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60 C P H . O R G / C U R R I C U L U M 2 3 8 Lesson Extenders S E A R C H I N G F U R T H E R Jesus' transfiguration gives us a glimpse of Jesus both as true God and true man. When else do we see Jesus dramatically showing Himself as true God and true man? (His Baptism, the ascension) Following is a list of Bible passages. As a group, stu- dents can read and then classify each passage as an example of Jesus showing He is true God or true man. Some may end up in both categories. Make a visual chart to accompany this activity. ● John 11:35 (man) ● John 2:9 (God) ● Matthew 3:16 (both) ● Matthew 8:26 (God) ● Mark 15:37–39 (both) ● John 12:17 (God) ● John 21:13 (man) ● Luke 18:42–43 (God) ● Matthew 8:24 (man) ● John 20:19–20 (God) E X P L O R E Science P Many significant events in the Bible took place on mountaintops. Investigate the geography of mountains in dif- ferent places of the world. Look online for images of the hills and mountains in the region of modern Israel for context to the narrative. Then challenge students to name at least five other biblical events that happened on a mountain. F A I T H A T H O M E In your regular communication to parents and guardians, tell them about this lesson and what the voice said to the disciples. Encourage families to have nightly devotions, spending time in God's Word so children can listen to what God has to say to them. Suggest devotional resources for families to use. W O R S H I P L I F E Many congregations have a tradition of giving children their own Bibles. If this is true in your parish, work with the pastor to see how your students can participate in this ceremony. If they are to receive their own Bibles, tie in receiving God's Word with the words of the voice on the mountain. Remind them that one of the ways we can listen to Jesus is through the written Word. If another grade level is receiving their Bibles, have your students participate with a skit that encourages the recipients to listen to what God has to say. If your congregation does not have this tradition, speak with the pastor to see if it can be started. E X P R E S S Arts P Consider one of the following options to add art to the lesson. ● Luke 9:29 gives a brief look at Jesus' true glory. The disci- ples witnessed the change, but words cannot fully describe it. Reread the description of Jesus in Luke 9:29. Imagine what Jesus looked like. Have the students draw or decorate a picture of Jesus in His heavenly glory. Have the students add white glitter to the picture. ● Have groups or individuals create a mountain using a recipe for salt dough. Add clothespin people to the top of the mountain to retell the events of Jesus' transfiguration. Have students choose a clothespin person and create a conversation on the mountain from that person's perspec- tive. Record this as a creative-writing activity. Be sure to have the characters use their feelings and point of view to describe what they are witnessing. UNIT 7 | LESSON 51 2 3 8 © 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 4 TEACHER GUIDE

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