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Set Your Minds on Things Above

Colossians: Christ Supreme

Day 138of 180
Week 28of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what it means to set your mind on things above

2

Identify earthly thoughts versus heavenly perspectives

3

Practice redirecting thoughts toward spiritual growth

📖 Scripture Connection

Colossians 3:2

“Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.”

— Colossians 3:2 (WEB)

Central teaching about spiritual focus and perspective

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Quick game: 'Thought Catcher' where students identify distracting thoughts versus uplifting thoughts

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Christ's supremacy in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring how our thoughts shape our spiritual journey

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • What does 'setting your mind on things above' really mean?
  • How can we recognize earthly versus heavenly thinking?
  • Why does God care about our thought life?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you give an example of a thought that doesn't honor God?
  • How might changing our thoughts change our actions?
3Activity: Thought Transformation Worksheet (12 min)
focus study

Create a two-column chart comparing earthly thoughts versus heavenly perspectives

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the center of your page
  2. Label left column 'Earthly Thoughts', right column 'Heavenly Thoughts'
  3. List examples in each column
  4. Discuss how to redirect thoughts
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-printed worksheet with some examples already filled in

Challenge: Create a visual mind map showing thought transformation

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how choosing godly thoughts can change our day

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most important thing you learned today?
  • How can you practice setting your mind on things above?
🙏 Prayer:

Ask God to help focus thoughts on Him throughout the day

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how our thoughts help us 'clothe ourselves' with Christ's character

💎 Memory Verse

Colossians 1:15-16

“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.”

— Colossians 1:15-16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mind Map Memorization: Create a colorful visual map connecting key words from the verse, using BibleMouse memory verse techniques

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Colossians emphasizes Christ's supremacy and how believers should live in light of His lordship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with abstract thinking
  • Use concrete examples
  • Encourage honest discussion about thought patterns
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to understand how thoughts impact spiritual life

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increased awareness of thought patterns, desire to redirect thinking

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Thought Journal' to track progress in spiritual thinking
  • Design a personal 'Heavenly Thoughts' poster
  • Family discussion about managing distracting or negative thoughts

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