4 WEEK CONTENT OVERVIEWWeek 1: General Epistles (Part 1) Week 2: General Epistles (Part 2)Week 3: Revelation (Part 1) Week 4: Revelation (Part 2)

LESSON SCHEDULEVideo 1 / Small Group 1:Cap’n Pete’s Beard (5 Min) Video (2 Min) / Small Group (3 Min)

Video 2 / Small Group 2: Guess the Symbols (15 Min)Video (9 Min) / Small Group (6 Min)

Video 3 / Small Group 3: Revelation Rewind (25 Min)Video (10 Min) / Small Group (15 Min)

Video 4 / Small Group 4: Bible What’s It? (20 Min)Video (5 Min) / Small Group (15 Min)

EXTRAS!Video Outtakes Parent GO HOME Card GraphicsMusic

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LESSON OVERVIEWToday the children will learn about the final book of the Bible: Revelation.

TODAY’S VIDEOSToday’s videos come from What’s In the Bible? Volume 13. To purchase or learn more about

this volume visit whatsinthebible.com.

VIDEO 1 / SMALL GROUP 1The purpose of this time is to build relationships with the children. It’s important for children to feel welcomed and connected before engaging in active learning. Usually this activity is a simple game that encourages interaction. Take time to say each child’s name and how glad you are to see each person! (Use the Shepherding Guide to make notes of what the children say during this time. Ask follow up questions next time you see the child at church).

VIDEO 2 / SMALL GROUP 2The purpose of this time is to introduce the day’s lesson and review the previous lesson. Because this is a Biblical literacy curriculum, this segment is important for helping children build a cohesive understanding of the entire Bible. The questions and games are designed to provide repetition and reinforcement for helping children understand the Bible.

VIDEO 3 / SMALL GROUP 3The purpose of this time is to teach the main content of the day’s lesson. New information and the key lesson can be found during these activities. Provide children adequate time to process the new information. Feel free to skip questions, add questions or tweak the activities so that children are able to fully grasp the new stories and concepts.

VIDEO 4 / SMALL GROUP 4The purpose of this time is to review the day’s lesson. A “Bible What’s It? Game” is always provided which includes review questions. Following the review questions, take time to encourage reflection. Ask open-ended questions that encourage children to apply the lesson specifically to their context. Consider making this a quiet time, followed by quiet prayer.

MAKE IT YOUR OWN!What’s In the Bible? gives you the freedom to customize your own curriculum. That means you have the ability to change, edit, remove or add anything you want to make this lesson a perfect fit for your children’s ministry. If you have a template that you use every weekend, feel free to copy and paste the Leaders Guide into your template. Have fun customizing this lesson!

THIS WEEK’S SUPPLY LISTVideo 1 / Small Group 1: Video 1, Bible, 1 Cap’n Pete Mustache (on Stick)

Video 2 / Small Group 2: Video 2, 1 Bibles, 2 Guess the Symbols Game Sheets, Scissors, 1 Teacher Set (Guess the Symbol Cards)

Video 3 / Small Group 3: Video 3, Bibles, Revelation Rewind Script or Video

Video 4 / Small Group 4: Video 4, GO HOME Cards (1 Per Child)

Grades 1-4 – Week 3

Leader’s Guide Overview

Week 3/Overview

GOD’S KINGDOM COMES!

VIDEO 1 / SMALL GROUP 1

Week 3/Small Group 1

PREPARATIONSupplies: Video 1, Bible and 1 Cap’n Pete Mustache & Beard (on Stick) Directions: Print on thick cardstock and cut out the beard and mustache. Attach a small straw or dowel so the children can hold up beard and mustache to their faces. If no card-stock is available, print on regular paper and attach to cardboard.

ACTIVITYPLAY: Video 1

Welcome the children!

SAY It’s great to see all of you at church today. How was your week?

SAY We are almost at the end! We are only 2 lessons away from completing the Bible! Can you believe this? After these next 2 lessons, we will have made it all the way through the Bible. How do you feel about this?

SAY Since we are so close to the last book of the Bible, let’s play a game. This is Captain Pete’s mustache and beard! Let’s each take a turn -- hold the mustache and beard up to your mouth and say your favorite person in the Bible. Maybe it’s someone from the Old Testament: Adam, Abraham, Moses, or Noah. Or, maybe it’s someone from the New Testament: Paul, John, Peter, or Matthew. Those are just a few examples. When it’s your turn, you can name anyone who is your favorite! I have a Bible here in case you’d like to look at the names.

