27 May 2012

Kelas 1 - 3

sesi 1 = Coach Eko

sesi 2 = Coach Iwan

Kelas 4 - 6

sesi 1 = Coach Savitri

sesi 2 = Coach Lusiana

Jesus heals the paralytic

Lesson: Jesus has the power to forgive sins

1. Story:

• Tell the story of Jesus healing the paralytic from Luke 5:17-26.
• One day Jesus was teaching in a house in Capernaum.
• The Pharisees and teachers of the law came from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem to hear him teach.
• The house was very crowded.
• Some men, carrying a paralysed man on a mat, tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.
• Who knows what “paralysed” means? (Someone who cannot move his body and limbs)
• They had heard that Jesus was healing many people. So they wanted Him to heal their friend too.
• But there were so many people in the house and they couldn’t get in!
• Oh no! What do you think they could do?
• Suddenly, they had an idea. They would bring their friend up to the roof and lower him through the tiles!
• So they carried their friend to the roof and started removing the tiles. Then they lowered him carefully, slowly, down, into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
• Act it out (optional): Prepare a “mat” with a string tied to each corner of it. Place a small doll or object to depict the paralysed man. Choose 4 volunteers and get them to stand on chairs. Give them each one of the strings and have them lower the “mat” down slowly to the floor without dropping the man.
• Everybody must have been so surprised to see a man come down from the roof!
• Jesus was pleased at the four friends’ faith. Then He told the paralysed man, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
• Isn’t that a strange thing to say? The paralysed man was waiting for Jesus to heal him, but Jesus just told him that his sins were forgiven.
• The Pharisees and teachers of the law were not happy. They began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
• Even though they didn’t say it out, Jesus knew what they were thinking. He asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Which is easier: to say ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say ‘Get up and walk’? But I want to tell you that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”
• So Jesus said to the paralysed man, “Get up, take your mat and go home.”
• Immediately, the man stood up in front of them, took up his mat and went home, praising God.
• Everyone was amazed and praised God. They said, “We have seen remarkable things today!”

2. Lesson: Good News for today!

• Last week, we learnt that Jesus had the power to heal. All who are sick can go to Him and He can make them whole.
• This week, we see Jesus do another amazing miracle — He healed a paralysed man, someone who probably hadn’t walked or moved in years!
• But more importantly, Jesus forgave the man’s sins. In the Bible times, sicknesses were seen to be a result of sin.
• The Pharisees and teachers of the law were upset that Jesus said He forgave the man’s sins because only God could forgive sin.
• So Jesus was actually saying that He was God. And He proved it by:
• Knowing what the Pharisees and teachers of the law were thinking, even though they didn’t say anything aloud.
• Asking the man to get up, pick up his mat and walk.
• If Jesus were not God, the man’s sins would not have been forgiven, and he would still be paralysed.
• Jesus not only had the power to heal this paralysed man but He also had the power to forgive sins!
• The Pharisees and teachers of the law were probably not happy about that. But everyone else was amazed, and they all praised God!
• None of us here are paralysed. We all can run and jump and play. Thank God for that!
• But we were all paralysed by sin before. It was a sickness that no one could cure, except God.
• Praise the Lord that Jesus came to take away all our sins and sicknesses. He tells us, “Your sins are forgiven!” And because of this forgiveness, we can now walk in the light of God! Hallelujah!
• Memory Verse: “But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Luke 5:24)
• Pray: Lord Jesus, thank you that You came to die for me. You took all my sins and sicknesses on the cross. Because of You, I am forgiven and can now walk in God’s ways. Thank you for loving me. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
• Assure kids that Jesus has forgiven them of their sins!

3.  Activity Suggestions:

a.       Craft: Mat

• Materials: A5 cards with slits and strips of colour paper
•  Have the kids sit in smaller groups.
• Get kids to make a mat by weaving the colour paper through the cards.
• Then write the memory verse on the mat.

b. Activity Sheets:

• Word search
• Crossword 

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Youth Bible Study

Leader’s Guide

Jesus' Miracles: Jesus heals the paralytic (Luke 5:17-26)

Read Luke 5:17-26.

