Do This In Remembrance Of Me

Since we spend so much time eating with our children, this teaching idea fits well in daily life. This is second in a series of teaching ideas about Jesus Christ's death, resurrection, and ascension, part of the "Jesus Christ Our Savior" series.

Verse: "Do this in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:24b ESV

Parent Preparation: Pray. Read: Matthew 26:26-27, Luke 22:19-22, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Song: "Thank You Lord" chorus

Teaching Idea:

• Before Jesus died he ate a last supper with his disciples.
• (Read 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 or the record from a children's Bible.)
• Jesus told his disciples that when they eat bread and drink from a cup they were to "Do this in remembrance of me." 1 Corinthians 11:24b ESV
• The bread represented his body and what he accomplished by his suffering and death. 
• The cup represented the covenant that was made by shedding of blood. This was for our sins to be forgiven.

Additional ideas:

• When eating a meal this week talk with your child about remembering Christ giving his body and blood while eating and drinking. 
• If you and your spouse had communion at your wedding, show your child the pictures of it. 
• Talk about what "remembrance" means. Example: To remember our country we have flags and celebrate 4th of July.
•  Coloring Pages: 1. A page in The Really Big Book of Bible Story Coloring Pages 2.and a printout at this link.
• Listen to the "He Is Risen" playlist on Spotify.

 Bible Verse Journal (to set up your journal see this post) 

1. Print out Bible verse.
2. Color Bible verse.
3. Help your child draw a piece of bread and a cup. 

Related Post:

"Why Do We Need A Savior?"   

©Brigette Hill, 2016