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Blessed Are Those Who Believe

The Resurrection

Day 174of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that believing in Jesus without seeing Him is a blessing

2

Learn how faith works even when we cannot see

3

Develop trust in God's promises

📖 Scripture Connection

John 20:29

“Jesus said to him, 'Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and yet have believed.'”

— John 20:29 (WEB)

Demonstrates the value of faith beyond physical evidence

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how believing without seeing is special to God!

💭 Review Question: What happened when Thomas saw Jesus last time?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus wants us to trust Him even when we can't see Him

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Thomas needed to see Jesus to believe
  • Jesus said people who believe without seeing are extra blessed
  • We can trust God's promises
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we trust God when we can't see Him?
  • What makes faith special?
3Activity: Trust Walk (10 min)
discussion

Demonstrate faith through a guided walking activity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Pair children up
  2. One child closes eyes
  3. Other child gently guides them
  4. Switch roles
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Shorter distance, more guidance

Challenge: Longer path with minor obstacles

4Closing (3 min)

Recap lesson's key points about faith

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus say about believing?
  • Why is faith important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You even when we can't see You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus walking with disciples

💎 Memory Verse

John 20:29

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

— John 20:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Blind Faith Relay: Children take turns walking across room with eyes closed, trusting a partner's guidance

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Thomas represents our human tendency to need physical proof

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language
  • Share personal faith stories
  • Validate children's questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concept of faith challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's willingness to discuss trust and belief

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Faith Poster' in BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about trusting God

Ready for Tomorrow?

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