Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 11 “The Empty Tomb”

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Featured Passage: John 20

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After being betrayed, Jesus was taken away and was killed even though He had done nothing wrong. He died for the sins of every person in the world (John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7). Jesus was laid in a tomb, and His disciples were very sad, but God’s plan was not over. Early one morning, after Jesus had been buried for three days, some women came to visit the tomb. They were surprised to see that the stone covering the entrance of the tomb was pushed open. They ran to tell the other disciples to come and see. One of the women named Mary Magdalene began to cry, thinking that someone had stolen Jesus’ body. That was when a man, who she thought was the gardener, began to speak to her.

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Discuss:

  1. When did the women come to the tomb? 
  2. Who did the women tell first that the tomb was open? What did they do when they heard the news? 
  3. Why was the tomb open? Where was Jesus? 
  4. Who did Mary see when she looked into the tomb again?
  5. To whom did Christ first appear? Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch Him? 
  6. When did the disciples see Jesus Christ after He was resurrected? What do you think it would have been like to be with the disciples when Jesus appeared?
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Memory Challenge:

John 20:31

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.”

Programme biblique pour enfants : niveau 3 – NT leçon 3 “Le Fils de Dieu”

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Passage étudié : Matthieu 1 à 3 ; Ésaïe 53

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Les prophètes, comme Ésaïe et Jérémie, ont parlé du Messie – Celui qui viendrait et restaurerait la gloire d’Israël. Ils ont également parlé de Celui qui souffrirait et mourrait pour sauver toute l’humanité. Dès le début, Dieu a prévu de créer des êtres humains qui pourraient devenir comme Lui, et vivre dans Sa Famille pour toute l’éternité. Dieu savait, qu’à cause du péché, les gens devraient être sauvés de la peine de mort. Dieu et la Parole ont donc prévu que la Parole naîtrait en tant qu’être humain, et mourrait pour payer l’amende des péchés de toute l’humanité.

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Discussion :

  1. La Parole S’est dépouillée de Sa divinité pour naître comme un simple être humain (Philippiens 2:5-11). Qu’est-ce que cela nous apprend sur Elle ?
  2. Qui trouve-t-on au début de la généalogie de Jésus-Christ, dans Matthieu ? Est-ce que tu reconnais d’autres personnages cités dans cette liste ?
  3. Compare la généalogie de Luc 3 avec celle de Matthieu. Jusqu’où remonte celle de Luc ? Pour quelles raisons ces listes sont-elles différentes ?
  4. Dieu a soigneusement choisi les parents humains de Jésus. Quels sont les traits de caractère, chez Marie et Joseph, qui ont conduit Dieu à les choisir pour cet honneur ?
  5. Qu’a dit la voix du ciel lorsque Jésus a été baptisé ?
  6. Le Christ a vécu sans commettre un seul péché durant toute Sa vie (2 Corinthiens 5:21). Aurions-nous pu avoir accès à la vie éternelle si le Christ avait péché ?
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Mémorisation :

Matthieu 1 : 21

“Elle enfantera un fils, et tu lui donneras le nom de Jésus ; c’est lui qui sauvera son peuple de ses péchés.”

Programme biblique pour enfants : niveau 2 – NT leçon 3 “Naître de nouveau”

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Passage étudié : Jean 3

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Alors que Jésus commence Son ministère, Il devient de plus en plus populaire parmi les gens de la région. Les chefs religieux juifs, les pharisiens et les sadducéens, commencent à s’en apercevoir. Les sadducéens sont un groupe de Juifs qui ont une interprétation plus libérale de la loi ; ils ne croient ni aux anges ni à la résurrection. Quant aux pharisiens, ils sont très stricts ; ils ont ajouté leurs propres règles, et ils pensent qu’en les respectant, ils seront plus justes. Mais Jésus enseigne la loi de Dieu telle qu’elle est écrite dans les Saintes Écritures, ce qui met ces dirigeants juifs en colère. Pourtant, l’un des chefs religieux vient voir Jésus pour chercher la vérité.

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Discussion :

  1. Qui est Nicodème? À ton avis, pourquoi Nicodème est-il allé voir Jésus de nuit ?
  2. Que dit Jésus à Nicodème ? Quelle est la condition pour être dans le Royaume de Dieu ? Quelle est la réponse de Nicodème ?
  3. Quel exemple Jésus utilise-t-Il pour expliquer à Nicodème ce qu’est un être spirituel ?
  4. Que dit Jésus à Nicodème sur le fait “d’aller au ciel” ?
  5. Que dit Jésus au sujet de la récompense de ceux qui croient en Lui ? Que signifie croire en Jésus, et croire qu’Il est le Fils de Dieu ?
  6. Que voulait dire Jésus lorsqu’Il dit que “Dieu a tant aimé le monde” ? Qui Dieu veut-Il que nous aimions ?
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Mémorisation :

Jean 3:16

“Car Dieu a tant aimé le monde qu’il a donné son Fils unique, afin que quiconque croit en lui ne périsse point, mais qu’il ait la vie éternelle.”

