Author: Beccy Metzger

God Prepares The Way For Jesus

SAY: The Big God Story is from God's special book, the Bible. The Big God Story tells about a baby boy names John and his dad Zechariah. God Prepares the Way for Jesus.
ACTION: Pat the bible
SAY: John’s father Zechariah, said that when John grew up, he would tell about God’s love and about God’s son Jesus.
ACTION: start with hands together and extend incrementally until your hands are wide apart.
SAY: John was part of Jesus' family.
SAY: The Bible says, “God so loved the world, “God loves me and God loves you, too.
ACTION: fold hands, then point up, extend arms out then hug yourself. Point to yourself and then toward your child.
SAY: When baby John grew up He did tell about God’s love and about God’s son Jesus.
ACTION: shake head yes and hold hands around your mouth as to tell point up and hug yourself.
SAY: God prepares a way for Jesus!

Activity

Today in the Big Story, we heard that God chose John to help people get ready to meet their Savior. God wants us to help prepare the way for Jesus too.
Be intentional this week to slow down your rhythms of life. Children have a short attention span and naturally move quickly from one thing to the next. Help them be present in the here and now. When you eat do it slower, when you walk, walk slowly, be purposeful to create space for God.
Create a physical space for quiet and listening Use a few comfy cushions on the floor. With a timer, practice being quiet, begin with 3 minutes then increase the time each day. Finish your quiet listening time with a prayer or the bible story. Say: God Prepares The Way For Jesus.