Introduction
Welcome to our lesson on the life and teachings of Jesus. Today, we're going to take a different approach to learning about Jesus - we're going to follow in his footsteps.
Warm-up Activity: Footprints
- Hand out sheets of paper to each student.
- Get everyone to take off a shoe and dip it in some paint or ink.
- Invite everyone to walk across the paper, leaving a trail of footprints.
As the students make their way around the classroom, engage them in a brief conversation:
- What do they notice about the different footprints?
- Are there any patterns or similarities?
- Why might someone's footprints look different from someone else's?
Main Activity: Visiting Jesus' Hometown
- Break the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a different city or town that was significant in Jesus' life - Bethlehem, Nazareth, Capernaum, etc.
- Ask each group to research their assigned location and write a brief summary of what Jesus did there.
- Once the groups have completed their research, have them present their findings to the class.
Closing Discussion: Reflections
- Engage the class in a discussion about what they learned during this lesson.
- Ask them if they feel like they understand Jesus and his teachings better now.
- Encourage them to think about how they can continue to follow in Jesus' footsteps in their own lives.
Conclusion
Thank you for joining us on this journey to learn more about Jesus. Remember, just like our footprints on the paper, Jesus left a lasting impression on the world, and we can continue to learn from his teachings today.