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Names That Tell the Story

Covenant Signs and Seals

Day 23of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God changes people's identities through covenant

2

Recognize the significance of Abram and Sarai's name changes

3

Appreciate God's personal relationship with His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 17:5-6

“Neither will your name any more be called Abram, but your name will be Abraham; for I have made you the father of a multitude of nations.”

— Genesis 17:5-6 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's transformative power in covenant relationships

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Blank name tag stickers
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Family Tree Template
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse adventure begins! Recap how God made special promises to Abram in previous lessons

💭 Review Question: What special promise did God make to Abram in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Exploring how God changes names to show new identity

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abram means 'exalted father'
  • Abraham means 'father of many nations'
  • God's name change shows His big plans
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God changed Abram's name?
  • How does a new name show something special about a person?
3Activity: My Special Name (10 min)
name meaning study

Create personal name tags showing name meaning and God-given identity

📝 Instructions:
  1. Write your name on a name tag
  2. Research your name's meaning
  3. Draw a picture showing what your name means
  4. Share how your name might reflect God's special plan
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help children research name meanings

Challenge: Research family name history and biblical name connections

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on how God sees us as special

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's promises today?
  • How does God give us a special identity?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for giving us a special purpose

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how we belong to God's family

💎 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: Name Change Memory Dance - Children act out the verse, changing positions when key words are spoken

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Name changes in biblical times signified a major life transformation

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging language about identity
  • Help children see their unique value in God's plan
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concept of identity challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about personal meaning and God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family tree using BibleMouse Family Tree Template
  • Explore other biblical name changes (Jacob to Israel, Simon to Peter)

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