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This Is My Blood

Jesus' Last Supper

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus' blood represents forgiveness of sins

2

Retell the story of the Last Supper

3

Develop compassion for Jesus' sacrifice

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 26:27-29

“He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, 'Drink from it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.'”

— Matthew 26:27-29 (WEB)

Explains Jesus' purpose in sharing the cup during the Last Supper

📦 Materials Needed

  • Grape juice
  • Small cups
  • Bread
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about Jesus breaking bread, connecting today's lesson about the cup

💭 Review Question: What did Jesus say the bread represented yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Storytelling about the Last Supper using BibleMouse storytelling techniques

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus knew He was going to die for our sins
  • He shared a special meal with His disciples
  • The cup represented His blood that would save people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jesus wanted to share this special meal?
  • How does Jesus' love show in this moment?
3Activity: Covenant Cup Activity (10 min)
interactive demonstration

Symbolic reenactment of the Last Supper using grape juice and bread

📝 Instructions:
  1. Gather in a circle
  2. Read Matthew 26:27-29 from the World English Bible
  3. Discuss what the cup and bread mean
  4. Carefully share grape juice and bread
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pictures to illustrate the story

Challenge: Have children draw what they learned about Jesus' sacrifice

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points of the lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did the cup represent?
  • How does Jesus show His love for us?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for His love and sacrifice

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus asking His disciples to remember Him

💎 Memory Verse

John 13:34

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

— John 13:34 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Love Chain: Create a paper chain where each link represents a way to show love, with children adding links as they suggest loving actions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of Jesus' sacrificial love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Focus on God's love more than punishment
  • Allow children to ask questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concepts of sacrifice and forgiveness

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Expressions of empathy and understanding about Jesus' love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Love Like Jesus' poster using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a memory verse song from BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Read a related storybook from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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