The Biblical Path of Life

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  • Lesson 10: Jesus’ Death, Burial, and Resurrection: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

    —Luke 24:7

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. We need to understand that Jesus was often called the “Son of man.” In our last lesson, we read that Jesus had been delivered into the hands of sinful men. In this lesson, we will see that those sinful men crucified Jesus, and more importantly that Jesus rose again on the third day. It is important to remember what Jesus had told the people (including the religious leaders). “For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matthew 12:40). Consider the events of Jonah who spent three days and nights in the belly of the whale. We will read that Jesus’ body was in the tomb for three days and three nights.

    Emphasis: We are to understand that Jesus came to die for the sins of the world, and that He lives again. Any who believe this can have the gift of eternal life that Jesus’ life purchased.

    Lesson Summary: As we ended our last lesson, Jesus had been delivered by Pilate to be crucified.

    We will again, in this lesson, read directly from God’s Word. It could never be retold any better than the witnesses that were there who recorded it in God’s Word. If you are in a class setting, try to read as much of it to your students as they are able to understand. Explain the rest to them.

    In this lesson, we begin with the crucifixion of Jesus. Even while Jesus was on the cross, we will read that although there were many who mocked Jesus, at least two believed in Him. After Jesus died on the cross, two men (Joseph and Nicodemus) took Jesus’ body and buried it before the Passover. After Jesus had been dead for three days and three nights, some women went to the tomb to prepare Jesus’ body with spices and ointments. Before they arrived, there had been an earthquake: the stone had been rolled away, revealing an empty tomb. As the women approached, they saw that empty tomb, and angels told them that Jesus was alive. The angels told the women to go tell the disciples. They went and told the eleven. Jesus revealed himself to Mary Magdalene. Mary went and told the disciples that she had seen Jesus.

    One of the watchmen told the chief priests that the tomb was empty, and the chief priests paid them a great sum of money to spread the lie that the disciples had stolen Jesus’ body. Moreover, they told that story, “and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day” (Matthew 28:15b).

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 10 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 10 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is an idea for a craft to make to help them remeber the lesson:

    We took a stand-up foam cross, added stickers to remember Jesus’ resurrection, and a verse.

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  • Lesson 9: Jesus’ Final Journey: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem.

    —Luke 9:51

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Recognize that Jesus understood He only had a set amount of time to do what God sent Him to do. He knew it was time that He should be “received up.” Received up means “the act of taking up (only found in Luke 9:51).” And steadfastly set means “to set fast or to fix firmly.” In other words, Jesus set forth with fixed purpose. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem with a particular purpose in mind – He knew it was time to pay the penalty for mankind’s sin by laying down His life, and then taking it up again (“15. … and I lay down my life for the sheep… 17. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. 18. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father” John 10:15-16). Jesus understood that He was on the way to Jerusalem to die.

    Emphasis: We are to understand why Jesus came. Jesus said, “I lay down my life” (John 10:15 and 17). Knowing that, we are to understand the importance of Jesus going to Jerusalem that final time – and the obedience to His Father that took.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned of many personal encounters Jesus had with different people. Some believed in Jesus. However, a few refused to believe.

    As we begin this lesson, we find that although many believed in Jesus after Lazarus was raised from the dead, there were some who went and reported to the religious leaders what had happened. They began to spread word that they wanted someone to tell them where Jesus was. They made a plan to take Jesus by subtlety and kill Him. In this lesson, we will learn of one of Jesus’ own disciples who met with those religious leaders, promising to deliver Jesus to them.

    As Jesus made his final trip to Jerusalem, there were many who received Him, declaring Him as “the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord” and throwing palm branches down in His path. During Jesus final supper with His disciples, He had much to teach them. Jesus was preparing them for His death – but they did not understand. As they went to the Garden of Gethsemane after that dinner, Jesus took three aside to watch with Him as He prayed. Shortly thereafter, Judas led the religious leaders to Jesus, betraying Him with a kiss. Jesus was arrested.

    There was an illegal trial by night where the religious leaders declared Jesus was guilty of death. When they took Jesus before Pilate, Pilate declared that he found no fault in Jesus. Nevertheless, the religious leaders insisted upon Jesus death, and Pilate delivered Jesus to be crucified.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 9 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 9 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to children, the following is a craft idea to help them remember what you learn in this lesson:

    One time we added stickers and a verse to a large foam palm leaf.

    Another time we cut out palm leaves from construction paper, glued verses on them, then attached them to straws to wave as palm branches.

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  • Lesson 7: Jesus’ Teachings: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth.  

    —Mark 1:38

    Key Verse Thought: Before considering the Key Verse, read the following verses: “35. And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed. 36. And Simon and they that were with him followed after him. 37. And when they had found him, they said unto him, All men seek for thee. 38. And he said unto them, Let us go into the next towns, that I may preach there also: for therefore came I forth. 39. And he preached in their synagogues throughout all Galilee, and cast out devils” (Mark 1:35-39).    It is important to emphasize verse thirty-eight, the Key Verse for this lesson. This verse helps us understand one very important reason as to why Jesus came – to preach to the people. In this lesson, we will read some of those teachings. First and foremost we will understand that people are to believe in Jesus and confess Him, becoming saved (a Christian). As you consider this lesson, recognize who it is Jesus says to believe like (we will see in Mark 10:13-16). 

    Emphasis: Jesus came to preach to the people.  First, to call them to Himself, then to teach them the many commands they were to obey, allowing God to manifest Himself to Believers.  Once a Christian knows what Jesus’ teachings are, that person is to obey them.

    Lesson Summary: After reading about the twelve apostles (disciples) who walked with Jesus, learning from Him, we read of many of Jesus’ Miracles where some believed and followed Him. Jesus taught many parables, in which He taught His followers heavenly things, and more people believed. 

