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1 . 8 0 0 . 3 2 5 . 3 0 4 0 15 GRADE 6 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 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 metanarrative of Scripture, the super- lative 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 began 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 Jairus's Daughter Matthew 9:18–19, 23–26; Mark 5:21–24, 35–43; Luke 8:40–42, 49–59 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. The Last Supper Matthew 26:17–29; Mark 14:12–25; Luke 22:7–20 55. Jesus Prays and Is Arrested Matthew 26:30–56; Mark 14:26– 52; Luke 22:31–53; John 18:1–11 56. Jesus before Pontius Pilate Matthew 27:1–31; Mark 15:1–20; Luke 23:1–25; John 19:1–16 57. Jesus Rises from the Dead Luke 24:1–12 58. Jesus Appears to Mary Mark 16:9–11; John 20:11–18 59. Jesus Appears to His Disciples Luke 24:36–49 60. The Great Commission and Jesus' Ascension Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:1–11 U N I T F O C U S F O R G R A D E 6 The title of this unit is "Jesus Saves the World." While that may sound like the title of a superhero movie, it is no small or fictional thing. It is, in fact, the focal point of the entire Bible, and by God's grace, it is the focal point of our entire lives as Chris- tians. Guide your students to understand that the world embodies many diverse cultures and ethnicities. Certainly what you have taught your students this year in the areas of reading, math, science, and social studies is important, but nothing comes anywhere close to the importance of the message you will be sharing in the lessons of this unit. Here we will see God's covenant promises coming together and being fulfilled in Christ Jesus! We cannot save ourselves—only Jesus could do that for us because He is the sinless Son of God. Amazingly, He is also our substi- tute! He gives His victory to us! This unit has deep lows and exalted highs. While the emotional life of a sixth grader cannot be compared to the life of Christ, it will have with it a roller coaster of highs and lows. Guide your students to see that regardless of where they are in their lives, Jesus understands what they are experiencing. He has known humil- iation, pain, and suffering. He loves us enough to have endured these things on our behalf. Help your students know that Jesus is right there with them. Jesus is in their lives. He is in your classroom. Through Jesus' death and resurrection, we have all that we need, both now and forevermore.

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