Jesus the Good Shepherd
Understand that Jesus loves and cares for people like a shepherd cares for sheep
Recognize Jesus as the Good Shepherd who protects His people
Feel safe and loved by Jesus
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”
— John 10:11 (WEB)Jesus uses the metaphor of a shepherd to explain His love and protection
Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Let's remember how God keeps His promises, just like yesterday's lesson about the rainbow.
Jesus told a special story about being a good shepherd. A shepherd takes care of sheep and loves them very much!
Create a pasture with green paper, use cotton balls as 'sheep', and practice shepherding
Simpler: Parent guides child's hand while shepherding
Challenge: Child leads multiple 'sheep' to safety
Review what we learned about Jesus being our Good Shepherd
Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us like a good shepherd. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Jesus knows each of us!
“I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep.”
— John 10:14 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Sheep Follow the Shepherd: Parent walks around room saying verse, child follows like a sheep, repeating words
The shepherd metaphor was familiar in biblical times, representing care, protection, and personal relationship
Keeping attention focused, understanding abstract concept of spiritual protection
Child's engagement, attempts to repeat memory verse, understanding of protection concept