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Covenant Progression

The Bible's One Story

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God's covenants connect throughout biblical history

2

Identify the key covenants and their significance

3

Recognize God's consistent plan of redemption

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 22:20

“Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.'”

— Luke 22:20 (WEB)

Demonstrates the fulfillment of God's covenant promises in Jesus Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Colored pencils
  • Large chart paper
  • Notebook
  • BibleMouse Covenant Tracking Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review the biblical narrative from creation to the present lesson, highlighting how God has consistently pursued relationship with humanity

💭 Review Question: Can you remember the covenants we've discussed in previous BibleMouse lessons?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore the progression of God's covenants from Abraham to Christ

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abrahamic Covenant: Promise of land and descendants
  • Mosaic Covenant: God's law and relationship with Israel
  • Davidic Covenant: Promise of an eternal kingdom
  • New Covenant: Fulfilled in Jesus Christ
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do these covenants show God's love?
  • Why is the New Covenant special?
3Activity: Covenant Connection Worksheet (12 min)
worksheet

Create a visual timeline showing how each covenant builds upon the previous one

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a long horizontal line
  2. Mark each covenant with a different color
  3. Write key promises for each covenant
  4. Draw arrows showing how each covenant points to Jesus
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed worksheet from BibleMouse Printables Library

Challenge: Add specific Scripture references for each covenant

4Closing (3 min)

Summarize how God's covenants reveal His consistent plan of redemption

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
  • How do these covenants show God's love?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His faithful promises and plan of redemption

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how all of Scripture points to Jesus

💎 Memory Verse

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Covenant Chain Memory Game: Write each word of the verse on a separate link of a paper chain, then assemble while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Covenants are God's way of establishing a formal relationship with His people

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use visual aids to help explain complex concepts
  • Encourage questions and discussion
  • Connect biblical concepts to everyday life
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding the progression and interconnectedness of biblical covenants

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain how covenants connect and point to Christ

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research additional details about each biblical covenant
  • Create a dramatic presentation of covenant progression
  • Write a creative story illustrating God's covenant faithfulness

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