Jesus the Good Shepherd
Understand that Jesus loves us and looks for us when we are lost
Create a craft that represents Jesus' care for His sheep
Begin to recognize God's personal love
“When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing. When he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost!'”
— Luke 15:5-7 (WEB)Demonstrates Jesus' love and care in seeking out those who have wandered away
Gather around and ask, 'Have you ever gotten lost? How did that feel? Jesus tells a special story about being lost and found!'
In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how Jesus loves us so much that He looks for us when we wander away.
Create a sheep on a green pasture to remember how Jesus looks for us
Simpler: Pre-cut sheep template for child to decorate
Challenge: Add details like a shepherd or fence
Review the lesson and celebrate what we learned
Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us and looking for us. Help us always stay close to You.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how we are Jesus' special sheep!
“I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep.”
— John 10:14 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Sheep Hop: Create a simple floor mat with the memory verse. Have child hop to each word while saying it
This lesson helps children understand God's personal, seeking love
Young children might find abstract concepts of spiritual 'lostness' challenging
Child's engagement, ability to repeat key phrases, emotional connection to the story