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All About Jesus

The Bible's One Story

Day 149of 180
Week 30of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how the entire Bible points to Jesus Christ

2

Identify key passages that reveal Jesus as the central theme of Scripture

3

Develop a deeper appreciation for God's redemptive plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Luke 24:25-27

“He said to them, 'Foolish men, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! Didn't the Christ have to suffer these things and enter into his glory?' Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”

— Luke 24:25-27 (WEB)

Demonstrates how Jesus reveals himself as the central theme of all Scripture

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Timeline of Redemption
  • Chart paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse Detective Game: 'Tracing Jesus Through the Bible' - Show how every book hints at or points to Jesus

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's rescue plan in our previous lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring Jesus as the Central Story of the Bible

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is present from the very beginning of creation
  • Prophecies in the Old Testament point to Jesus
  • Jesus fulfills God's promise of redemption
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do we see Jesus in the stories of the Old Testament?
  • Why is Jesus important to understanding the whole Bible?
3Activity: Bible Story Connection Web (12 min)
interactive mapping

Create a visual map showing how different Bible stories connect to Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw Jesus at the center of a large piece of chart paper
  2. Connect key Bible stories that point to or relate to Jesus
  3. Use different colored strings or arrows to show connections
  4. Write brief explanations of each connection
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed story cards to connect

Challenge: Research and add additional prophetic connections

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the big idea that Jesus is the main character of the entire Bible

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Jesus today?
  • How is Jesus connected to the whole Bible?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus and for His amazing plan of redemption

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll create a visual presentation of the Bible's big story

💎 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: Jesus Puzzle Memory Challenge: Write each word of the memory verse on a puzzle piece. As children correctly recite a section, they get to place the corresponding puzzle piece, creating a complete picture of Jesus by the end of the week

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding Jesus as the central theme helps children see the Bible as one unified story

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with complex theological concepts
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to see connections across different Bible books

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Emerging understanding of how different Bible stories connect

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a personal Bible story connection journal
  • Watch a BibleMouse animated video about Jesus in the Old Testament
  • Read additional prophecy fulfillment passages

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