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A Better Covenant

Hebrews: Jesus Is Better

Day 113of 180
Week 23of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between the old and new covenants

2

Explain how Jesus establishes a better covenant

3

Appreciate God's promise of a personal relationship

📖 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 enacted on better promises.”

— Hebrews 8:6 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' superior role in establishing a new relationship between God and humanity

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Covenant Comparison Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review previous lesson about Jesus as our High Priest

💭 Review Question: What did you learn about Jesus' role as a priest yesterday?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the New Covenant through Hebrews

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Old Covenant was based on following strict laws
  • New Covenant is based on God's grace and personal relationship
  • Jesus fulfills the promise of a heart-changing covenant
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is the new covenant different from the old one?
  • What does it mean to have God's law written on our hearts?
3Activity: Covenant Comparison Chart (12 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse worksheet comparing old and new covenants

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the middle of your page
  2. On the left, list characteristics of the Old Covenant
  3. On the right, list characteristics of the New Covenant
  4. Use scripture references from Hebrews 8-9
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use provided word bank to fill in chart

Challenge: Research additional scripture references about covenants

4Closing (3 min)

Summarize key points about the new covenant

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes the new covenant 'better'?
  • How does Jesus change our relationship with God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for the new covenant and Jesus' sacrifice

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11

💎 Memory Verse

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

— Philippians 4:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Covenant Chain Memory Game: Write each word of the verse on a separate paper chain link, then mix up and have student reassemble while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The concept of covenant is complex for 5th graders, focus on relationship over rules

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple analogies to explain covenant
  • Encourage questions and discussion
  • Connect lesson to child's personal faith journey
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of spiritual covenant

👀 Signs of Understanding:

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

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a visual art piece representing the new covenant
  • Write a prayer reflecting understanding of God's new covenant

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