August 30, 2020 - Lesson 5: Joseph Says, "I Forgive You"

Big Idea: God wants me to forgive my family.

Bible Basis: Genesis 37, 43-45

Key Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).

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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:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What is today’s Big Idea?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Coat of Many Colors

• Supplies: “Coat of Many Colors” activity sheet (1 per child), tissue paper squares (multiple colors, 1 sheet per child), glue sticks (1 per child), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give your child a “Coat of Many Colors” activity sheet. Tell them to glue the colored tissue paper squares to Joseph’s coat. Encourage them to use many different colors. When finished, they can use markers or crayons to color the remainder of the picture.
• Say: Wow—that is a very colorful coat! In today’s true Bible story, there was a boy who had a coat with many colors, but then something bad happened to it. Do you remember what? In the Bible story, we learned that God wants me to forgive my family!
• Question: When someone does something mean to you, is it hard for you to say, “I forgive you?” Why or why not?

+ Covered in Forgiveness (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Heart stickers (4 per child), Emoji pictures (1 set)
• Say:: In today’s true Bible story, Joseph said, “I forgive you” to his brothers. God wants us to forgive our family too. Let’s play a game that teaches us how to cover our family with forgiveness.
• Directions: Give each child a set of 4 heart stickers. One at a time, place an emoji picture in the middle of the group and ask the children, “Has anyone in your family ever made you [insert corresponding emotion]?” After the children have had a chance to share their story, tell them it’s time to cover their family with forgiveness. Have each child take one heart sticker and stick it on the emoji as they say, “I forgive you.” Tell them to cover the entire emoji so that it’s no longer showing. Repeat this for each of the 4 emoji pictures.
• Question: How do you think it makes God feel when you forgive other people? How does it make you feel?

+ All Fall Down (Application Activity)

• Supplies: None
• Say: God gives us a family to love us and help take care of us, but sometimes our family can do things that make us mad. When that happens, God wants us to forgive our family. Let’s play a fun game that helps us say, “I forgive you” to our family.
• Directions: Together with your child, walk around in a circle while holding hands and singing the rhyme below to the tune of “Ring around the Rosie.” At the end of the rhyme, have everyone fall down to the ground and say “I forgive you.” While on the ground, ask if they’ve ever forgiven someone in their family. Have them tell about it. After someone shares, have everyone stand up and repeat the rhyme. Each time you repeat the rhyme, you can replace “brother” with “sister” or “cousin.” Continue playing until everyone has had a turn sharing.
• Question: Your brother ate your candy, got your clothes all sandy.Pushed you, tripped you, we all fall down.

+ Knock Down (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!

+ Bible Story Stack (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
• Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
• Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
• Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?

+ I Forgive You (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), crayons
• Directions: Give each child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for your child to draw. Tell them to draw and decorate a picture of a heart. While the children are drawing, ask them if there’s someone they need to forgive.
• Say: God forgives us when we do bad things and He wants us to forgive others too. Let’s say a prayer to God and tell Him about the people we want to forgive.
• 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, close the prayer by thanking God for forgiving us and ask Him to help us forgive other people.

+ 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: Why do you think Joseph’s brothers were so mean to him?
• Question: If you were Joseph, would you have forgiven your brothers? Why or why not?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear Jesus, Thank you for forgiving me when I do mean things. Please help me forgive my family when they do mean things to me. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the Joseph forgiving his brothers in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Joseph forgiving his brothers from the Bible in Genesis 37, 43-45 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

August 23, 2020 - Lesson 4: Lot's in Lots of Trouble

Big Idea: God wants me to help my family.

Bible Basis: Genesis 14

Key Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).

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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:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What is today’s Big Idea?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Animal Buddies

• Supplies: Stuffed animals (5-10)
• Directions: Encourage your child(ren)to help the stuffed animals. As the children play, present them with different situations. For example, say, “Your animal is sleepy. How can you help him?” Then encourage the children to play act how they would help. Some other examples include, your animal is hungry, sick, hurt, or crying. Allow the children to adjust how they help their animal according to the situation.
• Say: You are such good helpers! In today’s true Bible story, there was a helper named Abram who helped someone from his family. We learned that God wants us to help our family!
• Question: Who are the people in your family? What do you love about them?

