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Here are the images you need for the hero’s attributes linked to Young Jesus (Luke 2).

This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go.

For each passage, there is a collectable card alongside high-quality character images and a colouring page. All other graphics are extra’s!

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Layered image crafts are simple and yet lovely keepsake crafts. This one for Young Jesus shows him in the temple talking to the crowd. This moment is really significant because here Jesus is showing us that while he is still almost 2 decades away from his main ministry time, his earthly relationship with God as his father is not something that just develops overnight.

This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft materials

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout and scissors. You may want to use spacers (foam or cardboard), and a hole punch.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft punch hole

Colour if required, then onto cutting. Use a hole punch to start the kids cutting the space in the middle of the frame.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft cut pieces

This craft will look as good as your cutting skills but is forgiving if you skirt around small details like the indents on the pillars.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft attach spacers

Add foam spacers (or cardboard pieces) to the back of the large step piece first and position.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft begin construction

Next add the small step, this goes at the base, not in the middle.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft add character

Add a spacer to the back of Jesus and put him in the middle of the picture. This will ‘squash’ the top step.

Next, add the pillars, we do these last so we can move around the Jesus figure more easily.

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft outer frame

Lastly, add spacers to the frame, then position.
(I found it better not to add any spacers to the crowd pieces.)

Young Jesus at the temple layered craft complete

The scene is complete.

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A4 size
(210 x 297 mm)

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There is a real ‘potential’ focus within the Young Jesus story, and this craft ties into the idea that this child is developing into the man who will one day fully claim the title of Christ.

To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some paper glue.

Add any colour you want, then cut out the two rectangles.

Fold the long strip in half, blank sides touching.

Fold back each side, the folds should go along the dotted lines.

Add glue to the two inside sections.

Glue them together – doing this first will make the cutting easier.

Cut along the dotted lines to separate the middle three ‘flaps’

Becoming Jesus flaps craft add background

Glue this piece to the background. This will add stability.

Enjoy transforming young Jesus by adding wisdom, stature, and favour to see who he will fully become.

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The account of Young Jesus in the temple is a well-loved account of youthful contribution, but when it comes to games and activities, a question and answer session may not grab the kids’ attention so much. Here are a few activities that may let them get the wiggles out a bit more effectively.

This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go.

Finding Jesus

All Ages

Small group

Requires setup time

Noisy game

Space needed

A ‘hide the thimble’ alternative. Using the hero’s post, print a small picture of the Jesus graphic and hide it in the room. Variants: play as rounds where Jesus is re-hidden, or you can print multiple copies and have each child find one.
Link to Mary and Joseph searching the city.

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Oh, to have heard young Jesus in the temple. A boy on the cusp of manhood, astounding the scholars of the faith. Rather than take the traditional parent perspective to this story, it’s written it from the eyes of one of the temple priests. There are 2 reasons for this, firstly this story is sometimes taught as the one thing Jesus did wrong, scripture disputes this and yet from a child’s viewpoint it’s an easy lesson to accidentally learn. Secondly, the story is an echo of a time yet to come and so the focus should be on the message of Jesus here, the significance of him being lost for 3 days can be drawn out with older groups

This retold version of the Bible passage is supplied for inspiration, feel free to omit or embellish to give it your personal voice.

Main passage: Luke 2

This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go.

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This worksheet about young Jesus if full and busy. It looks at how this little insight into the child Jesus is an indication of what is to come. The worksheet used a mixture of pondering and examining to look at the implications of the passage. It has a little for everyone – moments of reflection, looking at the number 3 across scripture and the parental viewpoint. This worksheet is best for small groups work or independent time.

To complete the worksheet you will need something to to write with and to turn your thinking caps on! You may also choose to use some coloured pens or pencils and a bible or children’s story bible may be helpful.

The PDF can can be downloaded by clicking on the image.

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Finding Jesus

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