What is a graduation? Why do we have graduation ceremonies? Well, a graduation is a finishing of one level. You might never need to finish another level, or you may go on to graduate from more and more levels that each teach you different skills. A graduation ceremony is a way to recognize someone has finished a level, and to cheer for them and the great job they did.

There isn't exactly a graduation ceremony outlined in the Bible, but when Jesus was ready to return to heaven, He did commission His disciples. He had trained them for three years, and He knew they were ready to "go and do likewise" with everything He had taught them! We call this the Great Commission, and it is for us today as much as it was for Jesus’ disciples in Bible times:

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” Mark 16:15. The gospel is simply the Good News that Jesus loves everyone, and has made it possible for everyone to be with Him forever, if they only receive His forgiveness for their sin. That’s great news!

Check out this short video and teaching with puppet Cory on Jesus’ Great Commission, and then watch our church’s tribute to the graduates of 2020!

GVC Encounter Kids! Grad Tribute and Great Commission

You can also watch this video about Jesus giving His disciples the Great Commission, or you can also read about it in your Bible in Matthew 28:16-20 and in Mark 16:14-20.

Jesus’ Great Commission, Rene Pfitzner

Here are some activity pages about the Great Commission for your kids to do…

Great Commission Activity Page - Preschool

Great Commission Activity Page - Elementary

Be blessed as you and your children discover His truth! And remember you are making a difference in the lives of God’s children today. If you have any questions or would like some further lesson supports, please contact me at hello@gatewayvictory.com

For life-changing God-encounters,

Mara