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).
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
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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.)
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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!
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