Introduction:
- Start with a box and ask the children what they think might be inside.
- Explain that waiting can be hard, but sometimes good things are worth the wait.
Lesson:
- Talk about how people wait for many things in life, like meals, appointments, and Christmas.
- Use the example of waiting for a baby to be born to explain how waiting for something wonderful can be exciting.
- Introduce Simeon and Anna from the Bible who waited a long time to see Jesus.
- Explain how Simeon was promised by God that he wouldn’t die until he saw the Messiah.
- Tell the children that Anna was a prophetess who also ждал (zhdal) – waited to see the Messiah.
- Share how Simeon and Anna were blessed to see Jesus as a baby in the temple.
- Explain that good things are worth waiting for, just like Simeon and Anna waiting to see Jesus.
- Remind the children that even though we might not know what God’s plans are for us, we should trust that they are good and worth waiting for.
Conclusion:
- End with a prayer thanking God for his promises and for keeping them.
- Remind the children that God loves them and has wonderful things in store for them.
Teacher Script:
Hi children! Today we’re going to talk about waiting. Have you ever waited for something for a long time? Maybe it was a birthday party or a special trip? Waiting can be hard, but sometimes the things we wait for are the best things ever!
Today we learned about Simeon and Anna from the Bible. They waited a very long time for something very special. They waited to see the Messiah, the promised savior. And guess what? They got to see him as a baby in the temple! Even though they didn’t expect a baby, they knew it was worth the wait because they knew God had kept his promise.
Just like Simeon and Anna, we can wait for good things too. We wait for God, and we know that he has wonderful things planned for our lives. Even though we might not know exactly what those things are, we can trust that God’s plans are good and that they are worth waiting for.
Let’s pray and thank God for his promises. Dear God, thank you for keeping your promises to us. Help us to be patient as we wait for you and know that you have good things in store for us. Thank you for your love, we love you God in Jesus’ name, amen.
Remember, good things are worth the wait! So be patient and keep trusting in God.
Youth Ministry Lesson on Luke 2:22-40: Unveiling the Mysteries of Faith – Youth Group Ministry