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Prophets Predict Jesus

How All the Parts Connect

Day 162of 180
Week 33of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify at least three specific prophecies about Jesus from Old Testament prophets

2

Understand how prophets pointed forward to the coming Messiah

3

Develop appreciation for God's consistent plan of redemption

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 53:5

“But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.”

— Isaiah 53:5 (WEB)

Demonstrates how prophets predicted Jesus' sacrificial mission

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible translation)
  • Colored markers
  • Large poster paper
  • BibleMouse connection web diagram
  • Journal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores how God's amazing plan was revealed through prophets long before Jesus was born. Let's play a game of 'Prophecy Detective'!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about how the Old Testament law points to Jesus?
2Teaching (10 min)

Prophets were like God's special messengers who gave sneak peeks of Jesus hundreds of years before He was born. They described details about the Messiah that would help people recognize Him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Micah predicted Jesus would be born in Bethlehem
  • Isaiah described Jesus as a suffering servant
  • Zechariah foretold Jesus would enter Jerusalem humbly
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do these prophecies show God's amazing plan?
  • Why is it important that these predictions came true?
3Activity: Prophecy Connection Web (12 min)
prophecy study

Create a colorful web showing how different prophets pointed to Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large circle in the center with 'Jesus' written inside
  2. Create branches for each prophet (Isaiah, Micah, Zechariah)
  3. Write their specific predictions on each branch
  4. Use different colors for each prophet's predictions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed prophecy cards to arrange

Challenge: Research additional messianic prophecies to add to the web

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how God carefully planned Jesus' coming

📝 Review Questions:
  • What surprised you about these prophecies?
  • How do these predictions show God's love?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His perfect plan and how He prepared the world for Jesus

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how the Gospels present Jesus' life

💎 Memory Verse

Hebrews 4:12

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

— Hebrews 4:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sword Verse Charade: Children act out the metaphors in the verse while others guess the meaning

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Messianic prophecies were God's way of giving hope and preparing people for Jesus' arrival

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Make connections feel exciting, not dry
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand prophecies that were written so long ago

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of wonder and curiosity about God's plan

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline of Old Testament prophecies
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's promises
  • Read a children's book about biblical prophecy from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

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