Programme biblique pour enfants : niveau 1 – NT leçon 3 “Jésus et les affaires de Son Père”

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Passage étudié : Luc 2

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Dieu a choisi Marie et Joseph pour être les parents de Son Fils, sur la terre. Ils sont tous les deux issus de la famille du roi David, et ils obéissent aux lois divines. Ils prennent soin de Jésus quand Il est enfant, et ils L’enseignent du mieux qu’ils peuvent. Dieu guide et dirige cette famille. Et à mesure que Jésus grandit, Il commence à apprendre qui Il est, et ce qu’Il doit faire sur la terre.

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Discussion :

  1. Pourquoi Jésus et Sa famille étaient-ils à Jérusalem ?
  2. Où Joseph et Marie ont-ils retrouvé Jésus, après L’avoir cherché pendant 3 jours ? Que faisait-Il ?
  3. Quel âge faut-il avoir pour commencer à apprendre à connaître Dieu ?
  4. À ton avis, pourquoi les docteurs (ou les enseignants) du temple ont-ils été surpris lorsque Jésus leur parlait et leur posait des questions ?
  5. Lorsque Jésus a dit qu’Il devait S’occuper “des affaires de [Son] Père”, de qui parlait-Il ?
  6. Que signifie le verset : “Jésus croissait en sagesse, en stature, et en grâce, devant Dieu et devant les hommes” ? Quelles sont les choses que tu peux faire, dès maintenant, pour suivre l’exemple que Jésus a donné quand Il était jeune ?
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Mémorisation :

Luc 2:52

“Et Jésus croissait en sagesse, en stature, et en grâce, devant Dieu et devant les hommes.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 10 “Passover and Plotting”

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Featured Passage: Matthew 26

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Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem did not sit well with the chief priests and elders. Besides, not many days before that, Jesus had resurrected Lazarus from the dead in front of a host of witnesses. Many of the people started to believe that Jesus was the prophesied Messiah, and the religious rulers were determined that He must be stopped. They looked for an opportunity to take Him without the people knowing it, and the opportunity presented itself.

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Discuss:

  1. What happened when Jesus and His disciples were at the house of Simon the leper? Why were the disciples upset by this? 
  2. What was Judas promised for his betrayal? Where in the Bible is there a prophecy that this would happen?
  3. Where did Jesus and the disciples eat the Passover meal? 
  4. How did Jesus tell the disciples to prepare for what was about to happen to Him? How did they respond? What did Jesus say Peter would do?
  5. What did Christ do to prepare for what was about to happen? 
  6. Who came to arrest Jesus? How did the Jews know who Jesus was to arrest Him? What did the disciples do? 
  7. What crime did the high priest and elders say Jesus had committed? Was Christ guilty of that crime? Why or why not?
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Memory Challenge:

Matthew 26:39

 “He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, ‘O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.’”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 10 “A Disciple’s Betrayal”

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Featured Passage: John 13

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After Lazarus had been resurrected, Jesus went up to Jerusalem with His disciples. It was almost time for the Feast of Unleavened Bread to start. Jesus spent lots of time teaching the people at the temple, but the Jewish leaders were very jealous. They didn’t want the people to follow Jesus instead of them, so they began plotting about how they could kill Jesus, and Lazarus. The only problem was, they didn’t know how to catch Him without making themselves look bad in front of the people. One day, a man secretly came to them and told them he would be willing to help them catch Jesus, as long as they would pay him. The Jews were happy they now had a way to carry out their evil plot, for one of Jesus’ own disciples agreed to look for the right moment to betray Him.

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Discuss:

  1. What festival was Jesus and His disciples observing when they sat down together to have a meal? 
  2. Why did Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? What lessons can we learn from His example?
  3. Who was the disciple that betrayed Jesus? How do you think Jesus knew which one would betray Him? 
  4. When Judas left the supper after Jesus gave him bread, why do you think Jesus said “What you do, do quickly”? What did the other disciples think He meant?  
  5. After Judas left, what did Jesus tell His disciples? Why do you think He encouraged them to remember to love one another? 
  6. How do you think Jesus felt to be betrayed by His friend? What can this story teach us about being a good and loyal friend?
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Memory Challenge:

John 13:34

“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 9 “The Messiah Enters Jerusalem”

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Featured Passage: Matthew 21

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It was nearing the time for the Passover, and Jerusalem was beginning to fill with pilgrims traveling from many different places near and far. The streets were abuzz with talk about a man from Nazareth called Jesus. Many had witnessed His miracles of healing the sick and heard about His unique teachings. Some said they knew for a fact that He had raised a man, Lazarus, from the dead (John 12:1, 9-11). Many wondered, could this Jesus be the Messiah, the Savior of Israel who would come from the line of David? Imagine their excitement when they saw Jesus entering the city in a way which fulfilled a special prophecy about the Messiah. 

