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The image in this post is from one of the small calendar booklets that I saved over the span of twenty years. Woman's Day magazine inserted them in every January issue during the years 1955 through 2004. The delightful drawings are by Erik Blegvad, a well known illustrator of children's books.
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Week 28 of Year 3 "Women at the Cross"

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Women at the Cross

Students may read John 19:16-27
Many people saw what happened during the crucifixion. A group of women believers kept watch while Jesus died upon the cross. In sorrow, they saw how he was mocked by strangers, soldiers, and even by the religious rulers. They heard him say, “I thirst.” They saw his concern for his mother when he placed her under the care of his apostle John. The women beheld his great suffering, which he accepted with steadfast courage. The women were there when he died. 
Discussion Questions

People can be courageous in many different ways. How was Jesus courageous during the last day of his life? How were the women courageous? We can remember a Psalm that says, “Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart.”


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Week 27 of Year 3 "Peter's Denial"

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Peter's Denial

Students may read Luke 22:54-62 and may also read verses 31-34

Soldiers arrested Jesus and took him to the high priest’s palace. Peter followed from afar and gained entrance to the courtyard. As he warmed himself by the fire, a maid and others asked if he was one of Jesus’ followers. But to each one, he denied knowing Jesus. Suddenly a rooster crowed, and Peter realized that Jesus’ words of warning had come true. Then, Peter saw Jesus looking at him as he was being led away by the soldiers. In despair, Peter “went out, and wept bitterly.”
Discussion Questions
During the Last Supper, Jesus warned Peter about this. Why do you think Peter denied knowing Jesus? When we fail to do the right thing, how do we feel? It is good to honestly admit our failures. God can restore us to a feeling of wholeness. 

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Week 26 of Year 3 "Many Mansions"

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Many Mansions

Students may read John 14:1-7 or through verse 14
Jesus had often told his disciples that he would soon die and return to heaven. Now, during the Last Supper, Jesus spoke words of comfort to them. He said, “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” He promised the disciples that they could look forward to the many places in heaven that were prepared for them. Thomas, however, wanted to know more about how to find where Jesus was going. Jesus replied, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
Discussion Questions

When we think about life after death, we can remember the familiar words, “In my Father's house are many mansions.” What do you think eternal life is like? How does it help us to know that heavenly places have been prepared for us?


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Week 25 of Year 3 "Washing Their Feet"

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Washing Their Feet

Students may read John 13:1-17
On the night before Jesus died, he had a special supper with his disciples. While everyone was seated, Jesus got up from the table and poured water into a basin that was intended for foot washing. The disciples were amazed when they realized what was about to happen. Then, Jesus set the basin in front of Peter who declared, “You shall never wash my feet!” When Peter heard Jesus’ reply, he exclaimed, “Master, not my feet only, but also my hands and my head!”
Discussion Questions
At first, Peter refused to allow Jesus to wash his feet. Why? After Jesus washed the feet of all twelve disciples, he talked about what he had done. Can you explain why he washed their feet? We can follow Jesus by loving and serving one another.

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Week 24 of Year 3 "Render to Caesar"

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Render to Caesar

Students may read Mark 12:13-17

Jesus went to the temple court in Jerusalem during the last week of his life. A group from the Pharisees came to ask Jesus a question that was intended to trap him into saying something wrong. They asked him if it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. Jesus requested to see a Roman coin, and then he asked them whose image was on the coin. They answered, “Caesar’s.” Jesus said, “Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”

Discussion Questions 

In this story, we see how Jesus answered an insincere question that demanded a yes or no answer. What was wise about Jesus’ answer? The story also causes us to think about duty to government and duty to God. What is our duty to God?


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Week 23 of Year 3 "He Wept Over It"

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He Wept Over It

Students may read Luke 19:41-44 or all of verses 28-44
Jesus made his final entry into the city of Jerusalem on the day that has become known as Palm Sunday. It was a joyous occasion for the multitude of people who followed along with Jesus as he rode on a donkey’s colt. Suddenly, however, the mood changed from joy to sorrow. Jesus stopped to look out over the city of Jerusalem, and the people could see he was weeping. He knew he would be rejected, and the city of Jerusalem would be destroyed by the Roman army.
Discussion Questions
Jesus was born into a Jewish family, and he loved his people, the Jews. He lamented, “If you had only known the things which belong to your peace.” What type of leader were the Jews hoping for? How does Jesus bring peace? 

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