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Why Jesus Had to Die

Jesus' Words from the Cross

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus died to take away our sins

2

Explain how God's love motivated Jesus' sacrifice

3

Develop gratitude for Jesus' love

📖 Scripture Connection

Romans 5:8

“But God commends his own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's incredible love through Jesus' sacrifice

📦 Materials Needed

  • Cross picture
  • Seven word cards
  • Nails picture
  • White paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, yesterday we learned about the temple curtain tearing. Today, we'll discover why Jesus had to die.

💭 Review Question: What special thing happened when Jesus died on the cross?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus loved us so much that He took the punishment for our sins. Just like when you break something and someone else takes the blame, Jesus took our sin's punishment.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us even when we make mistakes
  • Jesus died to bring us close to God
  • His death shows how much God cares
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think sin means?
  • How does Jesus' love make you feel?
3Activity: Love Crosses (10 min)
craft

Create a cross showing God's love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large cross on white paper
  2. Color the cross with bright colors
  3. Write 'Jesus Loves Me' on the cross
  4. Share why you're thankful for Jesus
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with writing

Challenge: Add Bible verse to artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points about Jesus' sacrifice

📝 Review Questions:
  • Why did Jesus die?
  • How does Jesus show God's love?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank you, Jesus, for loving us so much that You died to save us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the empty tomb!

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 23:34

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

— Luke 23:34 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Forgiveness Freeze Dance: Children dance, and when music stops, they must say the memory verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing understanding of abstract concepts like sin and redemption

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Emphasize God's love
  • Be patient with questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding why Jesus had to die

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Expressions of gratitude and curiosity about Jesus

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch BibleMouse animated video about Jesus' crucifixion
  • Read additional stories from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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