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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 23 2 3 3 UNIT 7 Jesus Saves the World U N I T T H E M E Most of the Bible accounts in Unit 7 occur over one week. But what a week it was! Most important, the Bible accounts in this unit all come together under the theme of salvation. The transfiguration account sets up the unit as Jesus reveals His heavenly glory to His disciples. Jesus further demonstrates His power, including His power over death as He raises others to life—a fore- shadowing of His own resurrection on Easter morning. The remainder of the unit focuses on the events of Holy Week. From Jesus' trium- phal entry into Jerusalem, through His Passion and suffering, to His glorious res- urrection on Easter, these accounts focus on the great work of salvation carried out by Jesus. While this one week in history changed our lives for all eternity, the complete story is much greater than one week. This one week is the summit of the great metanarrative of Scripture, the superla- tive of the epic account of faith. As you guide your students through these les- sons, help them understand how these ac- counts are the culmination of the events that began with the promises God gave back in Genesis 3. The promise of salva- tion given after the fall into sin is now fulfilled in the person and life of Jesus Christ. U N I T L E S S O N S 51. Jesus Shows His Glory Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 52. Jesus Raises Jairus's Daughter Matthew 9:18–19, 23–26; Mark 5:21–24, 35–43; Luke 8:40–42, 49–56 53. Jesus Rides to Jerusalem to Save Us Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; Luke 19:28–40; John 12:12–19 54. The Last Supper Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20 55. Jesus Prays and Is Arrested Matthew 26:30–56; Mark 14:26– 52; Luke 22:31–53; John 18:1–11 56. Jesus before Pontius Pilate Matthew 27:1–31; Mark 15:1–20; Luke 23:1–25; John 19:1–16 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead Matthew 28:1–15 58. Jesus Appears to Mary Mark 16:9–11; John 20:11–18 59. Jesus Appears to His Disciples Luke 24:36–49 60. The Great Commission and Jesus' Ascension Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R K I N D E R G A R T E N While the narratives of Holy Week may be very familiar to you as an adult, they may be quite new to some or even all of your students. Even a child who celebrates Easter with his or her family may not know or grasp the details of the week leading up to Easter. Students will naturally be drawn to the spectacular displays of Jesus' power in these Bible stories. Always emphasize how God's might and these mira- cles are real, unlike the imaginative, elaborate stories they see on television or in the movies. There is always a purpose for these miracles: to point people to Christ, for the strengthening of their faith. The lessons of Holy Week are the fulfillment of God's promise of a Savior to pay the price for our sin. This is more than a big deal! But for young children, it's dif- ficult to wrap their minds around this. The time between Adam and Eve and the fall into sin and Jesus' death and resurrection spans thousands of years, but that will make no sense to children. Some of these narratives have some events that can be scary or disturbing for young children. Keep your focus on God's love for us in Jesus. Kindergarten Teacher Guide composite.indb 233 Kindergarten Teacher Guide composite.indb 233 8/26/21 11:11 AM 8/26/21 11:11 AM © 2021 Concordia Publishing House and/or the copyright information listed on the indicia. © 2021 Concordia Publishing House and/or the copyright information listed on the indicia. c p h . o r g KINDERGARTEN TEACHER GUIDE

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