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Saved by the Blood

The Passover Lamb

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how the Passover lamb's blood symbolizes Jesus' sacrificial protection

2

Explain the connection between the Passover story and salvation

3

Develop a deeper appreciation for God's plan of redemption

Exodus 12:13

The blood shall be a token for you on the houses where you are. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague will be on you to destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Exodus 12:13 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's protective plan of salvation through blood

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Red construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • White poster board
  • Lamb illustration from BibleMouse Printables Library

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God saved His people through a special lamb's blood - and how Jesus is our ultimate saving Lamb!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the Passover lamb yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Just like the Israelites were protected by the lamb's blood, Jesus' blood saves us from sin

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The lamb had to be perfect - just like Jesus was perfect
  • The blood was applied to save the family
  • God sees Jesus' blood and passes over our sins
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Jesus like the Passover lamb?
  • What does Jesus' blood do for us?
3Activity: Blood Protection Poster (10 min)
application discussion

Create a visual representation of salvation using BibleMouse craft materials

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a house outline on poster board
  2. Cut red paper 'blood' strips
  3. Glue red strips around door frame
  4. Write 'Saved by Jesus' Blood' at top
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Add Scripture verses to poster

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What saved the Israelite families?
  • How does Jesus' blood save us?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for sending Jesus to be our perfect Passover Lamb

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about different types of Old Testament laws

1 Corinthians 5:7

Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us.

1 Corinthians 5:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Blood Drop Memorization: Cut out red paper blood drops. Write one word of the verse on each drop. Scramble the drops and have child put them in correct order while reciting

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Passover symbolizes God's redemption plan through sacrifice

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language about sacrifice
  • Emphasize God's love throughout the lesson
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find blood imagery scary - focus on protection and love

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of substitution and God's rescue plan

Extension Activities

  • Watch BibleMouse Passover animated video
  • Prepare simple Passover-inspired snack
  • Act out Passover story as a family

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