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God's Original Design vs. Now

The Fall: When Everything Broke

Day 10of 180
Week 2of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how sin changed God's perfect creation

2

Compare the original design of creation with the current broken world

3

Develop hope in God's ultimate restoration plan

📖 Scripture Connection

Romans 8:20-22

“For the creation was subjected to vanity, not of its own will, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of decay into the liberty of the glory of the children of God.”

— Romans 8:20-22 (WEB)

Illustrates how creation was broken by sin and awaits restoration

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Journal
  • Puzzle pieces
  • Broken object (like a cracked mug)
  • Colored pencils
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Begin by showing a broken object. Ask, 'What happens when something breaks? Can it always be fixed exactly like it was before?'

💭 Review Question: What did we learn yesterday about God's first promise after sin entered the world?
2Teaching (10 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll explore how sin changed everything God originally designed as 'very good'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's original creation was perfect and without brokenness
  • Sin introduced decay, pain, and separation from God
  • God has a plan to restore all things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think the world was like before sin?
  • How is our world different from God's original design?
3Activity: Creation Comparison Chart (12 min)
comparison activity

Create a two-column chart comparing God's original design with the current world

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold journal page in half
  2. Label left column 'God's Original Design'
  3. Label right column 'Our Current World'
  4. Draw and write examples in each column
  5. Use Bible and personal observations
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed worksheet from BibleMouse Printables Library

Challenge: Add biblical references for each comparison point

4Closing (3 min)

Recap how sin broke God's perfect design, but He promises complete restoration

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God's original creation?
  • How does God plan to fix what was broken?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His promise to restore all things

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Abraham's faith in God's promises

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 4:11

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.”

— Revelation 4:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Puzzle Piece Memory Verse - Write each word of the verse on a separate puzzle piece, then have the child assemble the puzzle while reciting the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children may struggle with abstract concepts of sin and restoration

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children can understand
  • Be sensitive to potential questions about suffering
  • Emphasize God's love and restoration plan
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding how sin affects the entire creation

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to compare and contrast, empathy for brokenness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 3D diorama of Eden vs. current world
  • Write a short story about restoration
  • Listen to BibleMouse Song Collection tracks about God's creation

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