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Day 1 of 5 • Grades 1-2 • Ages 6-7

Jesus Is God's Promised Son

Bible Story: Jesus Asked Who People Thought He Was

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Day 1 Bible story picture: Jesus Asked Who People Thought He Was
Day 1 Bible Story Picture
Spotlight Question

Who is Jesus?

Jesus is God's promised Son.

Today's Point

Jesus is God's promised Son.

Theme Verse

Jesus spoke to them again: "I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life." — John 8:12

Bible Story Summary

Jesus asked His disciples who people said that He is and who the disciples said that He is. Simon Peter said Jesus was the Messiah. Jesus said Peter was blessed because God had revealed the truth to him. Jesus said Peter would share the good news about Jesus and start His church.

Bonus Verse

You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

Matthew 16:16

📋 Leader Tips
  • Open each night by asking the Spotlight Question and let kids guess
  • Show the Bible story picture on the TV while telling the story
  • Use flashlights and glow sticks — this age loves the light theme
  • Practice the bonus verse with motions or a repeat-after-me game
  • Look for low-prep activity icons in the leader guide when time is short

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