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Disciples Say No

Jesus Loves Children

Day 172of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus loves children

2

Learn that disciples initially tried to keep children away

3

Recognize Jesus' compassion for little ones

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 10:13

“They were bringing little children to him, that he should touch them, but the disciples rebuked those who were bringing them.”

— Mark 10:13 (WEB)

Shows how the disciples misunderstood Jesus' love for children

📦 Materials Needed

  • Heart-shaped paper cutouts
  • Pictures of Jesus
  • Soft stuffed animal (optional)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to learn about a special moment when Jesus showed how much He loves children!

💭 Review Question: Do you remember who brought children to Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Sometimes, Jesus' disciples thought children were too noisy or unimportant. But Jesus knew every child is special to God!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Disciples tried to keep children away
  • Jesus wanted children to come to Him
  • Jesus loves all children - even you!
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think the children felt?
  • Why did Jesus want children to come close?
3Activity: Welcome Children Game (6 min)
interactive

Pretend play showing Jesus welcoming children

📝 Instructions:
  1. Make a circle like Jesus' disciples
  2. Practice saying 'Come here!' with a gentle voice
  3. Take turns being Jesus and the children
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just practice saying 'Come' with a smile

Challenge: Act out the Bible story with more details

4Closing (3 min)

Jesus loves you so much! He always wants children to come to Him.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus say about children?
  • Does Jesus love you?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You that You love children. Help me love You too!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about how Jesus blesses children!

💎 Memory Verse

Mark 10:14

“Let the little children come to Me.”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Loves Me Heart Activity: Children decorate heart-shaped papers, repeating 'Let the little children come to Me' while creating their craft

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand God's special love for them

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use a gentle, warm tone when discussing Jesus' love
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel confused about being 'important' to Jesus

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding of Jesus' love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library: Child-friendly coloring page about Jesus and children
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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