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Called Before Birth

Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

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Understand that God knows and has a plan for each person before birth

2

Recognize Jeremiah's special calling as a prophet

3

Develop confidence in God's personal purpose for their life

Jeremiah 1:4-10

The word of Yahweh came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the belly I knew you, and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.'

Jeremiah 1:4-10 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's intentional design and personal calling for each individual

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Paper
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 3 Bible
  • Timeline worksheet

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll discover how God has a special plan for everyone, just like He did for Jeremiah!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's servant Isaiah last week?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jeremiah was a young prophet who felt unsure about God's calling. But God reassured him that He knew Jeremiah before he was even born!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God knows you personally
  • God has a unique purpose for your life
  • God gives courage to those He calls
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Jeremiah felt when God called him?
  • What makes you feel special to God?
3Activity: My Special Purpose Timeline (10 min)
calling study

Create a personal timeline showing God's potential calling in your life

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a long horizontal line on paper
  2. Mark birth as the starting point
  3. Add potential ways God might use you
  4. Decorate with encouraging colors
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw 3-4 ways God might use you

Challenge: Research different ministry and service opportunities

4Closing (3 min)

Remember, just like Jeremiah, God knows and loves you!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's calling?
  • How does God see you?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust that You have a special plan for our lives.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Jeremiah's challenging message to his people

Jeremiah 1:5

Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

Jeremiah 1:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Dance: Create hand motions for each key phrase, moving and singing the verse to help memorization

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jeremiah was called as a prophet around 626 BC, during a critical time in Judah's history

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage child's unique gifts
  • Help them see their value beyond achievements
  • Validate their feelings of uncertainty
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel insignificant or worry about their future

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increased confidence in God's personal love

Extension Activities

  • Create a prayer journal tracking personal calling
  • Interview a church leader about their calling
  • Read additional BibleMouse resources about prophets

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