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Which Laws Still Apply?

The Law: God's Good Rules

Day 35of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between moral, ceremonial, and civil laws

2

Identify which biblical laws are still relevant for Christians today

3

Appreciate God's wisdom in providing guidelines for living

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 5:17-20

“Don't think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn't come to destroy, but to fulfill.”

— Matthew 5:17-20 (WEB)

Jesus explains His relationship to God's existing laws

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Three category sorting cards
  • Marker or pencil
  • Ten Commandments poster
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Yesterday we learned about different types of laws God gave Israel. Today, we'll discover which laws still matter to Christians.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember two types of laws we discussed yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Let's explore how God's laws are like a loving parent's instructions

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Moral Laws: Always true, like 'Love your neighbor'
  • Ceremonial Laws: Pointed to Jesus, now fulfilled
  • Civil Laws: Specific to Israel's government
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God gives us rules?
  • How are God's laws different from human rules?
3Activity: Law Category Sorting Challenge (10 min)
application sorting

Sort law cards into moral, ceremonial, and civil categories

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out law description cards
  2. Read each card carefully
  3. Place in correct category column
  4. Discuss why each law belongs in its category
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards, help with reading

Challenge: Write own examples of each law type

4Closing (3 min)

Review key learning points about God's laws

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are the three types of laws?
  • Which laws do Christians still follow?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for giving us wise guidelines to live by

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the tabernacle - God's special tent!

💎 Memory Verse

Exodus 20:3

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”

— Exodus 20:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Law Dance: Create hand motions for each word, dance and chant the verse together

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding biblical law helps children see God's consistent character

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language about laws
  • Emphasize God's love behind the rules
  • Be patient with complex concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find categorizing laws abstract

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to distinguish between different law types

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a colorful poster showing law categories
  • Write a short story about following God's good rules

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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