LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
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What was the mission of the Prophet John the Baptist (cousin of Jesus)?
Mark 1:4
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
LESSON LIFESAVER Activity
John the Baptist word search puzzle
OBJECTIVE:
Complete this puzzle to learn about John, the cousin to Jesus who would baptize Jesus.
INTRODUCTION: John the Baptist was chosen to prepare the way for Jesus Christ. Help youth learn about John the Baptist.
TO MAKE Print/color the John the Baptist word search puzzle for each youth.
ACTIVITY:
DO PUZZLE: Find as many words as you can in the word search by looking across, down, and diagonally. Then write the word in the right blank to complete the sentence.
Answers:
— I know all about John the Baptist!
— John was six months older than Jesus.
— “John ate wild honey and locusts.
— John prepared the way for Jesus.
— Jesus was baptized by John.
— John’s parents were Zacharias and Elisabeth.
— John was a very choice spirit.
THOUGHT TREAT Baptism biscuits with honey. As you eat, talk about how “John ate wild honey.” Read scriptures or discuss how the Prophet John loved honey. P.S. Another reason why we like bees in BibleBusyBee.com.
NOTE: You can even put a scripture reference (see below*) about John and Jesus in the biscuit to find before adding honey to the biscuit. Then reading while you eat. Have wet wipes handy if your hands get sticky.
DISCUSSION POINTS (Scriptures, Jesus Christ, John the Baptist)
DOWNLOAD the puppet story and match game Angel Tells of Two Births: John & Jesus (HERE or below) COMING SOON
• John the Baptist was the son of Zacharias and Elisabeth.
• John was a cousin to Jesus. His mother Elizabeth was a cousin to Mary, the mother of Jesus.
• John had a noble mission to prepare the way for Jesus and help the people to be ready to receive Him.
• The angel Gabriel announced his birth to John’s father (Luke 1:5-25). He was a child of promise (Isa. 40:3; Mal. 3:1).
• He grew up in the desert, eating wild honey and locusts.
• The dove, was a sign for the Holy Ghost (John 1:29-34).
• John heard the voice of Heavenly Father bearing record that Jesus was His Beloved Son, in whom He was well pleased (Matt. 3:13-17).
• John preached and baptized for many months before he baptized the Savior and continued to baptize afterwards (John 3:23-24).
• John was shut up in prison by Herod (Mark 6:16-29).
• Jesus said John did great work, and that he was unwavering and true (Luke 7:24-28). Jesus praised John as a prophet, saying there is none who was greater (Matt. 11:7-11).
• John was called to prepare the way and baptize the Savior of the world. He fulfilled his assignment in bearing testimony of Jesus Christ. Jesus characterized John as “a burning and a shining light” (John 5:35).
• In what ways can you be a shining light to the world that you love and follow Jesus?
*BIBLE SCRIPTURES TO UNDERLINE:
Matthew 3:1-6
(verses 1-2, 6) John the Baptist preached “Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.”
Matthew 3:16
“And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”
Mark 1:4
“John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.”
John 3:5
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts 2:38
“Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
Family puppet show of John and Jesus COMING SOON
