Lesson kit: The Baptism of Jesus

Lesson aim

Jesus is God’s beloved Son, and the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are together in this moment.

Key verse

“And a voice from heaven said, 'This is my Son, whom I love. I am very pleased with him.'” Matthew 3:17

Lesson plan

1. 1

   Welcome · 5 minutes

   Greet the children, sing a song they know and say a short prayer.

2. 2

   The story · 10 minutes

   Tell the story with the illustrations on the big screen or by reading it aloud, page by page.

   Open on the big screen →
3. 3

   Talk · 10 minutes

   Ask the questions below and let the children answer in their own words.

4. 4

   Activity · 10 minutes

   Hand out the printed sheet: each child draws their favourite scene and practises the verse.

5. 5

   Closing prayer · 2 minutes

   Close by thanking God for what you learned today. Jesus is God’s beloved Son, and the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are together in this moment.

Discussion questions

1. Who baptized Jesus?
2. How did the Holy Spirit appear?
3. What did the voice from heaven say?

Summary for the teacher

John the Baptist preached in the wilderness and baptized people in the Jordan River. Jesus came to him to be baptized. John felt he wasn’t worthy, but Jesus insisted. When Jesus came up out of the water, heaven opened, the Spirit of God came down like a dove, and a voice said: "This is my beloved Son".