1.         What town was Jesus in? What was its significance? (cref Mark 2, Matt 4:12-16)

Capernaum; this is where Jesus stayed when He had just begun His ministry (fulfilling another prophecy about the Messiah)

2.         Who was some of those who were there to hear Him teach in the house?

A large crowd, including Pharisees and teachers of the law from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem.

3.         Jesus had power to heal the sick. Who came to see Jesus for healing? What obstacles did they face, and what did they do about it?

A paralysed man on a mat brought by some men. They could not enter the house due to the crowd, so they went onto the rood and lowered him on the mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.

4.        What was Jesus’ reaction?

He was amazed at their faith and said, “Friend/Son, you sins are forgiven.”

5.         How did the Pharisees and teachers of the law react? Why were they upset?

They thought to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks  blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” They were upset because Jesus was likening Himself to God.

6.         Even though they did not speak it out, amazingly, Jesus knew what they were thinking in their hearts. Why do you think Jesus told the paralysed man that his sins were forgiven when he was obviously coming for physical healing?

In those times, sicknesses were sometimes seen to be a result of sin. Jesus knew that while this man wanted to walk again, his real need was forgiveness of sin and freedom from condemnation.
People knew Jesus had the power to heal, but Jesus established the fact that He alone had the authority and power to forgive sins — that He was God.

7.         How did Jesus prove that He was God?

·         Knowing what the Pharisees and teachers of the law were thinking, even though they didn’t say anything aloud.

·         Healing the man so he could get up, pick up his mat and walk. (If Jesus were not God, the man’s sins would not have been forgiven, and he would still be paralysed.)

8.         Write today’s Scripture memory verse (Luke 5:24)

“But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.”

Good news for today:

• None of us here are paralysed physically. Thank God for that!
• But we were all paralysed by sin before. It was a sickness that no one could cure, except God.
• Praise the Lord that Jesus came to take away all our sins and sicknesses. He tells us, “Your sins are forgiven!” And because of this forgiveness, we can now walk in the light of God!
• Let’s thank Jesus for taking our sins and sicknesses on the cross and setting us free to walk in Him!

20 May 2012

Kelas 1 - 3

sesi 1 = Coach Susi Tjio

sesi 2 = Coach Linda (backup : Iwan)

Kelas 4 - 6

sesi 1 = Coach Swanky

sesi 2 = Coach Kezia

Jesus raises the widow’s son from death

Lesson: Jesus has authority over death (Luke 7:11-16)

1. Story:

• Tell the story of Jesus raising the widow's son from death from Luke 7:11-16.
• Last week we learned about Jesus healing the centurion’s servant in Capernaum.
• Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain (Na'in). His disciples and a large crowd followed Him. After all, this was a man who could heal the sick and perform many miracles.
• When Jesus came to the town’s gate, He saw a dead person being carried out with a large crowd following behind.
• This dead person was the only son of a widow.
• What’s a widow? A widow is a woman whose husband has died.
• How many of you have mummies who work in the office? In those days, married women didn’t go out to work as they had to take care of the household. They depended on the men in the household to provide for them and protect them.
• When this woman’s husband died, she would have depended on her son to take care of her. But now, her son, her only son, had died. She was alone, helpless and very sad.

• When Jesus saw the widow, His heart went out to her. He hadcompassion on her. And He said, “Don’t cry.”
• Jesus understood what the widow was going through.
• Many times, when something bad happens, when we feel alone, helpless and very sad, we think nobody understands. We wonder where God is. But the truth is: He is there, He understands, and He is filled with love and compassion for us.

