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Remember Me

Jesus' Last Supper

Day 160of 180
Week 32of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus wants us to remember His sacrifice

2

Learn about the significance of communion

3

Develop compassion for Jesus' love

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 11:24-25

“When he had given thanks, he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is broken for you. Do this in memory of me.' In the same way, he also took the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in memory of me.'”

— 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 (WEB)

Jesus instructs His followers to remember His sacrifice through sharing bread and wine

📦 Materials Needed

  • Paper plates
  • Colored markers
  • Grape juice
  • Bread
  • BibleMouse Printables Library worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday, we learned how Jesus shared special meaning about His body and blood.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what Jesus said about the bread and wine?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today, we'll explore how Jesus wants us to remember His incredible love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus shared a special meal with His friends
  • He wanted them to remember His sacrifice
  • We can remember Jesus through communion
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jesus wanted us to remember Him?
  • How can we show love like Jesus?
3Activity: Remember Jesus Plate (10 min)
craft

Create a special remembrance plate to help children understand communion

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a paper plate
  2. Draw a cross in the center
  3. Write 'Jesus Loves Me' around the edges
  4. Decorate with symbols of love
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide stickers and pre-drawn outlines

Challenge: Write a short prayer on the plate

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about remembering Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus ask His friends to remember?
  • How can we show love to others?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us so much. Help us remember Your love every day.

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll learn about Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane

💎 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, encouraging children to act out different loving actions

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Communion is a deeply meaningful way Christians remember Jesus' sacrifice

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Be patient with complex concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand abstract spiritual concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of empathy and understanding about Jesus' love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about God's love
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about Jesus' last days

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