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Belonging to God's Family

Covenant Signs and Seals

Day 24of 180
Week 5of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that covenant signs show belonging to God's family

2

Compare Old Testament circumcision and New Testament baptism

3

Recognize God's love in creating ways to show we are His children

📖 Scripture Connection

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)

Demonstrates God's commitment to His family and covenant relationship

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • White paper
  • Colored markers
  • BibleMouse Family Tree template
  • Sealing wax or stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how God marks His special family!

💭 Review Question: What special sign did we learn about yesterday that showed God's people were different?
2Teaching (8 min)

Just like families have special ways of showing they belong together, God has special ways of showing His children belong to Him.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • In the Old Testament, circumcision was a sign of belonging to God's family
  • In the New Testament, baptism shows we belong to Jesus' family
  • Both signs are about being marked as special to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do families show they belong together?
  • What makes you feel special in your family?
3Activity: Covenant Family Tree (10 min)
comparison activity

Create a family tree showing how God's family includes people from different times

📝 Instructions:
  1. Use BibleMouse Family Tree template
  2. Draw people from Abraham's time and New Testament time
  3. Use sealing wax or stickers to mark 'God's family members'
  4. Connect family members with lines to show God's continuous family
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps draw family members

Challenge: Research additional biblical family members to add

4Closing (3 min)

Review how God loves to show we belong to Him

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are two ways God marks His special family?
  • How does God show He wants us in His family?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for making us part of His forever family

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how everyone can be part of Abraham's family through faith

💎 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 Verse Puzzle: Write the verse on a large poster, cut into puzzle pieces. Have child reassemble while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Covenant signs demonstrate belonging and commitment in biblical culture

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language about spiritual concepts
  • Emphasize God's love over rules or requirements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find abstract concept of spiritual family challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's understanding of belonging and God's love

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family crest or seal representing your home's commitment to God
  • Watch BibleMouse animated short about covenant families

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