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One Simple Rule

The Choice to Disobey

Day 7of 180
Week 2of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God gave Adam and Eve freedom with one simple rule

2

Recognize that obedience shows love and trust in God

3

Develop an attitude of listening and following instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 2:16-17

“Yahweh God commanded the man, saying, 'Of every tree of the garden you may freely eat; but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.'”

— Genesis 2:16-17 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's loving guidance and the importance of following His instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Paper
  • Markers
  • Apple or fruit
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore the special rule God gave Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden

💭 Review Question: What do you remember about the beautiful garden God created?
2Teaching (8 min)

God gave Adam and Eve a wonderful home in the garden with just one simple rule

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God created a perfect garden for Adam and Eve
  • They could enjoy everything in the garden
  • There was only one thing they couldn't do
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God gave them a rule?
  • How can following rules show love?
3Activity: The Garden Rule Roleplay (10 min)
interactive

Act out the garden scene with one simple rule to follow

📝 Instructions:
  1. Create a 'garden' area in your room
  2. Pretend to be Adam and Eve exploring the garden
  3. Parent demonstrates the one rule they must follow
  4. Practice showing obedience and trust
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer instructions for younger children

Challenge: Add more complex scenarios about following rules

4Closing (3 min)

Review the day's lesson about God's loving guidance

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was the special rule in the garden?
  • How can we show God we love Him?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us to listen and obey Your loving instructions

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the sneaky serpent who tried to trick Eve

💎 Memory Verse

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: Memory Verse Fruit Game: Write each word of the verse on a paper 'fruit'. Hide the fruits around the room and have the child collect and arrange them in the correct order

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of divine instruction and the importance of obedience

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, positive language about following rules
  • Connect the lesson to everyday obedience
  • Emphasize God's love in giving guidelines
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to understand why rules are important

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain the simple garden rule

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a BibleMouse garden scene in a shoebox
  • Draw pictures of Adam and Eve in the garden
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

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