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The Promise of Eternal Life

Revelation: Living in Light of Eternity

Day 141of 180
Week 29of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of eternal life

2

Recognize God's promise of salvation

3

Explore how knowing eternity impacts daily living

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

John 3:16 (WEB)

Core promise of salvation and eternal life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bibles
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Scissors

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Brief discussion about what students think 'eternal life' means

2Teaching (10 min)

Explain God's promise of eternal life through Jesus

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Eternal life is more than just living forever
  • It's a relationship with God
  • Available through faith in Jesus
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does eternal life look like to you?
  • How might knowing about eternal life change how you live today?
3Activity: Eternity Timeline (10 min)
hands-on

Create a visual representation of eternal life

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a long paper timeline
  2. Mark significant life events
  3. Extend timeline to represent eternity
  4. Decorate with symbols of hope and faith
4Closing (2 min)

Recap key points about God's promise

🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for your promise of eternal life. Help us live today knowing we are loved by you forever.

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Helping children understand the depth of God's love and promise of eternal life

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss eternity in age-appropriate terms
  • Emphasize relationship over religious rules
  • Encourage questions about faith

Extension Activities

  • Create a family discussion about what eternal life means
  • Journal about hopes and dreams connected to God's promises

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