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Our Place in the Story

The Bible's One Big Story

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that believers are part of God's ongoing story of redemption

2

Recognize how we continue Jesus' mission in the world today

3

Develop excitement about our role in God's kingdom

📖 Scripture Connection

Acts 1:8

“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you. You will be witnesses to me in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the uttermost parts of the earth.”

— Acts 1:8 (WEB)

Demonstrates our continuing role in God's redemptive plan

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Large piece of paper or poster board
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Story Arc Diagram
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how YOU are part of God's big story!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about how the Bible points to Jesus?
2Teaching (8 min)

God's story didn't end with Jesus' resurrection - it continues through His followers

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Jesus completed the work of salvation
  • He gave us a mission to share His love
  • We are now part of spreading God's story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can kids share God's love?
  • What does being a 'witness' mean?
3Activity: My Place in God's Story (10 min)
personal connection

Create a personal story map showing how you can share God's love

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a timeline on your paper
  2. Mark important moments in your life
  3. Add ways you can tell others about Jesus
  4. Decorate with BibleMouse creativity!
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw 3 ways you can show God's love

Challenge: Write a short story about being God's messenger

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our role in continuing God's story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about being part of God's story?
  • How can you share God's love this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us be brave messengers of Your love

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore loving God and loving others

💎 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: Memory Verse Dance: Create hand motions for key words, performing the verse as a rhythmic movement

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing understanding of their spiritual identity

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage age-appropriate sharing of faith
  • Focus on love, not performance
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel too young to share their faith

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about being part of God's bigger story

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family 'mission statement' together
  • Practice telling a simple version of the Gospel
  • Discuss ways to show God's love in your community

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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