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Discuss:

  1. How did Jesus enter Jerusalem? How did the multitudes respond as Jesus entered the city? What do you think it would have been like to be there? (This fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9)
  2. What happened when Jesus arrived at the temple? What did the religious authorities think about all this?
  3. What lesson did Jesus intend the disciples to learn from the death of the fig tree?
  4. When the chief priests and elders questioned His authority, Jesus asked them a question in return. Why do you think they would not answer Christ’s question?
  5. In the parable about the landowner who leased his vineyard, who represented the landowner, vinedressers, and the son? What punishment did the elders say should be administered to the vinedressers?
  6. What was the point Jesus was making when He quoted Psalm 118:22? Do you think the chief priests and Pharisees knew what Jesus was talking about?
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Memory Challenge:

Matthew 21:9 

“Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!’”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 9 “Lazarus”

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Featured Passage: John 11

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The Pharisees wanted to stone Jesus and tried to catch Him, but Jesus escaped out of their hands. He went to a region beyond the Jordan River where John used to baptise people and many came there to listen to Jesus teach. During this time, one of His dear friends, named Lazarus, became very ill. Jesus had healed many people, so He could certainly heal his friend too! However, the disciples reminded Jesus it was dangerous to travel back to Judea because the Jews still wanted to kill him. Jesus was not worried about that, but He delayed going to Lazarus for another purpose.

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Discuss:

  1. Who were Lazarus’ sisters? Can you think of any other stories in the Bible that talk about them?
  2. Why do you think Jesus waited until Lazarus was already dead before He decided to go to him? 
  3. How long had Lazarus been dead when Jesus arrived? Why do you think this was important? 
  4. What did Jesus say to Martha about the resurrection? What things do you know about the resurrection? 
  5. What was Jesus’ response when Mary came to Him crying? What can we learn about who Jesus is from His reaction? 
  6. How did the Pharisees react to Lazarus being raised from the dead? Why did they consider Jesus a threat to their positions?
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Memory Challenge:

John 11:25

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life, He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.’

Children’s Bible Program – Level 2: NT Lesson 8 “The Good Shepherd”

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Featured Passage: John 10

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After Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth, the Pharisees wanted to know who He was. Some of the Jews thought He was evil and crazy, while others realized His good works could not be performed by an evil person. Jesus had compared those who did not understand His message with those who could not see, saying they were spiritually blind. He then spoke a parable to them about something most people understood during that time – sheep and shepherds. The Pharisees, not satisfied with Jesus’ answer, surrounded Him hoping that this time He would not get away!

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Discuss:

  1. Why did Jesus often use parables when speaking to the people? (Hint: Look in John 10 or Matthew 13 for the answer)
  2. Who are the sheep in the parable? What do you think sheep can teach us about being Christians?
  3. What does Jesus mean when He calls Himself the door to the sheep? How does Jesus describe those who do not come through the door?
  4. How does Jesus describe a good shepherd? In what ways is Jesus the good shepherd?
  5. What reward does Jesus have for His sheep? 
  6. Why did the Pharisees want to stone Jesus?
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Memory Challenge:

John 10:11

“I am the good shepherd. The shepherd gives His life for the sheep.”

Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 8 “The Narrow Gate”

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Featured Passage: Matthew 7

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Jesus Christ taught His disciples about how they should conduct themselves as they go through this life. After giving principles of how we should not worry but seek the kingdom and put God first Jesus concluded His message with some very wise and very important advice for Christians. One thing He made clear is that trying to follow God and His teachings is not easy, but it is worth it!

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Discuss:

  1. What does it mean to have a “plank in your eye”? 
  2. How does a person ask, seek and knock? What does God promise to those who do?
  3. Verse 12 is often called the “Golden Rule”. What is the “golden rule” and how can you follow it? 
  4. What did Christ mean when He spoke of the narrow gate and the broad way? How does a person enter through the “narrow gate”? Why would you say it is worth it to take the difficult, narrow gate even though the other way is way easier?
  5. Christ used the analogy of a wolf in sheep’s clothing to describe false prophets. How did He say we could tell the difference?
  6. What does Christ say about those who call Him Lord, but do not obey the law? 
  7. When Christ tells us to build on the rock, what does He mean? How can we make sure we aren’t building our house on the sand?
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Memory Challenge:

Matthew 7:13-14

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.”