Grade 1 - Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States

Sunday School Curriculum Grade 1
1- Friends of Jesus Christ
Objective:
To make Jesus Christ a friend to each child
Memory Verse:
“Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42)
Reference
Luke 10
Introduction:
Review the previous lesson and verse
Ask the children who is their best friend?
Do you know if Jesus Christ had friends? Who are they?
Would you like Jesus Christ to be your friend?
Lesson Outlines:
There were two sisters and a brother called Mary, Martha and Lazarus. They lived together in one
house and they loved Jesus Christ very much. Jesus also loved them very much and they were very
close friends.
Jesus Christ used to visit them frequently and he was always comfortable in their house. One day
Jesus went to visit them and they made a big dinner for Him. Martha was very busy in the kitchen
preparing the food, all kinds of tasty and delicious plates. But Mary her sister went and sat down at
the feet of Jesus Christ to listen to what He said and His nice words. Martha became upset because
Mary her sister was not helping her in the kitchen to prepare the food. So, Martha went to Jesus to
complain about her sister. But Jesus wanted Martha to come and sit with them and listen to His words
too. He really wanted Martha to spend time with them and chat with them. Jesus then told Martha:
Martha…Martha, you are worried and busy with the food and the serving but you really need to come
and sit with Me just like Mary did. Jesus wanted to spend time with His friends Mary, Martha and
Lazarus and He wanted them to listen to His sweet words.
What did Martha do for Christ?
What did Mary do?
What did Martha complain about?
2 FILLER LESSONS