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Breakfast with Jesus

Peter's Failure and Forgiveness

Day 179of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus loves and forgives us even when we make mistakes

2

Retell the story of Jesus cooking breakfast for His disciples

3

Begin to recognize God's mercy and compassion

📖 Scripture Connection

John 21:1-14

“After these things, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.”

— John 21:1-14 (WEB)

Shows Jesus' restoration and love for His followers after Peter's denial

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Paper fish cutouts
  • Coloring materials
  • BibleMouse Printables Library fishing scene worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about Peter's denial. Ask: 'Do you remember how Peter felt sad after saying he didn't know Jesus?'

💭 Review Question: What did the rooster do that made Peter remember Jesus' words?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson shows how Jesus still loved Peter after his mistake. Let's read from the World English Bible about Jesus cooking breakfast.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The disciples were fishing and didn't recognize Jesus at first
  • Jesus called out to them and helped them catch fish
  • Jesus cooked breakfast to show He still loved them
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the disciples felt when they saw Jesus?
  • Why do you think Jesus made them breakfast?
3Activity: Fishing with Jesus Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a scene of Jesus and the disciples by the lake

📝 Instructions:
  1. Color the BibleMouse fishing scene worksheet
  2. Cut out paper fish to add to the scene
  3. Draw Jesus and the disciples
  4. Talk about the story while crafting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add details about the disciples' feelings

4Closing (3 min)

Review the story and God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus do for the disciples?
  • How does Jesus show He loves us even when we make mistakes?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us always, even when we make mistakes.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus gives Peter a special job

💎 Memory Verse

1 Peter 5:7

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”

— 1 Peter 5:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Anxiety Toss Game: Write worries on paper fish, then 'cast' them into a pretend lake, symbolizing giving concerns to Jesus

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson shows God's restoration and unconditional love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language about forgiveness
  • Emphasize God's love over punishment
  • Encourage children to share their feelings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may have difficulty understanding complex emotions of forgiveness

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to empathize and understand God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the fishing scene as a family
  • Prepare a simple breakfast together while discussing the lesson
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional discussion prompts

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