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The Story Behind the Song

Hymn Study - Amazing Grace

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God's grace can transform a person's life

2

Learn about John Newton's life story

3

Begin to comprehend the meaning of God's grace

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 2:8-9

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast.”

— Ephesians 2:8-9 (WEB)

Directly explains the concept of grace that John Newton's life story illustrates

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for Grade 1 Music
  • Simple timeline or picture book about John Newton
  • Blank paper
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God can change anyone's life through His amazing grace!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about music tempo in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

John Newton was once a sailor who did very bad things, including helping to transport slaves. But God's love changed his heart completely!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • John Newton started as a person who did not follow God
  • God showed him love and forgiveness
  • He became a pastor and wrote 'Amazing Grace'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think 'grace' means?
  • How can God help people change?
3Activity: Grace Journey Artwork (10 min)
discussion

Draw a picture showing how God can help people change

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a piece of paper
  2. Draw yourself or imagine a person
  3. Use colors to show transformation
  4. Share your drawing with a parent
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw or trace

Challenge: Write a short sentence about God's love

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about grace and John Newton

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about John Newton?
  • What does grace mean?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start learning the melody of 'Amazing Grace'!

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

John Newton's story is powerful but complex - focus on God's transformative love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Focus on hope and change
  • Be sensitive to child's understanding
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the historical context challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to understand basic concept of forgiveness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to a child-friendly version of 'Amazing Grace'
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for grace-themed coloring pages

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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