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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 27 2 3 7 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 2 E X T R A T H O U G H T S If time allows, begin by activating prior knowledge for stu- dents by reviewing what they learned about Moses in Unit 2 and Elijah in Unit 4. Elijah and Moses represent the Law and the Prophets. Their presence at the transfiguration showed that Jesus surpassed both of these great men of God. Jesus fulfilled the Law perfectly, and He is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies. Children of this age may not make that connection unless you point out how the Old and New Testaments fit together here. This is also a place to point out to students that Jesus is both true God and true man. T E A C H E R T I P S Remember to check out the digital resources that are avail- able with this curriculum. Look for tools for memory work and checks for understanding as well as a digital glossary. Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N Remind the students how awed and amazed the disciples were as they saw ancient men of faith on the mountain with Jesus. Peter was so excited that he wanted to build enough tents to let Moses and Elijah stay on the mountain indefinitely. Moses and Elijah were the prophets of the Old Testament who pointed to the coming of Jesus, to His birth. Now they were God's messen- gers to Peter, James, and John. Moses and Elijah, along with the voice of God, were the announcers for the disciples. They were the ones who made sure the disciples knew that this was not just Jesus, teacher and friend; this was Jesus, the Son of God. ● What do you think Moses or Elijah would say if we could hear their voices? ● This wonderful day, when God announced Jesus as His Son and told the disciples (and us) to listen to Him, was so important. On this day, God was telling the world that Jesus is the person we are to follow. ● We need to celebrate Jesus and the glory in Him be- cause He is God. Give each student a streamer. Play music for the students and choose one student to lead the parade around the room. If it is possible and okay with the other teachers and office staff, have your class march around the building singing a Bible song and sharing their Good News with everyone. I N T O O U R L I V E S We heard about Jesus on the mountain with Peter, James, and John. We heard how God announced Jesus as His Son. God also commanded the disciples to listen to Jesus. We also try to do what God says to do in the Bible. Remember, God says, "This is My beloved Son; listen to Him." Those words are also for us. Direct students to look at page 106 in the Student Book. Circle the pictures that show someone listening to Jesus. ● When people are in church, are they listening to Jesus? ● When siblings fight, are they listening to Jesus? ● When children read their Bible books, are they listen- ing to Jesus? ● When children help with chores, like washing dishes or putting away groceries, are they listening to Jesus? ● What are some ways that you can show that you are lis- tening to Jesus? Talk about how when we love someone, we want to hear what the person has to tell us and we want to do things that please him or her. Make sure that stu- dents understand that we do these things not to gain Jesus' love or forgiveness, but as a response to Jesus' love for us. 106 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 This is My beloved Son; listen to Him. Mark 9:7 Circle the pictures that show children listening to Jesus. LISTEN TO JESUS CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS Kindergarten Teacher Guide composite.indb 237 Kindergarten Teacher Guide composite.indb 237 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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