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Jesus: Our Better Mediator

Moses: The Mediator We Need

Day 20of 180
Week 4of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Jesus is a superior mediator to Moses

2

Compare the old and new covenants using a visual chart

3

Appreciate God's plan of redemption through Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

Hebrews 8:6

“But now he has obtained a more excellent ministry, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which has been established on better promises.”

— Hebrews 8:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' superior role as mediator and the new covenant's excellence

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Large poster board
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Comparison Chart template
  • Notebook
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Recap the past two days about mediators and priests, asking children to explain what they've learned about how people approached God in the Old Testament.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about why people need a mediator between themselves and God?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain how Jesus is the ultimate mediator, bringing a new and better covenant

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Moses brought the old covenant with rules and sacrifices
  • Jesus brings a new covenant of grace and direct relationship with God
  • The new covenant writes God's law on our hearts
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Jesus' way of connecting us to God different from the old way?
  • What makes the new covenant 'better'?
3Activity: Old Covenant vs. New Covenant Chart (12 min)
comparison chart

Create a visual comparison chart showing differences between the old and new covenants

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into two columns
  2. Label left column 'Old Covenant (Moses)' and right column 'New Covenant (Jesus)'
  3. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for chart guidance
  4. Draw or write key differences
  5. Include Scripture references from Hebrews 8
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed stickers or fill-in worksheet

Challenge: Add additional research about covenant details

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about Jesus as our better mediator

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes Jesus a better mediator?
  • How does the new covenant help us know God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus to create a new way of relationship

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how King David's life points to Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

Hebrews 8:6

“But in fact the ministry Jesus has received is as superior to theirs as the covenant of which he is mediator is superior to the old one, since the new covenant is established on better promises.”

— Hebrews 8:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Covenant Charades: Act out key words from the verse, with children guessing the words to help memorize

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding covenant concepts can be complex for 9-10 year olds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple analogies to explain covenant
  • Encourage questions and discussion
  • Make the lesson interactive and engaging
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of spiritual mediation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain basic difference between old and new covenants

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a skit demonstrating old vs. new covenant interactions
  • Draw a comic strip showing Jesus as mediator
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's covenant

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