The Great Gift Exchange LESSON 14
Your Response to the Lesson What was most interesting in the Bible story? What activity was most enjoyable? What new things did you learn?
Activity A My Favorite Gift What is the favorite gift you have received and who gave it to you? How did you thank the person who gave you that special gift?
Activity B The Gifts I’ve Given What are some gifts that you have given to others? What gift would you give to Jesus? What makes your gift to Him special?
power text “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name” (Hebrews 13:15).
POWERPOINT When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we offer Him our hearts.
PRAYER AND PRAISE How Was Your Week? Good things? Challenges? Special events?
PRAYER AND PRAISE Songs “Into My Heart” ( He Is Our Song, no. 152) “Jesus Loves Me,” third verse ( He Is Our Song, no. 63) “He is Lovely” ( He Is Our Song, no. 70)
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PRAYER AND PRAISE Prayer Time Thank Jesus for the greatest gift of all - salvation Pray over the prayer requests. Thank God for answering the prayers according to His will, for He knows what is best for us.
power text “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name” (Hebrews 13:15).
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Great Gift Exchange Jesus gave us Heaven’s greatest gift. What can we give Jesus in return for this amazing gift?
INTRODUCTION TO THE STORY The Story You may listen to a podcast recording of the story: www.juniorpowerpoints.org
POWERPOINT When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we offer Him our hearts.
EXPERIENCE THE STORY God’s Gift God speaks to people to give them help. People gave gifts to help Jesus. In what ways were lives changed because of Jesus?
EXPLORE THE BIBLE God’s Gift Why and how should we respond to God’s Gift? • 1 John 4:9, 10, 19 • Romans 5:8, 10 • Romans 12:1, 2 • John 15:4, 7, 12, 26, 27 • John 16:23, 24 • Acts 2:42, 46, 47 • Acts 17:11
power text “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). “Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name” (Hebrews 13:15).
APPLY THE LESSON Working Without . . . • How can you maintain your relationship with Jesus each day? Who can help you come closer to Jesus? How can you help someone improve their relationship with Jesus?
POWERPOINT When we accept Jesus as our Savior, we offer Him our hearts.
SHARE THE LESSON The Great Exchange • What is the gift we’ve been talking about today? • In what way could you, with your unique talents give yourself to Jesus?
Coming Up Next Week “BEING A BLESSING” • Jesus was a blessing to others during His childhood • Study your Sabbath School lesson each day • Complete the daily activities • Memorize the Power Text
Closing Prayer Dear Jesus, Thank You for giving us the gift of salvation. Now we dedicate ourselves to You out of love for You. Amen.
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