28 April 2013

Ibadah Gabungan

Sesi 1

Coach : Swanky
WL : Fenny & Junita
Ice Breaker & Games : Kasey, Junita, Tasya

Sesi 2
Coach : Carrie
WL : Yosi
Ice Breaker & Games : Adeline, Dedy, Agus

 

A Walk to Emmaus

1. Story (based on Luke 24:13-35)

• Last week, we heard of how Mary and Peter and John went to Jesus’ tomb and saw that it was empty!
• That same day, two other disciples — Cleopas and his friend — were walking to a village called Emmaus, about 7 miles from Jerusalem.
• How do you think they were feeling? Yes, they were feeling sad! They were feeling dejected. Disappointed. Defeated.
• Their friend Jesus had died. Their hopes and dreams for a superhero savior had been dashed. And now, they have heard that Jesus’ tomb was empty!
• As they walked and talked to each other, suddenly Jesus came by and walked together with them. But somehow, they were not able to recognize him.
• Jesus asked them, “What are you talking about?”
• Cleopas was surprised. “Are you new to Jerusalem? Don’t you know what’s been happening here the past few days?”
• They went on to explain. “We were talking about Jesus. He was a powerful prophet. We had hoped he would deliver Israel from the Romans. But the chief priest and rulers handed him over to be crucified.
• “Then today, some of our women told us that they went to the tomb early this morning and they couldn’t find his body! They saw angels instead, who told them that Jesus was alive. Then some of our friends went to the tomb and find it empty, but they did not see Jesus.”
• Then Jesus told them, “Don’t you know what all the prophets have said? Don’t you know that the Messiah has to suffer all these things before being glorified?
• Then beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, Jesus explained to the two disciples what all the Scriptures said about Himself.
• As they reached the village, Jesus pretended to walk on. But they urged him, “Stay with us. It’s almost evening.”
• So Jesus stayed with them. He had supper with them. He took bread, gave thanks, broke the bread and gave it to them.
• Who knows when Jesus did this before? Yes, at the Passover dinner — His last supper with his disciples. (The Covenant Meal/Holy Communion/Lord’s Supper)
• When Jesus broke the bread, suddenly the disciples remembered too! Their eyes were opened, and they could recognize Jesus!
• Then Jesus disappeared from their sight.
• Cleopas and his friend said to each other, “Didn’t our hearts feel warm when He was talking to us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”
• Then they got up and returned immediately to Jerusalem. They found the Eleven disciples and others who had gathered with them. “It is true!” The other disciples said. “The Lord appeared to Peter!”
• And Cleopas and his friend also told them how Jesus met them on the road to Emmaus, and how they recognized Him when He broke bread.

• Jesus walks with us
• When we are feeling down and discouraged, when we are sad or mad, sometimes God seems very far away.
• But the truth is that Jesus never leaves our side. We may not recognize Him always, but He’s always there with us. He’s walking with us all the way.
• After an encounter with Jesus, instead of being sad and discouraged, their hearts were warmed and they could tell the good news excitedly to everyone else!

• The Bible is about Jesus! 
• The whole Bible is a love story written by God to man.
• It tells how God loved the world so much and planned to send a Saviour to save the world from sin.
• Every story in the Bible, every prophecy, shows us more about Jesus and what He has done on the cross for us.
• That’s why in tNCC, we always look at Jesus and His finished work on the cross!
• So when we read the Bible, we can ask ourselves, “How does this story show me Jesus and His finished work?”
• And you’ll be amazed at how beautiful a story it is of God’s love for you and me!

• Memory Verse: Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them in all the Scriptures what was said about Himself.
•  (Younger class) Luke 24:27 The Bible tells us about Jesus.

21 April 2013

Kelas Balita
Sesi 1 = Coach Yosi
             (asst. Tasya)

 Sesi 2 = Coach Jemimah/Dewi K
             (asst. Jevelyn)

Kelas 1 - 3
Sesi 1 = Coach Lily Bun

Sesi 2 = Coach Iwan (Asst. Dedy)
Kelas 4 - 6
Sesi 1 = Coach Savitri
Sesi 2 = Coach Yungcien

The Empty Tomb

Lesson: The Empty Tomb

1. Story (based on Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18)

• Good morning, boys and girls! (Good morning!) 
• Do you like mystery stories?
• Today we are going to hear about the most exciting mystery story every told. I call it, "The Case of the Empty Tomb." 
• This is a story about what happened after Jesus died on the cross.  Jesus died on a Friday.  It was a very sad day.  It was sad because Jesus’ friends didn’t know what was going to happen.  They didn’t understand why Jesus had to die.
• Late on that Friday afternoon, Jesus’ body was taken down from the cross.  It was wrapped in long strips of cloth.  And it was buried in a rich man’s tomb.  A large stone was rolled over the entrance to the tomb, and soldiers were standing outside to make sure that nothing happened to Jesus’ body.  Jesus was dead.

