The name of Jesus
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers and Parents: It is good for children to learn to
respect the name of Jesus because of all that he has done and
continues to do for all of us. If they realize what the name
means, who the man was, and what he did for all of us, they will
be much less likely to abuse the name or use it in casual ways
that cause offense.
* Read Philippians 2:10 and explain that we will play a game
based on this text, which tells us that every knee should bend at
the name of Jesus. Count the children who will play, and put
down in a circle a number of rugs, pillows, or pieces of cloth
equal to the total minus one. Have the children march around the
circle as in "musical chairs" while you tell a story about Jesus.
Explain that when they hear the name of Jesus they are to kneel
on one of the items you have placed on the floor. The one who is
last to kneel drops out. Continue this game, removing one item
each time, until you have a winner. (You may want to award a
prize of some kind.) After the game, discuss the importance of
the name of Jesus and help them to understand why it should be
honored and respected.
Sunday school assembly opening:
* Bring a book that tells the meaning of names. Look up the
names of several or all of the children and tell them the
meanings. Then discuss the name of Jesus and what it means.
respect the name of Jesus because of all that he has done and
continues to do for all of us. If they realize what the name
means, who the man was, and what he did for all of us, they will
be much less likely to abuse the name or use it in casual ways
that cause offense.
* Read Philippians 2:10 and explain that we will play a game
based on this text, which tells us that every knee should bend at
the name of Jesus. Count the children who will play, and put
down in a circle a number of rugs, pillows, or pieces of cloth
equal to the total minus one. Have the children march around the
circle as in "musical chairs" while you tell a story about Jesus.
Explain that when they hear the name of Jesus they are to kneel
on one of the items you have placed on the floor. The one who is
last to kneel drops out. Continue this game, removing one item
each time, until you have a winner. (You may want to award a
prize of some kind.) After the game, discuss the importance of
the name of Jesus and help them to understand why it should be
honored and respected.
Sunday school assembly opening:
* Bring a book that tells the meaning of names. Look up the
names of several or all of the children and tell them the
meanings. Then discuss the name of Jesus and what it means.
