King
WELCOME TO WEEK 2
Being a king is a big responsibility. There have been lots of kings through history, but only 1 king is the king over everything. That is Jesus! He is the only king who rules over the whole world. This week we will see how Jesus was praised by those who were excited He was their Messiah.
BIBLE STORY
Have you ever ridden on the back of an animal? Different animals move in different ways. Let’s pretend we are on a parade through town riding on an animal I say. Create a space or area for your child to do a march or parade around.
Pretend you are riding through the parade on a…
An elephant (long strides forward and backward)
A horse (gallop)
A dog (squat as you walk around)
A kangaroo (bouncing up and down)
A cheetah (move very quickly)
An eagle (soar around the room)
A donkey (bouncing up and down, surging forward occasionally)
It was fun pretending we were riding on different animals. We could imagine the way those animals walk and then pretend we were on their back. If you were riding through a very important parade, what kind of animal would you want to ride on? Probably one that is big and important that wouldn't throw you around. In our story today, wee will see how Jesus rode through the middle of the city in front of everyone, on a donkey!! He didn’t ride in on a noble steed or a regal elephant, but a clopping donkey. Do you think that is the entrance of a king? Let’s read or listen to the story for this week and see how Jesus came to ride on a donkey.
Let’s read the Bible story for the week Luke 19:28-40
When Jesus was at the Mount of Olives, what did he send his disciples to do? (Go to the village to find a donkey there)
What was special about thee donkey they were to find? (It had never been ridden)
What were the disciples to say to anyone if they asked why they needed it? (The Lord needs it.)
Did the disciples find the donkey? (Yes, they told the owners the Lord needs it)
After the disciples brought Jesus the donkey, what did they do? (Layed their robes on it and helped him get on the donkey)
As Jesus was riding down the road, what were people doing? (Spreading their robes on the road)
What did the group of disciples do as Jesus road down the road? (Began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice)
What did the Pharisees say about the crowd? (Rebuke your disciples)
What was Jesus’ response to rebuking the crown? (If they keep silent, the stones would cry out)
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY
Activity
Retell the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on the donkey while they act out the story. Have a pretend donkey using a pole or a rocking horse. Allow them to pick parts to act out and dress up. Use real leaves or large sheets of green construction paper cut into large leaves. Have them narrate the story or you can do it for them while they act it out.
Materials: Rocking horse or stick to pretend as a donkey, bible dress-up clothes, green construction paper
Alternate
A king is powerful but it is not the only thing that has power. Listen to the clues and guess what is being described. Then use your play dough to see if you can create the image of what was described.
Materials: Trivia game clues printed or device to view on, play dough
Independent activity:
Print out the following donkey template found at the bottom of this website. Color the donkey and then cut it out. Glue the two parts of the donkey together. Use 2 clothespins and color them gray with the bottoms colored black for hooves. Use black yarn cut into little pieces and glue them to the head of the donkey for a mane, and then some at the back for a tale.Attach the hooves to the donkey so it can stand up on its own.
Materials: Donkey template printed, crayons/markers, glue, scissors, 2 clothespins, black yarn
ARTS & CAFTS
CRAFT 1
Coloring page
Materials: Printed coloring sheet, crayons
Craft 2
Coloring page
Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons
FOLLOW-UP
Name a king from the past.
What type of king was he?
Did he rule in a fair and just way?
What makes Jesus a different King from all other kings?
What would the Lord be king over?
Who else will reign with Him?
What are some names given to Jesus our king?
Practical Application at Home
Being a king or ruler is not an easy task. Many times earthly kings fail to remain humble, or fair. They often begin to think of themselves over everyone else. Their needs and desires begin to outweigh the needs and desires of their kingdom or people. Even the kings in the Bible often went astray and did not continue to follow what God would have them do.
Think of the kings in the Bible. Make a list of the kings you know who tried to continue to follow what God wanted of them and then make a list of the kings you know went astray or never followed God at all.
Although the Bible is filled with kings who did not reign justly or with wisdom, we know that Jesus is a king who will reign like no other king ever has before. That is something worth getting excited about. We can celebrate our risen Savior who is the King over the whole earth.
Additional Resources
Outings to Reinforce Lesson
Enjoy the cool weather and take a nature walk. Observe the things God created and how they work together in His plan. What part do each of us play in God’s plan for us?