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Jesus Ascends to Heaven

Acts: The Church Is Born

Day 81of 180
Week 17of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the significance of Jesus' ascension

2

Identify Jesus' final instructions to His disciples

3

Recognize God's continuing plan for spreading the gospel

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

— Acts 1:8 (WEB)

Explains the disciples' mission after Jesus' ascension

📦 Materials Needed

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

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores a pivotal moment in Jesus' ministry - His ascension to heaven. Let's remember what we learned in our previous lessons about Jesus' resurrection and final days with His disciples.

💭 Review Question: What did Jesus do after He rose from the dead?
2Teaching (10 min)

In Acts chapter 1, we learn about Jesus' final moments with His disciples before returning to heaven. He gave them an important mission and a promise of the Holy Spirit's power.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus spent 40 days with His disciples after resurrection
  • He explained God's kingdom to them
  • Promised they would receive power from the Holy Spirit
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think the disciples felt when Jesus was about to leave?
  • Why was the Holy Spirit important for the disciples?
3Activity: Ascension Mission Map (12 min)
scripture study

Create a visual map showing the disciples' mission to spread the gospel

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a map of Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and 'the uttermost parts of the earth'
  2. Use colored pencils to mark the areas Jesus mentioned
  3. Write key phrases from Acts 1:8 around the map
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace a pre-drawn map with parent help

Challenge: Research historical routes of early Christian missionaries

4Closing (3 min)

Review the key moments of Jesus' ascension and His final instructions

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Jesus tell the disciples to wait?
  • What promise did Jesus give them?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for Jesus' promise of the Holy Spirit and His continued presence

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Day of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit came

💎 Memory Verse

Acts 4:12

“Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

— Acts 4:12 (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 the correct order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The ascension marks the transition from Jesus' earthly ministry to the church's mission

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to ask questions about Jesus' final instructions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of Jesus' spiritual presence challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding of Jesus' continued work through the Holy Spirit

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Watch a BibleMouse animated video about the ascension
  • Create a timeline of Jesus' final days
  • Discuss how we can be 'witnesses' today

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