Bible Story
Today, we are going to talk about a time when Jesus went into the garden to spend time with God. Jesus was going to do something really hard — the hardest thing ever. But Jesus trusted God. Click here for the Bible Story.
- How many times did Jesus pray? Jesus prayed three times because Jesus was about to do something really hard. Can you count with me? One, two, three (Ask the kids to count along on their fingers).
- What did Jesus’ friends do while Jesus was praying? That’s right! They were sleeping! Show me how you sleep (Ask kids to pretend to sleep).
- How do you think Jesus felt while praying? Jesus was probably very sad. How do you look when you are sad (Ask everyone to make a sad face)?
- Jesus had a hard choice to make. But Jesus trusted God.
Prayer
Pray this Prayer: Dear God, help us to trust You just like Jesus did, even when things get scary. Amen.
Activities
Activity: TRUST POSTER
- Write TRUST in big letters in the center of a poster board or paper. As you ask the kids these questions, write some of the answers on the poster.
- Who can you trust in your life?
- How do you know you can trust them?
- Do you think you can trust God?
- What things remind you that you can trust God?
- What hard things might God be asking us to do?
Activity: PLAY-DOH GARDEN
- Use Play-doh to create flowers. Use chenille wires/pipe cleaners to make the stems.
- Talk about the Garden being a special place where Jesus prayed to God.
Activity: MEMORY VERSE GARDEN
- Cut colored construction paper into shapes of flowers. Write one word of the Memory Verse on each flower.
- Help the kids place them in oder. Repeat the verse together several times.
Snack Time
Snack Time: SNACK TIME CONVERSATION
While the kids are eating a snack, have an informal discussion about what the kids have learned today! You can ask questions like:
- Why was Jesus in the garden?
- What did Jesus do?
- What did Jesus’ disciples do?
- Do you think they understood what Jesus was going through?
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