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Jesus: Our Substitute

The Cross: What Jesus Accomplished

Day 32of 180
Week 7of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of substitution through Jesus' sacrifice

2

Explain how Jesus took our punishment on the cross

3

Develop gratitude for God's redemptive plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Isaiah 53:4-6

“Surely he has borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we considered him stricken, struck by God, and afflicted. But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and Yahweh has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”

— Isaiah 53:4-6 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' role as our substitute, taking our punishment

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Two identical stuffed animals or toys
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Substitution Illustration: Use two identical stuffed animals to demonstrate how one can take another's place

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what we learned about Jesus being both God and human?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain substitution using Isaiah 53 from the World English Bible

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus took our punishment
  • He was perfect, but took our sins
  • God's justice and love work together
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean that Jesus was 'wounded for our transgressions'?
  • How does Jesus taking our punishment show God's love?
3Activity: Substitution Exploration (10 min)
interactive study

Create a visual 'punishment swap' diagram in notebooks

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the middle of a notebook page
  2. On left side, write 'My Punishment'
  3. On right side, write 'Jesus' Sacrifice'
  4. List sins/consequences on left, write 'Forgiven' on right
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use BibleMouse Printables worksheet

Challenge: Write a short prayer explaining personal understanding of substitution

4Closing (5 min)

Recap the concept of substitution

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus do for us?
  • Why was Jesus the perfect substitute?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for taking our punishment

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more about what the cross accomplished

💎 Memory Verse

2 Corinthians 5:21

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

— 2 Corinthians 5:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Substitute Swap Game: Children pass a 'sin card' around, then dramatically 'trade' it for a 'righteousness card' to illustrate the great exchange

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Substitutionary atonement is a complex theological concept

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children can understand
  • Be patient with abstract thinking
  • Emphasize God's love throughout
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to grasp why punishment was necessary

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Empathy and understanding of Jesus' sacrifice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection track about Jesus' sacrifice
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about redemption

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