Level A Teacher Guide

God’s Gifts of Grace Delivered

Delivered: God’s Gifts of Grace

Does Baptism need a special kind of holy water to work? Do I have to confess every sin to be forgiven? What if I can’t remember them all? Will God still forgive me? What does the Lord’s Supper really do for me?

In Delivered: God’s Gifts of Grace, students will find the answers to these questions and more in a national-parks-themed environment as they learn about the gifts God gives us in Baptism, the Lord’s Supper, Confession and Absolution, and the Office of the Keys.

Delivered: God’s Gifts of Grace offers two levels. Level A is for children who are nonreaders and young readers—generally preschool through those who have finished grade 1. Level B is designed for students who are independent readers; in most cases, this means students who have finished grades 2–6.

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PrayDear Jesus, we thank You for welcoming all people to come to You. We need You, Jesus. We need Your love and strength. We need You because of our sins. We can do nothing to save ourselves from them. Thank You for loving us so much You died on the cross and rose again to save us from our sins. Thank You for Your blessings of for-giveness of sins, new life, faith in You, and a place in Your kingdom. In Your name we pray. Amen.

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Search & KnowDirections: Solve the crossword puzzle below as you review

the truths from today’s Bible account.

DOWN1. The good gifts Jesus gives us

5. The youngest children brought to Jesus

6. Jesus did this when children were brought to Him

7. What Jesus put on the children to bless them

ACROSS

2. What Jesus feels for all people, no

matter their age

3. Jesus said this belongs to children

4. Did not want the people to bring their

children to Jesus

7. Means “to prevent”

8. Brought to Jesus by others

9. Welcomed the children to Him

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Lesson 1

Jesus Welcomes the ChildrenMatthew 19:13–15; Luke 18:15–17

The crowds were bringing children to Jesus that He might touch them.

The disciples rebuked them. But when Jesus saw it, He was angry. He said to the disciples, “Let the children come to Me. Do not hinder them. For to such belongs

the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”

And He took the children in His arms. He blessed them, laying His hands on them.

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God wants me to be part of His family.

Jesus surprised His disciples when He welcomed little children, even babies, to come to Him. He didn’t ask if they deserved it. He just did it. You can open your arms and

welcome children too. Tell them about God’s great love in sending Jesus as the Savior of all. Pray with them and for them, asking God to bless them. As a family, greet people coming to church next week. Just stick out your hand, smile, and share a welcome.

Take-Home Point Family Faith Talk[Jesus says,] “Let the little children come to Me.” Matthew 19:14

Bible Words

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2 butterflies

Search & Find

Jesus’ face

3 rocks

WELCOME

1 bug

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Trip Tips: More than twelve million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island, near New York City, between 1892 and 1954. (Source: www.nps.gov)

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3 crosses 5 flowers

2 dogs

2 chipmunks

1 Bible

2 baskets

9 diamonds

5 hearts

8 triangles

2 purple head scarves