When Things Went Wrong
Understand that Adam and Eve made a choice to disobey God
Recognize that disobedience has consequences
Begin to understand the concept of sin
“When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took of its fruit, and ate; and she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate. Their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked.”
— Genesis 3:6-7 (WEB)Demonstrates the moment of choosing to disobey God and the immediate consequences
BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a big choice that changed everything!
In the Garden of Eden, God gave Adam and Eve one special rule. But the serpent tricked them into thinking they knew better than God.
Use red and green paper to show obedience and disobedience
Simpler: Parent helps draw faces
Challenge: Child writes simple words about choices
Review key lesson points
Dear God, help us make good choices that make You happy
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Adam and Eve felt after making a bad choice
“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”
— Psalm 24:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: BibleMouse Hand Motion Game: Create simple hand motions for each key word, practice together while singing
First sin entered the world through disobedience
Children may not fully understand abstract concept of sin
Child's understanding of making good vs. bad choices