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Swallowed by a Fish!

Jonah Runs from God

Day 115of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God used a big fish to rescue Jonah

2

Recognize that God can work in unexpected ways

3

Learn that God gives second chances

📖 Scripture Connection

Jonah 1:17

“Yahweh prepared a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.”

— Jonah 1:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's power and plan for Jonah's life

📦 Materials Needed

  • Blue construction paper
  • Gray construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Markers
  • Printable Jonah template from BibleMouse Printables Library
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Recap yesterday's lesson about Jonah being thrown overboard

💭 Review Question: What happened to Jonah when he was thrown into the sea?
2Teaching (8 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores how God used a huge fish to save Jonah

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God was watching over Jonah even when Jonah disobeyed
  • The fish was part of God's special rescue plan
  • Jonah would spend three days inside the fish
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Have you ever felt like running away from something?
  • How do you think Jonah felt inside the fish?
3Activity: Jonah's Fish Adventure Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a 3D fish scene showing Jonah inside the fish

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut out blue paper for ocean background
  2. Cut fish shape from gray paper
  3. Use BibleMouse printable Jonah template to add Jonah inside
  4. Decorate with markers and add details
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add additional ocean details like waves or sea creatures

4Closing (3 min)

Review lesson and craft

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did God do to help Jonah?
  • How does God help us when we make mistakes?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for giving us second chances, just like You gave Jonah.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jonah's prayer inside the fish

💎 Memory Verse

Jonah 2:9

“Salvation comes from the LORD.”

— Jonah 2:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Fish Memory Verse Swim: Children act like fish swimming and 'catch' memory verse words written on paper fish

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonah's story shows God's mercy and willingness to give second chances

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle tone when discussing disobedience
  • Emphasize God's love over punishment
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept of being inside a fish scary

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of God's protection and love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection's 'God Loves Jonah' track
  • Read additional Jonah storybook from BibleMouse Read-Aloud Library

Ready for Tomorrow?

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