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Jesus Came to Save

Jesus Rides into Jerusalem

Day 150of 180
Week 30of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus came to save people from sin

2

Learn that Jesus loves everyone

3

Begin to grasp God's plan of salvation

Mark 10:45

For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

Mark 10:45 (WEB)

Shows Jesus' purpose of coming to save people

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Paper palm branches
  • Coloring page of Jesus riding a donkey

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Yesterday we learned that Jesus knew what was going to happen in Jerusalem.

💭 Review Question: Do you remember what Jesus knew was going to happen?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus came to Jerusalem because He loves us so much. He wanted to save people from sin and show God's love.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus rode a donkey into the city
  • People were excited and waved palm branches
  • Jesus came to help people know God's love
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jesus came to Jerusalem?
  • How does Jesus show He loves us?
3Activity: Palm Branch Praise (8 min)
craft

Create a palm branch to remember Jesus' special day

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut green paper into a leaf shape
  2. Draw or write 'Jesus Loves Me' on the branch
  3. Wave the branch and say 'Hosanna!'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help cut and draw

Challenge: Write memory verse on branch

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jesus' love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who came to save us?
  • How does Jesus show love?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for loving us and coming to save us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Last Supper with Jesus' disciples

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 Clap: Children clap and say one word of the verse with each clap, gradually building the full verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of Jesus' sacrificial love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Be patient with understanding
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children may find it hard to understand abstract concepts of salvation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and basic understanding of Jesus' love

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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