• The Bible tells us (hold up your Bible) that this is what happened next:
• Early on Sunday morning when it was still dark, Jesus’ friend, Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb and saw that the large stone that was rolled over the mouth of the empty tomb was gone! 
• When she looked in, what did she see? An empty tomb!
• So, she ran away. Why do you think Mary ran away?  (Let the children answer:  Was she afraid?  What could have happened?  Jesus’ body was not there.  The stone had been moved.)
• Mary ran to two more of Jesus’ friends, Simon Peter and John.  So, Peter and John ran very fast to the tomb. (Have the children stand and run in place.)
• John ran so fast that he beat Peter there. (Have the children stop and sit down)
• Why do you think the friends ran (really animated)?   (Let the children answer:  Were they shocked?  Was it hard to believe what Mary had told them?)
• The friend and Peter looked inside the tomb.  Guess what they saw?
• An empty tomb!
• There were strips of cloth that had been wrapped around Jesus’ body.  They saw the cloth that had been put on Jesus face.  John saw, and he believed.  What did he believe? Jesus was dead, but God raised him to life.
• Do you believe that Jesus is alive?  (Pause).

• Mary didn’t understand. She was sad.  She thought Jesus was missing.  The friends went back to their homes, but Mary stayed at the empty tomb, and she cried.  Why do you think that Mary cried? (Let the children answer: She thought that Jesus was dead, and now his body was missing too!)
• A man came to Mary.  He said, “Why are you crying?  Who are you looking for?”  Mary said, “If you took him away, please tell me where he is.  I’ll go and get him.” 
• He said her name, “Mary.”  It was Jesus!  He had been dead.  But now he was alive!  Now Mary believed!  She wanted to touch him and hug him!  Jesus said, “Not yet.  I’m going to the Father.”
• Then, Mary ran away. Why do you think Mary ran this time?  (Let the children answer.)
• Mary had good news!  She was going to tell her friends, “I have seen Jesus! He was dead!   But now He is alive! He is risen!  And he is giving us life, so that we can live with the Father again!

• Would you like to know Jesus and receive this life? Pray with me:Lord Jesus, thank you for dying on the cross for me so that my sins can be forgiven. Thank you that you rose again so that I can have new life in you. Thank you that you open the way to the Father for me. I accept you into my life today. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

2. Activity Suggestion:

• Simple craft on Empty Tomb

• Worksheets:
• Join the dots 
• Maze
• Wordsearch
• Multiple Choice

14 April 2013

Kelas Balita
Sesi 1 = Coach Junita
             (asst. Kasey & Fenny)

 Sesi 2 = Coach Carrie
             (asst. Adeline)

Kelas 1 - 3 
Sesi 1 = Coach Sianty

Sesi 2 = Coach Agus Rianto
Kelas 4 - 6
Sesi 1 = Coach Kezia
Sesi 2 = Coach Lusiana

 

Jesus and Barrabas

Lesson: Jesus exchanged His life for me to set me FREE!

  

1. Lesson (based on Luke 23:13-25; adapted from: He died for me)

• Last week, Jesus was on trial before the elders, Pilate and Herod.
• All of them could find nothing wrong with Jesus. He was blameless and sinless.

• Today we will look at a man named Barabbas. Let me describe Barabbas' room: hard bed; dark, dingy walls; window (draw bars). Where was Barabbas?
• That's right! He was in Jail! He deserved to be in jail. He was a thief and a murderer. The law at that time said that the punishment for murder was death. Did Barabbas deserve to die according to the law at that time? Yes, he did.

• Barabbas heard a crowd outside and looked out to see what was happening. (Draw Barrabas at window.) The crowd was yelling his name, then they began yelling, "Crucify him!" Barabbas became frightened; the time for him to be killed had come.
• A guard came and took him to the judge, who announced that it is a custom at that time of year to let one prisoner go free. He, Barabbas, had been chosen. Did he deserve to go free?
• No, he did not. But he was set free anyway. Barabbas went outside, where he again saw the crowd, now headed up a mountain (draw crowd). Following them, he saw three crosses being put up. On two of the crosses he saw men he recognized; they were thieves who had been in jail with him (draw these two crosses). But on the third cross hung a man he did not recognize (draw center cross). He asked a person nearby, "Who is that on that cross there?" The man answered, "Haven't you heard? They let a thief and murderer named Barabbas go free, and they are killing Jesus instead!"
• Did Jesus deserve to die? No, He didn't. Did Barabbas deserve to die? Yes, he did. When Barabbas heard this, he surely must have thought, "He died for me." (fill in letters)

• Do you know, children, that we were also like Barrabas? We were sinners. We did wrong things. We disobeyed our parents. We lied. We stole. We lost our temper. We didn’t share with our brothers and sisters. And because of our sins, we deserved to die. Just like Barrabas.
• Jesus didn't just die for Barabbas; He also died for each one of us. He took the punishment meant for us so that we can have His life.

