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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 19 2 3 7 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 2 E X T R A T H O U G H T S Be careful about using the Memory Words to moralize with children. You can use the phrase "What would Jesus do (or say)?" when addressing misbehavior as a way of having chil- dren think about what God says in His Word. But always rec- ognize that we can't do what Jesus does. We sin. Then follow up with the Gospel. We don't always do the right thing; we sin. But Jesus forgives you and God the Holy Spirit will help you do better next time. F A I T H C O N C E P T S God the Father said to listen to Jesus. Point to each word as you read the Memory Words from the Student Book. Divide the class in half. Have one half of the class say the first part of the verse ("This is My beloved Son") and the other half say the second part ("Listen to Him"). Follow the directions to do page 106 of the Student Book, discussing each picture and how the children are listening to Jesus. Where do you listen to Jesus? What does He say? Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N Review the story by acting it out with the children. Ask them what characters are in the story and assign parts for God the Father (speaking only), Jesus, Moses, and Elijah. Put a white ac- olyte or choir robe on Jesus when He is transfigured. To involve all children, instead of choosing just four, let all children without other parts be Peter, James, and John together. Use questions to set up your space and evaluate comprehension. ● Where did the story happen? ● What could be our hill? ● How can we show that Jesus was shining with God's glory? ● Who are the characters? Have the children act out their parts as you narrate. Prompt children with movements and dialogue. Remain faithful to the biblical narrative while allowing children to use their creativity. I N T O O U R L I V E S What did God the Father say about Jesus? (He is My Son; listen to Him.) How can we listen to Jesus? That's right—we listen to Jesus when we read the Bible or someone reads it to us. We are going to play a game called "Jesus Says." When I say something that Jesus says in the Bible, show me a thumbs-up. When I say something that Jesus would not say, give me a thumbs-down. Give examples of things Jesus might say interspersed with things He wouldn't. Whenever it is some- thing Jesus would not say, don't preface it with the words "Jesus says." Some children will catch onto this difference, but others will not. Here are some prompts to get started: ● Jesus says, "I love you." ● God didn't make the world. ● Jesus says, "I died for you." ● Jesus says, "Love one another." ● Don't listen to your teacher or parents. ● Be mean to your friends. ● Jesus says, "I will be with you always." ● God won't love you if you do bad things. ● Jesus says, "I forgive you." Remind the children that we can only know what Jesus says if we listen to God's Word. Discuss places and times they hear God's Word: at church, Sunday School, chapel, with parents or grandparents, and at school. Someday, you will learn to read and then you can read the Bible yourself. But for now, you can listen when it's read and look at the pictures in our Bible and remember what you learned. Show an illustrated Bible. 106 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 This is My beloved Son; listen to Him. Mark 9:7 God says to listen to Jesus. We hear Jesus' words in the Bible. In each of these pictures, children are listening to God's Word. Put a Bible sticker on the person who is speaking God's Word. Color the children who are listening. LISTENING TO JESUS CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS Preschool Teacher Guide composite.indb 237 Preschool Teacher Guide composite.indb 237 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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