Lesson for the week of April 3, 2022
Bible Story: The Easter Story (pt 1) – The Last Supper Matthew 26:36-46
Parent Instructions
Hello Parents! It’s another week in Westwood Uptown Online! Whether you’re with us at home or in person, this is a great opportunity to get involved, together, with this week’s Uptown Bible story. Here’s how you can enjoy this week’s Uptown Online…you’ll find a number of helpful resources you can do with your child(ren):
Watch & Discuss
Watch the video together. Included are animated Bible stories, teachings, and explanations of the Bible story. Discuss the Talk It Over Questions. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
Download Resources
Included are coloring pages, craft or activity sheets, games, additional questions or ideas to engage with the Bible story further at home with your child.
FAMILY ACTIVITY: Kindness-bomb your neighbor – A Different neighbor
Spend 15 minutes drawing/writing “Happy Easter” cards with your children, tie together a few flowers with a bow and a plate of homemade treats then surprise a few folks who live nearby. We know how deeply kindness matters, so let’s actually do it during this season of rebirth alongside our kids.
THIS WEEK: Jesus Prays in the Garden
Read: Matthew 26:36-46
What We’ve Learned
Bible Story recap
After dinner, Jesus spent time talking and praying with his eleven remaining disciples. Leaving the upper room, the group went to a place outside the city of Jerusalem, across the Kidron Valley, called the Mount of Olives. They would have seen a stunning view of Jerusalem from that vantage point.
A peaceful garden, surrounding an olive grove, stood nestled on the mount. Called the Garden of Gethsemane, meaning “olive press.”
When he arrived at the Garden (also known as the Garden of Olives), Jesus asked His disciples to wait and keep watch as he prayed a short distance away. In great anguish, Jesus prayed he would not have to suffer the horror He knew waited just ahead.
As his disciples slept, He pleaded: Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will but Yours be done.
After he finished praying, Jesus asked his disciples why they had fallen asleep. In the meantime, Judas was leading a band of men into the Garden. Their purpose was to arrest Jesus.
Christ Connection:
Jesus was very upset the night he was betrayed. When he was upset, he went into the garden, and he prayed. God wants us to follow Jesus’ example and pray when we are sad, afraid, or upset.
Here are 5 easy steps in Understanding the Gospel
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 139:23-24
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.“
This Week’s Review Questions
1. What is the name of the Garden where did Jesus go to pray? Garden of Gethsemane 2. Why was Jesus afraid or sad? He knew he would have to suffer much pain 3. What can we do when we are upset like Jesus? 4. How can prayer help us feel better?
Activities:
Print off this activity sheet and have fun!
