Jesus will always lead us through the obstacles we face in life.

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Jesus will always lead
us through the
obstacles we face in
life.
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Central Teaching Truth
When life is unfair, God will
help us through.
Bible Text
My sheep listen to my voice; I
know them, and they follow
me. I give them eternal life, and
they will never die, and no one
can steal them out of my hand
(John 10:27-28).
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Resources
You’ll need three or four
blindfolds and several objects
to set up a small obstacle
course. Ask one or two adult
assistants to help you set up
the course. Alternatively,
blindfold everyone and lead
them about the church.
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What to do/ say
1. As you begin your message,
have your assistants set up
an obstacle course in front
of the area where the
children sit.
2. “Has anyone here ever gone
through an obstacle
course?” Let children
respond.
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3. Obstacle courses are used
to train soldiers to run fast
and to be quick and alert
when they’re on the
battlefield. We’ve set up a
little obstacle course here
today.” Describe the course
you’ve set up.
4. “Could I have three or four
volunteers to try my
obstacle course?” Choose
three or four children. Let
them begin the course and
then stop them.
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5. “Oh, I forgot to tell you. You
have to do this obstacle
course blindfolded. But
don’t worry, I’ll lead you.”
Have the volunteers hold
hands. Then lead them
through the obstacle
course. Other children may
call out directions or
encouragement.
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6. When children have
completed the course,
remove their blindfolds and
have them sit down.
“There, we made it!
Congratulations!” Lead
children in applause for
volunteers.
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Debrief
1. “What would have
happened if the blindfolded
volunteers had to go
through the obstacle course
without a leader?” Let
children respond.
2. “Without a leader, they
might have stumbled and
fallen. The Bible says Jesus
leads us like a shepherd
leads sheep. Listen.” Read
the scripture text from John
10:27-28.
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3. “When we’re following
Jesus, we can’t always see
what’s up ahead.
Sometimes things may
seem difficult and even
unfair, but Jesus will
always lead us, just like I
led our brave volunteers.”
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4. “Of course, what happens
in real life is a bit different
from our obstacle course.
When we’re following
Jesus, we don’t reach the
end of the obstacle course
until we get to heaven. Yet,
no matter how many
obstacles are in our way,
Jesus will always lead us
through.”
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