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God-Breathed Words

How We Got the Bible

Day 161of 180
Week 33of 36
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that the Bible is inspired by God

2

Explain how God used human authors to write Scripture

3

Develop appreciation for God's careful preservation of His word

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Timothy 3:16

“Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16 (WEB)

Direct explanation of biblical inspiration

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible
  • White paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Inspiration Diagram
  • WEB Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse lesson! Last week we learned about Paul's letters becoming Scripture. Today, we'll discover how God uses people to write His perfect words.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Paul writing letters to churches?
2Teaching (8 min)

God speaks through people! Just like you might use a pencil to write a letter, God used human writers to write His special message.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God guided human authors
  • The writers used their own style
  • God's message remains perfect
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How might God help someone write His message?
  • Why is it special that God uses people?
3Activity: Inspiration Creation (10 min)
doctrine study

Create a visual representation of biblical inspiration

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a picture showing God guiding a writer's hand
  2. Write a short message using your own words
  3. Discuss how your message is unique but clear
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace parent's hand drawing a Bible scene

Challenge: Write a short 'inspired' message about God's love

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about God's special way of writing Scripture

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'inspired' mean?
  • How did God use people to write the Bible?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for giving us His perfect words

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how the Bible was copied and preserved

💎 Memory Verse

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.”

— 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: God's Breath Relay: Children mime 'breathing out' words while reciting verse sections

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Inspiration means God 'breathed out' Scripture through human authors

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Show excitement about God's word
🤔 Common Struggles:

Abstract concept of divine inspiration

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's growing understanding of Scripture's origin

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research a Bible translator in BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Create a timeline of Bible writing

Ready for Tomorrow?

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