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New Testament: Greek Writings

How We Got the Bible

Day 164of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the New Testament was originally written in Greek

2

Identify key people who wrote New Testament books

3

Appreciate how God preserved His message through careful writing

📖 Scripture Connection

John 20:30-31

“Therefore Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name.”

— John 20:30-31 (WEB)

Explains the purpose of writing the Gospel accounts

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's review what we've learned about how the Bible was written.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what language the Old Testament was mostly written in?
2Teaching (8 min)

The New Testament was written in Greek, the common language of the Roman world. Apostles and their friends carefully wrote down the stories about Jesus and the early church.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Greek was like the 'English' of the ancient world
  • Apostles like Paul, Matthew, and John wrote in Greek
  • They wanted to share the good news about Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God chose Greek as the language?
  • How do you think people shared God's message before printing?
3Activity: New Testament Writing Adventure (10 min)
NT overview

Create a map showing where New Testament books were written

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take out world map
  2. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide to find writing locations
  3. Mark places like Jerusalem, Antioch, and Rome
  4. Draw small book icons where each book was written
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps mark locations

Challenge: Research additional details about each location

4Closing (3 min)

Review our Greek writing adventure

📝 Review Questions:
  • What language was the New Testament written in?
  • Why was it important to write down these stories?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for preserving His word and helping us understand it

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how the Bible has been translated into different languages

💎 Memory Verse

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Greek Letter Hopscotch: Draw Greek alphabet letters on floor, have child hop to each letter while reciting part of the memory verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Greek was the international language of the first century, making it perfect for spreading the Gospel

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a gentle, exploratory approach
  • Encourage curiosity about biblical languages
  • Make learning feel like an exciting discovery
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find language concepts abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and questions about how the Bible was written

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Learn to write your name in Greek letters
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about Bible translation

Ready for Tomorrow?

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