picture 2-12, A Biblical School, and described in the lesson. See also Gospel Principles (31110), chapter 11. Prayerfully study Matthew 2:19–23 and Luke 2:40–52. To strengthen the children’s desire to be like Jesus Christ by increasing their knowledge of Jesus’ childhood.
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