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The New Jerusalem

Revelation: New Heaven and New Earth

Day 138of 180
Week 28of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the symbolic description of the New Jerusalem in Revelation

2

Identify key characteristics of the eternal city described by John

3

Develop hope and excitement about God's future promise for believers

📖 Scripture Connection

Revelation 21:9-27

“One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me, 'Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.'”

— Revelation 21:9-27 (WEB)

Reveals God's ultimate plan of restoration and perfect communion with His people

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 5 Bible
  • Worksheet (from BibleMouse Printables Library)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap previous lesson about God making all things new

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's promise of a new creation?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring the magnificent New Jerusalem through John's vision

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The city is described as a bride, showing God's intimate relationship with His people
  • Made of pure gold, with walls of jasper and foundations adorned with precious stones
  • No temple needed because God and the Lamb are directly present
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes this city different from any city you've seen?
  • How does this description show God's love for His people?
3Activity: New Jerusalem Design Challenge (12 min)
worksheet

Create a detailed drawing of the New Jerusalem using description from Revelation

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use BibleMouse worksheet as guide
  2. Draw city with golden streets and jeweled foundations
  3. Label key features mentioned in Scripture
  4. Color using symbolic colors from the text
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace provided outline with basic coloring

Challenge: Research historical meanings of different gemstones mentioned

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on God's amazing promise

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was most exciting about the New Jerusalem?
  • How does knowing about this future city give us hope today?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His incredible promise of a perfect home with Him

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the River of Life in God's eternal city

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 21:4

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

— Revelation 21:4 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: New Jerusalem Memory Verse Puzzle - Cut verse into word strips, have child reassemble while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Revelation's imagery can be complex - focus on hope and God's love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage imagination while staying true to Scripture
  • Help child see this as a real promise, not just a story
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find symbolic language confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about God's future, understanding of God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D model of the New Jerusalem using craft materials
  • Write a creative journal entry imagining life in the eternal city
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's promises

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