Reading of the story: Jesus is Lost

Theme discussion

Children are very important. They're not only our future but also our present in many ways. God knows this and loves children. When Jesus was young, about 12 years old, according to Luke, God worked through him and gave him truth and wisdom so that he could speak with religious leaders and have conversations with them.

When Jesus grew older, he recognized the importance of children and would let them come sit near him and listen while he preached. Jesus put to practice what God taught him when he was young and so he continued to welcome children and taught his disciples that the children are the greatest in God’s reign. Jesus recognized the truth that everyone was a child at some point in their life.

As a child, it is important to ask as many questions as you like and learn everything that interests you. The knowledge that you learn may help you to make a great invention or maybe scientific discovery in the future or maybe you’ll be a great leader or a fearless adventurer.

Sunday school is organized so that God’s teachings and the good news that Jesus preached can be shared with children. Where else do you learn important things?

Have you ever felt ignored because of your age? How did you feel?

God was working through Jesus at such a young age, how do you think God might be working through you?

Craft

Today’s craft is using puppets to recreate Jesus talking to a religious leader. This craft will require popsicle sticks, glue or tape, markers, and a printer.

First, print out this picture and cut out the figures. Jesus is the shorter one on the left and the religious leader is the taller one on the right.