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A Special Baby

Samson's Strength and Weakness

Day 126of 180
Week 26of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God can use special people for His plans

2

Learn about Samson's unique birth and purpose

3

Recognize that God has a plan for everyone

📖 Scripture Connection

Judges 13:2-5

“Behold now, a man of God came to me, and his appearance was like the appearance of the angel of God, very awesome. I didn't ask him where he came from, and he didn't tell me his name.”

— Judges 13:2-5 (WEB)

Shows God's special intervention in Samson's birth

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Long hair wig or yarn
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Coloring paper
  • Crayons
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap last week's stories about God's special helpers

💭 Review Question: Who remembers how God helped Gideon's small army?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson is about a special baby named Samson

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Samson's parents couldn't have a baby
  • An angel visited them with good news
  • God promised Samson would help Israel
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Samson's parents felt?
  • What makes someone special to God?
3Activity: Special Baby Craft (10 min)
storytelling

Create a 'baby Samson' craft using BibleMouse printable template

📝 Instructions:
  1. Color the baby Samson picture
  2. Glue yarn for long hair
  3. Draw the angel nearby
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Bible verse to artwork

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who visited Samson's parents?
  • What made Samson special?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for making each child special

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Samson's amazing strength!

💎 Memory Verse

Judges 6:12

“The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.”

— Judges 6:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Mighty Warrior Motions: Create hand motions for each word, children repeat and act out

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Samson was a Nazirite, set apart for God's special purpose

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's love and plan
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding abstract concepts of divine purpose

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and curiosity about the story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Act out the story using BibleMouse puppets
  • Sing 'God Has a Plan' from BibleMouse Song Collection

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