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Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ

Romans: The Gospel Explained

Day 114of 180
Week 23of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what it means to be 'dead to sin'

2

Explain how believers are united with Christ in His death and resurrection

3

Recognize the power of choosing righteousness over sin

📖 Scripture Connection

Romans 6:11

“Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

— Romans 6:11 (WEB)

Central verse explaining spiritual transformation in Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Romans road diagram
  • Sticky notes
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous lesson about justification by faith. Ask: 'What does it mean to be made right with God?'

💭 Review Question: How does God see us when we trust in Jesus?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore the concept of being 'dead to sin' using the BibleMouse Romans road diagram

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sin used to control us, but now we have a choice
  • Jesus' death gives us power to say no to sin
  • We are alive to God and can choose righteousness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean to be 'dead to sin'?
  • How can we choose to live for God today?
3Activity: Sin vs. Life Diagram (12 min)
identity study

Create a visual representation of being dead to sin and alive in Christ

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold notebook page in half
  2. On left side, draw images representing life controlled by sin
  3. On right side, draw images representing life in Christ
  4. Write key phrases from Romans 6 around the drawings
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn template from BibleMouse Printables Library

Challenge: Write a short story demonstrating the transformation

4Closing (3 min)

Recap main points about spiritual transformation

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being 'dead to sin'?
  • How can you choose God's way today?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for the power to choose righteousness

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how there is no condemnation in Christ

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 1:16

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.”

— Romans 1:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Romans Verse Puzzle: Write each word of the verse on a separate sticky note. Mix them up and challenge your child to arrange the words in the correct order while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Romans 6 explains the believer's new identity in Christ

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children can understand
  • Emphasize God's power, not just human willpower
  • Be patient with abstract theological concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand being 'dead to sin'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of spiritual identity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out scenarios of choosing righteousness
  • Create a prayer journal about saying no to sin
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's transforming power

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