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The Sign of Circumcision

Covenant Signs and Seals

Day 22of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that circumcision was a special sign of God's covenant with Abraham

2

Recognize how God marks His people as special and set apart

3

Appreciate God's faithfulness in keeping His promises

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 17:10-11

“This is my covenant, which you shall keep, between me and you and your offspring after you: every male among you shall be circumcised. You shall be circumcised in the flesh of your foreskin, and it shall be a token of the covenant between me and you.”

— Genesis 17:10-11 (WEB)

Explains the purpose and meaning of circumcision as a covenant sign

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Family Tree Template
  • Colored markers
  • Sealing wax demonstration kit (optional)
  • Covenant ceremony diagram
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God gives special signs to show His people they belong to Him!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember how God made a special promise to Abraham in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

God chose a special way to show Abraham and his family that they were His chosen people. Just like a family might have a special handshake or matching shirts, God gave circumcision as a unique mark.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's covenant is a promise that makes a family special
  • Circumcision was a sign that showed belonging to God's family
  • This sign reminded people of God's promise to bless Abraham
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do families show they belong together?
  • Why do you think God wanted a special sign?
3Activity: Family Belonging Poster (10 min)
concept discussion

Create a poster showing how families have special signs of belonging

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use the BibleMouse Family Tree Template
  2. Draw symbols that show how your family is special
  3. Write one way God makes His family special
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw pictures of family symbols

Challenge: Research historical family crests and create a personal family symbol

4Closing (3 min)

Review how God keeps His promises and marks His people as special

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's covenant today?
  • How does God show He loves His family?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank You, God, for making us part of Your special family

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about how God changes names to show belonging

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 17:7

“And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.”

— Genesis 17:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Covenant Chain: Write each word of the verse on a separate paper chain link. Mix up the links and have the child reassemble the verse in order while saying each word aloud

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Circumcision was a sensitive topic in ancient culture, symbolizing complete dedication to God

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use age-appropriate language
  • Focus on the spiritual meaning, not medical details
  • Emphasize God's love and promise
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the concept abstract or confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of belonging and God's special relationship

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research other covenant signs in the Bible
  • Create a BibleMouse journal entry about God's promises
  • Memorize the memory verse using the BibleMouse Song Collection

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