Date: Theme: Title:

February 12, 2012 Follow the King

Miracle Babies (Part 1)

After this lesson, students must realize that: 1. Nothing is impossible with God; and 2. All babies are born for a special purpose, including you!

Objective:

Scripture:

Luke 1:5-80 Luke 1:37 For nothing is impossible with God.

Memory Verse: Opening Story:

Melinda: The Miracle Baby (A True Story) On August 30, 2011, Baby Melinda was born. She was so little that she weighed roughly the same as two iPhones. What was so special about little Melinda? She was born after only being 6 months in her mothers womb!

Melinda, with her mother's fingers in the shot, in the neonatal intensive care unit just after she was born

Premature babies, especially those born very early like little Melinda, have increased chances of having developmental delays like blindness, deafness or cerebral palsy. But little Melinda is a fighter. Despite many complications after
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her premature birth, she is slowly growing bigger and stronger.

Miss Ibarra cradles her daughter, who she has described as her 'little miracle' Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2074459/Third-smallest-baby-born-survive-thrivingborn-nearly-months-early-weighing-just-9oz.html#ixzz1lVG4pD3N

Opening Activity:

Bible Trivia: Famous Miracle Babies in the Bible Instructions: 1. Choose from the two options below which type of game you wish to play. 2. Write the items in a cartolina / on the board. 3. (For option 1) Have children guess the miracle babies by giving them the hints provided. 4. (For option 2) Have the children work in 2 groups. The first group to answer the whole set correctly wins the game. 5. Note: Since this is a two-part lesson, you could play option 1 this week and play option 2 the following week. Its okay to have similar set of questions because it can serve as their review.

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Option 1: Guess-the-Miracle-Baby 1. __ __ __ __ __ Hint: His mom (Sarah) was really old when she had him she was 90 years old! His dad (Abraham), on the other hand, was 100 years old. Answer: Isaac

2. __ __ __ __ __ & __ __ __ __ Hint: Their mom (Rebekah) was barren (unable to have children) so their dad (Isaac) prayed to the Lord and asked for a child. The Lord answered his prayer and gave him two sons. They were the first twins in the world. Answer: Jacob & Esau

3. __ __ __ __ __ __ Hint: His mom (Rachel) was the favorite wife of Jacob. He is their firstborn son. He is a miracle baby because Rachel was barren. Answer: Joseph

4. __ __ __ __ __ __ Hint: His mom, Hannah, who was barren, prayed really hard to God for a child. She promised God that if He will grant her request, she will give her son back to him. He eventually became a priest in the temple of God and was the last judge of Israel. Answer: Samuel

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5. S H U __ A __ __ I __ E WOMANS ___ ___ ___ Hint: His mom was wealthy and prominent (well-known) in their town. She was very kind and hospitable to the prophet Elisha so she was blessed with a child. Answer: Shunammite Womans Son

Option 2: Matching Type 1) His mom was wealthy and prominent (well-known) in their town. She was very kind and hospitable to the (a) Jacob & Esau (b) Samuel (c) Isaac

prophet Elisha so she was blessed with a child. (d) Joseph 2) His mom (Rachel) was the favorite wife of Jacob. He is their firstborn son. He is a miracle baby because Rachel was barren. 3) His mom, Hannah, who was barren, prayed really hard to God for a child. She promised God that if He will grant her request, she will give her son back to him. He eventually became a priest in the temple of God and was the last judge of Israel. 4) His mom (Sarah) was really old when she had him she was 90 years old! His dad (Abraham), on the other hand, was 100 years old. 5) Their mom (Rebekah) was barren (unable to have children) so their dad (Isaac) prayed to the Lord and asked for a child. The Lord answered his prayer and gave him two sons. They were the first twins in the world. Answers: (1) E Discussion: (2) D (3) B (4) C (5) A (e) Shunammite Womans Son

Have the students open their bibles to the Luke 1. Answer the activity sheet as you go along with the discussion.

There are quite a lot of miracle babies in the Bible. Of course, all babies are a miracle. But there are those who are born despite impossible circumstances (like the story of baby Melinda and also the Old Testament miracle babies that we have just discussed). For the next two weeks, we will look at two miracle babies
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from the New Testament and realize that no matter how impossible a situation may be, nothing is impossible with God. (Luke 1:37, also todays memory verse see above). NOTE TO TEACHER: At this point, make sure your students have their bible opened to Luke 1. Lead the children into the discussion by following this outline.

