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God Whispers

The Still Small Voice

Day 100of 180
Week 20of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God speaks in gentle, quiet ways

2

Identify different ways God communicates

3

Practice listening quietly for God's voice

📖 Scripture Connection

1 Kings 19:12-13

“After the fire there was a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.”

— 1 Kings 19:12-13 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's preference for quiet communication over dramatic displays

📦 Materials Needed

  • White paper
  • Colored pencils
  • Scissors
  • Quiet corner pillow
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide (Grade 2)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recall yesterday's lesson about God's powerful demonstrations of wind, earthquake, and fire

💭 Review Question: What big events did God show Elijah before speaking?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explore how God often speaks softly and requires careful listening

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God doesn't always use loud voices
  • Sometimes God speaks in a gentle whisper
  • Listening takes practice and patience
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we listen for God's voice?
  • What makes it hard to hear quiet sounds?
3Activity: Listening Ears Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a personal 'listening space' reminder

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper in half
  2. Draw an ear on each side
  3. Cut out ear shapes
  4. Decorate with quiet symbols
  5. Write 'God Whispers' on craft
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut ear shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Bible verse to the craft

4Closing (3 min)

Quiet time of reflection and listening

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about how God speaks?
  • Why is listening important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to be quiet and listen for Your gentle voice

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Elisha, who listened carefully to Elijah

💎 Memory Verse

1 Kings 19:12

“And after the fire came a gentle whisper.”

— 1 Kings 19:12 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper Relay: Children pass the memory verse by whispering it from one to another

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Elijah's experience shows God's nuanced communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Create a quiet space for listening
  • Model quiet listening for your child
  • Encourage gentle, attentive prayer
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find sitting quietly challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of genuine quiet and reflection

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'quiet corner' in home for listening
  • Practice meditation and silent prayer
  • Use BibleMouse Printables for additional listening activities

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