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Image Bearers in Action

Made in God's Image

Day 5of 180
Week 1of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that humans are created in God's image

2

Demonstrate ways to show God's love to others

3

Develop empathy and kindness towards people

Colossians 3:10

and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of his Creator,

Colossians 3:10 (WEB)

Explains how we continually reflect God's image through our actions and character

📦 Materials Needed

  • Mirror
  • Paper
  • Crayons
  • BibleMouse Printables Library worksheet

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Look in the mirror and discuss how each child is unique and special to God

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about being made in God's image yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explore how we can show God's image through love, creativity, and good choices

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God made us to be like Him
  • We can show God's love to others
  • Our choices reflect God's character
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can you show love today?
  • What makes you special to God?
3Activity: Image Bearer Action Charades (10 min)
game

Children act out ways they can show God's love and character

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into small groups
  2. Draw a card with an action (sharing, helping, being kind)
  3. Act out the action without speaking
  4. Others guess the loving action
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use picture cards to help younger children

Challenge: Children create their own loving action cards

4Closing (3 min)

Recap how we can be image bearers

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being made in God's image?
  • How can you show God's love today?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for making each child special and unique

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the beautiful garden God created for the first people

Genesis 1:27

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Genesis 1:27 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Image Mirror Game: Children stand in front of a mirror and repeat the verse, mimicking God's creative actions

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing understanding of their inherent worth and God's love

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
  • Encourage personal reflection
  • Validate each child's unique qualities
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding that everyone has value, regardless of differences

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of empathy, kindness, and self-reflection

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'Love in Action' poster using BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Family discussion about showing God's love at home and in community

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