Exegetical Aim: To convey John the Baptist's understanding of compassion.

Props: Two heavy coats. One worn on top of the other.

Lesson: G-G-Good mmmorning! It's freezing out here. Aren't you cold? (response) You're not? My fingers are frozen. Blow your breath into your hands to warm them. Call one of the children up to sit beside you. You will be getting him or her to participate. Josh, come up here and sit beside me and maybe we can stay warm together. When the child arrives, sit there a moment acting cold. In a loud whisper so others can hear: You're supposed to act cold, Okay? (okay) Normal voice: J-J-Josh, isn't it cccold out here? (yes) In a loud whisper: No, you're supposed to say, "y-y-yes." Okay? (okay)…