Learning from Jesus/Christians together MiniZone Leader's Guide

Season Themes:
Learning from Jesus – Gospel stories
Christians together – Bible passages that explore issues of Christian life

Sessions 1-6: Learning from Jesus
During these sessions children will learn in simple ways from the example of Jesus. We are to love others, showing friendship and kindness. Sessions 2 and 6 will also help them understand that they are known, accepted and loved by Jesus and they are given the opportunity to tell Jesus what they need. Absorbing these foundational truths, children are encouraged in practical ways to implement what they have learned.

Session 1: Who should I love?
(Matthew 22:34-40)
Session 2: Who are you?
(John 4:4-26)
Session 3: Tell me about Jesus
(Mark 2:1-12)
Session 4: Let’s be friends
(Luke 19:1-10)
Session 5: Be kind to everyone
(Luke 10:25-37)
Session 6: Jesus helps
(Matthew 20:29-34)

Sessions 7-12: Christians together
Most children in this age group will be brought to church by their parents or other adults and will probably have partly formed ideas of why they are there. Young children will initially copy adults, but sound teaching and practice will enable them to know for themselves the reality of what they learn. Sessions 9 and 12 focus on Kings Joash and Hezekiah as examples of giving gladly to God and joyful worship among God’s people. The other sessions look at the people who met together because they loved Jesus.

Session 7: Let’s get together
(Acts 1:13-14; 2:42-47)
Session 8: Timothy learns
(Acts 16:1-5; 2 Timothy 1:2-6; 3:14-15)
Session 9: What can I give?
(2 Chronicles 24:1-14)
Session 10: Let’s share
(Acts 4:32-37)
Session 11: What do I know?
(Luke 4:16-22)
Session 12: Joy to the Lord
(2 Chronicles 29:25-31)