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Old Covenant vs. New Covenant

Covenant at Sinai

Day 39of 180
Week 8of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the difference between the Old and New Covenants

2

Identify how Jesus fulfills the Mosaic Law

3

Appreciate God's plan of redemption through covenant relationships

📖 Scripture Connection

Jeremiah 31:31

“'Behold, the days come,' says Yahweh, 'that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah'”

— Jeremiah 31:31 (WEB)

Prophetic promise of a new way of relating to God through Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Covenant Comparison Worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's review what we learned about the covenant at Mount Sinai.

💭 Review Question: What were the three most important things God told Moses on the mountain?
2Teaching (10 min)

Today, we'll explore how God's amazing plan of salvation moved from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant through Jesus.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The Old Covenant was based on following written laws
  • The New Covenant is about a personal relationship with God
  • Jesus perfectly fulfilled the requirements of the Old Covenant
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is the New Covenant different from the Old Covenant?
  • Why did God provide a new way of relating to Him?
3Activity: Covenant Comparison Chart (12 min)
discussion

Create a visual comparison of the Old and New Covenants using the BibleMouse Covenant Comparison Worksheet

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide your paper into two columns
  2. Label one side 'Old Covenant', the other 'New Covenant'
  3. Use different colored pencils to highlight key differences
  4. Write down specific characteristics of each covenant
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed worksheet with some details filled in

Challenge: Research additional scripture references to add depth to the comparison

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how God's love is revealed through His covenants

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes the New Covenant special?
  • How does Jesus change our relationship with God?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for sending Jesus and making a way for us to have a close relationship with Him

Coming up: Tomorrow, we'll explore how God's law is now written on our hearts

💎 Memory Verse

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: Covenant Charades: Act out key moments from Moses' life while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The transition from Old to New Covenant is a complex theological concept that requires careful, age-appropriate explanation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples to explain abstract concepts
  • Encourage questions and curiosity
  • Connect the lesson to the child's personal faith journey
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it challenging to understand the difference between following rules and having a relationship with God

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of understanding include asking thoughtful questions and making connections between biblical concepts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline showing the progression of God's covenants
  • Write a creative story demonstrating the difference between following rules and following Jesus

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