The marks on Jesus
Children's Activity
Object:
This week's Gospel Lesson deals with Thomas and his desire
for proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. He didn't want to
take anyone else's word for it -- he wanted to see for himself.
This week's lesson has some interesting things to talk about with
children.
* First, there is the idea of the marks on Jesus' hands and
feet. The scars were proof to the disciples that it was really
Jesus walking and talking with them. In fact, at the beginning of
the reading Jesus greets the disciples and shows them his scars
before they even ask. The scars are a reminder of what Jesus had
been through.
Like the dogwood flower, ask the children to try to identify
some other things that people use to remind them of Jesus. Take a
walk with the children through the church and see if they can
discover the symbols, icons, pictures, and/or colors that the
church uses to remember Jesus' death and resurrection.
What are some other ways people try to remind themselves of
Jesus' death and resurrection?
* Second, talk with the children about what Jesus means when
he says, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have
believed" (v. 29b). Is it bad to need proof? What does it mean to
believe without seeing? That's what faith is. Why would Jesus say
that a person is blessed for believing without proof?
for proof that Jesus had risen from the dead. He didn't want to
take anyone else's word for it -- he wanted to see for himself.
This week's lesson has some interesting things to talk about with
children.
* First, there is the idea of the marks on Jesus' hands and
feet. The scars were proof to the disciples that it was really
Jesus walking and talking with them. In fact, at the beginning of
the reading Jesus greets the disciples and shows them his scars
before they even ask. The scars are a reminder of what Jesus had
been through.
Like the dogwood flower, ask the children to try to identify
some other things that people use to remind them of Jesus. Take a
walk with the children through the church and see if they can
discover the symbols, icons, pictures, and/or colors that the
church uses to remember Jesus' death and resurrection.
What are some other ways people try to remind themselves of
Jesus' death and resurrection?
* Second, talk with the children about what Jesus means when
he says, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have
believed" (v. 29b). Is it bad to need proof? What does it mean to
believe without seeing? That's what faith is. Why would Jesus say
that a person is blessed for believing without proof?
