Includes: Activity booklet with answer code in color and grayscale.
Key Scripture: Psalm 23; John 10:1–11
Theme: Jesus as Our Shepherd and the Gate
Drawing from Psalm 23 and Jesus’ own words in John 10, children learn that shepherds have three important jobs—to gather, tend, and protect—and that Jesus does each of these perfectly for us.
Through simple language and concrete examples, this lesson explains how Jesus gathers us together as a community, feeds and forgives us, calls us by name, and protects us from harm. The powerful image (picture included) of Jesus as the Gate helps children understand that Jesus laid down His life so we could be safe and have eternal life with God.
Key Takeaway: Jesus knows us, loves us, protects us, and leads us—when we follow Him, we are safe.
Great For: Children's sermon/message, Sunday school, Chapel Talk, Midweek, neighborhood ministry.
