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Until He Comes

Revelation: Living in Light of Eternity

Day 145of 180
Week 29of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the importance of faithful service while awaiting Christ's return

2

Identify practical ways to live with an eternal perspective

3

Develop a heart of anticipation for God's promises

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Corinthians 11:26

“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.”

— 1 Corinthians 11:26 (WEB)

Demonstrates the ongoing mission of believers to live purposefully until Christ's return

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils or markers
  • Large poster board or construction paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins with a discussion about waiting and anticipation. Ask: 'What's something important you're looking forward to?'

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about living as citizens of heaven?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring what it means to live faithfully while waiting for Jesus' return

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus promises to return
  • Our job is to serve and share the gospel
  • Living with an eternal perspective
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does it look like to live 'until He comes'?
  • How can we prepare our hearts for Christ's return?
3Activity: Faithful Service Poster (12 min)
project

Create a visual representation of ways to serve God while waiting

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster into sections: Family, Church, Community, World
  2. In each section, draw or write specific ways to serve
  3. Include at least one way to share the gospel in each area
  4. Decorate with symbols of hope and anticipation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Focus on 2-3 sections with parent help

Challenge: Add Scripture references to each service idea

4Closing (3 min)

Review poster and discuss practical ways to live out today's lesson

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about waiting for Jesus?
  • How can we serve others this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Lord, help us to be faithful and ready for Your return

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore God's big story from creation to restoration

💎 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 Puzzle: Write the verse on a poster board, then cut it into puzzle pieces. Have the student reassemble the puzzle while reciting the verse, adding a piece each time they successfully repeat a section

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand active waiting - serving God purposefully while anticipating Christ's return

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
  • Encourage creative thinking
  • Connect lesson to real-life service opportunities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to think beyond immediate wants and needs

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine interest in serving others, excitement about God's promises

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a prayer journal tracking ways to serve
  • Research missionary stories of faithful service
  • Family service project based on poster ideas

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