    In this lesson, we learn about some of Jesus’ teachings. First, we find that of all the people who saw the miracles of Jesus and heard His parables, many still did not believe. Nevertheless, Jesus drew attention to what it takes to believe in Him – one must come to Him much like a child and just believe. Next, we will look at parts of Jesus’ “Sermon on the Mount.” Jesus had much practical advice of how to live, but He had many specific things Believers were supposed to do:  let our light shine; not be angry; love our enemies; learn how we are to pray; place our treasures in heaven; seek God’s kingdom first; learn for what we are to ask, seek and knock; learn that broad is the path and narrow is the way; ending with a culmination of all of Jesus’ teachings in a true application by the wise builder compared to a foolish man who rejected Jesus and His teachings.    We will then read about a rich man and Lazarus, and see the difference in the lives, and even the deaths, of these two men. Finally, we will learn just what it is Believers are to do after hearing Jesus’ Teachings. Notice that even today, Jesus’ Words call man to a time of decision – to believe or to not believe.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 7 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 7 Children’s Worksheets

    The following is a craft idea if you are teaching younger children.

    We made a book and glued different verses inside to help us remember some of Jesus’ teachings. We then decorated the cover. Students were encouraged to write more verses in their books.

  • Lesson 6: Jesus’ Parables: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.

    —Mark 4:9

    Key Verse Thought: Read today’s Key Verse. Everyone has ears. What do we use our ears for? (i.e.: to hear; hold glasses; etc.). We are to understand the primary purpose for our ears is to hear. In this lesson, we will learn that Jesus taught by parables. Parables are “earthly stories with heavenly meanings.” Jesus wanted His followers to understand His teachings. He wanted them to put on their “spiritual ears” and not only hear what He taught, but to do what He taught.     

    Emphasis: In this lesson, we are to understand that God’s Word is the seed and once the seed is planted, it is to grow, producing fruit. That means that once we hear about Jesus and become a Christian, we are to live a life pleasing to Him. Christians have the ears that are to hear the truths taught by Jesus and live accordingly.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned about a few of the miracles of Jesus. In those miracles we saw the compassion of Jesus and the call to faith – to believe in Jesus. 

    In this lesson, we will learn that Jesus taught in parables. Parables are often referred to as “earthly stories with heavenly meanings.” Jesus told many parables, but we will only look at a few today: the Sower and the seed; the parable of the Good Shepherd; the parable of the Good Samaritan; the parable of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son; ending with the parable of the prayer of the Pharisee and the publican. 

    In the first parable Jesus taught (the Sower and the seed), it revealed that Jesus is the Sower, and the seed is the Word of God. The people who received the Word of God grew and produced fruit. He ended with the phrase, “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear” for it was a call for anyone who would to receive God’s word and be saved. When the disciples asked why Jesus taught in parables, Jesus explained it to them. He wanted His followers to understand what He was teaching. 

    Some of today’s parables may be familiar to you, but try to understand what Jesus was teaching his followers. Even those who did not fully understand were called to make a decision – to follow Jesus and His teachings, or not.  In these parables Jesus taught not only how be saved, but that once saved, a Christian is to grow. Jesus also taught there is only one way to Heaven – Jesus.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 6 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 6 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to younger children, we planted seeds in a small pot for this lesson to remind them of the parable of “The Sower and the Seed.”

  • Lesson 5: Jesus’ Miracles: The Four Gospels

    Key Verse

    “Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.”

    —Matthew 9:29

    Key Verse Thought: After reading the key verse, try to understand the word faith. Faith means “faith in Christ as able to work miracles, healing the sick; the means of appropriating what God in Christ has for man resulting in the transformation of man’s character and way of life – also called Christian faith.” Today we are going to learn what Jesus was able to do in the lives of the people who had faith in Him.    

    Emphasis: We are to remember the compassion Jesus had for the lost world, and that he revealed the need for forgiveness of sin. Christians are to have the same compassion for the lost world, wanting to see them come to know Jesus. We are to live a Christian life, and bring our friends to meet Jesus.

    Lesson Summary: In our last lesson, we learned about Jesus’ disciples (specifically the 12 apostles). They were to be Jesus’ ambassadors in this world. Jesus sent them out preaching and healing. More than that, Jesus spent time teaching and training these men.

     In this lesson, we will look at a few of the miracles of Jesus. There are too many miracles of Jesus to talk about in one lesson, so we will only look at a few: Jesus healed a leper; Four friends and a man with palsy; The man with a withered hand; The centurion’s servant; The raising from the dead of the widow’s son in Nain; Jesus stilled the tempest; Raised Jairus’ daughter and healed the woman with an issue of blood; Made two blind men to see; Jesus walked on water; A gentile woman’s daughter healed; Feeding of 4000; Jesus healed ten lepers; and Jesus gave sight to blind Bartimaeus.

    As we look at some of the miracles of Jesus, notice that He did them for a reason. As we read these events, we will learn some of those reasons. Sometimes Jesus had compassion on the people. In other instances, they were to draw attention to the faith: either the presence of faith, the lack of faith, or even no faith at all. Nevertheless, in most of these instances, we will recognize the call to action – to believe, or not to believe. That decision comes from not only the person, or persons, directly involved, but also the bystanders. We will then witness the transformation of lives that had faith.

    Remember: Keep in mind that these lessons will not necessarily be in a chronological order of the life of Christ. We will focus on a few of the miracles of Jesus.

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 5 Questions

    Y3Q1 – Lesson 5 Children’s Worksheets

    If you are teaching this to younger children, the following is a craft idea. We made a coloring book of a few of Jesus’ miracles. This is to help them remember some of what was read in this lesson.