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Throw Me Overboard

Jonah Runs from God

Day 114of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jonah took responsibility for the storm

2

Learn how God uses difficult circumstances to guide us

3

Develop empathy and courage in facing consequences

📖 Scripture Connection

Jonah 1:12

“He said to them, 'Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will be calm for you; for I know that because of me this great storm has come upon you.'”

— Jonah 1:12 (WEB)

Shows Jonah's willingness to take responsibility for his actions

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Blue paper (for sea)
  • Paper boat
  • Marker
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure continues! Remember how Jonah tried to run away from God's plan yesterday?

💭 Review Question: What happened to the ship during the big storm?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today we'll learn how Jonah showed courage by admitting his mistake

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jonah knew he was responsible for the storm
  • He told the sailors to throw him overboard
  • Jonah trusted God, even in a scary moment
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think Jonah suggested throwing him into the sea?
  • How can we be brave like Jonah and admit when we're wrong?
3Activity: Responsibility Boat (10 min)
interactive

Create a paper boat and write ways we can take responsibility

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold a paper boat
  2. Write one way to show responsibility on the boat
  3. Share your ideas with family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps with boat folding

Challenge: Create multiple boats with different responsibility scenarios

4Closing (3 min)

Review key lesson points

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jonah do to help the sailors?
  • How did God show He was still caring for Jonah?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave and honest like Jonah

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see what happens after Jonah is thrown into the sea!

💎 Memory Verse

Jonah 2:9

“Salvation comes from the LORD.”

— Jonah 2:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Sea Wave Memorization: Children stand in a line and pass the memory verse word by word, making wave motions with their hands

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonah's story shows God's pursuit of His people, even when they run away

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle language when discussing consequences
  • Emphasize God's love throughout the story
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand why Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of taking responsibility

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a storm sound effect using household items
  • Draw a picture of Jonah's boat in the BibleMouse Printables Library

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