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Jesus Knows What Will Happen

Jesus Rides into Jerusalem

Day 149of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus knew what was going to happen to Him

2

Learn that Jesus was brave and loved people

3

Recognize God's love through Jesus' actions

Matthew 26:1-2

When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 'You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.'

Matthew 26:1-2 (WEB)

Jesus showed He knew God's plan and was willing to follow it

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Paper crowns
  • Toy donkey
  • Palm branch cutouts
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about Jesus' special journey to Jerusalem!

💭 Review Question: Who can remember what Jesus rode into town on yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus knew something very important was going to happen. He knew people would not always be kind to Him, but He still loved them.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus is brave
  • Jesus knows everything
  • Jesus loves people even when they are not nice
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Jesus felt knowing what would happen?
  • Why did Jesus come to Jerusalem?
3Activity: Jesus' Brave Journey (8 min)
storytelling

Act out Jesus' journey, showing His courage and love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on paper crown
  2. Hold palm branch
  3. Walk slowly like Jesus
  4. Show brave face
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Walk in a straight line with help

Challenge: Create a small drama about Jesus' journey

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Did Jesus know what would happen?
  • Was Jesus brave?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus showed His love at a special meal

John 3:16

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hosanna Hop: Children jump each time they hear a word from the memory verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jesus knew His suffering was coming but chose to follow God's plan

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Focus on Jesus' love, not scary details
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding complex emotions and Jesus' sacrifice

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's empathy and understanding of love

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Brave Jesus' coloring page from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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