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Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration

The Bible's One Big Story

Day 166of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand the four major stages of God's redemptive story

2

Identify how each biblical stage connects to Jesus

3

Develop appreciation for God's rescue plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:31

“God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.”

— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's original perfect creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Large poster paper
  • Colored markers
  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • BibleMouse Story Arc Diagram
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Today's BibleMouse lesson explores how the entire Bible tells one amazing story!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the New Testament's origins last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Exploring God's Big Story: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Creation: God made everything perfect
  • Fall: Sin entered the world through human disobedience
  • Redemption: Jesus provides salvation
  • Restoration: God will make everything new again
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does each part of the story show God's love?
  • Why do we need Jesus in this story?
3Activity: BibleMouse Story Arc Mapping (10 min)
visual storytelling

Create a visual representation of biblical narrative

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster into four quadrants
  2. Draw/write key events in each section
  3. Connect sections with arrows showing God's plan
  4. Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for guidance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-drawn template with spaces to fill in

Challenge: Include specific Bible references for each stage

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the four stages of God's redemptive story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What happens in each stage of God's story?
  • How does Jesus connect these stages?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His incredible rescue plan

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore how biblical covenants connect God's story

💎 Memory Verse

Luke 24:27

“And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.”

— Luke 24:27 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Scripture Charades - Act out key moments from biblical story while others guess

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Understanding the Bible's overarching narrative helps children see Scripture as one connected story

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Encourage questions
  • Make connections feel natural
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concepts challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to explain basic story progression

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a timeline poster of biblical events
  • Write a short story demonstrating the four stages
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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