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42 C P H . O R G / C U R R I C U L U M 2 3 6 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 1 E X T R A T H O U G H T S Point out the hard thing that Jesus was about to do—suffer and die for the sins of all. Then identify possible hard things your students might experience. Remind them that because Jesus is God, He can hear and answer their prayers. He can help. He knows all things. And because Jesus was born as a human, He can understand their problems and has compas- sion for every need. R E A C H I N G E V E R Y S T U D E N T Nurture mindfulness. Invite your students to listen to the story a second time and suggest their own actions that sup- port the text. Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N Before class, set a clear disposable cup upside down some- where your students can see it. If possible, draw a figure on the upside-down cup to look like Jesus. Under the cup, hide a bat- tery-powered votive candle (turned off ) or a cell phone with a flashlight app. Write the words peek and peak on the board. Ask your students to explain the difference in the meanings of the two words. Then point to the word that matches the following content. Today's Bible account takes place on a mountain peak. There, the disciples get a peek at Jesus' glory. While the disciples are watching, Jesus no longer looks like just a man. He is transformed. Turn on the votive candle or cell phone app. The disciples see their teacher as the glorified Son of God. Let's learn more about how it all happened. I N T O T H E W O R D Today's Bible account is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Have your students listen as you tell the Bible story on page 105 of the Student Book. Have them do the actions. One day, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a very high mountain to be alone and pray. (Make step motions with hands.) There, Jesus was transfigured. His face was shining like the sun. His clothes were bright, shining white. (Shield eyes.) Suddenly, two other men who lived long ago appeared with Jesus. One was Moses. The other was the prophet Elijah. They were talking with Jesus about Jesus' death. (Express surprise.) Peter said, "Lord, it is good to be here. Let us make three shelters for You, Moses, and Elijah. While Peter spoke, the shadow of a large cloud passed over them. (Look up.) A voice from the cloud said, (Cup hands around mouth.) "This is My own dear Son. I am pleased with Him. Listen to Him." Then the disciples were afraid. They fell flat on the ground. (Show fear.) But Jesus touched them. He said, "Get up. Don't be afraid." (Touch shoulder.) When Peter, James, and John opened their eyes, they saw only Jesus. (Open eyes wide.) Going down the mountain, Jesus warned the disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had been raised from the dead. (Make step motions with hands.) So the three disciples did just that. (Zip lips.) On that mountain, Jesus strengthened the three disciples for His death and resurrection. (Hold up three fingers.) Through His Word, Jesus lifts us up and strengthens us when hard things happen to us too. (Make open book with hands.) 105 JESUS SHOWS HIS GLORY Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:2–13; Luke 9:28–36 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 SECTION 1 O ne day, Jesus took Peter, James, and John up a very high mountain to be alone and pray. There Jesus was transfigured. His face was shining like the sun. His clothes were bright, shining white. Suddenly, two other men who lived long ago appeared with Jesus. One was Moses. The other was the prophet Elijah. They were talking with Jesus about Jesus' death. SECTION 2 Peter said, "Lord, it is good to be here. Let us make three shelters for You, Moses, and Elijah. While Peter spoke, the shadow of a large cloud passed over them. A voice from the cloud said, "This is My own dear Son. I am pleased with Him. Listen to Him." SECTION 3 Then the disciples were afraid. They fell flat on the ground. But Jesus touched them. He said, "Get up. Don't be afraid." When Peter, James, and John opened their eyes, they saw only Jesus. SECTION 4 Going down the mountain, Jesus warned the disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had been raised from the dead. So the three disciples did just that. SECTION 5 On that mountain, Jesus strengthened the three disciples for His death and resurrection. Through His Word, Jesus lifts us up and strengthens us when hard things happen to us too. CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS 352210 Grade 2 TG composite.indb 236 352210 Grade 2 TG composite.indb 236 9/22/21 2:48 PM 9/22/21 2:48 PM GRADE 2 TEACHER GUIDE

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