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A Day At The Museum: a 5-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Jesus' Early Life and Ministry SCRIPTURE: New Testament DECORATING THEME: museums AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) Museums have the unique ability to transform learning! Instead of merely reading words on a page, we can experience them through all of our senses! A Day at the Museum is a series all about helping kids interact with the stories of Jesus and connecting them to God. Jesus' life and early ministry helps all of us experience ( see , hear . . . even taste !) and follow God in new, tangible, and real ways. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES We can see God through Jesus. (John the Baptist: John 1:1-18; John 14:6-11) We can hear God's voice if we listen. (Jesus is Baptized: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22; Psalm 29) Jesus gives us a taste of God's power. (Jesus Changes Water into Wine: John 2:1-11; Psalm 34:8-9) The Bible shows us how to experience God. (Jesus Teaches in the Synagogue: Luke 4:14-21; 2 Timothy 3:14-17) Following God makes us stand out. (Jesus Leaves His Hometown: Luke 4:22-30; Psalm 71:1-6) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids experience the story of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus. Have you ever been to a hands-on museum where lifting a flap or pushing a button shows you something new? This week, we'll experience the story of John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus, who helps us discover what God is really like. When we learn about Jesus, it's like a hidden picture being revealed because we can see God through Jesus. This week, kids experience the story of Jesus being baptized by John. In some museums, you can wear headphones that play cool facts as you explore. This week, we'll learn that Jesus was baptized by John and how people heard God's voice call Jesus "My Son." God still speaks to us today, and just like at the Jordan River, we won't miss it if we pay attention because we can hear God's voice if we listen. This week, kids experience the story of Jesus changing water into wine. Some cool science museums let you pour, mix, and discover how things change right in front of you. This week, we'll discover how Jesus changed water into wine at a wedding. Just like a hands-on exhibit shows how things work, Jesus' miracle gave everyone a glimpse of something bigger- Jesus gives us a taste of God's power. This week, kids experience the story of Jesus teaching in the synagogue. Many museums give you a special map that helps you find all the best exhibits. This week, we'll hear about when Jesus taught in the synagogue, where he read Scripture and showed how it pointed to God's big plan. What's cool is that Scripture is like a museum map-it guides us closer to God, because the Bible shows us how to experience God. This week, kids experience the story of when Jesus leaves his hometown. A giant T. rex that roars or a glowing volcano that lights up grabs our attention right away. This week, we'll learn the story of when Jesus left his hometown after people didn't accept what he said. Following God might not always be popular, but like those unforgettable exhibits, following God makes us stand out. MEMORY VERSE: "You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."- Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV)

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