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The Way, the Truth, and the Life

Gospel of John: The Word Became Flesh

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand Jesus' unique claim as the only way to God

2

Explain the meaning of Jesus being 'the Way, the Truth, and the Life'

3

Develop a deeper appreciation for Jesus' role in salvation

📖 Scripture Connection

John 14:6

“Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'”

— John 14:6 (WEB)

Explores Jesus' direct statement about His unique role in salvation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse 'I AM' statements chart
  • Blank paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap the previous 'I AM' statements we've learned this week

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus as the Good Shepherd yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring Jesus' powerful words about being the Way, the Truth, and the Life

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus makes a bold claim about being the ONLY way to God
  • What does it mean that Jesus is 'the Way'?
  • How is Jesus both truth and life?
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jesus says He's the only way to God?
  • What makes Jesus different from other religious leaders?
3Activity: Path to God Mapping (12 min)
discussion

Create a visual representation of Jesus as the way to God

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a path on a piece of paper
  2. Add obstacles representing sin and challenges
  3. Mark Jesus as the bridge over these obstacles
  4. Discuss how Jesus provides the only true path to God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn path worksheet from BibleMouse Printables Library

Challenge: Create a 3D model showing the path to God using craft materials

4Closing (3 min)

Summarize key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus say about being the Way?
  • Why is Jesus important in our relationship with God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus as the way to know Him

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Jesus as the True Vine and what it means to stay connected to Him

💎 Memory Verse

John 1:1

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

— John 1:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Puzzle: Write each word of the verse on a separate sticky note, then mix them up and have the child reassemble the verse in order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson addresses the exclusive nature of salvation through Jesus

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be sensitive to questions about other religions
  • Emphasize God's love while explaining Jesus' unique role
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find the concept of Jesus being the 'only way' challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of Jesus' special relationship with God

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a dramatic skit acting out the lesson
  • Write a prayer journal entry about what Jesus means to them
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about Jesus' identity

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