Scripture
Mark 8:27-38
Script
Props: Please print or create little hearts that say “Jesus loves you” Isaiah 50:4-9. You can create these however you see fit for your congregation.
Pastor: Good morning boys and girls! Welcome! Let’s say good morning to our friend Sammy and see if she is there. Ready? One, two, three: Good morning, Sammy!
Sammy: Good morning, everyone!
Pastor: Sammy, did you know that every word of the Old Testament is a prophecy of Jesus?
Sammy: What do you mean? What about the word “I,” Pastor?
Pastor: I am.
Sammy: Okay, what about the word “and?”
Pastor: Father, Son, AND Holy Spirit.
Sammy: Wow. He’s good.
Pastor: Let me explain a bit. I want us to think about the passage we heard from Isaiah today. In chapter 50, Isaiah is talking about a man who is going to come to earth and suffer. And this man will be strong because God is with him. Who do you think that man is?
[Allow time for responses]
Sammy: I think Isaiah is talking about Jesus.
Pastor: That’s correct. Isaiah is prophesying about Jesus here in our text today. He talks about how Jesus obeyed God’s word. He talks about how the soldiers mistreated Jesus and hurt him.
Sammy: It seems like Isaiah knew exactly where Jesus would have boo boos.
Pastor: Isaiah knew what Jesus would go through. He saw the future.
Sammy: How was Jesus able to suffer like that? That’s not right and it’s sad.
Pastor: Jesus had his eyes on Heaven, and he was a willing sacrifice. He stood in our place because he loves us so much.
Sammy: That’s a great love.
Pastor: It is. Let’s pray: Dear Jesus, thank you for your great love and sacrifice. Thank you for the prophecy from Isaiah. Thank you for loving us. Amen.
Today I want you to help me show God’s love to everyone here. We are going to give each person a heart. Will you all help me hand these out to everyone?
[Have children distribute hearts to the congregation]
Sammy: Bye, everyone. Remember Jesus loves you!
Pastor: Bye, Sammy!
