The Dig for Kids: Luke Vol. 1 (5 page)

What is Jesus trying to teach us through this story?

The Treasure:

Jesus wants us to do what He says! If we obey Jesus, we will be like a house built on a solid foundation. People who don’t listen to Jesus build their lives on sand. Be careful who you listen to! 

The Display:

Jesus wants your heart! He wants you to listen and obey because He loves you. He doesn’t want you take make unwise choices and hurt your life. Jesus wants you to be strong and do the right thing. Can you think of a few things Jesus wants you to do? Pray about these and ask God to help you listen and obey!

Lesson 21:

Great Faith

Key Verse:
Luke 6:43

For no good tree bears bad fruit,
 
nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit.

The Map:

How often do you sit down on a chair only after you make sure the legs aren’t broken? Each time you sit down you are trusting the chair is strong and sturdy. You are trusting the chair is going to hold you up and not come crashing down. In this lesson, we’ll be learning about having faith and trust in God. Are you ready to dig?

The Dig:
Luke 7:1-10

What is wrong with the centurion’s servant? 

What does the centurion do?

What does he want Jesus to do?

Take another look at verse 9. How does Jesus respond? 

Check out Hebrews 11:1 and 11:6. Why do you think it pleases God to have faith in Him?

The Treasure:

Jesus is amazed with our faith! He wants us to know Him, trust Him, and then obey Him. Having faith is loving and obeying God no matter what happens even when things are tough. The Lord is always with us and He wants us to put our faith in Him always!

The Display:

How do you show you believe in God and have a relationship with Him

Lesson 22:

Dead Man Talking

Key Verse:
Luke 6:43

For no good tree bears bad fruit,
 
nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit.

The Map:

Dead man talking? What? In this lesson, we’ll see how Jesus performs another amazing miracle to prove that He is who He claims to be. He even has power to bring the dead to life again!

The Dig:
Luke 7:11-17

What is wrong with the widow’s son?

Take another look at verse 13. How does Jesus feel when He sees her?

What does Jesus do then?

When Jesus heals her son, what do the people say about Jesus in verse 16? 

The Treasure:

Jesus is stronger than death! As we’ve seen, He has the power to heal the sick, the lame, and even raise the dead. God is amazing!

The Display:

Jesus was always showing love and compassion to people who were hurting or in need. How can you show your friends or family love and compassion?

Lesson 23:

Jesus the Messiah

Key Verse:
Luke 6:43

For no good tree bears bad fruit,
 
nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit.

The Map:

Have you ever waited a long time for something? It’s not fun to wait! The Jewish people had been waiting a long time for the Messiah, or Savior, to come and save them from their enemies. In this lesson, we’ll see how Jesus teaches that He is the Messiah who has come to save them, and us, from sin!

The Dig:
Luke 7:18-35

We learned about John the Baptist in the first few lessons. Do you remember what he does?

In the passage we just read, what is John the Baptist trying to make sure of? 

In verses 22 and 23, what does Jesus tell His disciples to tell John?

What is Jesus saying about Himself?

The Treasure:

Jesus is our Messiah and Savior! We could never be perfect enough to make God love us, but God showed us how amazing His love really is by sending Jesus to forgive us of our sins so we could have a relationship with Him. God loved us first and now we want to love Him back!

The Display:

Have you ever received an amazing gift? What did you do? How is Jesus an amazing gift from God?

Lesson 24:

Expensive Perfume

at the Feet of Jesus

Key Verse:
Luke 6:43

For no good tree bears bad fruit,
 
nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit.

The Map:

Have you ever done something and you knew you were going to be in big trouble? In this lesson, we are going to read and talk about a woman who has lived a sinful life and had done a lot of bad things, but she also knows that Jesus can forgive her of it all. Let’s check out the story!

The Dig:
Luke 7:36-50

Who invites Jesus over for dinner?

Who else comes to the dinner to see Jesus?

What does she do? Why does Jesus say she is doing this?

What does Jesus say to her? 

