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Matthew 3:1-12
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducators.com - Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness object lesson with coloring page, group activities, puzzles, quizzes, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness V2 object lesson with group activities, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Ready for the Christ of Christmas object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
word-sunday.com- Preparing For The Unexpected (scroll down to Gospel)
sundayschoollessons.com- John the Baptist Speaks Out lesson
sundayschoolsources.com- John the Baptist lesson with activities
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: John the Baptist Prepares the Way for Jesus (Matthew 3:1-12)
ministry-to-children.com- John the Baptist-Matt 3:1-10 (Sunday School Lesson)
sundayschool.works- Matthew 3:1-12 Sunday School Lessons and Activities (John the Baptist Points to Jesus)
ministry-to-children.com- "Shine the Light" Matthew 3:1-12 Children's Sermon
truewaykids.com- John the Baptist (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:1-12 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:1-12 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 3:1-12 Junior High Lesson
bibleclasscreations.blogspot.com- Repentance Activity
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
servicioskoinonia.org- Clip art
sermons4kids.com- John the Baptist
sermons4kids.com- Prepare the Way for the Lord #1
sermons4kids.com- Prepare the Way for the Lord #2
lambsongs.co.nz- John the Baptist mini books and one page printable Bible stories to color
Drawn to the Gospels (Year A) Matthew 3:1-12 (page 3)
sermons4kids.com- Candle of peace
stushieart.com- Candle of Peace
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Into The Wilderness With Jesus group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Ready for the Christ of Christmas group activities (crafts)
jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Craft #1
daniellesplace.com- John the Baptist Crafts
Introduce craft: What did John the Baptist eat while he was living in the wilderness?
almostunschoolers.blogspot.com- Clothespin Grasshopper/Locust craft
artistshelpingchildren.org- Grasshopper Crafts
freekidscrafts.com- Recycled Spring Clothespin Grasshopper
craftingthewordofgod.com- Toilet Paper Roll Grasshopper
craftingthewordofgod.com- The Plague Of Locusts
simplemomproject.com- Free Printable Grasshopper Craft
thecrafttrain.com- Cardboard Tube Grasshopper Recycling Craft for Kids
bakerross.co.uk- Tin Can Grasshopper
Games
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Into The Wilderness With Jesus group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Ready for the Christ of Christmas group activities (games)
jesus-without-language.net- John the Baptist Games
eastview.church- Turn It Around!
Fast Phrase- The Really Big Book of Bible Games, page 244
Puzzles/Worksheets
John Preaches in the Desert- Look at the pictures below. One preacher might look like someone you know. The other preacher is John. Draw a line between the smaller pictures and the preacher to whom they belong. (Big Puzzles for Little Hands: Jesus’ Life and Lessons by Carla Williams, page 21).
John the Baptist- To answer the mystery questions, find the number on the phone. If the arrow points left, write the left-hand letter on the blank. If the arrow points right, write the right-hand letter on the blank. (Red Hot Bible Puzzles by Nancy I. Sanders, page 35).
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Word Search)
sermons4kids.com- Ready For The Christ Of Christmas (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- Ready For The Christ Of Christmas (Decoder)
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Secret Message)
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Crossword)
sermons4kids.com- Ready For The Christ Of Christmas (Crossword)
4catholicedcators.com- Crossword
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Multiple Choice)
sermons4kids.com- A Voice In The Wilderness (Fill in the Blank)
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 3:1-12
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 3:1-12 Kid’s Bulletin (scroll down for this)
teacherspayteachers.com- John the Baptist Factsheet Worksheet (FREE)
truewaykids.com- John the Baptist (free printable puzzles and worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
delessons.org- Lesson 6 - John the Baptist Prepares the Way - Matthew 3:1-12 (scroll down to discussion questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
executableoutlines.com- The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 3 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- Matthew 3 Inductive Bible Study – Discussion Questions and Teaching Points (scroll down to discussion questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
cloudfront.net- Matthew 3:1-12 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
growingdisciples.org- Matthew 3 Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- The Ministry of John the Baptist (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
From Google AI Overview
About John the Baptist and His Message
• What was John the Baptist's core message, and what does it mean that the "kingdom of heaven is at hand"?
• Why was John's message focused on repentance, and how can we practically express repentance in our daily lives today?
• What can we learn from John's physical appearance and diet (locusts and wild honey)?
• How did John embody the prophecy from Isaiah of preparing the way for the Lord?
John's Confrontation with the Pharisees and Sadducees
• Why was John so harsh with the religious leaders, and what does this say about the difference between genuine repentance and mere outward religious activity?
• What does it mean to "bear good fruit," as John demanded of the people?
Jesus's Baptism and the Coming Messiah
• Why was it important for Jesus to be baptized by John?
• What does it mean for Jesus to "baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire"?
• What does the divine endorsement of Jesus at His baptism reveal about His identity and role?
Application to Your Life
• How does this passage encourage or challenge your own understanding of repentance and faith?
• How can you cultivate a deeper, more authentic faith rather than just following religious rules?
• What does it mean for you to "bear good fruit" in your daily life, reflecting a transformed heart?
Snacks:
Introduce snack: What did John the Baptist eat while he was living outside?
dltk-kids.com-
John the Baptist Snack
Grasshopper Legs
Honey Spread
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