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Mary Says Yes to God

Jesus is Coming!

Day 118of 180
Week 24of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Mary trusted God's special plan

2

Learn how Mary responded to God's message

3

Develop simple trust in God's guidance

Luke 1:38

Mary said, 'Behold, I am the servant of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.' The angel departed from her.

Luke 1:38 (WEB)

Shows Mary's complete trust and obedience to God's plan

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • World English Bible
  • Angel wing prop
  • Simple white or blue costume piece
  • Coloring sheet of Mary

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a brave young woman named Mary who said yes to God's special plan!

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about Gabriel's visit yesterday?
2Teaching (7 min)

Mary was just a young girl when God chose her for an amazing job. Even though she was surprised, she trusted God completely.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God sent an important message through Gabriel
  • Mary was going to be the mother of Jesus
  • Mary said 'yes' to God's plan
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Mary felt when the angel talked to her?
  • What does it mean to trust God?
3Activity: Mary's Yes Celebration (8 min)
interactive

Children act out Mary saying 'yes' to God's plan

📝 Instructions:
  1. Put on simple costume piece
  2. Practice saying 'I trust God'
  3. Do a happy 'yes' dance
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Just repeat 'God loves me'

Challenge: Create a short dramatic scene about Mary's response

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Mary's trust

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who came to talk to Mary?
  • What did Mary say to God?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us trust You like Mary did

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Joseph's special dream

Matthew 1:21

She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.

Matthew 1:21 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Angel Wing Memory Verse Game: Child wears angel wings and repeats verse each time they 'fly' across the room

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of trusting God's plan even when it seems surprising

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, age-appropriate language
  • Emphasize God's love and care
  • Be prepared for curious questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find the angel concept confusing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and understanding of trust

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page about Mary
  • Sing a simple song about saying 'yes' to God
  • Draw a picture of what trusting God looks like

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