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24 C P H . O R G / C U R R I C U L U M GRADE 7 TEACHER GUIDE SAMPLE 2 3 4 P R E A S S E S S M E N T S Display an undated, monthlong calendar on the board. High- light or circle one week (beginning with Sunday and ending with the following Sunday). We are going to learn about a very important week in Jesus' life—the week He saved us from our sins! Who knows what happened at the end of that week on Sun- day? (Jesus rose from the grave.) Ask students if they know what happened on Friday (Jesus' crucifixion), Thursday (Jesus' Last Supper with His disciples and His betrayal), and the previous Sunday (Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem). Continue to ask students if they can think of other events that took place before, during, and after this week. Write these events on the calendar as students men- tion them. If students don't name them, mention some of the other narratives covered in this chapter, such as Jesus' transfiguration, Jesus raising a widow's son, and Jesus on the road to Emmaus. The Bible does not tell us exactly when some of these events took place. Explain that the exact date of such events doesn't matter as much as their timing. God planned these events to occur at just the right time to fulfill His plan of salvation. P R O J E C T I D E A S Jesus Sighting Journals—In the events that surrounded His death and resurrection, Jesus demonstrated His divine power, poured out sacrificial love for His people, defeated sin and death, and revealed the truth to His followers to strengthen their faith. To Jesus' disciples and onlookers at the time, these events didn't make sense. When we read God's Word, we can see how He carefully orchestrated these events to bring salvation to His people at all times. After discussing a biblical account in this unit, tell students to write a journal entry from the point of view of a biblical figure (besides Jesus) in the account. Or have them speak and record a video of their journal entry. They should describe what took place and their figure's thoughts and feelings. Were they surprised or confused? joyful, sad, or angry? Did this event change how they saw Jesus? You could have students complete a journal entry after key lessons in this unit or after every lesson. After students write their journal entries, consider having them share them with the class. Then discuss what these biblical accounts mean to us today. What do they teach us about Jesus? How do they impact our faith? L O O K A H E A D ● Relate, p. 242 Get kids moving! ● Searching Further, p. 246 Discover the donkey's cross. ● Confessing the Faith, p. 250 Challenge students to pray for enemies. ● Faith at Home, p. 254 Make an interactive journal to use between home and school. ● Relate, p. 258 Research maps of the areas where Jesus' Passion took place. ● Express, p. 262 Write about the faith of a person who has died in Christ. I N T O T H E W O R L D You've likely heard it many times in your classroom: "I get to go first!" It's human nature to put ourselves before others. Even Jesus' disciples argued about who was the greatest. But Jesus calls His people to serve, not to be served. Jesus said, "Whoever would be first among you must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:44–45). The Church has many organizations that reach out in love and mercy to meet the needs of those who are suffering, poor, or in need of help or encouragement. How do you choose an organization to support or a need to address? Look at your school, your church, and your community and discover what the needs are. Here are some ideas for serving others: ● Gather groups of students to clean up the grounds at the school, at the church, or at members' homes. ● Assemble packages for those who serve in the armed forces. Ask your church for the names of members in the military. Gather nonperishable snacks, lip balm, devotion books, and notes from students. ● Gather funds to buy fleece and make tied blankets. Donate to a ministry that collects blankets for those in need. Pray for the person who will receive the blanket. ● Bake cookies to take to your local fire or police station. Include thank- you cards that share Bible verses. UNIT 7 Unit Prep

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