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The New Jerusalem

Revelation: New Heaven and New Earth

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the symbolic description of the New Jerusalem

2

Identify key features of God's eternal city from Revelation 21

3

Appreciate God's incredible promise of a perfect dwelling place

📖 Scripture Connection

Revelation 21:21

“The twelve gates were twelve pearls. Each one of the gates was made of one pearl. The street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.”

— Revelation 21:21 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's incredible design and perfection in the new creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Large white poster board
  • Ruler
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide for Grade 4
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore the most amazing city ever described! Yesterday, we learned about God making all things new, and today we'll see what that new world looks like.

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about God's promise to create a new heaven and earth?
2Teaching (10 min)

The New Jerusalem is God's perfect city, described in beautiful detail in Revelation. It's not just a normal city - it's a spectacular place where God will live with His people forever!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The city is made of pure gold
  • Gates are made of massive pearls
  • No need for sun or moon - God's glory provides light
  • No more suffering or pain
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes this city different from cities we know?
  • How does God's city show His love for His people?
3Activity: New Jerusalem Design Challenge (12 min)
city study

Create a poster-sized map of the New Jerusalem using biblical descriptions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into sections
  2. Draw 12 gates (one for each pearl)
  3. Color streets with 'pure gold' colors
  4. Add symbolic representations of no more pain or tears
  5. Label key features from Revelation 21
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on drawing just the gates and main street

Challenge: Include mathematical proportions and symbolic meanings of city features

4Closing (3 min)

Review our discoveries about God's amazing future city

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite detail about the New Jerusalem?
  • How does knowing about this city make you feel?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for promising a perfect home where we'll live with Him forever

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore the River of Life in this incredible new creation!

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

— Revelation 21:4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: City of No More: Create hand motions for each phrase, acting out wiping tears, removing sadness, celebrating new life

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Revelation's imagery can be complex - focus on God's love and promise of restoration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use imagination to help child visualize the description
  • Emphasize God's creativity and perfection
  • Be prepared for deep questions about eternity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might get overwhelmed by symbolic language

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about God's amazing future plan

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D model of the New Jerusalem using craft materials
  • Write a descriptive paragraph imagining life in God's city
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

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