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Growing in Faith

Living as God's People Today

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand spiritual growth as a continuous journey with God

2

Identify key practices that help believers grow in faith

3

Develop a personal commitment to spiritual disciplines

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Peter 3:18

“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.”

— 2 Peter 3:18 (WEB)

Directly addresses the concept of spiritual growth and intentional development in faith

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • Prayer journal (can be a simple notebook)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how we can grow closer to God every day!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about serving Jesus yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Spiritual growth is like a plant that needs care to grow strong. Just like you need food, water, and sunlight, your faith needs special 'nutrients'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Reading the Bible helps us understand God's love
  • Prayer is talking and listening to God
  • Worshiping with other believers supports our faith
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What helps a plant grow?
  • How can we help our faith grow?
3Activity: My Spiritual Growth Garden (10 min)
discipline planning

Create a colorful poster showing spiritual growth practices

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a big plant on colored paper
  2. Write spiritual practices on each leaf
  3. Decorate with Bible verse stickers from BibleMouse Printables Library
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Pre-draw plant outline for child to complete

Challenge: Include specific daily goals for each practice

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about growing in faith

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are three ways we can grow closer to God?
  • Why is reading the Bible important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us grow strong in our faith and love for You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jesus' promise to return!

💎 Memory Verse

Micah 6:8

“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”

— Micah 6:8 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Micah 6:8 Movement Game: Create hand motions for each key phrase - 'do justly' (march in place), 'love mercy' (give a hug), 'walk humbly' (take small steps)

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children at this age are developing concrete understanding of spiritual practices

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and make activities interactive
  • Share personal examples of your own faith journey
🤔 Common Struggles:

Maintaining consistent spiritual disciplines

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine curiosity about spiritual growth

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Start a family prayer journal
  • Create a Bible reading chart to track progress

Ready for Tomorrow?

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