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Bible Characters' Choices

Comprehension: Character Analysis

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
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Learning Objectives

1

Identify how Bible characters respond to challenges

2

Understand how God helps people make good choices

3

Practice analyzing character actions and motivations

Joshua 1:9

Haven't I commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

Shows how God encourages people to be brave and make good choices

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Character response worksheet
  • Colored pencils
  • Picture cards of Bible stories

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and show picture cards of different Bible characters like David, Moses, and Daniel

💭 Review Question: What makes someone brave?
2Teaching (8 min)

Talk about how Bible characters faced big challenges but trusted God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God helps us be brave
  • Good choices come from trusting God
  • Everyone can make brave choices
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What did David do when he was scared?
  • How did Moses show courage?
  • How can you be brave like these characters?
3Activity: Bible Hero Choice Map (8 min)
hands-on

Students create a simple chart showing a Bible character's challenge and how they responded

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a Bible character
  2. Draw their challenge
  3. Draw how they responded
  4. Share with a friend
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps draw and write

Challenge: Add more details about character's feelings

4Closing (4 min)

Review how God helps us make good choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about being brave?
  • How can you trust God this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us be brave like the heroes in Your Bible. Thank You for always being with us.

Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how God helps His people

Joshua 1:9

Be strong and of good courage; don't be afraid, neither be dismayed: for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.

Joshua 1:9 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Courage Motion: Stand up and flex muscles when saying 'Be strong'

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Learning to analyze character choices helps children understand decision-making

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage discussions about making good choices
  • Use everyday examples of courage
  • Praise brave actions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand complex motivations

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to describe a character's feelings and actions

Extension Activities

  • Act out Bible stories showing character choices
  • Create a 'Brave Choice' journal
  • Draw pictures of biblical heroes being courageous

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