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Jesus Promised to Return

Looking Forward: Jesus Is Coming Back

Day 176of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus promised to return to earth

2

Identify key Bible passages about Christ's second coming

3

Develop hope and excitement about God's future promises

📖 Scripture Connection

John 14:1-3

“'Don't let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. In my Father's house are many homes. If it weren't so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you.'”

— John 14:1-3 (WEB)

Jesus promises a future reunion with His followers

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • White poster board
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Prophecy Chart
  • Stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Remind students about last week's lessons on serving and growing in faith

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about following Jesus last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus made a special promise to return and gather His people

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus told His disciples He would come back
  • Angels confirmed Jesus will return visibly
  • God keeps His promises
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Jesus might return?
  • Why is Jesus' promise important to Christians?
3Activity: Promise Poster Challenge (10 min)
promise study

Create a colorful poster showing Jesus' promise to return

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big heart in center of poster
  2. Write 'Jesus is Coming Back!' in bold letters
  3. Draw symbols representing Jesus' return
  4. Add memory verse around the edge
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace pre-drawn outlines

Challenge: Include multiple Scripture references about Christ's return

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What promise did Jesus make?
  • How can we be ready for Jesus' return?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for keeping His promises and loving us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the new heaven and new earth

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 22:20

“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

— Revelation 22:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Promise Hopscotch - Write memory verse words on hopscotch squares, child hops and reads each word

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Discuss second coming gently, focus on hope not fear

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language about Jesus' return
  • Emphasize God's love and promises
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel anxious about future events

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's faithfulness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a countdown calendar to Jesus' promised return
  • Act out Bible scenes about Jesus' ascension
  • Research BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional prophecy activities

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