GIVE each child a turn to hold the mustache and beard up to his/her mouth, and share the favorite Bible person. Ask each child a follow up question: Why is this person your favorite? How are you like this person?

SAY Thank you for sharing! It was great hearing about your favorite people in the Bible! Let’s get ready to hear about the final book of the Bible. Today: Revelation!

SHEPHERDING GUIDETeacher Note: This tool is to help you know the children in your small group. It can be used as a tool for remembering what each child shares each week, so that you can follow-up in future weeks. (Make several copies of this page so that you have a box for each child.)

*Since these are the final lessons in the series, take time to recognize the growth each child has made during the series. Consider writing a note, or having lunch with the family in order to share ways in which you’ve seen the child grow in biblical literacy, and in relationship with God. Celebrate all that God has done in the life of the child!

Child’s Name – Parent’s Name – Contact Information – Prayer Requests – Faith Grows – Favorite Bible Story – Favorite Book of the Bible – Favorite Person in the Bible

VIDEO 2 / SMALL GROUP 2PREPARATIONSupplies: Video 2, Bibles, 2 Guess the Symbols Game Sheets, Scissors and 1 Teacher Set (Guess the Symbol Cards)

Teacher Note: Divide your group into two teams. Each team will receive the Guess the Symbol Game Sheet. Encourage the children to cut out the game pieces. Fold the long print piece in half and stand the paper on the open “v” side. This will act as a stand for their symbols. Prior to class, cut out the extra set of symbols and keep those for later. Encourage each team to set up their symbols on their stand so that the other team can’t see them. Before starting the activity the teacher should have each team pick one symbol card, and place it near the V stand.

ACTIVITY PLAY: Video 2

SAY It’s time for us to jump into one of the hardest books of the Bible: Revelation! Let’s play a game called “Guess the Symbol.” I will divide you into two teams. Let’s look at some of the symbols that are in the book of Revelation. (Go through each symbol by showing the picture and discussing it.)

SAY Each team can cut out their symbol cards and long V sheet. Lean the symbol cards against the V Sheet. Next, draw a symbol card from the leader’s pile. Place your symbol card near your V stand so the other team can’t see it. The goal is to guess the other team’s symbol card before the other team guesses yours. You need to ask a “yes” or “no” question. For example you could ask, “Is your sym-bol an animal?” If the team answers “yes” then use the cards on your V-sheet to help you keep track. Take away any of the cards that are not animals, so you know what kind of question to ask the next time. Let’s get started. I am going to ask a question and the team that answers it correctly will have the chance to ask their first symbol question.

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QUESTION

1. What is the name of the last book of the Bible?

2. True or False: The book of Revelation is the easiest book in the Bible to understand.

3. True or False: In the book of Revelation we learn about heaven and earth being made new.

4. Who wrote the book of Revelation?

5. Why was John stuck on the island of Patmos?

6. Revelation is neither historical writing nor poetry. What style of writing is Revelation?

7. True or False: In apocalyptic writing like Revelation, God reveals things through visions.

8. To whom did God give the visions that make up the book of Revelation?

9. What does the number four usually symbolize in the book of Revelation?

10. What does the number 144 symbolize in the book of Revelation?

ANSWER

Revelation

False. The book of Revelation is one of the hardest books to understand.

True

John

It was sort of a “time out” for talking so much about Jesus

Apocalyptic

True

John

The four corners of the Earth

The 12 tribes of Israel times the 12 disciples

YES OR NO

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question. For example, “Is your symbol an animal?”

TEAM 2: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 2: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 2: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 2: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

TEAM 1: Ask your “yes” or “no” question.

SAY Now guess which symbolthe other team has!

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VIDEO 3 / SMALL GROUP 3

PREPARATIONSupplies: Video 3, Bibles and Revelation Rewind Script or Video

Teacher Note: Provide each child with access to a Bible. This activity is designed for your smart phone or tablet by accessing the videos at curriculum.whatsinthebible.com and choosing Volume 13, Week 3. If you are unable to use your smart phone, the videos are also available on the DVD. If you don’t have access to either, please print the Revelation Rewind Script to read to your group.

