Lesson: Mark 11:6 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Mark 11:6 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In Mark 11:6, there is a part of the Bible where some people were asked a question. They replied exactly as Jesus had told them to, and because of that, they were allowed to go on their way peacefully.

Imagine if you were playing a game with your friends, and they told you the secret code to win. When someone asked you what the code was, you remembered what your friends said and shared it with the others. Just like that, the people in the Bible story listened to Jesus and repeated His words. This showed that they obeyed Him and did what was right.

Jesus wants us to listen to Him and follow His teachings because He loves us and knows what is best for us. When we trust Him and do what He says, we can experience peace and happiness in our hearts, just like the people in the Bible story.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, a little squirrel named Sammy found himself in a pickle. He accidentally knocked over a bird's nest while playing, and the angry birds demanded an apology. Sammy felt scared and worried, but he remembered a verse from the Bible that said, "They answered them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go."

Taking a deep breath, Sammy apologized to the birds just as Jesus would have wanted him to do. To his surprise, the birds forgave him and even invited him to play with them. Sammy learned that saying sorry and following Jesus's teachings can lead to forgiveness and friendship. From that day on, Sammy made sure to treat others the way Jesus would want him to, with kindness and love.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank You for always keeping Your promises, just like how Jesus said. Help us to trust in Your words and know that You will always take care of us. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think the people in the verse listened to Jesus and let the disciples go?
2. How do you think the disciples felt when they saw that everything happened just as Jesus said?
3. Can you think of a time when you listened to someone and did what they asked, even if it was difficult?
4. How do you think Jesus felt when He saw that His words came true?
5. What do you think we can learn from this verse about trusting Jesus and following His instructions?

Life Application

In Mark 11:6, we see how the people responded exactly as Jesus had predicted. This verse teaches us about the importance of trusting in Jesus' words and obeying them. Children can apply this message in their lives by listening to what Jesus teaches us in the Bible and following His words.

At home, children can obey their parents and show kindness to their siblings just as Jesus teaches us to love one another. At school, they can be honest, respectful, and helpful to their teachers and classmates. With friends, they can be good examples by being kind, forgiving, and inclusive, just as Jesus showed us how to treat others.

By applying the message of Mark 11:6 in their daily lives, children can show love, kindness, and obedience just as Jesus did, and they can be a shining light for others to see God's love through them.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple skit or role-playing activity to help children understand Mark 11:6. Divide the children into two groups - one group can be the disciples sent by Jesus to get the colt, and the other group can be the people who let them go as Jesus had said. Encourage them to act out the scene, emphasizing the importance of following Jesus' instructions and the faithfulness of God's promises. This hands-on activity will help children experience and remember the message of the verse in a fun and engaging way.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When Jesus speaks, we trust in His way,
Like the people did in Mark 11:6 that day.
They listened to Jesus, and let them go free,
Just as He promised, so shall it be!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Mark 11:6 is "My God is So Big" by Go Fish. This song reminds children that God is powerful and keeps His promises just like Jesus predicted in the Bible verse. Another wonderful song is "Jesus Loves Me" which teaches kids about Jesus' unconditional love and how He fulfills His promises. Both of these songs can help children understand and remember the message of Mark 11:6 in a fun and engaging way.

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