Lesson: Matthew 26:53 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Matthew 26:53 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

This Bible verse is like when you feel scared or alone, and you ask your parents for help. Jesus is saying that He could ask His Father in Heaven to send powerful angels to protect Him if He wanted to. Just like how your parents are always there to help and protect you, Jesus has God's powerful angels ready to help Him too. It shows us that Jesus is very powerful and always has a way to keep us safe and loved.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy. One day, Sammy was playing in the forest when a big, scary bird swooped down to try to steal his acorns. Sammy was scared and didn't know what to do.

Just then, Sammy remembered a special verse he had heard in Sunday school. He closed his eyes and said, "Do you think I cannot call on My Father, and He will at once send more than twelve legions of angels?" And in that moment, Sammy felt brave and called out to God for help.

Suddenly, a whole army of tiny guardian angels appeared around Sammy, scaring the big bird away. Sammy learned that he could always ask God for help, and He would send his angels to protect him.

From that day on, Sammy knew that he was never alone because God's angels were always watching over him.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for always being there for me. Just like Jesus knew He could ask You for help, I know I can talk to You too. Help me remember that You are always with me, ready to help and protect me. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Jesus mentioned that He could ask God to send many angels to help Him?
2. How do you think Jesus felt when He said these words to His friends?
3. Do you think Jesus wanted to show that He was very powerful and could ask God for help?
4. Why do you think Jesus chose not to ask for angels to rescue Him?
5. How can we show that we trust God to help us when we are scared or in trouble?

Life Application

This Bible verse reminds us that God is always with us and ready to help us when we call on Him. Children can apply this message in their everyday lives by trusting that God is always there to protect and guide them. When they feel scared, lonely, or unsure, they can pray to God just like Jesus did and ask Him for help. This verse teaches children that they are never alone and that God's love and support are always available to them.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a craft to help children understand this verse! You can make angel wings using white construction paper and feathers. Talk about how in the Bible, Jesus mentions that God could send many angels to help Him if He needed to. Encourage the children to decorate their angel wings with glitter or stickers to represent the angels God can send to protect us. This hands-on activity can help children remember that God is powerful and always there to help us when we need Him.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When in trouble, do not fear,
God's angels are always near.
More than twelve legions, strong and true,
Will come to protect and rescue you!

Songs or Videos

One Christian song that relates to the message of Matthew 26:53 is "My God is so Big" by Go Fish. This song talks about how powerful and mighty God is, just like the verse where Jesus talks about how He could call on His Father to send angels.

Another great song for kids that relates to this message is "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." This classic song reminds kids that God is in control of everything, including sending angels to help us when we need it.

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