+ Hoppy Helpers (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Paper plates (1 per child) - works best with more than 1 child.
• Say:: Our families are a gift from God. Families are God’s way of loving and taking care of us. Let’s play a game that helps us think of ways we can help the people in our family.
• Directions: Spread the paper plates out on the floor. If possible, leave a few feet between each plate. Each child should stand on a different plate. Next, ask the children how they could help someone in their family. It could be their mom, dad, brother, sister, grandma, grandpa, or anyone else in their family. After one child answers, shout, “Let’s be hoppy helpers,” then have the children hop to a different plate while saying the Big Idea: God wants me to help my family.” When the children arrive at a new plate, ask the question again, take another answer, then repeat the above instructions. Continue playing until everyone has had a turn answering. When finished, sit down with the children and ask the question below.
• Question: Why do you think God wants us to help our family?

+ Helper Coupons (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Helper coupons (3 per child), envelopes (1 per child), markers or crayons, pen
• Say: In today’s true Bible story, Abram and Lot were in the same family. Abram helped Lot when he was in trouble. God wants us to help our families too. Let’s make some coupons to give to our family. They can use the coupons when they need our help with something.
• Directions: Give each child a coupon and some markers or crayons. Encourage the children to color and decorate the coupon. As the children are working, tell them to think about ways they can help their family (mom, day, brother, sister, etc.). When a child has decided how they want to help, write it down on their coupon for them. Some examples might include, helping to make dinner, setting the dinner table, folding laundry, washing the car, feeding the dog, helping brother clean up, playing with sister, etc. Allow the children to create one coupon for each of the ways they come up with to help. When finished, have the children put their coupons in an envelope and tell them to give it to their family memeber.
• Question: You are all great helpers, but God is the BEST helper! What are some ways that God helps you? (Note: Remind the children that God helps them by giving them Jesus and taking away their sins.)

+ Knock Down (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!

+ Bible Story Stack (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
• Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
• Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
• Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?

+ My Family (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), 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 mom and dad. While the children are drawing, ask them what they would want to tell God about their mom and dad.
• Say: God loves us so much. He gives us mommies and daddies to love us and help us. Let’s say a prayer and thank God for our mommies and daddies. You can tell God anything you want about your parents.
• 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, close the prayer by thanking God for all of the moms and dads and telling God about the things that were shared by the children.

+ 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: If you were Abram, would you have tried to rescue Lot from the 4 armies? Why or why not?
• Question: How do you think Lot felt when his uncle, Abram, rescued him?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Thank you for giving me a family. They are so, so special! My family helps me so much. And I want to help them too. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the Abram rescuing Lot in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of Abram and Lot from the Bible in Genesis 14 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

August 16, 2020 - Lesson 3: Abram Shares with Lot

Big Idea: God wants me to share with my family.

Bible Basis: Genesis 13

Key Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).

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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:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What is today’s Big Idea?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Fruit Loop Necklace

• Supplies: Fruit Loops (1 box), string (1 piece per child.
• Directions: Tell the children to create a necklace by threading their string through the Fruit Loops® cereal. When finished, help the children tie the ends together so they can wear their necklace. Tell the children they can eat the cereal off of their necklace one piece at a time when they are with their family. Before eating each piece, they must tell one person in their family something they love about them.
• Say: Did you know that your family is a gift from God. It’s true! When you see the members your family, you can eat the cereal off of your necklace. But for each piece of cereal you eat, you have to tell one person in your family something you love about them!
• Question: What do you love most about your family?

+ The Last Limbo (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Broom stick
• Say:: In today’s true Bible story, Abram let Lot go first. Let’s play a fun game that helps us practice letting other people go first.
• Directions: Have each child pair up with a partner. Tell the children to form a line while hooking elbows with each other. (One pair of children should be standing in front of the next pair and so on.) In front of the line, hold the broom stick horizontally like a limbo stick and tell the children to walk beneath it. (They don’t have to bend backwards like a traditional limbo, they can simply duck underneath the stick.) As each pair approaches the stick, ask if either child would like to let their partner go first. Thank the child who says “yes” and give them a high five, then direct the children to duck beneath the stick one at a time. As they duck beneath the stick, have them say, “God wants me to share with my family.” Continue until all of the pairs have had a turn. For each additional round, hold the stick lower to the ground.
• Question: Was it hard for you to let your partner go first? Why or why not?
• Question: How do you think it makes God feel when you let others go first?

