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Christ—The Promised One

Jesus' Names and Their Meanings

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that 'Christ' means 'Anointed One' or 'Messiah'

2

Recognize Jesus as the special King God promised

3

Develop excitement about God's promise fulfilled

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 16:16

“Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'”

— Matthew 16:16 (WEB)

Demonstrates Peter's understanding of Jesus' special role as the Messiah

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Name cards
  • Star cutout
  • Crown (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores a special name for Jesus! Who remembers the names we've learned this week?

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus' name last time?
2Teaching (8 min)

Christ means 'Anointed One' - a special king chosen by God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • In Bible times, kings were anointed with special oil
  • Jesus is the SPECIAL King God promised long ago
  • He came to save people and be our forever King
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good king?
  • How is Jesus different from other kings?
3Activity: Messiah Name Discovery (10 min)
interactive

Explore what 'Christ' and 'Messiah' mean through a hands-on activity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create a crown with special names for Jesus
  2. Write 'Christ', 'Messiah', 'Anointed One'
  3. Discuss what each name means
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child write names

Challenge: Child researches additional names independently

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'Christ' mean?
  • Why is Jesus a special king?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus as our promised King

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus shows us God's message

💎 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: Crown Memory Verse Game: Write memory verse words on paper crown pieces. Child assembles crown while reciting verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding messianic prophecies helps children appreciate God's plan

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Make connections to child's understanding of kings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of 'anointed' might be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's curiosity about Jesus' special role

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse lapbook page about Jesus' names
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection worship tracks about Jesus

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