Sin Enters the World
Understand that Adam and Eve disobeyed God's command
Recognize the consequences of making wrong choices
Learn that God still loves us even when we make mistakes
“When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was to be desired to make one wise, she took some of its fruit and ate. Then she gave some to her husband with her, and he ate it. Their eyes were opened, and they knew that they were naked.”
— Genesis 3:6-7 (WEB)Demonstrates the moment of disobedience and its immediate consequences
BibleMouse friends, today we're learning about a very important moment in God's story
God gave Adam and Eve one simple rule in the beautiful garden: do not eat from the special tree
Use sad/happy face cards to discuss good and bad choices
Simpler: Parent helps child identify choices
Challenge: Child explains why a choice is good or bad
Review the day's lesson with gentle compassion
Dear God, help us make good choices and trust in Your love
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Adam and Eve felt after their choice
“God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.”
— Genesis 1:31 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Fruit Freeze Dance: Children dance while holding fruit pictures, freezing when the memory verse is spoken
This lesson introduces the concept of sin and disobedience in an age-appropriate manner
Children may find it hard to understand abstract concepts of sin
Child's understanding of making good choices