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Christ Our Passover

The Passover Lamb

Day 33of 180
Week 7of 36
30Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how Jesus fulfills the symbolism of the Passover lamb

2

Connect Old Testament Passover imagery to Christ's sacrifice

3

Develop deeper appreciation for God's redemption plan

1 Corinthians 5:7

Purge out the old yeast, that you may be a new lump, even as you are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed in our behalf.

1 Corinthians 5:7 (WEB)

Direct theological link between Passover lamb and Jesus Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Passover to Jesus chart
  • Worksheet

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recall yesterday's lesson about the perfect Passover lamb and how Jesus meets all requirements

💭 Review Question: What made the Passover lamb special in the original Exodus story?
2Teaching (10 min)

Exploring how Jesus is the ultimate Passover lamb

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus as the 'Lamb of God' prophesied by John
  • How His sacrifice provides complete redemption
  • The connection between Passover and salvation
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is Jesus like the Passover lamb?
  • What does His sacrifice mean for us today?
3Activity: Lamb of God Comparison Chart (12 min)
worksheet

Create a visual comparison between the original Passover lamb and Jesus

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw two columns: Passover Lamb and Jesus
  2. List similarities in characteristics and purpose
  3. Use BibleMouse Passover to Jesus chart as guide
  4. Decorate with symbolic illustrations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-printed worksheet with some boxes already filled

Challenge: Add Scripture references for each comparison point

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how Jesus fulfills God's redemption plan

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Jesus as our Passover lamb?
  • How does this change how we understand salvation?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus as the perfect sacrifice

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how Passover connects to the Last Supper

Acts 7:37

This is the Moses who told the Israelites, 'God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your own people.'

Acts 7:37 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Relay: Divide verse into 5-6 word segments, write on separate cards. Students race to arrange cards in correct order while reciting

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding typology - how Old Testament events point to Christ

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples to explain abstract theological concepts
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
  • Connect lesson to child's personal understanding of God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Connecting symbolic language of sacrifice to personal faith

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of redemption and God's rescue plan

Extension Activities

  • Create a dramatic presentation about the Passover story
  • Research Passover traditions in modern Jewish practice
  • Write a creative poem or song about Jesus as the Lamb of God

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