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Jesus Emptied Himself

Fully God, Fully Human

Day 102of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what 'emptying himself' means in Philippians 2

2

Explain how Jesus chose to serve instead of being served

3

Develop appreciation for Jesus' sacrificial love

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 2:7

“But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.”

— Philippians 2:7 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' incredible love and humility in becoming human

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Paper cups
  • Water
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Incarnation Diagram
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how Jesus chose to give up His heavenly glory to rescue us!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about God becoming human?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus, who is God, chose to empty himself and become a servant. Imagine being a king who decides to become a servant to help others!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus existed in heaven before coming to earth
  • He willingly gave up His divine privileges
  • He became fully human while remaining fully God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might be hard about giving up something special?
  • Why would Jesus choose to do this?
3Activity: Empty Cup, Full Love (10 min)
sacrifice analysis

Demonstrate Jesus' emptying through a hands-on activity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a paper cup and fill it with water
  2. Carefully pour out the water, showing 'emptying'
  3. Write ways Jesus served others on the cup
  4. Discuss how emptying can be an act of love
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with writing

Challenge: Research additional examples of Jesus serving

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about Jesus' incredible love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus give up?
  • Why did He do this?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for choosing to love us so much

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Jesus was truly human

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 2:6-7

“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.”

— Philippians 2:6-7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Kenosis Verse Charades - Act out key words while reciting the verse

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kenosis means 'emptying' - a theological concept of Christ voluntarily limiting His divine attributes

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Focus on Jesus' love, not complex theology
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding how Jesus can be fully God and fully human

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of Jesus' sacrifice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library: Incarnation coloring pages
  • Create a 'Servant Heart' poster showing ways to serve others

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