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The Kenosis: Jesus Emptied Himself

The Incarnation: God Becomes Man

Day 63of 180
Week 13of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the concept of kenosis - how Jesus voluntarily limited His divine attributes

2

Analyze Philippians 2:5-11 to explain Jesus' humility and sacrifice

3

Develop a heart of gratitude for Christ's selfless love

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 2:7

“but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.”

— Philippians 2:7 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' voluntary humiliation and sacrificial love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Notebook
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Printables worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how Jesus chose to leave the glory of heaven to become human

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about Jesus being fully God and fully man?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explaining the concept of kenosis - how Jesus voluntarily limited His divine attributes

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is God, but chose to become human
  • He gave up the independent use of His divine powers
  • He became a servant to save humanity
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might have been hard about becoming human for Jesus?
  • Why did Jesus choose to give up His heavenly glory?
3Activity: Kenosis Exploration Worksheet (12 min)
worksheet

Students will create a visual representation of Jesus' journey from heaven to earth

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a diagram showing Jesus' descent from divine glory to human form
  2. List 3 things Jesus gave up by becoming human
  3. Write a short reflection on why Jesus would make such a sacrifice
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Complete a fill-in-the-blank worksheet about Jesus' incarnation

Challenge: Write a creative narrative from Jesus' perspective about leaving heaven

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the incredible love Jesus demonstrated

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about Jesus today?
  • How does Jesus' sacrifice show God's love?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, Jesus, for leaving heaven to save us

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore why the incarnation was necessary for our salvation

💎 Memory Verse

Micah 5:2

“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”

— Micah 5:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Kenosis Verse Puzzle - Cut the memory verse into word strips, then challenge students to reassemble the verse while discussing its meaning

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Kenosis is a theological term describing Christ's self-emptying

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language to explain complex concepts
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Connect the lesson to God's love
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding how Jesus could be fully God and fully human

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Signs of wonder and gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research other Bible verses about Jesus' incarnation
  • Create a timeline of Jesus' life from birth to resurrection
  • Memorize additional Scripture about God's love

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