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Zacchaeus is a real-life example of the power that Jesus has to change our hearts. The goal in this lesson is for the children to feel the darkness and ugliness of sin, and then experience the joy and miracle of forgiveness when Zacchaeus meets Jesus! Bible Truth: Jesus has the power to forgives my sin. Bible Story: Jesus changes Zacchaeus' heart. Bible Study: Luke 19:1-10; I Corinthians 5:7 teach cha-ching! To tell the story of Zacchaeus "hands-on" style gather up these items: children's picture Bible, or flannel graph scenery and characters a small bag or coin pouch loose change a cut-out of a black heart and a white heart Peak your class's interest in your lesson by shaking the bag, and letting them guess what is inside. They will probably easily guess that you have money in your bag! Pass out a coin for each child to hold throughout the lesson. (Remind them that they should never put coins in their mouths!) Read the story of Zacchaeus from a children's picture Bible, or tell it in your own words with visuals, such as flannel graph. Introduce Zacchaeus as a short man, who was a tax collector. His job was to collect money that people had to pay to the king. But Zacchaeus took more money from people than he was supposed to. If someone was supposed to pay one coin to the king, Zaccahaeus made them pay two coins, and he would keep one of the coins for himself. That is called stealing. Zacchaeus was rich and had lots of money, but nobody wanted to be his friend because he stole money from them. He had a dark sinful heart. Hold up the dark heart as you describe Zacchaeus' dark and sinful heart. Go on to tell the rest of the story of Zacchaeus meeting Jesus, as you show pictures from the children's Bible or manipulate flannel graph characters. At the conclusion of the story, talk about how amazing it is that Jesus changed Zacchaeus' heart! He used to be a man that stole people's money, but now he gives his money away to people! Jesus did a miracle! Only Jesus has the power to take a dirty, sinful heart and give us a new clean heart! Zacchaeus repented, he turned away from his sin, and followed Jesus! Hold up the white heart as you describe how Jesus changed Zacchaeus' heart. Lead the class in a prayer, asking Jesus to forgive their sin, and change their hearts so they can follow Jesus like Zacchaeus. After you pray, collect the coins from the children. Tell them that they are giving the money back just like Zacchaeus did after he repented. sing Zacchaeus (was a wee little man) is a Sunday School classic, and the perfect song to reinforce the story they just heard. Be sure to do some actions with the song! The Repent Song is the same song we learned along with the story of John the Baptist, so it's great review and repetition. Follow the link for the lyrics and actions. The Bath Song is a great song about how Jesus washes away our sin with "super soap." The "call back" format makes it really easy to sing along! craft color & paste Here is a coloring sheet from Sermons 4 Kids of Jesus talking to Zacchaeus in the tree. Cut pieces of green paper, or green tissue paper into leaves for the children to glue onto the tree. zacchaeus meets Jesus A good craft is one that helps children retell the story that they learned. This craft does exactly that! You will need: this print out in (black & white) or (color) card stock scissors hole punch yarn green tissue paper glue clear tape crayons (optional) To prepare, print the print out page onto card stock. Cut on the dotted line, and cut out Zacchaeus. Punch a hole at the top and bottom of the tree. Cut out approximately 1" x 1" squares of green tissue paper. Cut yarn into 16" lengths. In class, provide glue for the children to attach the squares of tissue paper to the tree as leaves. Lace the yarn throught the holes and tie it behind the tree. If using the black and white version, provide crayons for the children to color Jesus and Zacchaeus. Tip: Tie the yarn near the top of the page, and attach Zacchaeus to the bottom of the page. It is easier for the kids, if you let them glue on the leaves before you add the yarn. Use clear tape to attach Zacchaeus to the yarn. Tip: Set the clear tape under the yarn, sticky side up, and then press Zacchaeus onto the tape. Move Zacchaeus up and down the tree to retell the story! up and down the tree For this craft you will need: this tree pattern this Zacchaeus pattern green construction paper jumbo craft sticks yarn scissors hole punch crayons glue tape To prepare, cut out the top, leaf portion of the tree pattern, and use it to trace onto green construction paper. Cut out tree and Zacchaeus figures. Punch a hole near the top of the trees. Cut yarn into approximately 7" lengths. In class, provide crayons for the children to color Zacchaeus, and the jumbo craft stick. Help them attach the tree to the craft stick with glue. Tape Zacchaeus to the yarn, thread the yarn through the hole in the tree, and tie the yarn off in the back to move Zacchaeus up and down the tree. Find more ideas and for teaching your child at home about Zacchaeus and his encounter with Jesus, here!
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Three different projects to discuss how God wants our hearts to be. These can be used with any appropriate lesson. The accordion pull is a super easy craft to create! There are easy to follow directions and color and black & white options included and the option to print with or without graphics so students can draw or write their thoughts. The slider should be printed on cardstock to work best. Cut the background on dotted lines to separate from the strip and use a craft knife to make slits on the dotted lines on the background. Cut out the rectangles as one long strip leaving all tabs attached. Insert from the bottom, across the top, back down through the other slit so each section can slide through with the PULL TAB on each end and be seen. The booklet is made with folded hearts glued together front to back. This is easy to put together, especially if the students are cutting the hearts out! This can also be made if you have a die cut machine to cut out 7 hearts, folded and glued back-to-back. The students can write the words as you discuss Ephesians 3:12 & 14. This can also be stapled on the side instead of glued. Click here to download the printables.
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Sometimes, thing work and sometimes they don't. This week I was plagued by ONE BIG THING. I did not have a song for King Jehoshaphat!!! :-( How could that be???? I always want a song to go along with the lesson...I feel it REALLY helps the KIDDOS remember the story. So, I pondered.....My brain tossed about several tunes...I rearranged words...I was just NOT HAPPY with anything I was coming up with...so, I left it alone...thinking, (insert sad dramatic sigh) "well, we just wont have a song to go with this particular Bible Lesson." But, today was a NEW day. With everything ready for tomorrow (except the song) I spent most of the day fulfilling needs for my family. You know the type that involves GROCERY SHOPPING. :-) But, as I shopped I found myself humming this tune over and over again. Apparently, I was humming it so much that my wonderful husband began whistling the same tune. It was really quite funny!! So, after the groceries were put away, I began putting the words together. I am VERY happy with how it all came together....I can't wait to sing it with the KIDDOS tomorrow morning. Normally, I do NOT like accomplishing things for Bible Class---LAST MINUTE---but, I was happy with this!! If you would LIKE to hear this song...you can hit the play button. I had to turn my speakers down---it seems really loud to me. Blessings, Ronda
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