Leader’s Guide: Ages 12-14 Kings & Kingdoms Part 1: The Life of Jesus Unit 3, Lesson 15 Jesus and the Last Supper Lesson Aim: To see communion as a declaration of the new covenant. THE WORSHIP Who God Is: The King Who Loves THE WORD What He Has Done: Jesus gave His disciples a way to remember Him. Scripture Focus: Luke 22:1-23, 31-34 Key Verse: Luke 22:20 Christ Connection: Jeremiah 31:31-34 THE WAY The Big Question: Why is it important to remember what Jesus did for us? UNIT 3 FOCUS VERSE “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; He is the faithful God, keeping His covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.” Deuteronomy 7:9 Unit 3: The King Who Loves Bible Story What He Has Done Lesson Aim* 12 Jesus Is Anointed, Jesus received and delighted in To give our treasures to Jesus as John 12:1-11; Mark 14:6-9 Mary’s sacrificial worship. an act of worship. 13 The Triumphal Entry, Jesus rode into Jerusalem as the To understand the deeper Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19 humble King. meaning of the triumphal entry. 14 Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet, Jesus washed the feet of His To love others through serving. John 13:1-17 disciples. 15 Jesus and the Last Supper, Jesus gave His disciples a way to To see communion as a Luke 22:1-23, 31-34 remember Him. declaration of the new covenant. 16 Jesus in the Garden, Jesus prayed and then He To pray for God’s will to be done, Matthew 26:36-54; Luke 22:51 submitted to being arrested. and to submit to it. 17 The Cross: Jesus Dies for Us, Jesus chose to suffer and die to To see how Jesus’ suffering and John 19:1-16, 28-30; save us from our sins. death finished God’s plan for our Luke 23:32-43 salvation. LEADER’S ENCOURAGEMENT This week, read 1 Corinthians 11:17-26. Please join us in praying, “Thank You for giving us a way to remember You. Sow these truths into the hearts of the students that You will be glorified with each communion they take. Amen.” Lesson Aims are based on reflecting God’s character as we participate in His actions to, for, and in the world. Take Home Elements: The Journal Entry, Action Card, and Family Discussion Card may be sent home to encourage students to reflect on the lesson. The Journal Entry is an in-depth personal study. The Action Card is a visual reminder of the Bible story, God’s action, and how we can join into that action. The Family Discussion Card gives parents and guardians a way to engage their students in what they are learning. Leader’s Tip: For larger gatherings, teach THE WELCOME, THE WORSHIP, and THE WORD in a large group setting and divide into small groups for discussion with THE WAY. Permission is granted to reproduce these materials. Not for resale. Use is subject to the Terms of Use available at ResourceWell.org. Terms are subject to change without notice. All other rights are reserved. THE WORSHIP, THE WORD & THE WAY ~ © 2017. Northland, A Church Distributed, Inc. ~ ResourceWell.org Kings & Kingdoms Unit 3, Lesson 15 ~ Ages 12-14 ~ Page 1 of 6 Getting started THE WELCOME Suggestion: Choose a game that focuses on concepts related to the lesson such as remembering, communion, cups, bread, or supper. ACTIVITY OPTION 1: RACE TO SUPPER Purpose: To introduce the Bible story. Supplies: Paper plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths (or large sheets of paper, plastic, or cloth), baskets, optional: tables Preparation: For each team, prepare a basket with a tablecloth and enough plates, cups, and napkins for each person on that team. Optional: Set up enough tables so each team can have one. Directions: 1. Form equal teams of 6-8 players. 2. Assign each team a table (or a section of the floor). Teams line up near their table. 3. Give each team a basket with a tablecloth, plates, cups, and napkins. 4. On your signal, the first player on each team spreads the tablecloth on the table (or floor). 5. That player tags the next player in line and goes to the end of the line. 6. The next player chooses one item (cup, plate, or napkin), sets it in place on the table. Only one piece may be set by a player during his/her turn. 7. Repeat steps 5-6 until all the items from the basket are in place on the table. 8. When all the place settings are ready, each player must stand (or sit) in front of a place setting. 