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Jesus spoke with a Samaritan woman, showed that he knew her life, and helped her understand that he is the promised Saviour. She then told others about Jesus, and many believed in him.

Bible verses used in this episode:

John 4:1-42

Outline:

1. Jesus speaks to a Samaritan woman at a well. (John 4:1-26)
2. Jesus speaks with his disciples. (John 4:27-38)
3. The new Samaritan believers invite Jesus to come and teach. (John 4:39-42)

Tips for teaching children:

• Living Water Bottle Wrap: Print the words of John 4:13–14 on strips of paper. Have children decorate the strips, then wrap them around water bottles and secure them with tape.

Tips for teaching adults:

• Find a good study Bible with extensive footnotes at the bottom of the page, and that includes information at the beginning of each book of the bible. You will probably find some basic but helpful information related to the historical, cultural and religious background to this story in John 4, especially as it relates to the Samaritans and Jews. Share a summary of the background to help make the story more meaningful and powerful.
• Generate a list of people that the class knows that are not presently Christian and begin praying for these people each week. Each class member can write one or two on this list.
• Organise a time to share a meal together and invite these people that you have been praying for.
• Pray that God may use your class to reach out to those who may be different from them

Scriptures quoted from The Holy Bible, International Children’s Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com

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Jesus taught his followers to pray in a way that expresses respect for God, asks him for what we need, seeks forgiveness, and asks for help to do what is right.

Bible verses used in this episode:

Matthew 6:9-13

Outline:

1. Addressing the Father (Matthew 6:9-10)
2. Making requests of the Father (Matthew 6:11-13)

Tips for teaching children:

• The Mission Bible Class website shows how to use teaching methods that are well suited for teaching children. The following links would work well with the Lord's Prayer lesson.
  • Teach the children a new way to pray. Choose a prayer method from the Mission Bible Class website.
  • Choose one of these Memory Verse Activities and use it to help children memorise the Lord's Prayer.

Tips for teaching adults:

• Listen to the song, “The Lord’s Prayer” here. Challenge the class to learn this song
• Memorise the Lord’s Prayer (verse 13 can be optional – you as the teacher can decide). Take turns reciting the Lord’s Prayer as a whole, then line by line, with each person reciting the next line.
• Ask the class: “Which petition is the most difficult for you and why?” and spend some time discussing this.
• End the class with this prayer, saying it together.

Scriptures quoted from The Holy Bible, International Children’s Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com

For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org

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Joseph and Mary obeyed the Law of God and took baby Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem, where they offered a sacrifice for him. Simeon and Anna were two people who recognised that Jesus was the promised Saviour.

Bible verses used in this episode:

Luke 2:22-40

Outline:

1. Mary and Joseph present baby Jesus at the temple. (Luke 2:22-24)
2. Simeon blesses Jesus and his parents. (Luke 2:25-35)
3. Anna sees Jesus. (Luke 2:36-38)
4. Joseph and Mary take Jesus back to Nazareth.

Tips for teaching children:

• Younger children can play with dolls and care for them.
• Guide older children in writing words of encouragement to parents of young children.
• Pray for the parents of children at church.

Tips for teaching adults:

• Read the text of Luke 2:22-38. Choose two class members to read verses 22-35. One should read the narrator’s part and the other Simeon’s part. Ask a 3rd female reader to read verses 36-38. Finally, one final person should read verses 39-40.
• After the reading, ask the class members to discuss:
  • How does the text describe Simeon and Anna's devout character?
  • What makes them devout?
• Ask the class members to consider people in their church.
  • Who are the devout Simeons in your congregation?
  • Who are the devout Annas in your congregation?
  • What makes them devout?
• Pray for them and thank God for these people, and then write a note of encouragement to each. Thank them for being an example of a follower of Jesus.

Scriptures quoted from The Holy Bible, International Children’s Bible® Copyright© 1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com

For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org