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Jesus Says 'Come!'

Jesus Loves Children

Day 148of 180
Week 30of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jesus loves children

2

Learn that Jesus wants children to come to Him

3

Feel welcomed and loved by Jesus

📖 Scripture Connection

Mark 10:14

“But when Jesus saw it, he was moved with indignation, and said to them, 'Allow the little children to come to me! Don't forbid them, for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.'”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

Jesus shows His love for children by welcoming them into His presence

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of Jesus with children
  • Colorful welcome sign
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: PK3 Bible
  • Open floor space
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we're going to learn how much Jesus loves children!

💭 Review Question: Do you remember what happened with Jesus and the children yesterday?
2Teaching (5 min)

Jesus loves children so much! When people tried to keep children away, Jesus said 'No! Let them come to me!'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus wants to see children
  • Jesus loves you very much
  • Jesus welcomes everyone
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Do you think Jesus likes to see you?
  • How does Jesus show He loves children?
3Activity: Jesus Welcomes Me! (6 min)
movement

Children practice coming to a 'Jesus' area with open arms

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand on one side of the room
  2. When parent says 'Come!', run with open arms
  3. Give a big hug or high five
  4. Repeat several times
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child walk to 'welcome' area

Challenge: Child leads the 'welcome' game

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Jesus loving children

📝 Review Questions:
  • Does Jesus love children?
  • Did Jesus want children to come to Him?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving me!

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

💎 Memory Verse

Mark 10:14

“Let the children come!”

— Mark 10:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Jesus Welcome Dance - Children move and wave arms while saying 'Come!' with big smiles

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson emphasizes Jesus' heart for children and their importance in God's kingdom

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, loving tone
  • Make eye contact
  • Encourage child's participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused and understanding abstract concept of Jesus' love

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's excitement about Jesus, willingness to engage in activity

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables: Jesus and Children coloring page
  • Sing 'Jesus Loves Me' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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