01. Vision Overview He Has Spoken By His Son

1 Preschool CurriculaPage 1He Has Spoken By His SonNew Testament Stories for Young children Target Grade: Preschool Grade Range: Preschool 1st Lessons: 52 Translation: NIV Authors: Edith Carlson and Sally MichaelGod-centered resources for training the next established a testimony through His acts of faithfulness and power in the Old Testament and through the words of the prophets (Psalm 78:5; Hebrews 1:1) as taught in the first preschool curriculum, He Established a Testimony. In the New Testament, God has Spoken to us by His Son (Hebrews 1:2). Jesus revealed to us the nature of the Father (John 17:26) and spoke His words (John 17:14). Jesus was a reflection of the Father (Hebrews 1:3) and He welcomed children into His Father's kingdom (Matthew 18:5; 19:14). Christians have been commanded to acquaint the next generation with both the acts and the words of God.

2 When we blend our own hearts of faith and affection for God with the powerful testimony of the character and acts of Jesus, the living Son of God, and with God's ongoing work in the life of the church, the Word of God can go forth with power, conviction, and conversion. We can show little children the greatness of is the purpose of He Has Spoken By His Son. By showing children the heart of God through New Testament stories, we have the privilege of being part of God's work in their hearts to set their hope in Him (Psalm 78:5-7).He Has Spoken By His Son consists of 52 chronologically arranged New Testament stories, as well as the key themes found in each story. The intent is to acquaint young children with Jesus and to build a foundation of Bible doctrine for them. The themes are emphasized repeatedly, not only so that they will be remembered by these young children , but also to show the amazing consistency of a God who never changes.

3 The stories are not written out. Instead the teacher is encouraged to study the Scripture and the themes, rely on God's work in his heart to reveal Himself through the story, and then tell the story in his own words, weaving in one or more of the major ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days He has Spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom also He created the world. Hebrews 1:1-201. Vision OverviewStudent Coloring BookJesus calms the storm with a word children Desiring God31He Has Spoken By His Son 2008 Sally MichaelResources for TeachersTeacher s Notebook and Leader s EditionCurriculum Scope & SequenceHe Has Spoken By His Son Scope & Sequence 2011 children Desiring God 1He Has Spoken By His son Intended Use: Sunday School target grade: Preschool Lessons: 52 NIVHe Has Spoken By His SonScope & SequenceHe Has Spoken By His Son continues where He Established a Testimony left off to teach young children about the greatness of God through the New Testament.

4 children are shown the heart of God and how He speaks to people through His Son, Jesus. The 52 Old Testament story references are arranged chronologically, and key themes, which build a foundation to know and love God, are emphasized repeatedly to reinforce the concepts with children . Teachers are provided with the Scripture reference, key themes, Hooks (opening illustrations), and Looks (application questions). Teachers develop the Bible story through studying the passage and praying over the lesson. Preparation tips and instructions are provided for 65: God hears Zechariah s prayer and promises him a son Luke 1:5-25 Zechariah and Elizabeth pleased God by trusting Him, believing His Word, and offering Verse: Luke 18:27 Lesson 66: The coming of the Savior is announced Luke 1:26-80; Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus Christ is God and man. Because He is God s Son, Jesus is holy and sinless.

5 Foundation Verse: John 3:16 Lesson 67: Good news of great joy! Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-38 God s promises are carried out as Jesus was born, the shepherds found Jesus as the angels told them, and Simeon lived long enough to see Jesus. God s salvation in Jesus is for all people and is the source of great Verse: Psalm 100:1-2 Lesson 68: Wise men worship Jesus Matthew 2 God is sovereign and know everything, so Herod could not prevent Jesus from fulfilling God s Verse: Psalm 100:3 Lesson 69: Jesus amazes the teachers in His Father s house Luke 2:41-52 Jesus is God and man. He humbly submitted to His parents, but is supreme and superior to all Verse: Psalm 100:4 Lesson 70: Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. : God the Father prepares the way for Jesus and shows His approval of the Son Matthew 3 God used John s preaching to communicate with man. In order to be saved, man must have faith and please Verse: Psalm 100:5 Lesson 71: It is written.