ACTIVITY PLAY: Video 3

SAY Did you get all that? That is a lot of information! I think we need to take another look at this. Let’s play “Revelation Rewind.” I will rewind some of the information by playing it on my phone (or tablet), and then let’s see if we can answer the question. Let’s get started with Revelation Rewind (Rsquared) #1.

RSQUARED #1: (Play Revelation Rewind #1)

R-SQUARED

1. Play Revelation Rewind #1

2. Play Revelation Rewind #2

3. Play Revelation Rewind #3

4. Play Revelation Rewind #4

5. Play Revelation Rewind #5

6. Play Revelation Rewind #6

QUESTION The book of Revelation is structured around the number seven. What is contained in the first three chapters of Revelation?

The Christians experienced a lot of tribulation or trouble. What were Christians blamed for by Emperor Nero?

After the “mini epistles,” the book of Revelation is broken into three parts. What are the symbols for each of thosethree parts? The bowls were symbols of God’s “wrath” or anger. God gave John a vision about His anger. What makes God angry?

Who does the lamb in Revelation represent,and what do the seven eyes symbolize?

Who does the dragon symbolize?

ANSWER

Seven short letters toseven churches Starting a huge fire

Scroll with seven seals,seven trumpets andseven bowls

Evil

The lamb representsJesus, and the seven eyesmean Jesus knows -or can ‘see’ - everything.

Satan

QUESTIONS

1. What are the first and last books of the Bible? A. Matthew and Revelation B. Genesis and Malachi C. Genesis and Jude D. Genesis and Revelation

2. Who wrote the book of Revelation? A. John B. James C. Jude D. Peter

3. What type of writing is the book of Revelation? A. Historical B. Poetry C. Apocalyptic D. None of the Above

4. True or False: Apocalyptic writing reveals what happened in the past.

5. The book of Revelation is structured around what number? A. 144 B. 4 C. 7 D. 12

6. What was a symbol of God’s wrath, or anger? A. Trumpets B. Bowls C. Lamb D. Scroll with seven seals

7. Who is represented by the symbol of a lamb in the book of Revelation? A. John B. God C. Jesus D. None of the Above

8. Who does the dragon symbolize? A. Jesus B. God C. Angels D. Satan

9. True or False: The first three chapters of Revelation are filled with seven letters to seven churches.

10. Turn to a friend and tell them the symbol you found most interesting and why.

ANSWERS

D. Genesis and Revelation

A. John

C. Apocalyptic

False. Apocalyptic writing reveals what will happen in the future.

C. 7

B. Bowls

C. Jesus D. Satan True

VIDEO 4 / SMALL GROUP 4PREPARATIONSupplies: Video 4 and GO HOME Cards (1 Per Child)

Teacher Note: This activity is a set of review questions that will appear on the video. Take time to answer and discuss each question with your small group. At the end of this time, take prayer requests and lead a time of prayer with your group.

ACTIVITY PLAY: Video 4

SAY: Let’s play Bible What’s It? I will divide you into 2 teams. You can work with your team to answer each question. The team who answers the most questions correctly, wins!

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Week 3/Small Group 4

Week 3/Small Group 4

SAY We learned many new things today. Let’s each take a turn sharing one new thing we learned about God, the book of Revelation, or our walk with Jesus. (Share one thing you learned.)

SAY Revelation is one of the trickiest books in the Bible to understand. But we shouldn’t skip it or ignore it. We should ask God to show us what it means and to help us understand.

SAY Let’s pray for God to help us understand the Bible better. I’ll start by praying, “God, please help us understand the Bible, and show us what it means for our lives.” Let’s close our eyes, and if you’d like, speak your prayer to God. You can say the same thing as I did, or you can say anything else you’d like to say to God.

PRAY with the children. GIVE each child a turn to pray.

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VIDEO 4 / SMALL GROUP 4 CONTINUED

PARENT WALK OUT TIME GIVE each family 1 Parent GO HOME Card.

GO HOME CARDToday your child learned about the final book of the Bible: Revelation.

A few discussion questions for the way home:

• Who wrote the last book of the Bible (Revelation)? (John)

• What type of writing is Revelation? (Apocalyptic)

• Who is represented by the symbol of a lamb in Revelation? (Jesus)

• Revelation is tricky! Why is it important to read it? What is something new you learned about Revelation, or God, or your walk with Jesus? (Combined with the other books of the Bible, it tells the story of God’s great rescue plan.)

BIG QUESTIONWho does the lamb in Revelation represent, and what do the seven eyes symbolize?

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