The Treasure:

Jesus can forgive any sin! Even though this woman had done a lot of bad things, when she came to Jesus, He loved her so much that He forgave her of all her sin. This made her love Jesus even more!

The Display:

Some people think you can only be forgiven from your sins by doing good deeds, but the Bible says the only way to be forgiven for our sins is by believing in Jesus! Now, because Jesus was willing to forgive us, we should be willing to forgive other people when they hurt our feelings. Explain a time when you had to forgive a friend or family member. How did you do it?

The Oasis

Congratulations! You have made it through the next six lessons! The Oasis is a chance to stop, rest up, and review what you have learned so far on the adventure. During each Oasis, you will be quizzed over the lessons you have already done. Do you think you can remember what you have studied so far? Let’s find out!

Review Key Verse:
Luke 6:43

Take a minute and tell your mom or dad the key verse. Remember, you are not allowed to look!

Review Questions:

1.  How does Jesus say you can tell if a tree is a good tree or bad tree?

2.  Jesus tells a story about a builder. What are the two kinds of foundations the builder built on?

3.  Who is the Rock?

4.  How do we build our life on Jesus’ words?

5.  What does Jesus do for the widow’s son who has died?

6.  Who are the Jewish people waiting for? 

The Oasis Activity

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Lesson 25:

A Farmer Goes Out

Throwing Seed

Key Verse:
Luke 8:15

As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.

The Map:

Have you ever planted something? Did it grow? One time when I was in Israel I tried growing an apple tree. I waited for three months and never saw a tree or an apple. I guess I am a better Bible scholar than farmer! In this lesson, Jesus is going to tell a story about a farmer. Let’s find out what happened to this farmer and what he wanted to grow. The key verse is Luke 8:15, so don’t forget to start working on memorizing!

The Dig:
Luke 8:1-15

What does the farmer throw?

Does all of the seed grow? What happens to it?

What kind of soil does the seed end up growing on? 

What does Jesus say the good soil is like? Check out verse 15.

The Treasure:

A good heart is like good soil! As Christians, we need to have a heart that listens to God’s Word and then obeys. A bad heart is when we know what the Bible teaches, but then choose not to obey. 

The Display:

So far we’ve seen how Jesus wants us to be like a good tree that bears fruit and now we’ve seen how Jesus wants us to be like good soil. What are some examples of how you can learn to have a good heart?

Lesson 26:

Let Your Light Shine

Key Verse:
Luke 8:15

As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.

The Map:

Have you ever been in a really dark place where you couldn’t see and no one could see you? That can be pretty scary! In this lesson, we’ll learn that as Christians, Jesus wants us to be light in the darkness. Let’s dig!

The Dig:
Luke 8:16-21

What does Jesus say no one does?

What is Jesus saying? 

What is Jesus saying we are? 

How are we light? 

The Treasure:

Jesus wants us to be like a light in a dark room. He wants us as His followers to help get rid of the darkness around us!

The Display:

Can you think of some examples of darkness at your school? Maybe it’s the kids who pick on other kids, the students who don’t do their best, or the students who don’t treat one another or their teachers with respect. How can you be light everywhere you go?

 Lesson 27:

Jesus Calms a Crazy Storm

Key Verse:
Luke 8:15

As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.

The Map:

Do you like storms? When I was young, I was really afraid of thunder and lightning! In this lesson, we are going to read a story about Jesus’ disciples being frightened during a really bad storm.

The Dig:
Luke 8:22-25

Where are Jesus and His disciples going? 

What happens when they are on the boat?

What do the disciples do?

What does Jesus say to them in verse 25?

The Treasure:

Jesus wants us to keep our eyes on Him and not on the storm! It’s easy to get scared in life when bad things are happening. Jesus is teaching us that He is in control of all things, so don’t fear! Even when life feels like a big scary storm, God is still in control. Keep your eyes on Him!

The Display:

What are you afraid of? What do you do when you are afraid? Let’s take a minute and pray for some of those fears. God doesn’t want us to live in fear. He wants us to have faith in Him. We can trust God no matter what because we know He is good and He loves us!