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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 59 2 3 7 UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 | SESSION 2 R E A C H I N G E V E R Y S T U D E N T This page has some extra reading, which may not be eas- ily or quickly done by some students. Make sure that your small groups have a mix of learners and that you mix up the groups as you use them. This can be difficult if you have a small class. Identify roles for each student in your group that match up with that student's gifts, interests, and abilities. E X T R A T H O U G H T S Have students investigate the term transfiguration. Help them look up the term in the Glossary in the back of the Student Book, and have them write or speak this definition in their own words. Then have students look through the narrative to locate other words or terms that may be unfa- miliar and do the same investigation, using the Glossary or a dictionary. This will build up not only vocabulary but bibli- cal literacy and the skills associated with lifelong learning of God's Word. Jesus Shows His Glory I N T O T H E L E S S O N Take another look at the investigation questions from "Into the Word" in Session 1. Have students pair up and quiz each other on the details of the narrative, going back and forth and adding to whatever may have been overlooked. Finish by having stu- dents list three things they learned, two interesting things they noticed, and one question they still have from the narrative. I N T O O U R L I V E S Read the instructions at the top of Student Book page 106, then divide students into small groups. Have groups use their Bibles and read the questions, circling the right answer for each. As you go over the questions and their answers, add any of the follow- ing details: 1. e.—At times we feel that we have a job to do and may fail at it (or fall asleep). But Jesus does not get angry and rebuke the disciples. Instead, He encourages them and shows His glory. Though a task may feel insurmountable, we are never alone in Christ. 2. u.—Peter wants to build tents so everyone can stay on the mountain. God intervenes and encourages the disciples to listen to Jesus because He knows what is best. At times we may have our own agendas, but we need to take time to lis- ten to the quiet whisper (1 Kings 19:11–12) and God's Word. 3. s.—The disciples feel afraid about entering the cloud, but we can take comfort in the fact that God promises to be with us always (Matthew 28:20). He does not promise an easy, safe life, but He reassures us in His Word (Psalm 146) that He will watch over us. 4. j.—The Lord did not come as a military hero. If word of the transfiguration got out, people might not have understood Jesus' role at the time. Therefore, the disciples did not share the events; but Jesus did descend from the mountain to assist the disciples and finish His task. Like the disci- ples, we are not alone. The circled letters should spell the word JESUS. Read the "Cased Closed" section together. Close with these questions: ● Who gave the command to listen to Jesus? (God) ● Why? (To show that Jesus, as true God and man, is the only one who frees us from sin and death and brings the gifts of forgiveness and eternal life) ● What are we to do? (Listen to Him) ● How? (Share the Good News, be baptized, forgive one another, everything that the Bible tells us) CONTINUE WITH LESSON EXTENDERS Compilation_LeaderGuide_Grade4.indb 237 Compilation_LeaderGuide_Grade4.indb 237 10/6/21 10:00 AM 10/6/21 10:00 AM GRADE 4 TEACHER GUIDE

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