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Our Father in Heaven

The Lord's Prayer

Day 127of 180
Week 26of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand what 'Our Father in Heaven' means in prayer

2

Learn how God is both loving and holy

3

Practice addressing God with reverence

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 6:9

“Therefore pray like this: 'Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.'”

— Matthew 6:9 (WEB)

Introducing how Jesus teaches us to approach God in prayer

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • Blue and white construction paper
  • Markers
  • Glue
  • Cotton balls
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in prayer circle and discuss what makes a good father. Ask children about their own fathers or father figures.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good father?
2Teaching (10 min)

Jesus teaches us to call God 'Father', showing we can have a close relationship with Him. 'In Heaven' reminds us that God is also holy and powerful.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is our loving Father
  • He is in heaven, which means He is above everything
  • We can talk to Him like a kind, strong dad
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How is God different from human dads?
  • Why do we say 'in heaven'?
  • How does knowing God is our Father make you feel?
3Activity: Heavenly Father Cloud Craft (10 min)
craft

Create a cloud representing God as Father in heaven

📝 Instructions:
  1. Cut blue paper for sky background
  2. Tear white paper/cotton balls for clouds
  3. Glue clouds on blue paper
  4. Write 'Our Father in Heaven' on clouds
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-cut cloud shapes for younger children

Challenge: Add Scripture verse to craft

4Closing (5 min)

Reflect on what we learned about God as our Heavenly Father

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'Our Father in Heaven' tell us about God?
  • How can we show respect when we pray?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for being our loving Father. Help us to honor Your name and trust in Your love.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more about God's kingdom in prayer

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 6:9-10

“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

— Matthew 6:9-10 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Cloud Memory Verse Craft

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding God as Father helps children develop a personal relationship with Him

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Encourage questions about prayer
  • Model respectful prayer
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to understand God as both loving and powerful

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's comfort in talking about God as Father

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of what you think heaven looks like
  • Practice saying the first line of the Lord's Prayer
  • Talk about times you've felt God's fatherly love

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