More about the topic
In this topic, the children will learn about Zacchaeus, who was a rather unpopular tax collector. People at that time didn’t like tax collectors, because they often cheated people and took their money. But Jesus cared for everyone and wanted to be friends with Zacchaeus.
Being popular didn’t mean anything for Jesus. He could give all people hope, because Jesus sees people’s hearts, what they think and hope, and He doesn’t discriminate. He wants to teach us who follow Him to do the same.
TIPS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
Feel free to start the gathering by sitting in a circle and greeting each other. A good tip is that all the children are greeted by name, either when they walk in the door or when you start the gathering. Then they feel seen and included, and then their receptivity increases.
For these youngest children, it is also recommended to make a fixed program layout for the gathering. Something fixed to begin with, then some fixed elements and finally a conclusion involving everyone. The content and specific activities can vary, but when the children are familiar with the pattern and what they can expect in the next few minutes, it often results in a more restful and good atmosphere.
Suggestion for a program:
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1. Welcome |
2 minutes |
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2. Short song – one that they know |
1 minute |
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3. Film |
About 5 minutes |
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4. Conversation, in which the children also get to think, ask and participate. |
Max 5 minutes |
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5. Singing with actions, learn some fun moves |
2-3 minutes |
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6. An activity |
Length depends on the type of activity, but this shouldn´t take too long either. |
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7. Thanks for today |
1 minute |
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Total length excluding the activity |
Max 15 minutes |
Coloring sheet
Feel free to use the coloring sheets and let the children draw during the activity. For de barna som ikke liker å fargelegge er det fint å finne et alternativ. It can also be a game or a physical activity.
Questions for discussion
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Hvorfor tror dere Jesus er ekstra glad i de som er utenfor?
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Hvorfor tror dere Sakkeus gjerne ville møte Jesus?
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Hvordan kan vi være en som inkluderer de som er utenfor?
Luk. 9. 23 19:5: And when Jesus came there, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry up and come down. Because today I have to stay with you.”
Luk. 9. 23 19:10: For the Son of man has come to seek the lost and to rescue them.
