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The Wrath of God Against Sin

The Cross: Penal Substitution

Day 122of 180
Week 25of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand God's holy anger toward sin

2

Explain why sin requires divine judgment

3

Develop a deeper appreciation for God's grace

📖 Scripture Connection

Romans 1:18

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.”

— Romans 1:18 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's righteous judgment against sin

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Red and white poster board
  • Markers
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore why God's anger against sin is actually an expression of His love and holiness.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about God's justice?
2Teaching (10 min)

God's wrath is His holy response to sin - not like human anger, but a perfect, righteous judgment.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sin separates us from a holy God
  • God's anger is always just and purposeful
  • Sin requires punishment to maintain divine justice
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why can't God simply ignore sin?
  • How does God's wrath show He cares?
3Activity: Wrath and Grace Visual (12 min)
hands-on

Create a visual representation of God's wrath and grace

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into red (representing wrath) and white (representing grace) sections
  2. On red side, write examples of sin's consequences
  3. On white side, write ways God provides redemption
  4. Draw a cross connecting the two sides
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer examples, focus on key concepts

Challenge: Include Scripture references for each point

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the lesson's key points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's wrath?
  • How does Jesus resolve the problem of sin?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His perfect justice and amazing grace

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Jesus bore God's wrath for us

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 3:25-26

“God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through the shedding of his blood—to be received by faith. He did this to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished—he did it to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.”

— Romans 3:25-26 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Wrath and Grace Puzzle: Write each word of the memory verse on a separate card. Create two piles - red cards for 'wrath' words and white cards for 'grace' words. Challenge student to arrange the cards correctly while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Explaining divine wrath can be challenging for children. Focus on God's love and justice working together.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's love alongside His justice
  • Be prepared for emotional or deep questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of God's wrath frightening

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Understanding that God's wrath is about justice, not cruelty

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research biblical examples of God's judgment
  • Write a reflective journal entry about sin and grace
  • Create a timeline showing God's redemptive plan

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