YEA Lesson Library
A Surprise Visit
About This Lesson
This lesson teaches about Jesus visiting the disciples in the room after His resurrection. It encourages the student to believe God’s word.
Scriptures
Isaiah 35:4
Mark 16:14
Luke 24:36-43
John 20:19-31
John 20:27
Hebrews 9:28
Hebrews 11:1
1 Peter 1:7
1 John 4:18
Words to Know
DOUBT - unsure of
CRUCIFIXION - a very cruel death, by nailing to a cross or stake
GUIDE - to lead the way
The Lesson
Jesus was talking with His disciples. He said, “I am going to die. But I will not stay dead. I will come back to life in three days.” But the disciples forgot Jesus’ promise.
After Jesus died, His disciples were hiding in a room with the door locked. They were afraid the soldiers would come and kill them like they did Jesus.
All of a sudden, Jesus was there in the room with them! He didn’t come through the door, it was locked. Jesus asked them for something to eat. He was not a ghost. We know ghosts don’t eat! He showed them His hands and feet where the nails had been. He said, “Stop doubting and believe.” When Jesus makes a promise, we can believe Him. Jesus has promised us that He will come back to earth some day. We should believe Him.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - John 20:19
Monday - Luke 24:37
Tuesday - Mark 16:14
Wednesday - 1 Peter 1:7
Thursday - Hebrews 9:28
Friday - Isaiah 35:4
Saturday - 1 John 4:18
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. State that Jesus always keeps His promises.
2. Tell what Jesus promised His disciples.
3. Explain why the disciples were surprised to see Jesus in the room with them.
4. Give two ways Jesus used to prove that He was not a ghost.
5. Recite their memory verse.
Topics & Themes
Belief
Disciples
Faith
Fulfillment of Prophecy
God’s Kingdom
God’s Promises
Jesus, His Miracles
Resurrection
Resurrection
Three Days/Nights
Materials Needed
Bible, YEA students and teacher’s books, crayons, two paper plates, craft stick or paint stirrer, marker, stapler, attendance and memory verse charts, stickers, songbook, CD/cassette tape, and CD/tape player
Preparation
It is estimated that eight out of every ten messages children hear are negative. As teachers, we need to offer encouragement and positive reinforcement to help balance the scales. As you teach this lesson, emphasize the positive act of believing instead of the negative act of doubting.
God is faithful, and Jesus’ promises can always be counted on!
Mother eagles prepare their young for leaving the nest by having them practice flapping their wings. Often their first flight is to a nearby branch or rock. The flapping will continue until at last their wings were strong enough for them to soar.
Our beginner aged children are our little eaglets. We begin by teaching them to flap their wings of faith. Their first flights must be simple, like believing that God keeps His promises. As they mature, their wings of faith will grow stronger. One day we will witness them soaring in faith, and trusting God for their eternal salvation.
Before class, draw a happy face on the bottom of a paper plate, and a sad face on another plate. Staple the two plates together with the faces on opposite sides. Attach a large craft stick or paint stirrer to the bottom for a handle. As you tell the story, hold up the appropriate face where indicated. Ask the children to smile or frown along with the face on the paper plate.
Review Questions
1. What was the promise that Jesus made to His disciples?
2. Why were the disciples hiding in a room with the door locked?
3. Why do you think some of the disciples thought Jesus was a ghost?
4. What did Jesus show the disciples to prove He was real?
5. Can you think of any promises that He has made to you?
6. Does Jesus keep His promises?
REACH Activity
Letter: V
Words: visit, very
Sentence:
JESUS LOVES YOU. DO YOU BELIEVE HIM AND LOVE HIM, TOO? GOD IS VERY HAPPY WHEN EVERYONE LIVES THE RIGHT WAY.
Song
“Every Promise in the Book is Mine”is on page 15 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Dear Father, thank you keeping your promise of sending a Savior. Thank you for bringing Him back to life. Help me believe that you are preparing a place for me in your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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