1. “Riddle Rangers” title graphic

2. Hello everybody. Are you ready for another “Riddle Rangers” adventure
Hello everybody! Are you ready for another “Riddle Rangers” adventure? (Kids respond.) That was pretty good, but I think you can do better. (Repeat question with more gusto and prompt kids to respond louder.) That’s more like it! So far, we’ve helped the Riddle Rangers solve some incredible riddles—riddles that have pointed us to the truth about the Bible and about God the Father. We’re not finished, though. The cave still has some unsolved riddles, and Zack and Jada are going to need our help cracking them. While we wait for their call, let’s warm our brains up with a riddle of my own. (Read riddle aloud.)

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I am the Way, I am the Truth,
I am the Life, just look at the proof.
Not of this world, yet born on the Earth.
Angels announced my miraculous birth.
In a world of darkness, my life is a light.
But through my death, sin lost its bite.

4. Who do you think this riddle is talking about
Who do you think this riddle is talking about? (Call on a kid for the answer.) That’s right—it’s Jesus! Last week we learned that God is one God, but He exists in three different forms at the very same time. Does anyone remember what those three forms are? (Take answer.) You got it—God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Jesus is the second part of that Trinity—God the Son. That was a pretty easy riddle, but it was just a warm up. I’ll bet Zack and Jada’s riddles will be a lot tougher!

5. PLAY “Riddle Rangers Video #1” Great work
PLAY “Riddle Rangers Video #1” Great work! Let’s upload the answer back to the Riddle Rangers! (Pretend to be typing answer onto laptop or tablet.) The riddle is pointing us to Philippians 2:6. Let’s see what it says in the Bible. (Turn in Bible and read aloud.) It says, “In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God.” Maybe the Riddle Rangers can help us make sense of that verse.

6. Play “Riddle Rangers Video #2” That’s it—you got the answer
Play “Riddle Rangers Video #2” That’s it—you got the answer! It’s about Jesus again. Let’s upload it back to the Riddle Rangers. (Pretend to be typing answer onto laptop or tablet.) It says, “Jesus is fully man.” Wait—I thought Jesus was fully God. Do you think He could possibly be fully man too?

7. Play “Riddle Rangers Video #3” “Big Bible Story Questions” graphic

8. “Riddle Rangers” title graphic Isn’t that incredible
“Riddle Rangers” title graphic Isn’t that incredible! The Bible says that Jesus was both completely God and completely man. That can be kind of hard to imagine, so let me try to picture it for you. (Call two kids to the teaching area.) Let’s pretend that this kid is completely God. (Stick “God” nametag to one kid’s forehead.) He has no beginning and no end. He has unlimited power. (Have kid show muscles.) He’s all-knowing, all-present, and best of all, He’s all-loving! (To kid.) Give yourself a big hug.

9. Now pretend that this other kid is completely man
Now pretend that this other kid is completely man. (Stick “Man” nametag to the other kid’s forehead.) He has a family and friends. He goes to school and then gets a job. He has a body with arms (flap his arms in the air). He has cheeks (pinch cheeks) and hair (ruffle hair) and he can belch too (have kid belch).

10. Now imagine that we could squeeze both of these kids together into one person. In fact, let’s give it a try. (Tell kids to hug tightly until they’ve squeezed themselves into one. Stop them before they squeeze too hard.) Wait—I don’t think that’s going to work.

11. Let’s try something different. (Have kids stand back to back
Let’s try something different. (Have kids stand back to back. Pull out oversized T-shirt with “Jesus” written on it. Put the T-shirt over both kids so their heads and arms stick out together.) And there you have it! God (place hand on “God’s” head) limited Himself by taking the form of a man (place other hand on “man’s” head). That’s who Jesus was. (Pause.) Although, I’m pretty sure Jesus only had one head! Wave goodbye to the people, Jesus. (Kids wave in unison. Take off T-shirt. Thank and dismiss kids to their seats.)

12. Here’s the most amazing part—Philippians 2 says that Jesus became a man even though He knew it would lead to His death on the cross. Jesus loves us so much that He was willing to die so that our sins could be forgiven. And because of that, God has given Jesus the most powerful name in all the world. Let’s look at how powerful His name is. (Encourage kids to open their Bibles to Philippians 2: Be prepared to give younger kids more time and assistance in finding the verse. When ready, choose a kid to read it aloud or read it aloud yourself while the kids follow along.)

13. “When the name of Jesus is spoken, everyone will kneel down to worship him. Everyone’s mouth will say that Jesus Christ is Lord.” Philippians 2:10-11

14. Have you ever done that before
Have you ever done that before? Have you ever kneeled down to worship Jesus and ask Him to be Lord of your life? Asking Jesus to be your Lord means that you follow Jesus and give Him control of your life. If you’ve never done that before and you want to do it for the first time ever, it’s as easy as ABC! Let me explain what I mean

15. Admit, Believe, Choose The “A” stands for “Admit
Admit, Believe, Choose The “A” stands for “Admit.” If you want to become a Christian, you have to admit that you sin and ask God for forgiveness. God loves you so much He’ll forgive you no matter how much you’ve sinned. The “B” stands for “Believe”—believe in Jesus and that He died for your sins. When we believe Jesus died for our sins, we can be forgiven. And finally, the “C” stands for “Choose”—choose to follow Jesus for the rest of your life. Choose to live your life the way He wants you to instead of how you want to. If you understand what it means to follow Jesus and you want to ask Him to be Lord of your life for the first time, you can do that right now. I’ll even lead you through it.

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