Children’s Bible Lesson on The Death (Cruxification) of Jesus Christ
Memory Verse (3 Minutes)
- John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (NIV)
- Use actions, clapping, or repetition to help the children learn the verse.
Introduction (5 Minutes)
- Gather the children: Create a calm and focused atmosphere. You might use soft music or have them sit in a circle.
- Introduction: Briefly discuss God’s love for the world. Explain that even though people do wrong things, God loves them very much.
Main Lesson (10 Minutes)
- G – God’s Love
- Explain that God loved us so much He sent a special gift.
- Application: We can show love like God by being kind, helpful, and forgiving towards others.
- O – Only Sinless Son of God
- Explain that Jesus is God’s son. He never did anything wrong and loved everyone.
- Application: We can try to be like Jesus by telling the truth and being kind.
- P – Precious Blood of Christ
- Explain that Jesus died on a cross for us, that his blood cleans us from our sins, and that we can be forgiven.
- Application: When we make a mistake, we can ask God for forgiveness and try to do better.
- E – Ever Living Risen Saviour
- Explain that Jesus didn’t stay dead. God brought him back to life, and he is alive even now!
- Application: Jesus being alive means we don’t need to be afraid of dying, but can have hope.
- L – Let Him In
- Explain that we can choose to let Jesus into our hearts and be his friend.
- Application If we want Jesus as our special friend, we can tell him so in our hearts.
Children’s Bible Lesson on The Death of Jesus Christ Conclusion (2 Minutes)
- Review Ask a few questions to check for understanding, reemphasizing the main points of the lesson.
- Application End with a simple prayer thanking God for his love and for Jesus.
Additional Resources
- Songs: Singing songs like “Jesus Loves Me” helps reinforce these themes.
- Creative Expression: Have children draw pictures about God’s love.
The Central Theme and Important Notes: Bible Lesson on Death of Jesus Christ
- Age-appropriate language: The crucifixion of Jesus can be heavy for young children. Focus on God’s love and forgiveness, using simple, non-graphic language.
- Tailor the lesson Adapt this plan to the age group you teach. Younger children may need less detail and more activity.
- Consider visuals Use pictures from a children’s Bible or act out parts of the story to improve engagement.
The central theme of the story is God’s immeasurable love for humanity and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ to offer forgiveness of sins and the possibility of eternal life.
Other themes that can be explored:
- Forgiveness: Jesus’ death demonstrates God’s willingness to forgive our wrongdoings.
- Salvation: The death and resurrection of Jesus offer a pathway to salvation.
- Hope: The resurrection provides hope, overcoming the power of death.
- Sacrifice: Jesus’ death shows his selfless love.
- Age-appropriate language: The crucifixion of Jesus can be heavy for young children. Focus on God’s love and forgiveness, using simple, non-graphic language.
- Tailor the lesson Adapt this plan to the age group you teach. Younger children may need less detail and more activity.
- Consider visuals Use pictures from a children’s Bible or act out parts of the story to improve engagement.