Matthew 3; John 1: 3

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Minis/Littles Discussion Questions

Who were the two men teaching and baptizing? (John the Baptist and Jesus)
What did John say his job was? (to be the messenger who told people the Messiah was coming)
Who is the most important at a wedding, the groom or his friends? (the groom)
Who sent Jesus to earth? (God)
Where do people who believe in Jesus live forever? (with God in heaven)
Why did Jesus become human? Jesus became human to rescue sinners.

Bigs/Elementary Discussion Questions

What were Jesus and His disciples doing in the countryside?
Teaching and baptizing people, John 3:22
Why were John’s disciples arguing
Many were starting to follow Jesus instead of John, John 3:26
What did John want to happen?
John wanted Jesus to get the glory as Messiah; John 3:30-31,35
Why is it good to glorify Jesus?
Guide kids to understand that people were created by God to glorify God. Jesus is God the Son. When we glorify Him in our lives, we are fulfilling our purpose, and it is good for us. Everything God does is for His glory and our good, including creating us to worship Him.
When is it hard to glorify Jesus?
Discuss situations kids may face that can fill them with pride or arogance. Explain that sinful pride makes it impossible to glorify Jesus. Remind them that our gifts and talents were given by God as a way to glorify God. When we do well, we can thank God and remind other people about His goodness to bless us with talents or skills.
How can we learn to show humility?
Explain that the first step t ward humility is understanding who Jesus is. He is God’s beloved Son. He is the Messiah. The sto y of our lives is ultimately about Him, not any of us. Help kids consider that all people are equally valuable to God as all people are made in His image. None of us are better. All of us are His creations.