"The power source
Children's Activity
Object:
Teachers or Parents: The Holy Spirit was Jesus' source of
power and that same Spirit is our source of power as Christians
as well.
* The Spirit is mentioned in the text today several times.
It says that Jesus was "filled with the power of the Spirit" (v.
14), and when he read the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue, he
read, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...." Ask your children
what this means. Compare the term "Spirit" to its Hebrew and
Greek origins: wind, breath. In the old days, many things were
powered by the wind. Windmills pumped water from the ground and
ground the grain that had been harvested. The wind was truly a
source of power. In the same way, the breath that we so take for
granted empowers our bodies. Without it we would soon run out of
power.
* This is the beginning of Jesus' ministry. He began "to
teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone" (v. 15).
Your job as a parent or teacher is the beginning of the ministry
of the children charged to you. Don't forget your importance!
* Jesus returns home to the synagogue at Nazareth and reads
the powerful words of the prophet Isaiah: "The Spirit of the
Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to
the poor ..." (v. 18 ff.). Memorize as much of this passage as
possible. Explain to the children the meaning of various terms
such as "anoint" and "release to the captives," and so forth.
Sunday school assembly opening:
* This is still the Epiphany season. Ask again the meaning
of "Epiphany."
* Make or bring out the symbols of Epiphany: the five-
pointed star; descending dove with three-rayed nimbus; cross
crosslet; baptismal shell; gifts of the Magi; and so forth.
* Sing "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me."
* You could use a string of white Christmas lights and plug
them in as a way of connecting power with results.
power and that same Spirit is our source of power as Christians
as well.
* The Spirit is mentioned in the text today several times.
It says that Jesus was "filled with the power of the Spirit" (v.
14), and when he read the prophet Isaiah in the synagogue, he
read, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me...." Ask your children
what this means. Compare the term "Spirit" to its Hebrew and
Greek origins: wind, breath. In the old days, many things were
powered by the wind. Windmills pumped water from the ground and
ground the grain that had been harvested. The wind was truly a
source of power. In the same way, the breath that we so take for
granted empowers our bodies. Without it we would soon run out of
power.
* This is the beginning of Jesus' ministry. He began "to
teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone" (v. 15).
Your job as a parent or teacher is the beginning of the ministry
of the children charged to you. Don't forget your importance!
* Jesus returns home to the synagogue at Nazareth and reads
the powerful words of the prophet Isaiah: "The Spirit of the
Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to
the poor ..." (v. 18 ff.). Memorize as much of this passage as
possible. Explain to the children the meaning of various terms
such as "anoint" and "release to the captives," and so forth.
Sunday school assembly opening:
* This is still the Epiphany season. Ask again the meaning
of "Epiphany."
* Make or bring out the symbols of Epiphany: the five-
pointed star; descending dove with three-rayed nimbus; cross
crosslet; baptismal shell; gifts of the Magi; and so forth.
* Sing "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me."
* You could use a string of white Christmas lights and plug
them in as a way of connecting power with results.
