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LIFE OF JESUS
FAMILY GUIDE
The Good Shepherd
Hey kids and parents! Fill in the blanks as you talk
about this week’s lesson together. Have fun!
Key Points
• _________!are like!___________!who need a
shepherd.!John 10:1-5
• ___________!is a good shepherd because he
died for his sheep.!John 10:9-11
• Everyone who!____________!Jesus gets to have
real life.
Talk About It
1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing!you learned
from it?
2. What animal do you think is the strongest? Explain. What animal do
you think is the weakest? Explain.
3. Why do sheep need shepherds?
4. Who is our shepherd? How has Jesus protected you?
5. Read!Deuteronomy 31:6. Identify everything this verse tells us to do.
What does this verse say that God does?
6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
Big Idea
Everyone who follows Jesus gets
to have real life
Key Question
What did Jesus do for us?
Memory Verse
John 10:10 “The thief’s purpose
is to kill and steal, and destroy.
My purpose is to give them a
rich and satisfying life.”
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OPTION 1: LEAD YOUR SHEEP COTTON BALL RACE
Instructions:
● Before starting the game, give each kid a straw and tape a square at one end of the table to be like a safe
pasture.
● Choose two kids to start. Have them stand on opposite sides of the table at on end. When you say, “Go!” have
them race to push their cotton ball down the table blowing through their straw to move it. First to get their
cotton ball (sheep) into the pasture (into the square) first, wins.
● Continue having two kids go up against each other. If you have time, have the winners of each race compete
against each other to see if you can find the ultimate winner!
Supplies needed: Straws (1 per kid), Tape, Cotton Balls
OPTION 2: JESUS TAKES CARE OF HIS SHEEP PUPPET
Instructions:
● Give each kid a small paper plate, a pile of cotton balls and a craft stick.
● Have kids cover the plate by gluing on the cotton balls.
● Then give each kid a Sheep template (page 5) and have them color the face grey or black.
● Have the kids glue the face onto the middle of the plate. Have them glue the craft stick on to the back of the
plate so they can move it around like a puppet.
● As they work, read the story of the Good Shepherd from John 10:1-11. Remind the kids that Jesus is our
shepherd who leads us to safety.
Supplies needed: Small paper plates, Cotton balls (several bags), Craft sticks (1 per kid), Glue, Sheep template
(page 5, pre cut, 1 per kid), Crayons
Teacher instructions: Choose an activity for your classroom.
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Instructions: Connect the dots and color the picture.
Key Question
What did Jesus do for us?
Memory Verse
John 10:10 “The thief’s
purpose is to kill and steal,
and destroy. My purpose is to
give them a rich and
satisfying life.”
OPTION 3
: SHEEP ROUNDUP GAME
Instructions:
● Give each kid a straw, cup and a pile of cotton balls on the table. Have two
kids go up against each other at a time. When you say, “Go!”, have kids race
to get as many cotton balls into their cup, using only their straw to suck up
the cotton ball and place it in the cup. Time them for a minute at a time. Kid
with the most cotton balls
in their cup, wins.
● If you have time, allow the winners to go up against each other to find the
ultimate winner.
Supplies needed: Straws (1 per kid), Solo Cups (1 per kid), Cotton balls
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LIFE OF JESUS
The Good Shepherd
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ACTIVITY PAGE #1
Instructions: Color the picture and solve the puzzle.
Big Idea
Key Question
Memory Verse
John 10:___ “The __________
purpose is to ________ and
steal, and destroy. My
____________ is to give them
a rich and satisfying _______.”
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“I AM”
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Protect the sheep before the enemy reaches them.
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“I AM”
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
Spot 8 dierences between the two pictures.
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD
ANSWER KEY
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD
John 10:1-18
Across
2. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for His _____.
3. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my _____, and I know
them, and they follow me.”
7. In each of the “I am” statements, Jesus continues to
reveal His true ______.
8. A hireling is someone who gets ____ to watch over
the sheep.
Down
1. ____ the Good Shepherd’s voice and follow Him.
2. Jesus said, “I am the good ______.”
4. How many ways are there to heaven?
5. Jesus said, “I am the ___, the truth, and the life.”
6. Jesus came to serve, not to be served, and to give His
____ as a ransom for many.
Down
1. (Hear) the Good Shepherd’s voice and follow
Him. [Hear]
2. Jesus said, “I am the good
________(Shepherd).”
4. How many ways are there to heaven? [one]
5. Jesus said, “I am the ___, the truth, and the
life.” [way]
6. Jesus came to serve, not to be served, and to
give His ____ as a ransom for many. {life]
Acro ss
2. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for His
____. [sheep]
3. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my (Voice), and I
know them, and they follow me.”
7. In each of the “I am” statements, Jesus
continues to reveal His true _____.
8. A hireling is someone who gets (Paid) to watch
over the sheep.
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THE GOOD SHEPHERD
ANSWER KEY
Across
2. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for His (Sheep).
3. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my (Voice), and I know
them, and they follow me.”
7. In each of the “I am” statements, Jesus continues to
reveal His true (Identity).
8. A hireling is someone who gets (Paid) to watch over the
sheep.
Down
1. (Hear) the Good Shepherd’s voice and follow Him.
2. Jesus said, “I am the good (Shepherd).”
4. How many ways are there to heaven? (One)
5. Jesus said, “I am the (Way), the truth, and the life.”
6. Jesus came to serve, not to be served, and to give His
(Life) as a ransom for many.
“I AM”
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
“I AM”
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
“I AM”
THE GOOD SHEPHERD
John 10:11
I am the Good Shepherd;
the Good Shepherd lays down
his life for the sheep.
John 10:11
I am the Good Shepherd;
the Good Shepherd lays down
his life for the sheep.
John 10:11
I am the Good Shepherd;
the Good Shepherd lays down
his life for the sheep.
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