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Miracles Do Happen

Activity Objective:

To increase familiarity with miracles in the New Testament

Lesson Outcome:

The children will be able to define and identify miracles

Materials

Directions:

Arrange the children in small groups with Bibles.
Instruct the children to open their Bibles to the New Testament Gospels.
Explain that each group is to look through the Gospels and find a miracle they would like to share with the other groups.
Encourage the children to plan out how they will act out the miracle.
Allow time for reading and collaboration.
When the groups are ready, invite the first group to perform.
Review the miracle with the children. Focus on identifying the type of miracle: for example, did the miracle involve nature, healings, raising of the dead, casting out of demons?
After each group has presented and the miracles have been reviewed, conclude with a discussion of why Jesus worked miracles and what miracles show us.

Learning Styles:

Body Smart,Word Smart

Approximate Time:

15 minutes

Hints:

Circulate around the room while the children are reading and preparing, giving help where it is needed.

Sensitivities:

Make sure the groups are of mixed ability levels.