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Covenant to Kingdom to Exile

The Bible's One Big Story

Day 157of 180
Week 32of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand God's covenant with Abraham and its progression through Israel's history

2

Create a visual timeline showing key events from covenant to exile

3

Recognize God's faithfulness despite human failures

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 12:2-3

“I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

— Genesis 12:2-3 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's original covenant promise to Abraham

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse story arc poster
  • World English Bible
  • Colored string
  • Large poster board
  • Markers
  • Scissors
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather around BibleMouse story arc poster. Remind children how God's story connects across generations.

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about God's promises in our last lesson?
2Teaching (10 min)

Walk through God's covenant journey from Abraham to David to Exile

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God's promise to Abraham - a special covenant
  • David's kingdom - fulfillment of part of God's promise
  • Exile - consequence of turning away from God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How did God keep His promise even during difficult times?
  • What can we learn about God's faithfulness?
3Activity: Covenant Journey Timeline (12 min)
timeline study

Create a hands-on timeline showing God's covenant progression

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide poster board into sections: Abraham, Moses, David, Exile
  2. Use colored strings to connect key events
  3. Draw or attach pictures representing each stage
  4. Write key Bible verses from World English Bible translation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parents help with drawing and writing

Challenge: Add more detailed historical context

4Closing (3 min)

Review timeline and discuss God's continuous love

📝 Review Questions:
  • What surprised you about God's story today?
  • How does God keep His promises?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God for His faithfulness throughout history

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how Jesus fulfills God's promises

💎 Memory Verse

Revelation 22:20

“He who testifies to these things says, 'Yes, I am coming soon.' Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

— Revelation 22:20 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Memory Verse Relay: Divide verse into 6 sections, write on paper strips. Children race to put verse in order while reciting

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children see the big picture of God's redemptive plan

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
  • Encourage children to ask questions
  • Be patient with complex theological concepts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find the timeline of biblical history confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to connect different biblical events

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Research one character from today's timeline
  • Create a dramatic skit about covenant journey
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

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