9. The first team to complete the task wins. ACTIVITY OPTION 2: CUP STACK RELAY Purpose: To introduce the Bible story. Supplies: 30 disposable plastic cups, 2 tables (or floor), floor tape or twine Preparation: Set up two tables at one end of the play area. At the other end of the play area, mark a starting line with floor tape or twine. Set a stack of 15 cups on each table. Directions: 1. Divide into two teams of the same number. If you have an odd number of students, the team with one less player chooses one person to play twice. 2. Each team lines up behind the start line, facing their table. 3. On your signal, the first player on each team runs to the table and stacks the 15 cups in a pyramid formation. The player runs back and tags the next person in line. 4. The next player runs to the table and collapses the pyramid, returning the cups to a stack of 15 on the table. 5. Continue steps 3-4 until each team member has participated in the relay. 6. The first team to complete the task wins. Teacher Tip: If you have a small group, have team members create the pyramid and collapse it before returning to their team. THE WORSHIP, THE WORD & THE WAY ~ © 2017. Northland, A Church Distributed, Inc. ~ ResourceWell.org Kings & Kingdoms Unit 3, Lesson 15 ~ Ages 12-14 ~ Page 2 of 6 The King who loves THE WORSHIP Note to Leader: The instructions below are suggestions only. Adapt this time of worship to suit your environment, resources, and cultural expression. Encourage students to broaden their view of corporate worship by including a variety of expressions such as group prayer, group praise, silent meditation, singing, listening to music, reading scripture, collecting an offering, drama, dance, visual arts, and/or a physical exploration of nature or neighborhoods. Ideas for Optional Visuals: The Seven Stars of Lent If this lesson is taught during the Lenten season (the 40 days before Easter), we recommend the Seven Stars of Lent activity located at ResourceWell.org under Other Resources. Choose one star for each week of the Lent season. Today, we worship God as the King who loves. Jesus knew we would need a way to remember who He is and what He has done for us. Because He loves us, He gave us a way to do that by partaking together in Holy Communion. Read Unit 3 Focus Verse: Deuteronomy 7:9. Sing worship songs that focus on remembering what Jesus has done for us or Communion. Read John 6:51. Invite students to offer sentences of praise to God by completing the following sentence: “Lord, we worship You for _________________.” THE WORSHIP, THE WORD & THE WAY ~ © 2017. Northland, A Church Distributed, Inc. ~ ResourceWell.org Kings & Kingdoms Unit 3, Lesson 15 ~ Ages 12-14 ~ Page 3 of 6 The new covenant THE WORD Presentation Note to Leader: Adapt this segment to your setting (Sunday School class, youth group, multi-age gathering, youth camp, retreat, etc.). In some settings, you may choose to have a student read the scripture aloud, and then have the leader, in his or her own words, briefly communicate the Teaching Points, the Christ Connection, and the Big Question. In other settings, a teacher, pastor, or other experienced speaker may present a lecture or extended message that includes those same elements. Ideas for Optional Visuals: You may choose to include an object lesson, video clip, drama, dance, song, or work of art to illustrate the teaching points. Option 1: Invite students to partake in Holy Communion with you during or after the teaching points. Option 2: TEACHING POINTS Consider current culture and influences impacting your students, and adjust the teaching accordingly. Read the suggested scripture and communicate each of the points noted. The leader or a student reads Luke 22:1-23, 31-34 aloud. Luke reports that Satan entered Judas. Jesus was in control of everything, yet he allowed Satan to enter Judas in order to plot his betrayal. This, as well as Jesus’ words at the Passover meal, confirm the mission Jesus was sent to fulfill–to save the world through His death by paying for our sins and giving eternal life to whoever believes in Him. Jesus knows the future. He knew Judas would betray Him, Peter would deny Him, and the soldiers would crucify Him. He even knew a man in Jerusalem with a water jar would meet the disciples and lead them to a homeowner who would offer them a room for their Passover meal. The fact that Jesus knew the future shows us He chose the cross in order to save us. At the Last Supper, Jesus announced one of His disciples would betray Him and Peter would deny Him three times.