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Jesus Visits the Disciples

Jesus Sees His Friends

Day 152of 180
Week 31of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus appeared to His disciples after resurrection

2

Recognize Jesus' love and peace for His friends

3

Experience joy in Jesus' miraculous appearance

John 20:19-20

When therefore it was evening, on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, because of fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the middle, and said to them, 'Peace be with you.'

John 20:19-20 (WEB)

Demonstrates Jesus' power to appear and bring peace to His scared friends

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Happy face stickers
  • Resurrection picture cards
  • World English Bible
  • Soft blanket or 'hiding place'

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning how Jesus surprised His disciples!

💭 Review Question: Who saw Jesus alive yesterday? (Mary!)
2Teaching (5 min)

Jesus' friends were scared and hiding. But Jesus came right through locked doors!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Disciples were afraid
  • Jesus said 'Peace be with you'
  • Jesus showed them His hands
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Were the disciples happy to see Jesus?
  • How do you think they felt?
3Activity: Jesus Surprise Game (6 min)
interactive

Hide-and-Seek Peace Game: One child 'Jesus' finds hidden 'disciples'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose one child to be Jesus
  2. Other children hide under blanket
  3. Jesus says 'Peace be with you' when finding friends
  4. Give happy face stickers when found
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Adults help guide game

Challenge: Children take turns being Jesus

4Closing (3 min)

Jesus loves us and wants to give us peace!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus say to His friends?
  • How did His friends feel?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving Your friends and loving us!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus cooking breakfast for His friends!

Matthew 28:6

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

Matthew 28:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Peace Dance: Children dance when hearing 'peace', freeze when music stops

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Resurrection appearances demonstrate Jesus' power over death

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, excited tone
  • Focus on Jesus' love
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concept of Jesus appearing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's emotional engagement with story

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Resurrection coloring pages
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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