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Jesus—The Savior

Jesus' Names and Their Meanings

Day 146of 180
Week 30of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the meaning of Jesus' name

2

Explain how Jesus saves people from sin

3

Develop appreciation for God's rescue plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 1:21

“She will give birth to a son. You shall name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

— Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

Explains the significant meaning behind Jesus' name

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Name cards
  • Star cutout
  • Coloring sheet from BibleMouse Printables Library
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover why Jesus has such a special name!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Esther saving her people last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus' name means 'The Lord saves'. Just like Esther saved her people, Jesus came to save ALL people from sin.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • An angel told Joseph what to name the baby
  • Jesus' name means 'The Lord saves'
  • God sent Jesus to rescue people from sin
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it means to be saved?
  • How does Jesus show God's love?
3Activity: Name Detective (10 min)
interactive

Create name cards showing different meanings of Jesus' names

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture representing 'Savior'
  2. Write 'Jesus' on name card
  3. Share why the picture shows saving
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with drawing

Challenge: Write a short sentence about Jesus saving

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does Jesus' name mean?
  • How does Jesus save people?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for coming to save us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about another special name for Jesus - Immanuel!

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 1:23

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel—which means, 'God with us.'”

— Matthew 1:23 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Immanuel Name Game: Children stand in a circle and pass a star, stopping when parent sings 'God with us!' The child holding the star repeats the memory verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Explain salvation in age-appropriate terms

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language about sin and rescue
  • Emphasize God's love through Jesus
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of spiritual salvation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's curiosity about Jesus' name and purpose

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page about Jesus' birth
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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