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Crowns and Thrones

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Sacrifice and Victory

Day 19of 180
Week 4of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Analyze character transformation in the final chapter

2

Understand the theme of restoration and redemption

3

Explore biblical parallels of spiritual inheritance

📖 Scripture Connection

Revelation 1:6

“and he made us to be a kingdom, priests to his God and Father; to him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

— Revelation 1:6 (WEB)

Connects to the theme of believers reigning with Christ

📦 Materials Needed

  • Novel copy of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
  • Colored pencils
  • Character transformation worksheet
  • Large world map
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and recap previous chapter's events. Ask students to share what they remember about Aslan's resurrection and the battle's outcome.

💭 Review Question: What changed after Aslan came back to life?
2Teaching (12 min)

Explore the final chapter's themes of restoration, coronation, and new beginnings in Narnia and how these reflect God's redemption plan.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy become kings and queens
  • Transformation from children to rulers
  • Narnia's complete restoration
  • Parallel to believers' future inheritance
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How are the Pevensie children's coronation similar to our spiritual inheritance?
  • What does it mean to reign with Christ?
  • How does God transform ordinary people into His representatives?
3Activity: Kingdom Mapping (12 min)
hands-on

Students create a visual representation of the Narnian kingdom, marking key locations and transformation points from the story.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a large map of Narnia
  2. Mark locations of significant events
  3. Color-code areas showing transformation
  4. Add biblical connection notes
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a pre-drawn map with some locations marked

Challenge: Include historical and geographical research about the terrain

4Closing (6 min)

Summarize how God transforms ordinary people into His representatives and promises a future reign.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about transformation today?
  • How does God view you?
  • What does it mean to be part of God's kingdom?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for transforming us and giving us hope of reigning with You. Help us understand our special purpose in Your kingdom.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll reflect on the entire story's themes of redemption and sacrifice

💎 Memory Verse

2 Timothy 2:12

“If we endure, we will also reign with him.”

— 2 Timothy 2:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Royal Crown Memory Verse Coloring

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Today's lesson explores the biblical concept of believers' spiritual inheritance and transformation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Discuss how God sees potential in ordinary people
  • Emphasize grace over personal achievement
  • Encourage questions about spiritual growth
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might struggle with understanding spiritual metaphors

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Engagement with allegory and biblical connections

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Write a journal entry from a character's perspective after coronation
  • Create a family tree showing Narnian royal lineage
  • Research biblical figures who were transformed by God

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