Lesson kit: Jesus in the Temple

Lesson aim

Jesus grew in wisdom and obedience; we can grow too by learning about God.

Key verse

“Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.” Luke 2:47

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 grew in wisdom and obedience; we can grow too by learning about God.

Discussion questions

1. Where did Mary and Joseph find Jesus?
2. Why were the teachers amazed?
3. What did Jesus mean by "my Father’s house"?

Summary for the teacher

When he was twelve, Jesus went with Mary and Joseph to the Passover festival in Jerusalem. On the way home, his parents realized he wasn’t with the group and searched for three days. They found him in the Temple, talking with the teachers, who were amazed at his answers. Jesus said he needed to be in his Father’s house.