Jesus Died for Us
Understand that Jesus died on the cross because He loves us
Recognize that Jesus chose to save people from their sins
Begin to appreciate God's love through Jesus's sacrifice
“They took Jesus, and carrying his cross, he went out to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, 'Golgotha', where they crucified him, and with him two others, one on each side, and Jesus in the middle.”
— John 19:17-18 (WEB)Demonstrates Jesus's willingness to suffer for humanity's salvation
Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson about Jesus's amazing love!
Today we're learning about how Jesus showed His love by dying on the cross
Create a simple cross with heart decorations
Simpler: Pre-cut cross for child to decorate
Challenge: Child draws their own cross shape
Review Jesus's love and sacrifice
Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Jesus took our punishment
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son.”
— John 3:16 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Heart Verse Dance - Children move and wave heart shapes while saying the verse
PK4 children are beginning to understand abstract concepts of love and sacrifice
May find the concept of sacrifice difficult to comprehend
Child's emotional response and basic understanding of love