Sunday School Parent Cue Jan. 8-14

Jesus Eases John's Doubt

Matthew 11:1-6; Luke 7:18-23
John the Baptist Previously announced that Jesus was the Messiah, or rescuer.  But now, John is sitting in prison and wondering if Jesus really is the Messiah.  He sends some friends to ask Jesus, and Jesus says they can tell John that Jesus is the Messiah because of all his miracles.

Then Jesus told her, "I AM the Messiah." John 4:26

Family Together Time

Use this fun family activity to reinforce the idea that Jesus, the Messiah, rescues us.
* Empty two laundry baskets.
* Put the same amount of toys or household objects inside each one.
* Weave string or yarn through the top holes so that you have somewhat of a spider web at the top of the basket.
* Form two teams.  Have teams race to rescue all the objects from the basket--without their hands, arms, or the toys bumping the yarn, he or she must drop the item back into the basket.
* Talk about what you had to do to rescue the items.

Family Discussion 

Talk about some interesting rescue stories you've heard.  Ask how Jesus has helped rescue each person in your family.