Sunday 4TH December 2022 – John the Baptist Prepares the Way
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Read: Matthew 3:1-12
John the Baptist had a very important job – and it was more than just baptising people. John was to prepare the way for Jesus – he was telling people how much God loves them and how God wanted them to live, and that they needed to be ready for the one who was coming to save them. He explained how they needed to think of others, to share what they had and trust in God. John was preparing the way for Jesus – and preparing people to meet the Saviour.
Watch:
Where did John live? What did he wear? What did he eat? What did he say? Why do you think he
was doing these things?
Do: Colouring Page – https://sundayschoolzone.com/activity/john-introduced-jesus-coloring-page/
Maze – https://truewaykids.com/the-life-of-john-the-baptist-teen/#jp-carousel-22007
True or False – https://truewaykids.com/the-life-of-john-the-baptist-teen/#jp-carousel-22010
Discussion Questions – https://truewaykids.com/the-life-of-john-the-baptist-teen/#jp-carousel- 22012
Pray:
Heavenly Father, through this season of Advent, we prepare for our Christmas celebrations of the birth of your Son Jesus Christ.
In all the busy times help us to see the importance of your love for us. Show us new ways to share the message of your love for all people. We pray this in the name of Jesus, whose coming we eagerly await. Amen. (Taken from Praying Together)
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: John the Baptist told people about God and how they should live for him – can you tell someone what you learnt about John today?