Leaders wanted to trick Jesus

WHAT WE SAW IN ABC KIDS THIS WEEK

When the religious leaders questioned Jesus, and tried to trick Him, He answered with wisdom and power. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. He is the Word of God, who came to show us exactly what God is like.

READ TOGETHER

Read all or parts of Matthew 22:15-22, 34-46 from your Bible.

FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP

When you go to church next Sunday, you’ll probably read a Bible verse or sing a song that uses the word Lord. Have you ever wondered what that word means? The word lord describes someone having power, authority, or influence over others; like a master or ruler.

In Psalm 110, King David used the word Lord to talk about the Messiah. The prophets said the Messiah would be called Son of David, which meant he would be born into the family line of David. David believed the promise that the Messiah would be his descendant, but he also knew this future King would have power, authority, and influence over him.

Jesus fulfilled the words of the prophets by being born into the family of David, but He fulfilled the words of David by also being much more! He is the Son of God, the Savior who died and rose again, and the King who has authority over everyone and everything! Philippians 2:10-11 says, “ ... at the name of Jesus every knee will bow—in heaven and on earth and under the earth—and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.”

When the religious leaders questioned Jesus, He answered with wisdom and power. Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God. He is the Word of God, who came to show us exactly what God is like.

PRAY TOGETHER

Lord Jesus, You have authority in heaven and on earth! We praise You because You are the Son of God. We look forward to the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that You are Lord!

FOR FUN

Make a family tree by tracing your family as far back as you can. Talk with grandparents or relatives to hear stories and share memories. After, read the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17. Talk about how Jesus is the Son of David and the Son of God—fully man and fully God!