6 : Jesus defeats Satan with the Word Matthew 4:1-11 Satan, a liar and deceiver, fights against God and His will. As man, Jesus became hungry and was tempted, but as God he was holy and righteous without Verse: James 4:7-8aLesson 72: Jesus chooses His disciples John 1:35-51 Jesus, God s promised Deliverer, chooses who follows Verse: ReviewParent Resource PagesCurriculum Introduction He Has Spoken By His Son 2003 28 Desiring God Ministries New Testament Stories (Show the children a clear glass bowl, casserole dish or jar of water.) This water is nice and smooth. It is calm. It is not moving very much. (Place a small piece of wood or anything small that will float on the water.) This piece of wood is just floating on the water so nicely. But what will happen to the wood if I stir up the water? (Take a spoon and stir up the water and show how the wood gets covered with water.)

7 Then let the water get still and calm.) There is a story in the Bible about some water that was not smooth or still or calm like this water, but all moving around and wavy like this water. (Stir up the water.) Key Themes Jesus is man He was asleep Jesus is God God is the highest authority God is all-powerful Even the wind and the sea obey Him God is everywhere all the time; God knows everything Hooks Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 77 Jesus calms the storm with a word What You Need to StartNewTestamentStories forYoungChildrenby Edith Carlsonand Sally MichaelHE HAS Spoken BY HIS SONNew Testament Stories for Young ChildrenNavigation BarHe Has Spoken By His Son Desiring God Ministries 2004 Permission given to copy this sheet for parents. Tell the Next Generation Story #77: Jesus calms the storm with a word Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 What does this say about God and man?

8 Jesus is man He was asleep Jesus is God God is the highest authority God is all-powerful Even the wind and the sea obey Him God is everywhere all the time; God knows everything QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES: Below are questions and responses to help you and your child interact with the Scripture passage, and to solicit a personal response from both of you to the truths of the Bible story. Please allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to further questions and responses. If you went outside on a very windy day and told the wind to stop blowing, would it stop? How about if I (parent) told the wind to stop blowing? How could Jesus make the wind and the wave be calm just by talking to them? (Jesus is God; everything must obey Him.) Would you like to know somebody that powerful? (Talk about what it means to know God.) Discuss what it means to have faith and to have no faith (see verse 40).

9 Contrast simply knowing about God to putting your trust in Him. He Has Spoken By His Son 2007 children Desiring God Lesson 92 Preschool CurriculaPage 2He Has Spoken By His SonNew Testament Stories for Young children Target Grade: Preschool Grade Range: Preschool 1st Lessons: 52 Translation: NIV Authors: Edith Carlson and Sally MichaelGod-centered resources for training the next Coloring BookJesus calms the storm with a word children Desiring God31He Has Spoken By His Son 2008 Sally MichaelResources for TeachersTeacher s Notebook and Leader s EditionCurriculum Scope & SequenceHe Has Spoken By His Son Scope & Sequence 2011 children Desiring God 1He Has Spoken By His son Intended Use: Sunday School target grade: Preschool Lessons: 52 NIVHe Has Spoken By His SonScope & SequenceHe Has Spoken By His Son continues where He Established a Testimony left off to teach young children about the greatness of God through the New Testament.

10 children are shown the heart of God and how He speaks to people through His Son, Jesus. The 52 Old Testament story references are arranged chronologically, and key themes, which build a foundation to know and love God, are emphasized repeatedly to reinforce the concepts with children . Teachers are provided with the Scripture reference, key themes, Hooks (opening illustrations), and Looks (application questions). Teachers develop the Bible story through studying the passage and praying over the lesson. Preparation tips and instructions are provided for 65: God hears Zechariah s prayer and promises him a son Luke 1:5-25 Zechariah and Elizabeth pleased God by trusting Him, believing His Word, and offering Verse: Luke 18:27 Lesson 66: The coming of the Savior is announced Luke 1:26-80; Matthew 1:18-25 Jesus Christ is God and man. Because He is God s Son, Jesus is holy and sinless.