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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 31 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 met- anarrative of Scripture, the superlative 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 be- gan 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 a Widow's Son Luke 7:11–17 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 before the Council Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:63–71; John 18:12–14, 19–24 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 Mark 16:1–8 58. On the Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13–35 59. Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Thomas John 20:19–29 60. The Great Commission and Jesus' Ascension Mark 16:14–20; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R G R A D E 1 Your students have been learning all about God's plan of salvation this year. God's promise of a Savior began with Adam and Eve and was passed down to Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and His chosen people, the Israelites. Finally, the promise was realized in the birth of Jesus. In Unit 6, students witnessed Jesus' ministry of teaching and healing. In Unit 7, they will learn about the most pivotal events in all of history as they walk with Jesus and His disciples through Holy Week. Through the stories in this unit, they will see how much God loves them—so much that He was willing to give His only Son to take the punishment for our sins. During Holy Week, Jesus experienced the praise of the crowds, the betrayal of His friends, torture, humiliation, and death. But Jesus rose again in victory over sin and death! 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 your class, think of yourself as a witness who is giving a testimony of your faith in the Savior, Jesus. God will work through you as His in- strument in bringing the Gospel to the children in your class, some of who may not yet know Jesus as their Savior. You also have an important role in equipping the children in your class to witness their faith to their family and friends. God bless you as you share the wonderful news of God's love in Jesus with your students! Gr1-TG-composite.indb 233 Gr1-TG-composite.indb 233 8/25/21 2:17 PM 8/25/21 2:17 PM © 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 1 TEACHER GUIDE

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