This week’s Learning Review LINEUP:
MONDAY — Review of Weeks 1 and 2 (this page)
TUESDAY — Review of Weeks 3 and 4
WEDNESDAY — Review of Weeks 5 and 6
THURSDAY — Open Day to finish reviews above
Weeks 1 and 2 Core Bible Story (10 minutes)
Read Mark 1:40–45 — Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy
Teacher begins by reading the Core Bible Story. Teacher then asks a student or entire class to summarize the Core Bible Story in four parts. Teacher writes responses on the board to create discussion.
1) Make Me Clean – Man begs to be healed from leprosy and believes Jesus can do it.
2) Jesus heals the man because he had faith and believed Jesus is God’s Son.
3) Jesus tells man not to tell anyone to avoid crowds and not be hindered.
4) Man tells others and spreads news he was healed, so Jesus couldn’t travel openly.
Week 1 Bible Passage (5 minutes)
Colossians 1:16b-17
Ask a student to read the Bible passage from page 4 and then to close their workbook. Discuss: What is the main idea of the passage?
All things were created by Jesus and for Jesus. He made it all!
Choose one student to recite the passage from memory (may get help from classmates).
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Students partner up and quiz each other on the passage. After a few minutes, choose one student to recite the passage to the class from memory.
…whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Week 1 Scripture Song (5 minutes)
“He is Really God!” (Colossians 1:16b–17)
Play the song in class. (CLICK HERE to open your Media Player)
Students turn to the Song Lyrics on page 5 of their Student Workbooks. While listening to the song, students write down their insights and make personal connections on the lyrics page (circle key words, underline action steps, write out what God is teaching them to do, rewrite main ideas in their own words, etc.).
Discuss: How does the song reflect the meaning of the passage?
Jesus is really God. He is before all things and holds all things together.
Week 1 Motto (5 minutes)
“He is Really God!” (Colossians 1:16b–17)
Note: Project this section of your Learning Review page (the Motto Buster Video) for your class to view and hear.
Play the Motto Buster Video in class to see who can guess the hidden motto first. Pause the video when students raise their hand to indicate they have solved the motto. Student states the motto out loud. If correct, student writes the motto on the board as the teacher facilitates discussion on the meaning of the motto.
And in Him all things hold together.
Application: What does it mean to you that Jesus created all things and that he holds together everything?
I am in awe that he created everything. I am thankful for his creation. He holds everything together so I don’t have to worry, etc.
Week 2 Bible Passage (5 minutes)
Philippians 2:5–6a, 7a, 8
Ask a student to read the Bible passage from page 4 and then to close their workbook. Discuss: What is the main idea of the passage?
Our attitude should be to love each other as Jesus loved us, who even gave His life for us.
Choose one student to recite the passage from memory (may get help from classmates).
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Students partner up and quiz each other on the passage. After a few minutes, choose one student to recite the passage to the class from memory.
Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who…made himself nothing…And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Week 2 Scripture Song (5 minutes)
“Rad-Dude Attitude” (Philippians 2:5–6a, 7a, 8)
Play the song in class. (CLICK HERE to open your Media Player)
Students turn to the Song Lyrics on page 12 of their Student Workbooks. While listening to the song, students write down their insights and make personal connections on the lyrics page (circle key words, underline action steps, write out what God is teaching them to do, rewrite main ideas in their own words, etc.).
Discuss: How does the song reflect the meaning of the passage?
My attitude should be like Jesus’. He showed us how to love when he willingly died on the cross for us. He put us first.
Week 2 Motto (5 minutes)
“Rad-Dude Attitude” (Philippians 2:5–6a, 7a, 8)
Note: Project this section of your Learning Review page (the Motto Buster Video) for your class to view and hear.
Play the Motto Buster Video in class to see who can guess the hidden motto first. Pause the video when students raise their hand to indicate they have solved the motto. Student states the motto out loud. If correct, student writes the motto on the board as the teacher facilitates discussion on the meaning of the motto.
Your attitude should be the same
Application: How can you have the attitude of Christ? What are some specific ways you can honor others above yourself or look out for the interests of others?