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Jesus' Humility and Exaltation

Philippians: Joy in All Circumstances

Day 132of 180
Week 27of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the biblical concept of Jesus' humility and divine nature

2

Analyze Philippians 2:5-11 to explain Christ's sacrifice

3

Develop an attitude of humble service like Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 2:5-11

“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, didn't consider equality with God a thing to be grasped...”

— Philippians 2:5-11 (WEB)

Exploring the profound theological description of Jesus' nature and mission

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Printables Library worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about Paul's joy in prison

💭 Review Question: How did Paul stay joyful even when things were difficult?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the beautiful hymn about Jesus' humility

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is fully God, yet chose to become human
  • He humbled himself by dying on the cross
  • God exalted him to the highest place
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean that Jesus didn't consider equality with God something to hold onto?
  • How can we show humility like Jesus?
3Activity: Humility Mapping (12 min)
hymn study

Create a visual journey of Jesus' humility and exaltation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a timeline from heaven to earth to cross to resurrection
  2. Use different colors to show Jesus' journey
  3. Write key phrases from Philippians 2:5-11 around the map
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace a pre-drawn map with parent guidance

Challenge: Add Scripture references and personal application notes

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on Jesus' incredible love and humility

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus give up to save us?
  • How can we follow Jesus' example this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for his incredible sacrifice and love

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Paul's determination to follow Christ

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

— Philippians 4:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Strength Verse Charades: Act out ways God gives strength while reciting the verse

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This passage is a profound theological hymn about Christ's divine nature and sacrificial love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language to explain complex theological concepts
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Connect the lesson to real-life examples of humility
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the dual nature of Jesus as fully God and fully human

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of genuine reflection about Jesus' sacrifice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a drama skit depicting Jesus' journey
  • Write a prayer of thanksgiving inspired by this passage
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional discussion prompts

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