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Jesus Never Leaves Me

Jesus Is My Friend

Day 159of 180
Week 32of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus is always with us

2

Create a simple craft representing Jesus' friendship

3

Feel secure in God's constant love

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 28:20

“Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

— Matthew 28:20 (WEB)

Jesus promises to always be with His children

📦 Materials Needed

  • Construction paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Glue stick
  • Popsicle stick
  • BibleMouse Printables Library hand template
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather and ask, 'Do you ever feel scared or lonely? Jesus says He is ALWAYS with you!'

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Jesus being our friend yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Jesus promises to never leave us. He is our forever friend who is always near!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus loves you SO much
  • He is always with you, even when you can't see Him
  • You are never alone
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Where do you think Jesus is right now?
  • How does it make you feel to know Jesus is always with you?
3Activity: Jesus Holds My Hand (6 min)
craft

Create a friendship craft showing Jesus always holds our hand

📝 Instructions:
  1. Trace your hand on construction paper
  2. Color and decorate your hand
  3. Glue a popsicle stick behind the hand
  4. Draw a simple Jesus next to your hand
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps trace and cut hand

Challenge: Child cuts out own hand shape

4Closing (3 min)

Review the lesson and pray together

📝 Review Questions:
  • Does Jesus love you?
  • Is Jesus always with you?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for being my friend and always staying close to me!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Jesus is our forever friend!

💎 Memory Verse

Mark 10:14

“Let the children come!”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sing-along with hand motions, encouraging children to 'come' by reaching out their hands

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children often feel insecure; reinforce God's constant presence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, reassuring tone
  • Give lots of hugs during lesson
  • Be patient with short attention span
🤔 Common Struggles:

Sitting still, understanding abstract concept of Jesus' presence

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's comfort and engagement with lesson

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Sing BibleMouse friendship songs
  • Read a BibleMouse storybook about Jesus' love
  • Play a 'Jesus is always with me' movement game

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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