• Then Jesus went and touched the coffin of the dead man.
• According to the law then, touching a dead body was a taboo — it would make you “unclean” for 7 days.
• But Jesus didn’t let that stop Him. Remember how Jesus touched the leper even though the leper was unclean and contagious?
• While others may be afraid to let unclean things make them unclean, whatever Jesus touched became clean.

• Then Jesus said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” And the dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
• Those who saw this miracle were filled with awe and praised God. And news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.

2.  Lesson: Good News for today!

• Last week, we learnt that Jesus has authority over sicknesses. When He commands healing, healing comes. When He commands sicknesses to leave, sicknesses leaves.
• Today we see that Jesus has authority over death too. When He commands life to come, life comes. When He commands death to leave, death leaves. Hallelujah!
• Not only did Jesus have power over death, but God's only Son also defeated death by rising from the dead. And He gives us eternal life so that we can live forever with Jesus.
• Jesus said, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10b; Memory Verse) 
• So as children of God, we don’t need to fear death. We can speak Jesus’ life into ourselves, other people, our situations etc knowing that Jesus has won the final victory for us.
• Let’s pray: Thank you Jesus that You conquered death so that we can have Your eternal life in us. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

3. Activity Ideas:

• Crossword Puzzle

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Youth Bible Study

Leader’s Guide

Jesus' Miracles: Jesus raises the widow’s son from death

Read Luke 7:11-16.

1.  What was it like for a widow to lose her only son?

In those days, married women depended on the men in the household to provide for them and protect them. When this woman’s husband died, she would have depended on her son to take care of her. But when her only son died, she was alone and helpless.

2. How did Jesus respond when he saw the widow? What does this tell us about our God?

Jesus had compassion on her. He understood what she was going through.

Many times, when something bad happens, when we feel alone, helpless and sad, we think nobody understands. We wonder where God is. But the truth is: He is there, He understands, and He is filled with love and compassion for us.

3. Jesus went and touched the dead man’s coffin. What was so unusual about that? (cref Numbers 19:11)

According to the law then, touching a dead body was a taboo — it would make you “unclean” for 7 days.But Jesus didn’t let that stop Him. Remember how Jesus touched the leper even though the leper was unclean and contagious? Unclean things didn't contaminate Jesus; instead whatever He touched became clean!

4. Last week we learnt that Jesus has authority over sicknesses — He commands sickness to leave, and it leaves. In this case, what does Jesus demonstrate His authority over?

Death — He told the dead man to “Get up!” and he sat up and began to talk.

5. How did Jesus ultimately defeat death? And what does that mean for us today?

By dying on the cross and rising from the dead 3 days later. He gave us eternal life so that we can live forever with Jesus.

6. Memory Verse: John 10:10 I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.

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13 May 2012

Kelas 1 - 3

sesi 1 = Coach Grace

sesi 2 = Coach Shevica

Kelas 4 - 6

sesi 1 = Coach Andy

sesi 2 = Coach Agus Rianto

Jesus calms the storm

Lesson: Jesus has authority over the wind and waves 

1. Story:

• Tell the story of Jesus calming the storm from Luke 8:22-25 and Mark 4:35-41.
• One day Jesus and his disciples went into a boat and set off for the other side of the lake.
• As they sailed, Jesus fell asleep.
• Suddenly, there was a thunderstorm. The wind howled. The waves roared.
• The disciples — many who were seasoned fishermen — were frightened as their boat began to fill with water. They thought they were going to sink!
• They rushed to Jesus and woke Him up, “Master, Master, we are going to die!”
• Jesus rose up. He scolded the wind and the waves, “Peace! Be Still.”
• And do you know what happened? The wind stopped howling. The waves stopped roaring. And there was peace. Incredible! 
• Jesus turned to His disciples and said, “Where is your faith?”
• They had seen Jesus’ many miracles. Jesus was in the boat with them. And yet, they were afraid that they would die.
• The disciples were still in awe. They said to themselves, “Who can this be? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey him.”

