Family Bible Time: The Beatitudes
Family guide · Jesus Is Crucified as King · John 18:33-37; 19:16-22 · about 15 minutes
Big idea: Jesus' kingship was revealed through truthful witness and self-giving sacrifice.
This week we are revisiting Jesus Is Crucified as King. Keep the discussion anchored in John 18:33-37; 19:16-22 and the big idea: Jesus' kingship was revealed through truthful witness and self-giving sacrifice.
The 15-minute flow
- 2 minConnect. Recall where The Beatitudes fits in the Bible story.
- 5 minRead. Read selected portions of John 18:33-37; 19:16-22.
- 3 minUnderstand. Ask what the passage directly says and what meaning follows from it.
- 3 minPlay. Use the The Beatitudes Story Path orally or on paper.
- 2 minRespond. Choose one voluntary response and pray together.
Talk about it
- What happened or what was taught?
- What does this show us about God, Jesus, or faithful life?
- What is one response we can practise?
This week
Action: Choose one concrete response consistent with this lesson’s formation focus: courage, service, mission.
Prayer: Thank God for what is clear in the passage; ask for wisdom to respond faithfully without claiming more than the text supports.
Note for parents: Keep crucifixion details age-appropriate and non-graphic.