• The name Barrabas means “son of the father”. Barrabas was the son of the father who did not measure up. He failed. He was weak.
• But Jesus, the Beloved Son of the Father, was the elder brother who took the place of the ones who failed. Because of Jesus, Barrabas was handed undeserved forgiveness. When the Roman soldiers came up to take him out of the prison, he thought he was going to die. But instead of the cross, he could walk out a free man.

• Because of Jesus, we, too, like Barrabas:
• Are FORGIVEN
• Are FREE
• Are SONS of THE FATHER
• Thank you Jesus for exchanging our punishment with your life!

2. Activity Suggestion:

• Memory Verse game: John 8:36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
• Video clip: For older kids, you may want to show this scene from "The Passion"
• Related craft with the words “Jesus set me FREE”

7 April 2013

Kelas Balita
Sesi 1 = Coach Susan
             (asst. Felicia)

 Sesi 2 = Coach Dewi
             (asst. Rini P. & Laila)

Kelas 1 - 3

Sesi 1 = Coach Eko H
Sesi 2 = Coach Andy T. (Agus Siswanto)
Kelas 4 - 6
Sesi 1 = Coach Swanky
Sesi 2 = Coach Shevica

 

Jesus on Trial

1. Story (based on Luke 22:63-71; 23:1-25)
(Option: get kids to act out the trials etc. Can be impromptu or rehearsed.)

• Last week we learned that Jesus was arrested and brought to the High Priest’s house.  
• The Jewish religious leaders did not like Jesus.
• They felt threatened by Him because of His growing popularity — ever since Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, they have been trying to get rid of Him.
• They thought He was wrong to claim that He was the Son of God.  They called that blasphemy.
• So they put Him through several trials in an attempt to find him guilty of something so he could be punished with death.

• Jesus & the Council of Elders (Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law)
• In the morning, the council of elders met together, and Jesus was brought before them.
•  They tried to look for evidence against Jesus, but they did not find any. Many testified falsely against Him, but their statements did not agree (Mark 14:55-56)
•  They challenged Him: “If you are the Messiah, tell us.”
• Jesus did not want to answer: “If I tell you, you will not believe me.  But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.”
•  They asked Him again, “Are you then the Son of God?”
• Jesus still didn’t fall into their trap. So He answered, “Yousay that I am.”
• At that, the High Priest tore his clothes and said “Why do we need any more testimony? We have heard it from His own lips!”
•  They condemned Jesus. Those guarding Him began mocking and beating Him. They blindfolded Him and demanded, “Prophesy! Who hit you?” And they said many insulting things to Him.
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•  Jesus & Pilate
• The soldiers and the council then took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor.
• They accused Jesus, saying that Jesus was trying to lead a rebellion, that He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be the King of the Jews — the Jews were under the Roman’s rule at that time.
• Pilate took Jesus into his judgement hall and talked to him for a while. He was surprised at His wisdom.
• Pilate asked, “Are you the King of the Jews?”
• Again Jesus replied saying, “You have said so.”
• Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”
• The crowd was still not happy. They still cried out for His death.
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• Jesus & Herod
• When Pilate heard that Jesus was from Galilee, he sent him to see King Herod, who was in charge of Galilee.
•  Herod was very pleased to see Jesus because He had heard a lot about Him and had wanted to see Him for some time.
• He wanted Jesus to perform a miracle for Him. He asked Him many questions. But Jesus did not answer.
• Then Herod got impatient, and he and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Jesus. They put a robe on Him and sent Him back to Pilate.

• Jesus & Pilate again, with the crowd
• Pilate called the people together and told them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him.  Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death. Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.” 
• But the crowd insisted that Jesus be crucified. “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
• Three times Pilate tried to reason with them. “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.”
• But at the crowd’s insistence, and Pilate’s fear of being rejected by the people, Jesus was handed over to be crucified.

2.  Lesson: 

• 3 groups of people examined Jesus:
• The Religious Council — Chief Priests and Teachers of the Law
• Pilate, the Governor
• Herod, the King
•  All of them could not find anything against Jesus.
• There were NO evidence, NO basis, NO grounds
• Pilate himself said, “He has done NOTHING to deserve death.”
• At the beginning of His ministry, Jesus was tried and tested and tempted in the desert by Satan, and He was found sinless.
• At the end of His ministry, Jesus was tried and tested and tempted by the religious council, Pilate and Herod, and He was found innocent.
• Heb 4:15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.
• Jesus is the holy, righteous and sinless Lamb of God who was qualified to take away the sins of the world — your sins and my sins. If He had sinned, He would not have been able to die in our place. But because He was tried and found sinless, He can take all our sins in exchange for His righteousness.
•  Memory Verse: 2 Cor 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.