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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 15 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 meta narrative of Scripture, the super- lative of the epic account of faith. As you guide your students through these lessons, help them understand how these accounts are the culmination of the events that began with the promises God gave back in Genesis 3. The promise of salvation 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. Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet John 13:1–20, 31–35 55. Jesus Prays and Is Arrested Matthew 26:30–56; Mark 14:26– 52; Luke 22:31–53; John 18:1–11 56. Jesus' Crucifixion and Death Matthew 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–41; Luke 23:26–49; John 19:17–30 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead Matthew 28:1–15 58. On the Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13–35 59. Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Peter John 21 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 P R E S C H O O L The stories in this unit are likely familiar to you, but they may be new to your students. Some children may even find those that talk about Jesus' death on the cross for us disturbing. Do not focus on Jesus' pain and suffering. Instead, keep your focus on God's love for us. Remind the children that Jesus willingly took our punishment because He loves us so much. Then share the joy of Easter, when Jesus burst from His tomb. With a childlike faith, your students will trust that Jesus is more powerful than anything, even death. It is also important to consider with the children, "What is our part in this story?" Reinforce that God loves us so much that He sent His Son to save us. Before He went home to heaven, Jesus also promised to be with us always. He does not leave us alone. Through His Word and Baptism, He brings us to faith and strengthens us in it. He enables us to live as people of God, and He empowers us to carry on with the job He gives to all believers to tell of His forgiveness, love, and salvation. Preschool Teacher Guide composite.indb 233 Preschool Teacher Guide composite.indb 233 9/7/21 10:14 AM 9/7/21 10:14 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 PRESCHOOL TEACHER GUIDE

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