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Blessed with Every Spiritual Blessing

Ephesians: The Church as Christ's Body

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the spiritual blessings believers receive in Christ

2

Identify at least three specific spiritual blessings from Ephesians 1:3-14

3

Develop gratitude for God's generous love and provision

📖 Scripture Connection

Ephesians 1:3

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ”

— Ephesians 1:3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's incredible generosity and love for believers

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors
  • BibleMouse blessing list worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's review what we learned about God's love in our previous lessons.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember one way God shows His love to us?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll explore the amazing spiritual blessings God gives to His children through Christ.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God has blessed us with EVERY spiritual blessing
  • These blessings are already ours in Christ
  • We don't earn these blessings - they are gifts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think a spiritual blessing is?
  • How does knowing God has blessed you make you feel?
3Activity: Spiritual Blessings Treasure Map (12 min)
blessing list

Create a colorful map of spiritual blessings from Ephesians 1:3-14

📝 Instructions:
  1. Read Ephesians 1:3-14 together
  2. Identify spiritual blessings in the passage
  3. Draw a treasure map with blessings as 'treasure spots'
  4. Decorate and color your map
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse printable blessing worksheet

Challenge: Write a short explanation for each blessing discovered

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on the incredible gifts God gives us

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite spiritual blessing we discovered today?
  • How can we thank God for these blessings?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for Your amazing love and the spiritual blessings You give us in Christ.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how we are saved by grace!

💎 Memory Verse

Ephesians 2:8-9

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

— Ephesians 2:8-9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Charades: Act out key words while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Ephesians reveals the rich spiritual inheritance of believers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Encourage questions and discussion
  • Help child understand these are already theirs in Christ
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract spiritual concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about God's love and understanding of grace

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Blessing Journal' to record spiritual insights
  • Memorize additional verses about God's blessings
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional activities

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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