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Understanding the Words

Hymn Study - Amazing Grace

Day 73of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the meaning of key phrases in 'Amazing Grace'

2

Connect the lyrics to God's love and salvation

3

Develop listening and comprehension skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 15:24

“For this my son was dead, and is alive again. He was lost, and is found.'”

— Luke 15:24 (WEB)

Directly parallels the 'lost and found' theme in Amazing Grace

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal or printed lyrics
  • Coloring page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's melody lesson and remind child about John Newton's story

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the writer of Amazing Grace yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain the deeper meaning of 'I once was lost, but now am found'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Lost means being far from God's love
  • Found means God always wants to welcome us home
  • Grace means God loves us even when we make mistakes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'lost' mean to you?
  • How does God help us when we feel lost?
3Activity: Lost and Found Coloring Journey (10 min)
discussion

Create a coloring page that illustrates being lost and found

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use BibleMouse Printables Library 'Amazing Grace' coloring sheet
  2. Draw or color something that shows feeling lost
  3. Draw or color something that shows feeling found
  4. Share your picture and explain its meaning
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw or color

Challenge: Write a short sentence about being found by God

4Closing (3 min)

Review key concepts about God's grace

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'amazing grace' mean?
  • How does God help us when we feel lost?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to sing with more feeling and expression

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces complex theological concepts through age-appropriate discussion

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, concrete language
  • Validate child's feelings about being 'lost'
  • Connect lesson to child's personal experiences
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concepts of salvation might be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect personal experiences with God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing the hymn together with new understanding
  • Create a family 'grace moment' sharing time

Ready for Tomorrow?

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