MAIN POINT: JESUS’ EARTHLY FAMILY INCLUDED From Abraham to Jesus ABRAHAM, DAVID, AND OTHERS. Matthew 1:1-17 2 © 2016 LifeWay Unscramble the letters of each person in the family tree. Then draw a picture of each family member. Move through the word maze, passing through the words that answer the big picture question: What makes Jesus different? 2 © 2016 LifeWay Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV) God the Son Younger Kids Leader Guide • Unit 19, Session 1 Family Picture Instructions: © 2016 LifeWay OK to Print Print and use as instructed in the Younger Kids Leader Guide. DOW Similarity Search TGP FAMILYNLOAD APP THE INSTRUCTIONS: In each of the follow sets of pictures, circle the one that is different from the others. KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 1:15 BIG PICTURE QUESTION: • What makes Jesus different? Jesus is fully God and fully man. BIBLE STORY: FROM ABRAHAM TO JESUS • Jesus’ earthly family included Abraham, David, and others. • From Abraham to King David there were 14 generations, and from King David to the exile in Babylon there were 14 more. • Jesus came 14 generations after the exile to fulfill God’s promises to Abraham and David. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • Why do you think Jesus’ earthly family matters? • What promises did God make to Abraham and David? • How can we know Jesus fulfilled those promises? FAMILY ACTIVITY: • Work with your kids to research your family heritage as far as you can. Is there anyone interesting or famous in your family tree? Younger Kids Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 1 1 © 2016 LifeWay DOW Count the People TGP FAMILYNLOAD APP THE INSTRUCTIONS: Count the number of people in the picture gallery. See if you recognize any faces from past Bible stories. KEY PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 1:15 BIG PICTURE QUESTION: • What makes Jesus different? Jesus is God’s One and Only Son. BIBLE STORY: FROM ABRAHAM TO JESUS • Jesus is God’s Son. • Jesus came to earth as a baby. • Jesus had a family. • Jesus came from the family of Abraham and King David. • Mary and Joseph were Jesus’ parents on earth. FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS: • What do you think it was like for Jesus to leave heaven and come to earth as a tiny baby? • Discuss the different members of Jesus’ family. Read stories from the Bible about them. FAMILY ACTIVITY: • Work together to construct your family tree. Experiment with an online genealogy site. • Print a listing of children in foster care waiting on a home. Keep the list in your family vehicle. Pray as a family for a different child each time you find yourselves waiting. Preschool Activity Pages Unit 19, Session 1 1 © 2016 LifeWay.