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Jesus Forgives Peter

Gethsemane and Peter's Denial

Day 165of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus offers forgiveness even when we make mistakes

2

Learn about Peter's restoration after denying Jesus

3

Develop empathy and understanding of God's grace

📖 Scripture Connection

John 21:15-17

“So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, 'Simon, son of Jonah, do you love me more than these?' He said to him, 'Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.' He said to him, 'Feed my lambs.'”

— John 21:15-17 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' willingness to restore and use people who have failed

📦 Materials Needed

  • White construction paper
  • Colored markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall Peter's story from previous lessons - how he promised to be brave, but then denied knowing Jesus

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about Peter's promise to Jesus?
2Teaching (8 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how Jesus didn't give up on Peter, even after Peter made a big mistake

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Peter was sad about denying Jesus
  • Jesus forgave Peter completely
  • Jesus gave Peter an important job to do
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever made a mistake and felt sorry?
  • How does it feel when someone forgives you?
3Activity: Forgiveness Heart Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a heart showing how Jesus forgives

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Cut a heart shape
  3. Write 'Jesus Forgives' on the outside
  4. Inside, draw a picture of Peter
  5. Decorate with BibleMouse stickers if available
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents can pre-cut hearts

Challenge: Write a short sentence about forgiveness

4Closing (3 min)

Review the lesson's main point about God's forgiveness

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus do when Peter made a mistake?
  • How does Jesus show love to people who are sorry?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for forgiving us when we make mistakes

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus forgiving people who hurt 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: Memory Verse Dance: Create simple hand motions for each key word, practice while moving

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Peter's denial was a moment of human weakness, but Jesus restored him completely

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle language about mistakes
  • Emphasize God's love over punishment
  • Encourage children to be honest about their feelings
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel shame about making mistakes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of grace and forgiveness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story of Peter's restoration
  • Create a prayer journal in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a forgiveness song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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