MIRACLE BABY #1: JOHN THE BAPTIST (Luke 1:5-25) 1. They were the parents of John the Baptist. Zechariah & Elizabeth (v.5) 2. What was the occupation of Zechariah? He was a priest. (v.5) 3. Zechariah and Elizabeth were the descendants of _____. Aaron (v.5) 4. Give two reasons why Zechariah and Elizabeth did not have children. One: Elizabeth was barren (unable to bear children). (v.7) Two: They were well along in years (in short, they were old). (v.7) 5. What was Zechariah doing when he was visited by an angel? He was inside the temple of the Lord burning the incense. (vv. 8-11) 6. What name did the angel tell Zechariah to give their child? John. (v. 13) 7. How special will the baby John going to be? a. He will bring joy to his parents. (v.14) b. He will bring joy to many people. (v.14) c. He will be great in the sight of God (or he will be one of Gods distinguished [recognized for excellence] men). (v.15) d. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from birth [or from his mothers womb]. (v.15) e. He will bring people [of Israel] back to the Lord. (vv. 16-17) f. He will prepare the way for the Lord. (v.17)

8. What was the name of the angel who visited Zechariah? Gabriel. (v.19) 9. Did Zechariah readily believe the angel? No. (v.18) 10. What happened to Zechariah because of his unbelief? He was not able to speak until John was born. (v.20; 57-66)
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Life Application:

What can we learn from the story of John the Baptist? 1. Nothing is impossible with God. No matter how impossible a situation may seem, always remember that God can do the impossible. Johns parents may be old, and his mother was even barren, but God was still able to use them to bring John into this world.

Reflection: What is your number one need [request] to God that you think is impossible? Example: Healing 2. We must believe in what God says. Zechariahs unbelief with the angels message caused him to be mute [a person who cannot speak] for many months. Imagine if God still punishes people like that today? We might be facing a world with a lot of people who cannot speak! But praise God because through His Son Jesus, we are now living by grace. We are not struck mute nor struck dead instantly the moment we sin. But that doesnt mean that we can go on sinning.

Not believing in what God says is sin. It is like we are saying that God is lying to us. And that is not so! God is Truth. Jesus is Truth and Life. Therefore, we must believe in Gods Word with all of our hearts.

Reflection: (In relation to #1) What does God say about it? Example: by His wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5) 3. You are special! The Bible tells us that we are the apple of Gods eyes (Psalm 17:8). That means you are very special to God. He loves you more than you will ever know. People here on earth may disappoint and hurt you, but you can always depend on Gods love. You can never do anything to make God not love you (Romans 8:38-39). In fact, because of His great love, He gave Jesus to save us. And Jesus gave Himself up to give His life as a ransom for us. Thats how special you are!
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Another special thing about you is that you are unique. Just like John the Baptist, you were born in this world for a very special purpose. How will you know what your specific purpose is? Heres a few simple ways: 1. Discover your talents. (What?) Example: I am good in Teaching 2. Realize why you do what you do. (Why?) Example: I do it because it makes me very happy when a person I am teaching is finally learning a concept. 3. Recognize the value of the eternal. (What for?) Example: I am doing this so that I can help people to know more about God.

Reflection: What is your purpose here on earth? Example: [Use the outline above]

But of course, you dont have to wait until you are old enough to know what your purpose is. Because no matter what your specific purpose is, all of us are here on earth to do this: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Crafts:

See coloring page below.

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ACTIVITY SHEET (FOR JUNIORS ONLY)

Miracle Baby: JOHN THE BAPTIST

1. They were the parents of John the Baptist. (v.5) (v.5) (v.5) 2. What was the occupation of Zechariah? 3. Zechariah and Elizabeth were the descendants of 4. Give two reasons why Zechariah and Elizabeth did not have children. One: Elizabeth was Two: They were (unable to bear children). (v.7) (in short, they were old). (v.7)

5. What was Zechariah doing when he was visited by an angel? He was inside the burning the . (vv. 8-11) (v. 13)

6. What name did the angel tell Zechariah to give their child? 7. How special will the baby John going to be? g. He will bring to his parents. (v.14)

h. He will bring joy to many people. (v.14) i. j. He will be He will be birth [or from his mothers womb]. (v.15) k. He will bring the l. He will back to the Lord. (vv. 16-17) the way for the Lord. (v.17) . (v.19) (v.18) in the sight of God. (v.15) even from

8. What was the name of the angel who visited Zechariah? 9. Did Zechariah readily believe the angel? (Yes or No) 10. What happened to Zechariah because of his unbelief? He was until John was born. (v.20; 57-66)

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