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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 39 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 Lazarus John 11:1–45 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. Jesus' Farewell Words to and for His Disciples John 14–17 55. Peter Denies Jesus Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66– 72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18, 25–27 56. Jesus Dies and Is Buried Matthew 27:45–66; Mark 15:33–47; Luke 23:44–56; John 19:28–42 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead Luke 24:1–12 58. Jesus Appears to Mary Mark 16:9–11; John 20:11–18 59. Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Peter John 21 60. Jesus' Ascension Luke 24:50–53; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R G R A D E 2 Unit 7 is full of true Bible accounts. Many of these accounts occur during one week—Holy Week—and are the most pivotal events in all of history. Through the accounts in this unit, we see how much God loves us—so much that He was will- ing to give His only Son in payment for our sins. In this unit, we will trace the last week of Jesus' life on earth. During this week, Jesus experienced praise, betrayal, torture, humiliation, death, and finally resurrection. This was God's plan for His Son and for us. Because Jesus paid the price for our sins, we will have eternal life with Him. As you prepare lessons for the students in your class, consider yourself not just as a teacher giving a lesson but a witness giving a testimony of your faith in our Savior, Jesus. God can use you as His instrument in bringing the Gospel to chil- dren who may not know Jesus as their Savior. You also have an important role in equipping your students to witness about their faith to their family and friends. If your study of Unit 7 overlaps with the Church Year celebration of Holy Week, be sure to talk about the colors of Lent (violet), Palm Sunday or Sunday of the Passion (scarlet or violet), Maundy Thursday (white, scarlet, or violet), Good Fri- day (black), and Easter (white or gold). © 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 GRADE 2 TEACHER GUIDE

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