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The New Jerusalem

Looking Forward: Jesus Is Coming Back

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the beautiful description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation

2

Identify key details about God's eternal city

3

Develop excitement about God's future promises

📖 Scripture Connection

Revelation 21:21

“The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.”

— Revelation 21:21 (WEB)

Demonstrates the incredible beauty and perfection of God's eternal home

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Large white poster board
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to explore an amazing place God has prepared for His children!

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about God's promises for the future?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll discover the incredible New Jerusalem John describes in Revelation

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is creating a perfect city for His people
  • This city is more beautiful than anything we can imagine
  • We will live with God forever in this special place
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think it would be like to live in a city made of gold?
  • How does knowing about this city make you feel?
3Activity: New Jerusalem Design Challenge (10 min)
vision exploration

Create a poster illustrating the amazing details of God's holy city

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use poster board to draw the New Jerusalem
  2. Include details from Revelation 21:9-27
  3. Use gold, pearl, and transparent colors
  4. Add Bible verse descriptions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on drawing city gates or streets

Challenge: Include symbolic meanings of city details

4Closing (3 min)

Review key discoveries about the New Jerusalem

📝 Review Questions:
  • What made the city special?
  • Who will be with us in this city?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for preparing a wonderful future for His children

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God's promises give us hope today

💎 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: Memory Verse Musical Chairs: Write memory verse words on chairs. Children move around chairs while music plays. When music stops, they must sit and recite the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Revelation's vision can seem complex for children; focus on God's love and promise

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Emphasize God's incredible love
  • Make abstract concepts concrete through art
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find symbolic descriptions confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about God's future promises

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D model of the New Jerusalem using craft supplies
  • Write a poem or song about God's beautiful city

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