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Why Did Jesus Do Miracles?

Jesus Does Miracles

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus' miracles showed He was God's Son

2

Learn that miracles helped people believe in Jesus

3

Develop curiosity about Jesus' special powers

📖 Scripture Connection

John 20:30-31

“Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”

— John 20:30-31 (WEB)

Explains the purpose of Jesus' miracles - to help people believe in Him

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Purple cloth or paper
  • Printable from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Coloring supplies
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's miracle of water becoming wine. Ask: 'What amazing thing did Jesus do at the wedding?'

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what Jesus turned water into?
2Teaching (8 min)

BibleMouse helps us understand why Jesus did miracles. They weren't just magic tricks - they showed people He was special!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus did miracles to show God's love
  • Miracles helped people understand Jesus was God's Son
  • Each miracle was a sign of Jesus' special power
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think people felt when they saw a miracle?
  • How would you feel if you saw Jesus do something impossible?
3Activity: Miracle Memory Match (10 min)
interactive discussion

Use BibleMouse printable cards to match miracle descriptions to pictures

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread miracle cards face down
  2. Take turns finding matching miracle descriptions
  3. Talk about what each miracle shows about Jesus
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adult helps match cards

Challenge: Child explains each miracle independently

4Closing (3 min)

Quick review of miracle purpose

📝 Review Questions:
  • Why did Jesus do miracles?
  • What does a miracle show us about Jesus?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for showing us Your love through miracles

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus feeding thousands with just a little food!

💎 Memory Verse

John 20:31

“These are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God.”

— John 20:31 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Miracle Verse Hop: Write each word of the verse on separate paper squares. Child hops from square to square while saying the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Miracles were signs of Jesus' divine power and compassion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiastic tone when discussing miracles
  • Encourage child's wonder and questions
  • Connect miracles to God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get confused between magic and miracle

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about Jesus' special abilities

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a favorite Jesus miracle
  • Act out a miracle from the lesson
  • Listen to BibleMouse miracle song collection

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