OVERVIEW: Last Supper
Scripture References:
Matthew 26:17-30
Mark 14:12-25
Luke 22:7-20
Memory Verse: "Do this is in remembrance of me." Luke 22:19 For older students: Include the beginning of the verse also: "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me."
Theme: Jesus shares a last meal with his disciples and gives them a special way to remember Him. We remember Jesus today by participating in the sacrament of communion -- The Last Supper.
Goal: Children will understand the meaning of the sacrament of communion, its symbolism and its roots in the Passover Seder.
Objectives and Life Application:
- Children will recall the events of the Last Supper.
- Children will recognize that Jesus and his disciples were Jewish and celebrated the Jewish feast of Passover.
- Children will understand the different components of the Passover celebration.
- Children will recognize the connection between the Jewish Passover celebration and the Christian sacrament of Communion.
- Children will recognize that Jesus wants us to participate in Communion as a way of remembering Him.
- Children will identify some of the events of Holy Week.
- Children will become familiar with the geography of the area between Galilee and Jerusalem
- Children will memorize Luke 22:19
Overview of the Workshops:
Music: For Younger Children: "We Can Remember" (New Invitation Spring 1995).
For Older Children: Music can be played during activities or used if you have extra time at the end of a workshop.
Raiders of the Lost Art: Children will create a "stained glass" window depicting the symbols of communion.
Sunday Morning Live: Children will re-enact the Last Supper.
HolyWord Theatre: Children will create a drama and videotape it depicting the events of Holy Week from the perspective of two mice.
Bible Quest: Children will participate in a Passover Seder and play games to help memorize the memory verse and events of the story.
Solid Rock Cafe: Children will make Hot Cross Buns. They will discuss the symbolism and importance of bread.
CyberSpace: Children will investigate the geography of the Holy Land and create a travel brochure depicting Jesus' and his disciples journey from Galilee to Jerusalem.