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What the Cross Accomplished

The Cross: What Jesus Accomplished

Day 33of 180
Week 7of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the multiple spiritual accomplishments of Jesus' crucifixion

2

Identify three key things Jesus achieved on the cross

3

Develop gratitude for Christ's sacrificial work

📖 Scripture Connection

Colossians 2:13-15

“You were dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh. He made you alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, wiping out the handwriting of ordinances which was against us, which was contrary to us. He has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross—having stripped the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.”

— Colossians 2:13-15 (WEB)

Demonstrates the comprehensive work of Christ on the cross

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 4 Bible
  • Cross-shaped paper cutout
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap yesterday's lesson about Jesus as our substitute

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus taking our place yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the three key accomplishments of the cross

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Forgiveness: Jesus paid the penalty for our sins
  • Reconciliation: Bringing us back to God
  • Victory: Defeating sin and spiritual darkness
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does forgiveness mean to you?
  • How does Jesus help us know God better?
3Activity: The Cross Accomplishment Poster (12 min)
creative visualization

Create a poster showing the three key accomplishments of the cross

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into three sections
  2. Draw and label each accomplishment
  3. Write a short explanation for each section
  4. Use BibleMouse Printables Library for inspiration
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed template from BibleMouse Resource Guide

Challenge: Add Scripture references to support each accomplishment

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on Jesus' incredible love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus accomplish on the cross?
  • Why is this important to us?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank Jesus for His amazing love and sacrifice

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Jesus' perfect life counts for us

💎 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: Cross-Word Memory Challenge: Write each word of the verse on a separate cross-shaped paper, then mix them up and have the child reassemble the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The cross represents God's ultimate plan of redemption

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Encourage questions and discussion
  • Connect abstract concepts to concrete examples
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex spiritual concepts

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of Jesus' sacrifice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection about the cross
  • Read a BibleMouse Read-Aloud book about Jesus' sacrifice

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