2. Lesson:

• We’ve learned that Jesus has authority over sickness and death. Today we see that Jesus also has authority over nature — even the winds and the waves obey Him.
• We, too, don't have to be afraid of the winds and waves, or earthquakes and tsunamis. We can speak with Jesus' authority over them, too.
• And when we encounter challenges and problems in life, they may seem like the strong winds and big waves. Our boat seems to be flooded, and we feel like we’re going to sink and drown.
• It’s important to realise that Jesus is in the boat with us. And if He’s in the boat, we will never sink. Nothing is too difficult for Him. All we have to do is to have faith in Him and trust Him.
• If you are going through a difficult time now at home or at school, remember Jesus is there with you always. The winds and waves may be big, but Jesus is much, much bigger. We can speak with His authority into whatever situation we are in and see it calm down.
• Let’s pray: Thank you Jesus that You are in the boat with me.  I do not have to be afraid of the wind or waves. I can trust in You, and You will carry me through. In Your name, I pray, Amen.

3. Activity ideas:

• Song: With Christ in the vessel, we can smile at the storm
• Song: Still (Hide me now)
• Worksheets: Jesus Calms the Storm 

• Paper boats:
• Materials: coloured paper boats; paper plates
• Make colourful paper boats with origami (design #1, design #2)
• Get kids to stick boats on paper plates
• Write "Jesus is in my boat. I can smile at the storm."

• Small group sharing
• One group made a large paper boat. Each kid had a chance to sit in it and share about the storms that they may be going through in life. 
• Then pray for each other.

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Youth Bible Study

Jesus' Miracle: Jesus Calms the Storm

Leader's Guide

Read Luke 8:22-25 and Mark 4:35-41.

1. Where were Jesus and the disciples?

Crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat. (in Lk 5, we learn that Jesus reached the other side of the lake to Gerasenes, which is next to the Sea of Galilee; good to show a map if you have)

2. After a full day of ministry, Jesus fell asleep in the boat in the stern. What happened next?

A windstorm on the lake. Strong winds, big waves, boat filling up with water. 

3. Do you think the disciples would have been surprised by it?

Several of the disciples were seasoned fishermen who would have been used to bad storms while fishing. This storm must have been particularly bad and frightening for them to be afraid. They thought they were going to drown and die.

4. What did they do next?

They came to Jesus, who was still sleeping, and woke Him up, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” (or “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”)

They couldn’t believe that Jesus could sleep through the storm while they were panicking away.

5. What did Jesus do?

Jesus got up, scolded the wind and said to the waves, “Peace. Be still!” And there was calm.Then He said to the disciples, “Where is your faith?”

(They had seen Jesus’ many miracles. Jesus was in the boat with them. And yet, they were afraid that they would die.)

6. We’ve learned that Jesus has authority over sickness and death. Today what do we see Jesus having authority over?

Nature — even the winds and water obey Him.

7. For discussion:

a.       Jesus was asleep in the boat. Do you think the disciples would have drowned if they didn’t wake him up?

If Jesus is in the boat, the disciples would not drown.

b.      What else could the disciples have done?

They could have spoken with authority over the winds and water because they were Jesus’ disciples.

c.       We may not be in a situation where we are in danger of big storms. But have you encountered challenges and problems that may seem like strong winds and big waves? Have you felt overwhelmed before, like you’re going to sink and drown? Share.

      It’s important to realise that Jesus is in the boat with us. And if He’s in the boat, we will never sink. Nothing is too difficult for Him. All we have to do is to have faith in Him and trust Him.

      If you are going through a difficult time now at home or at school, remember Jesus is there with you always. The winds and waves may be big, but Jesus is much, much bigger. We can speak with His authority into whatever situation we are in and see it calm down.

      Let’s pray: Thank you Jesus that You are in the boat with me.  I do not have to be afraid of the wind or waves. I can trust in You, and You will carry me through. In Your name, I pray, Amen.