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Jesus Goes Back to Heaven

Jesus is with Us Always

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus went back to heaven after rising from the dead

2

Learn that Jesus promises to always be with us

3

Develop trust in God's promises

Acts 1:9

After he said these things, he was taken up while they watched, and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 1:9 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' ascension to heaven and God's amazing plan

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue construction paper
  • White cotton balls
  • Glue stick
  • Scissors (child-safe)
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide printable cloud template

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about something amazing - Jesus going back to heaven!

💭 Review Question: What did Jesus do with His friends after He came back to life?
2Teaching (7 min)

Jesus told His friends He would always be with them, even when He went to heaven.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus died on the cross
  • He came back to life
  • He went back to heaven to prepare a place for us
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you see Jesus? How do we know He's still with us?
  • What do you think heaven is like?
3Activity: Jesus in the Clouds Craft (8 min)
craft

Create a special picture showing Jesus going to heaven

📝 Instructions:
  1. Take blue construction paper
  2. Glue cotton ball clouds
  3. Draw Jesus going up to heaven
  4. Color and decorate your picture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with cutting and gluing

Challenge: Add Bible verse to the bottom of the picture

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jesus going to heaven

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where did Jesus go?
  • Does Jesus still love us?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for always being with us, even when we can't see You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the Holy Spirit Jesus promised to send

Matthew 28:6

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Cloud Verse Hop: Cut out cloud shapes, write memory verse words on each cloud. Child hops from cloud to cloud while saying the verse

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand Jesus' ascension and continuous presence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, reassuring language
  • Emphasize Jesus' love and promises
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand something they can't see

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's comfort with the idea of Jesus being always present

Extension Activities

  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' together
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about Jesus' promises
  • Create a prayer journal in the BibleMouse Printables Library

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