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New Heaven and New Earth

Looking Forward: Jesus Is Coming Back

Day 177of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand God's promise of a new creation without sin or suffering

2

Identify key details about the new heaven and new earth from Revelation

3

Develop hope and excitement about God's future plan

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, anymore. The first things have passed away.

Revelation 21:4 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's ultimate plan to restore and renew all creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's review what we learned about Jesus' promise to return.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about Jesus coming back?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll explore God's amazing promise of a new heaven and new earth - a perfect world without any sadness or pain!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God will create everything brand new
  • No more tears or suffering
  • God will live directly with His people
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a perfect world would look like?
  • How does knowing God has a wonderful future make you feel?
3Activity: New Creation Collage (10 min)
future hope

Create a colorful poster showing what you imagine the new heaven and earth will be like

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take a large piece of colored paper
  2. Draw or cut out images of a perfect world
  3. Include things like peace, joy, no sadness
  4. Write Revelation 21:4 somewhere on the poster
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-cut shapes and stickers

Challenge: Add Bible verses explaining new creation

4Closing (3 min)

Review our exciting lesson about God's future promise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes the new heaven and earth special?
  • Who will be with us in this new world?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for promising a perfect future with You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about the New Jerusalem

Revelation 22:20

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

Revelation 22:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Dance: Create hand motions for each key phrase, performing them while reciting the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Revelation's vision can be complex - focus on hope and God's love

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

Children might find abstract concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about God's future promises

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D model of the new earth using clay
  • Write a story about life in the perfect world
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

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