+ Donut Dash (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Donut Pictures (1 per child minus one)
• Say: God gives us a family to love. One of the ways we can show love to the people in our family is by sharing with them. Let’s play a game that teaches us how to share.
• Directions: This game is played like “Musical Chairs.” Place the “Donut Pictures” in a circle on the floor. There should be one less donut picture than there are participants. Have everyone walk in the same direction around the circle of donuts while singing the first verse of “Jesus Loves Me.” (See lyrics below.) When the song is over, the children must dash to sit down on one of the donuts. One of the children will not have a donut to sit on. Ask the children if anyone would like to make room and share their donut with the left-out child. While the left-out child takes a seat, thank the child who shared their donut and lead the group in cheering for them. Play additional rounds for as long as time or interest allows.
• "Jesus Loves Me" Lyrics: Jesus loves me, this I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong!
• Question: God loves it when we share with our family. What are some other ways you can show love to the people in your family?

+ Knock Down (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “As for me (point to self with thumbs) and my family (trace a circle in front of you with fingers), we will serve (march in place) the Lord (point up).” Joshua 24:15 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!

+ Bible Story Stack (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
• Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
• Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
• Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?

+ My Family (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), 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 family. When finished, have the children show their picture and tell about it.
• Say: Our families are a gift from God. God gives us a family to care for us and to help us love and follow Him. Let’s say a prayer and thank God for giving us the people in our family.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if your child(ren) would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by thanking God for for your family.

+ 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: If you were Abram, would you have let Lot pick the land first? Why or why not?
• Question: How do you think Lot felt when Abram let him pick first?

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Thank you for giving me a family. I love them very much. Help me share with my family. And help me let them go first. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the Abram and Lot in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of the Abram and Lot from the Bible in Genesis 13 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

August 9, 2020 - Lesson 2: Adam and Eve Ruin Everything

Big Idea: God made everything and it’s very good!

Bible Basis: Genesis 3

Key Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).

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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:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What is today’s Big Idea?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ Sneaky Snake

• Supplies: “Sneaky Snake” printout (1 per child), googly stick-on eyes (2 per child), safety scissors (1 per child), markers or crayons.
• Directions: Give each child a “Sneaky Snake” printout and direct them to color and decorate the snake however they would like. When finished, have the children cut along the solid spiral line, then cut along the dotted line to remove the excess paper. Help the children add googly eyes to the head. When finished, tell the children to pick the snake up by its head and watch it uncoil.
• Say: Wow—those are amazing snakes you made. Today, heard a true Bible story about a really sneaky snake. During our story, we learned that God created everything and it’s very good!

+ Snake Jump (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Long rope
• Say:: In today’s true Bible story, the sneaky snake told Adam and Eve to do something bad and they did it. Let’s play a game where we avoid the sneaky snake and say, “I can obey God!”
• Directions: Stretch a rope out on the floor. Have all of participants stand on the same side of the rope. Wiggle the rope back and forth so that it slithers like a snake. On “go,” haveyour child(ren)try to jump over the snake without touching it. While jumping, have them shout, “I can obey God!” Play for as long as interest allows, then sit down and ask the question below.
• Question: Just like Adam and Eve, we all sin sometimes. That means we all disobey God. How can you obey God this week? In other words, what’s a good choice that you can make?

+ Animal Builder (Application Activity)

• Supplies: Pipe cleaners (5-6 per child)
• Preparation: Ahead of time cut the pipe cleaners to different lengths. If possible, provide pipe cleaners of various colors.
• Directions: Tell the children to imagine what it was like for God to create the very first animals. Place the pipe cleaners in the middle of the group. Encourage the children to use the pipe cleaners to create their very own animal. They can twist the pipe cleaners together and bend them into various shapes. Tell them to be creative. Their animal doesn’t have to look like any animal in the world. When finished, have the children play act with their animal. While playing, ask the children what they would call their animal.
• Say: The animals we made look pretty good, but the animals that God made are WAY more amazing! They run, and jump, and fly up high! God made everything and it’s very good!
• Question: If you could talk to God, what would you tell Him about His creation? (Remind your child(ren) that they can talk to God. Encourage them to say those things to God in prayer.)

+ Knock Down (Bible Memorization Activity)

• Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!

+ Bible Story Stack (Bible Story Review Activity)

• Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
• Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
• Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
• Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?

+ I'm Sorry God (Response to God Activity)

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (1 per child), 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 think of a time they disobeyed or made a bad choice. Have them draw a picture of it. When finished, have the children show their picture and share about it.
• Say: When we tell God about our sins and say, “I’m sorry,” He forgives us. Let’s say a prayer to God and tell Him “I’m sorry” for doing the things in our drawings.
• Prayer: Begin by asking if your child(ren) would like to pray. Allow any children who want to pray the opportunity to do so. When they’re finished, close the prayer by thanking God for loving us and forgiving us when we make bad choices.

