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This one-year series, perfect for 4th-7th graders, is designed to engage families with fun games, exciting challenges, and Bible stories that teach about the love of Jesus.
Small Group Instructions
Highlight key points such as the ten plagues, the instructions for the Passover meal, and the significance of the lamb's blood on the doorposts. Symbolism of the Lamb: Discuss the symbolism of the lamb in the Passover story The lamb was chosen as a sacrifice to save the Israelites from the plague of death.Its blood on the doorposts signaled to God to pass over the houses of the Israelites, sparing their firstborn children.The lamb's sacrifice symbolized redemption, freedom, and protectio
John the Baptist called Jesus "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world."
In 1 Corinthians, Paul connects Jesus to the Passover lamb, emphasizing his sacrificial role. Jesus' Sacrifice: Discuss the parallels between the Passover lamb and Jesus: Both were innocent and without blemish. Both were sacrificed for the salvation of others. Just as the lamb's blood saved the Israelites from death, Jesus' blood saves humanity from sin and death.
In the Old Testament, the lamb symbolized redemption and protection for the Israelites during Passover. In the New Testament, Jesus became the ultimate sacrificial lamb, whose blood provides salvation and freedom from sin for all who believe in him. The Passover lamb was a foreshadowing of Jesus, who fulfilled its symbolism through his death and resurrection.
Activity: Divide the class into small groups and ask them to create posters or skits depicting the Passover lamb and Jesus as the Lamb of God. Encourage them to illustrate the similarities and differences between the two. Allow time for each group to present their creations to the class.
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