This is a really straightforward pop-up card mechanism that shows Jesus removing the barrier the disciples were proving to be between himself and the children. It features the hero graphics provided with the lesson.
My printer was behaving strangely, I apologise for the weak-looking images.
This may seem like a deep tenant of theology to teach kids and seem overly sombre for their innocence, but it’s so central it shouldn’t be skimmed. Jesus was more than powerful enough that he didn’t need to allow himself to be captured, powerful enough that he could have stopped the crucifixion at any point, he went willingly. He went because there was a bigger story happening. He loved his disciples enough to prepare them.
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 : Mark 9:30-37
The crowd travelling with Jesus was getting near Galilee. Some of the disciples were looking forward to seeing their family.
“Do you want to stay at my house tonight, Jesus?” asked Andrew.
“We could find some space at our house too!” said John.
Jesus shook his head. “No, we won’t stay. I don’t want people to know we are here.”
Andrew and John looked disappointed. Jesus saw their faces and paused. “I have some important things to teach you,” he said. “I don’t want a crowd.”
They understood that. When people heard Jesus was near, the crowd gathered in minutes. People who were sick were pushed to the front to be healed, and kids ran up to see. Jesus had become a celebrity.
When they stopped, the disciples gathered round to hear what Jesus was going to teach them. Jesus breathed in a deep breath.
“The Son of Man is going to be handed over into the hands of men. He will be betrayed.”
The disciples shuffled uncomfortably. Jesus called himself “the son of man.” They knew some people hated Jesus, but who would betray him?
“They will kill him.”
Jesus paused. Some of the disciples looked shocked, some sad. Some seemed not to believe him. Jesus was the Messiah, the rescuer. How did him dying help his people? But Jesus wasn’t finished.
“And after he is killed, he will rise three days later.”
Nobody said anything. Did they hear him? Did they not have questions?
They did have questions, lots and lots of questions. They didn’t understand what Jesus had said. They whispered one to another all evening, but nobody questioned Jesus. They were afraid of what his words meant.
But Jesus was sure. Jesus knew the big plan of what would happen. Jesus knew that nothing could stop God’s new kingdom coming: not the religious leaders, not the weak disciples, not the armies and people in power. Nothing. Not even death.
Jesus knew he would die, He walked in the shadow of the cross willingly. This little 3D image is simple to make and quite striking. If you are in a rush, you can skip the hands section and it still looks great!
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, a glue stick and some coloured paper or card.
Cut out the pieces.
Fold along the dotted lines.
Glue the cross to a blank piece of paper.
Add glue to the printed side of the tabs and stick to the page, so the body is curved out. Repeat with the head overlapping the beard.
If you are using the arms, then glue them into position at the shoulders only.
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These are the Character resources provided for: David Dances (2 Samuel 6) | Character Images
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We all dance differently, and by the reactions in this story, David’s dancing style wasn’t up to much. This dancing David craft has him jiggling and wobbling on the end of your finger. I can honestly say this craft has captured my home, it’s sat on the coffee table all week and been much played with (usually with the finger on the other side!)
To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, 3 craft sticks, tape, and some sticky tack. You may also want some superglue if you are working in a very hot place.
Cut out David and place him to one side.
We are going to use the template to make the balancing frame. Take one of the three popsicle sticks and make a point with a sharp pair of scissors.
Lay the three popsicles sticks on the page template, making sure they are equally spaced on each side.
Fix the popsicle sticks together using the sticky tack or glue.
Now we require the counterweights. For this, we will use two 1 cm balls of sticky tack fixed to the two lowest points.
Attach David using sticky tape.
IMPORTANT: You need to allow the point to be slightly below the hem of his garment. This picture is for illustration purposes, it can be much lower to look more dignified.
David will balance on a finger and dance if nudged.
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