+ 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: Why do you think Adam and Eve ate the fruit even though God said not to?
• Question: Do you think God still loved Adam and Eve after they disobeyed Him? (Answer: Yes! God doesn’t want us to disobey Him, but He still loves us when we do.)

(Due to copyright restrictions, the printable materials described in the activities above are only available to those who have registered for Our Savior’s Kids. To register your child(ren), click the button below)

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Your creation is so beautiful. I’m sorry for disobeying you. Please forgive me. Thank you for sending Jesus to wipe my sins away. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the account of the Fall into Sin in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the account of the Fall into Sin from the Bible in Genesis 3 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

• Leave them in the comments below!

August 2, 2020 - Lesson 1: The Seven Days of Creation

Big Idea: God made everything and it’s very good!

Bible Basis: Genesis 1:1-2:2

Key Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).

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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:

1. What is your favorite part of this Bible lesson?

2. What is your favorite thing God created?

3. What is today’s Big Idea?

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

Choose one (or more) of these activities to do with your child.

+ God's Great Creation

• Supplies: GO! Home Guide (download below or it is printed on the back of the coloring sheet), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give your child a GO! Home Guide and some crayons or markers. The sheet will have a space for your child to draw. Tell your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of God's creation. When finished, ask your child to show you their picture and tell you what they drew.
• Say: God created everything in the world. Let's say a prayer to God. We can tell him how wonderful his creation is and we can thank him for the things you drew!

+ Creation Coloring Sheet

• Supplies: Bible story coloring sheet (download below or it is printed on the back of the GO! Home Guide), markers or crayons
• Directions: Give your child a Bible story coloring sheet and some crayons or markers. While they are coloring, ask the following questions to help them go deeper into the story:.
• Question: What is your favorite day of creation? Why is that your favorite?
• Question: God loves us more than anything else He created. How does God show you He loves you?

+ Creation Memory Match

• Supplies: 1 set of creation memory match cards (download below)
• Directions: Place the creation memory match cards face down. Choose a child to go first. Tell them to flip over two cards in an attempt to find a match. If the cards do not match, flip them back over. If the cards do match, tell the children what God created on that day. (The answer is indicated on the card.) After each match, encourage the children to say, “God created everything, and it’s very good!” Remove the matching set of cards from the game. Continue until all of the matches have been found.
• Say: You matched them all! Did you know that God created all of those things? It’s true! Today, heard the story of God’s creation. Remember today Big Idea? God made everything and it’s very good!

+ Knock Down

• Supplies: 15 Plastic cups, paper (1 piece per child), tape (1 roll)
• Today's Bible Verse: “God saw (make binoculars with your hands) everything He made (fan arms outward). And it was very good (give two thumbs up).” Genesis 1:31 (extend hands like holding a book).
• Directions: Practice the verse together several times. When ready, use the plastic cups to build a pyramid. Allow your child to help. Create a tape line about 5-6 feet from the pyramid. Give your child a crumpled piece of paper and have them stand behind the line. Have your child say the verse, or say the verse together, then prompt them to throw their paper at the pyramid. If they knock down all of the cups above the bottom row, celebrate and rebuild the pyramid for another round. If they don’t, continue playing until all of the cups are knocked down. Your child must always recite the verse before throwing their paper ball. Play as many rounds as time and interest allow!

+ Bible Story Stack

• Supplies: Story Pictures (download below), 5 small cardboard boxes
• Preparation: Print the “Story Pictures” on paper, then cut apart. Tape each picture to a different, small cardboard box.
• Directions: Place the story cubes with pictures in the middle of the group. Ask the children which story cube goes first. When they’ve chosen the correct cube, ask them to recount what happened in that part of the story. Place the first story cube on the floor or table, then stack each additional cube on top so the story progresses from the bottom up. Continue until the cubes are all stacked and the story is complete!
• Question: What was your favorite part of this story? Why did you like that part?

CLOSING PRAYER

Dear God, Thank you for creating the whole world. You did a great job! Thank you for loving me so much. I love you too. Amen.

DURING THE WEEK

• Read the Creation account in your child’s favorite Bible storybook.

• Say this week’s Bible verse every morning with the actions (see above).

• Read the Creation account from the Bible in Genesis 1 with your child.

• Do more of the activities above!

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE LESSON?

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