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Where Are You?

Hiding from God

Day 11of 180
Week 3of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that sin separates us from God

2

Recognize that we cannot hide from God

3

Learn the importance of being honest with God

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 3:8-10

“They heard Yahweh God's voice walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Yahweh God among the trees of the garden.”

— Genesis 3:8-10 (WEB)

Demonstrates how sin creates fear and separation from God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blanket or sheet
  • Paper bags
  • Crayons
  • World English Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Last time we learned about how Adam and Eve made a terrible choice by disobeying God.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what Adam and Eve did that made God sad?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll explore what happened after Adam and Eve sinned. They felt ashamed and tried to hide from God.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God always knows where we are, even when we try to hide
  • Sin makes us feel afraid and want to run away from God
  • God still loves us, even when we make mistakes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever felt scared to tell someone you did something wrong?
  • Why do you think Adam and Eve tried to hide?
3Activity: Hide and Seek with God (10 min)
game

A playful game demonstrating that we can't hide from God

📝 Instructions:
  1. One child will be 'God' and count with eyes closed
  2. Other children hide using the blanket or behind furniture
  3. 'God' tries to find everyone
  4. Discuss how God always knows where we are
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer hiding spots for younger children

Challenge: Add time limits or additional rules

4Closing (3 min)

Review the lesson's main points

📝 Review Questions:
  • Can we ever hide from God?
  • What should we do when we make a mistake?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave and honest with You, knowing You always love us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how Adam and Eve tried to blame others for their sin

💎 Memory Verse

Romans 6:23

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

— Romans 6:23 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hide and Seek Memory Verse: Write each word of the verse on separate paper bags. Hide the bags around the room. Child must find and arrange the bags in correct order while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand God's omniscience and unconditional love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be gentle when discussing sin and shame
  • Emphasize God's love over punishment
  • Use age-appropriate language
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel scared about making mistakes

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's constant presence and love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'God Loves Me' poster using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Practice memory verse with BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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