Big Idea: God can do miracles.
Bible Basis: 2 Kings 4
Key Verse: “With people (point to self with thumbs), this is impossible (make big “X” with arms). But with God (point up), all things are possible (two thumbs up).” Matthew 19:26 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
OPENING PRAYER
Lord, open now my heart to hear, And through your Word to me draw near. Let me your Word ever pure retain; Let me your child and heir remain. All this I ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
BIBLE LESSON VIDEO
ASK THESE QUESTIONS:
What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?
What miracle did God do in this Bible lesson?
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.
+ Animal Doctor
- Supplies: Stuffed animals (5 or more), toy doctor kit (1), various other medical supplies like Band-Aids, ace bandages, etc.
- Directions: Tell the children to imagine that their friends (the stuffed animals) are sick and they need our help. Using the toy doctor kit and various medical supplies, help them role-play what they would do to help their sick friend.
- Say: In today’s true Bible story, there’s a little boy who is very, very sick! In fact, he’s so sick that he dies. But God can do miracles. In just a little bit, we’ll hear what God does to help the boy.
- Question: When you feel sick, what do you do to get better? Do you pray to God about it?
+ Who Achood (Application Activity)
- Supplies: None
- Say: In today’s true Bible story, a little boy died, but then Elisha prayed to God. The little boy sneezed 7 times, then he came back to life. It was a miracle—something only God can do. Let’s play a game that helps us remember that.
- Directions: Have all of the children lie face down on the floor while covering their eyes. Quietly tap one of the children on the head or shoulder. When a child is tapped, they must say “Achoo” as if they sneezed. When the children hear someone say “Achoo!” they must all hop to their feet and shout, “God can do miracles!” Next, have the children guess who said “Achoo.” Reveal who it was, have the children lie back down, then continue playing additional rounds until everyone has had a turn saying “Achoo."
- Question: God can do anything. When you feel sick, what could you ask God to do for you?
+ Raisin' Up the Boy (Application Activity)
- Supplies: Raisins (1 per child), carbonated soda water, clear drinking glass/cup
- Say: God can do miracles—He even made a little boy come back to life. Let’s do an activity that reminds us how God raised the little boy from the dead.
- Directions: Ask the children the question below. When a child answers, give them a raisin. Tell them not to eat the raisins, though. When every child has a raisin, tell them to imagine that the raisin is the little boy in today’s story. Next, open the carbonated soda water and pour it into the clear drinking glass. Tell a few children at a time to put their “little boy” (raisin) in the water. At first, the raisins will sink to the bottom. Watch as the bubbles in the water cause the raisins to float up, then sink back down again. Whenever a raisin sinks to the bottom, have the children say “Achoo!” until the raisin rises up again.
- Question: God can do anything. What do you think He can do for you.
+ Bible Balance (Bible Memorization Activity)
- Supplies: Tape (1 roll)
- Today's Bible Verse: “With people (point to self with thumbs), this is impossible (make big “X” with arms). But with God (point up), all things are possible (two thumbs up).” Matthew 19:26 (extend hands like you’re holding a book).
- Preparations: Using painters or masking tape, create a tape line on the floor approximately 10 feet long.
- Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, challenge the children to cross the balance beam while saying the verse and without stepping off. For each additional round have the children cross the balance beam using a different method from the list below.
- Methods of Movement: Giant steps; Tiny steps; Backwards; Hop on two feet; Sideways; Bear crawl; Tippy-toes; Hop on one foot; Crab walk
+ Uh Oh Topher! (Bible Story Review Activity)
- Supplies: “Uh Oh Topher” story review page (1 per group), Topher the Gopher character cards (1 per child)
- Say: I’m going to read you today’s Bible story again, but there’s a little problem. Topher the Gopher got into the story and chewed up some of the words, then he replaced them with the wrong words. Listen carefully to see if you can hear the wrong words. If you hear something that is wrong, hold up your “Topher the Gopher” card, then say, “Uh Oh, Topher. That’s not right!” Then you can tell me what really happened in the story.
- Directions: Use the “Uh Oh Topher” story review page to read today’s story to the children. The page will indicate in bold which words are wrong, followed by the right words. If necessary, help the children remember what really happened in the story.
+ I'm Sick (Response to God Activity)
- Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), markers or crayons
- Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for children to draw. Tell the children to draw a picture of their face when they’re sick or hurt. When finished, have the children show their drawings to the group.
- Say: It’s never very fun being sick or hurt, but today we learned that God takes care of us. When we’re not feeling well, we can ask God to help us. Let’s say a prayer and ask God to help us when we’re sick or hurt.
- Prayer: Begin by asking if any of the children would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, thank God for always being with the children. Ask Him to care for the children when they’re not feeling well.
+ Coloring Sheet (GO! Deeper Activity)
- Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet, markers or crayons
- Directions: Give each child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While the children are coloring, ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story.
- Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?
- Question: God made a dead boy come back to life. What else do you think God could do?
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CLOSING PRAYER
Dear God, You are so, so powerful. You can do miracles. You made Jesus come back to life. I love Jesus so much. Amen.
DURING THE WEEK
Read the account of Elisha in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.
Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).
Read the account of Elisha from the Bible in 2 Kings 4 with your child.
Do more of the activities above!
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