Art as Communication
Understand how art can be used to glorify God
Create artwork that communicates a spiritual message
Recognize art as a form of worship and communication
“Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing! Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe! Praise him with loud cymbals! Praise him with resounding cymbals!”
— Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)Demonstrates how various art forms can be used to worship God
Today's BibleMouse lesson explores how we can use art to praise God and share His love with others. Let's think about different ways we can create art that honors God!
Art is a powerful way to worship God and share His love. Just like musicians use instruments to praise God, we can use visual art to express our faith.
Create a piece of art that shows something about God's love or a biblical story
Simpler: Draw a simple picture of something that makes you thankful to God
Challenge: Create a multi-layered artwork with symbolic elements representing spiritual truths
Share and discuss the artwork created, highlighting how each piece communicates something about faith
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore mixed media art and how combining different materials can help tell stories
Art can be a meaningful way for children to express their faith and understanding of God
Children may feel self-conscious about their artistic abilities
Enthusiasm, creativity, and willingness to express spiritual concepts