Bible Verse: "Who do you say that I am? You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God." Matthew 16:15-16
Bible Story Reference: Matthew 16:13-17, Mark 8:27-29, Luke 9:18-21
Main Idea: As Christians we believe the Bible gives many examples to help people discover who Jesus is. Jesus is the Messiah, the special one sent by God.
Objectives: Children will: become familiar with the stories that tell about Jesus as God's son; discover the meaning of the word Messiah; recognize that Jesus was not the Messiah people expected; be given the opportunity to explore who Jesus is to them.
Curriculum Materials: Movie Station--The Secret Garden, The Little Prince, The Miracle Worker; The Face: Jesus in Art; Storytelling--Symbols of Faith, Seasons of Faith, The Family Story Bible; Computer--KidPix 4, Play & Learn Children's Bible, Walking in Their Sandals, Galilee Flyer, Art--The Life of Jesus, Seeing Jesus in His Own Words