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Names of the Coming King

Isaiah: The Gospel Prophet

Day 68of 180
Week 14of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the prophetic names of Jesus in Isaiah 9:6

2

Explain the meaning behind each of the four names

3

Recognize how these names reveal Jesus' character

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 9:6

“For to us a child is born. To us a son is given; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

— Isaiah 9:6 (WEB)

Reveals the divine nature and mission of the coming Messiah

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Colored pencils
  • Name meaning worksheet
  • BibleMouse Printables Library name cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse detectives, today we're uncovering special names that tell us who Jesus is!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Isaiah's prophecies in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Let's explore the four amazing names God gave the coming Messiah

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Wonderful Counselor: Jesus gives perfect wisdom
  • Mighty God: He has ultimate power and strength
  • Everlasting Father: He provides eternal care
  • Prince of Peace: He brings true peace to our hearts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does each name tell us about Jesus?
  • How can these names help us trust God?
3Activity: Divine Name Detective (10 min)
name meaning study

Create a name meaning poster exploring Jesus' four special names

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide paper into four sections
  2. Draw a picture for each name
  3. Write what each name means
  4. Share your poster with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse name cards to match meanings

Challenge: Write a short story using all four names

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the special names and their meanings

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite name for Jesus?
  • How does knowing these names help us understand God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank you, God, for sending Jesus with these amazing names that show your love

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Isaiah described the Suffering Servant

💎 Memory Verse

Isaiah 53:5

“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”

— Isaiah 53:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Name Game: Each child acts out a word from the verse while others guess

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Isaiah's prophecy was written 700 years before Jesus was born, showing God's incredible plan

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use enthusiasm when explaining the names
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Connect names to real-life examples
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concepts of divine names might be challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain at least one name's meaning

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a name meaning bookmark
  • Memorize Isaiah 9:6 together
  • Draw a comic strip showing Jesus as these names

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