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In Adam or In Christ?

Jesus the Second Adam

Day 110of 180
Week 22of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between being 'in Adam' and 'in Christ'

2

Explain how Jesus provides a way out of sin

3

Develop compassion for others needing God's redemption

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 15:22

“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ, all will be made alive.”

— 1 Corinthians 15:22 (WEB)

Demonstrates the contrast between humanity's condition in Adam and the hope found in Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Two paper crowns
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Adam vs Jesus comparison chart
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review yesterday's lesson about Jesus reversing Adam's failure

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how Jesus was different from Adam in the garden?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explaining the concept of being 'in Adam' or 'in Christ'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Everyone is born 'in Adam' - separated from God because of sin
  • Jesus provides a way to be 'in Christ' through faith
  • Being 'in Christ' means receiving God's forgiveness and new life
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it means to be 'in Adam'?
  • How can someone move from being 'in Adam' to being 'in Christ'?
3Activity: Two Kingdom Crowns (10 min)
position explanation

Create visual representation of being in Adam's kingdom vs Christ's kingdom

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a sad face and dark colors on the 'Adam' crown
  2. Draw a happy face and bright colors on the 'Christ' crown
  3. Discuss the differences between the two crowns
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with drawing

Challenge: Add Bible verses to each crown

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson's key points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being 'in Adam'?
  • How can we be 'in Christ'?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus to provide a way out of sin

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Jesus took our place

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 5:19

“For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.”

— Romans 5:19 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Crown Verse Memorization: Write each word of the verse on separate paper crown pieces, then have the child arrange them in order while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the theological concept of federal headship - how one representative (Adam or Christ) affects all who are 'in' them

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language and concrete examples
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
  • Emphasize God's love throughout the explanation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it difficult to understand being 'in' someone else

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to distinguish between sin's consequence and God's solution

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a redemption timeline in the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing memory verse song from BibleMouse Song Collection

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