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Unit 3: Jesus Comes
Week 36. Zacchaeus in the Tree
Jesus sees us and invites himself into our lives.
Memory verse
the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Luke 19:10 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Read the Bible passage: Luke 19.
Picture story: Zacchaeus in the Tree
The picture story is written for ages 3 to 8. Older children can enjoy it too, or read the Bible passage in their own Bible.
Talk about it
- What changed in Zacchaeus?
- How does being treated kindly change people?
Do it
Be kind to someone others avoid.
Pray
Jesus, help us to love people as you do.
For the leader
Let children climb (safely!) on a cushion tower.
You will need: Cushions, paper leaves.
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