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Storing Up Treasures in Heaven

Revelation: Living in Light of Eternity

Day 143of 180
Week 29of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the biblical concept of storing treasures in heaven

2

Identify the difference between earthly and heavenly treasures

3

Develop an eternal perspective in daily decision-making

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 6:21

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

— Matthew 6:21 (WEB)

Teaches the core principle of investing in eternal values

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Worksheet: Treasure Tracker
  • Jar or clear container
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Show a jar filled with different objects representing temporary and lasting things (toy, money, seed, family photo)

💭 Review Question: What makes something truly valuable?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring biblical perspective on treasure and investment

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Earthly treasures rust and decay
  • Heavenly treasures have eternal significance
  • Our heart follows our investment
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What are examples of heavenly treasures?
  • How can we invest in things that last forever?
3Activity: Treasure Mapping (12 min)
worksheet

Complete BibleMouse Treasure Tracker worksheet, identifying investments that have eternal value

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a line down the center of the page
  2. Left side: Earthly Treasures
  3. Right side: Heavenly Treasures
  4. List and illustrate examples in each column
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed images to sort

Challenge: Write a short essay explaining choices

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on lesson's key principles

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about true treasure?
  • How can you invest in heavenly things this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help us focus on what truly matters in Your kingdom

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore our citizenship in heaven

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 22:20

“He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

— Revelation 22:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Relay: Create hand motions for each key phrase, then race to put them in order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Helping children understand value beyond material possessions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children can understand
  • Encourage personal reflection
  • Model investing in eternal things
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between temporary and eternal value

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Thoughtful engagement with worksheet, meaningful discussion

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'treasure journal' tracking spiritual investments
  • Family discussion about family values and eternal perspective

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