Jesus Returned to Heaven
Matthew 28; Acts 1
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
Bigs Discussion Questions
Where did Jesus tell the disciples to wait? (Jerusalem, Acts 1:4)
What did Jesus say the disciples would receive? (power from the Holy Spirit, Acts 1:8)
How will Jesus return? (in the same way He went to heaven, Acts 1:11)
How can we make disciples?
Guide the kids to think through the parts of the Great Commission. Part of the command helps explain how to make disciples: teach them to obey Jesus and baptize them. Help the kids remember that baptism and obedience do not save us, but they are important signs that help show a person has put her faith in Jesus.
How is having the Holy Spirit with us more beneficial than having Jesus still on earth?
Point out that everything God does is always best. We know that the Holy Spirit with us is better because that’s how God planned things to be. In addition, it is better for the Holy Spirit to indwell all believers everywhere, than for Jesus to be on earth in one place at a time.
How do you feel knowing that Jesus will come back?
Help the kids focus on the hope we have for the future. The world is still broken by sin, but as we obey Jesus and make disciples, there will be more and more people trying to do God’s will and bring justice and peace to the world. Someday, Jesus will come and bring perfect, everlasting peace and justice.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What is the Great Commission?
Lead kids to recognize that Jesus is in heaven, and He is going to come back someday. While we wait for Him, we have a special mission. Jesus wants us to help more people follow Him. The Great Commission is Jesus’ command that His disciples go out and preach the gospel to all people.
2. Why is obeying the Great Commission so important?
Help kids recognize that because of the obedience of believers before us, we can know and respond to the gospel. Jesus wants us to tell others about Him too. Encourage kids to obey Jesus’ Great Commission.
3. How does the Great Commission apply to us?
Emphasize that the Great Commission wasn’t just for Jesus’ disciples. It is a command for everyone who believes in Him! Everyone needs to hear this good news. God calls some people to travel to faraway places to share the gospel, and sometimes He calls people to stay where they are and share the gospel with their neighbors. God wants believers to share the gospel with everyone in the whole world.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: Where is Jesus now? Jesus ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
Big Idea: Jesus gave His disciples the Great Commission.
Bible Verse to Memorize - Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live. - John 11:25
Practice Catechism
Question 5: What else did God create?
Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule.
