Sunday 23rd January 2022 – Jesus is not accepted in Nazareth
Kirsty has put together some resources for children themed around the bible readings for Sunday 23rd Jan 2022. A Printer friendly versions is available at http://www.stranorlar.raphoe.anglican.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/23rd-January-2022-Jesus-is-not-accepted-at-Nazareth.pdf
Read: Luke 4:14 – 21
Jesus went to the synagogue in Nazareth where he was given a scroll to read from. This scroll contained the writings of the prophet Isaiah. Jesus read about all the good things the prophet had wrote about – about all the good things that he would do in his ministry. This was Jesus’ way of publicly announcing what he was going to do. When he sat down everyone stared at him – amazed at what he had said – but Jesus was not finished yet – he went on to say that what he had read was coming true because they had listened to him!
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jKZ1tV9Htc (Bible Society)
Where was Jesus? Why did he go to the Synagogue? What did the synagogue look like? Why were
people so amazed to hear Jesus? What did he read? What did this mean?
Do:
Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/promises_promises_colorpg.htm?fromSermonId=580
Crossword – https://sermons4kids.com/promises_fulfilled_crossword.htm?fromSermonId=579
Word Shape – https://sermons4kids.com/promises_fulfilled_wordshape.htm?fromSermonId=579
Read Isaiah 61:1,2 and Isaiah 58:6
What do these readings say about Jesus? What will Jesus do in his ministry?
Pray: God you knew what was going to happen to Jesus – it was all part of your rescue plan!
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (Taken from Praying Together)
Share –Can you list some of the names used in the Bible to describe Jesus? What do these names tell us about him? Share your favourite name of Jesus with someone and explain why it is your favourite.