BUILD CHILDREN LESSON 013

Summary

The script narrates the story of Jesus praying with his disciples, Peter, John, and James, on a mountain. During His prayer, His appearance transforms, with His face shining brightly and His clothes becoming dazzling white. Moses and Elijah appear and converse with Jesus. Peter, moved by the sight, suggests building three tents. Suddenly, a cloud envelops them, and God's voice declares Jesus as His beloved Son, urging them to listen to Him. After the cloud vanishes, only Jesus remains. The story highlights the significance of prayer as a way to communicate with God, bringing joy and spiritual connection, as demonstrated by Jesus and His disciples.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jesus, along with Peter, John, and James, ascended a mountain together where something extraordinary occurred.
• 😀 While Jesus prayed, His face began to shine brightly, and His clothes became dazzling white.
• 😀 Two figures, Moses and Elijah, appeared and conversed with Jesus during this moment.
• 😀 Peter, deeply moved by the sight, suggested building three tents: one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.
• 😀 While Peter was still speaking, a large cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud declared Jesus as God's beloved Son, urging the disciples to listen to Him.
• 😀 After the voice from the cloud, the cloud disappeared, and Moses and Elijah were no longer present, leaving Jesus alone.
• 😀 The scene depicted how prayer is a way to communicate with God during times of sadness, joy, or worry.
• 😀 Through prayer, one can experience the joy that the disciples felt in this moment with Jesus.
• 😀 Jesus often prayed, setting an example for His followers to communicate with God through prayer.
• 😀 The Bible passage referenced is Luke 9:28-36, emphasizing the importance of prayer and listening to Jesus.

Q & A

Who accompanied Jesus up the mountain during the event described in the script?

Jesus was accompanied by Peter, John, and James as they ascended the mountain together.

What extraordinary event happened while Jesus was praying on the mountain?

While Jesus was praying, his face began to shine brightly, and his clothes became dazzling white.

Who appeared alongside Jesus during the event, and what did they do?

Moses and Elijah appeared beside Jesus and spoke with him during the event.

What was Peter's reaction to seeing the event unfold on the mountain?

Peter, deeply moved by the experience, suggested building three tents—one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.

What happened after Peter suggested building tents?

As Peter was still speaking, a large cloud descended and enveloped everyone, and a voice from within the cloud spoke.

What did the voice from the cloud say, and what was its significance?

The voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.' This affirmed that Jesus is the Son of God and that the disciples should listen to him.

What happened after the voice spoke from the cloud?

After the voice spoke, the cloud disappeared, and only Jesus was left standing with the disciples—Moses and Elijah were no longer present.

What does the script suggest prayer is, and why is it important?

Prayer is described as a way to communicate with God, and it is important because it allows us to express our emotions, whether sadness, joy, or worry, to God.

What emotion did the disciples feel during the event, and what does it suggest about prayer?

The disciples felt great joy, which suggests that prayer can bring joy and spiritual fulfillment, just as it did for the disciples.

What message does the script convey about the role of prayer in a believer's life?

The script emphasizes that Jesus often prayed, and we are encouraged to do the same—to speak with God through prayer, strengthening our connection with Him.