YEA Lesson Library
Rooster Reminder
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches about Peter’s denial of Jesus and the rooster crowing.
Scriptures
Numbers 30:1-2
Numbers 30:2
Psalm 39:1
Proverbs 21:23
Matthew 12:34
Matthew 26:69-75
Mark 14:72
Titus 1:16
Words to Know
TRUSTWORTHY - honest, will not let you down
CURSING - to swear at . to use bad words
DENIED - to declare as untrue
The Lesson
Peter was one of Jesus’ disciples. He left his fishing boat to follow Jesus. He promised Jesus that he would always love Him. He also promised to always be His friend. But Jesus knew Peter’s heart. He told Peter that a rooster would remind him of his promise.
Some soldiers came and took Jesus away. Peter was very frightened. He was afraid that the soldiers would take him to prison too. So he tried to hide in the crowd. A girl came to Peter and said, “You were with Jesus.” Peter lied to the girl. He said he didn’t know Jesus. She asked him again. And Peter lied the second time. Other people asked Peter if he knew Jesus. Again, Peter said he didn’t know Him. What did Peter promise Jesus?
All of a sudden Peter heard a rooster crowing. Then he remembered his promise to Jesus. He was very sorry for breaking his promise. He was sorry for lying. When you make a promise you should keep it.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Numbers 30:2
Monday - Matthew 26:75
Tuesday - Mark 14:72
Wednesday - Titus 1:16
Thursday - Psalm 39:1
Friday - Proverbs 21:23
Saturday - Matthew 12:34
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. State that a friend should be trustworthy.
2. Tell that Peter was one of Jesus’ disciples, but he broke his promise to Jesus.
3. Explain that it is important for us to keep our promises.
4. Recite their memory verse.
Topics & Themes
Disciples
Faithful, Trustworthy
Fishing
Fulfillment of Prophecy
God’s omniscience
Jesus, Crucifixion
Jesus, Suffering of
Loving God
Peter
Promises, Oaths
Repentance
Rooster
Ten Commandments
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA teacher’s and student’s books, crayons, paper plates, glue, yarn, tongue depressors, attendance and memory verse charts, stickers, songbook, CD/tape recorder, CD/tape player
Preparation
Rhymes and songs are valuable tools in teaching preschoolers. Their main job is teaching language skills. But they are also a fun way to help little ones become involved and move around and interact with others.
As a Christian preschool teacher, you will play a very important role in the beginning stages of learning for the children in your class. As you strive to provide positive, initial learning experiences for your students, you will be feeding the hearts and souls of our future.
Begin today’s lesson with the following rhyme, sung to the tune of “I Saw Three Ships.” Arrange the children in a circle. Sing through several times. Be sure to explain what it means to be trusted. Ask the children what they can do to show they can be trusted.
Trustworthy
Each day I hope that I can be
(Point to self)
A friend who’s known as trustworthy.
(Shake hands with child on right)
So I’ll ask God to be with me.
(Point to self)
I’ll pray each day in the morning.
(Put hands together as in prayer)
Review Questions
1. Who was Peter?
2. What did he promise Jesus?
3. What did Peter do when he was asked if he knew Jesus?
4. What reminded Peter of his promise?
REACH Activity
Letter: P
Words: promise, Peter, prison, people
Sentence:
PETER DID NOT KEEP HIS PROMISE TO JESUS. PETER DID NOT WANT TO GO TO PRISON LIKE OTHER PEOPLE. HE SHOULD HAVE KEPT HIS PROMISE!
Song
“O Be Careful Little Eyes” is on page 39 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for the promises you have given to me in your Word. Help me to learn to keep my promises. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
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