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Three Special Visitors

Sarah Laughs and Isaac is Born

Day 31of 180
Week 7of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God speaks to His people through special messengers

2

Learn about Abraham's hospitality and kindness

3

Recognize God's love and care for His people

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 18:1-2

“Yahweh appeared to him by the oak of Mamre, as he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day. He lifted up his eyes and looked, and saw that three men stood near him.”

— Genesis 18:1-2 (WEB)

Shows God's personal interaction with Abraham and His care for His faithful followers

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • Paper plates
  • Markers
  • Pretend food items
  • Tent sheet or blanket
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Last time we learned how God gave Abraham and Sarah special new names. Today, we'll discover something amazing that happened right outside Abraham's tent!

💭 Review Question: Who can remember the new names God gave to Abram and Sarai?
2Teaching (7 min)

In our BibleMouse lesson today, we'll learn about three special visitors who came to see Abraham. God sent these visitors with an important message!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Abraham was sitting outside his tent on a hot day
  • He saw three visitors and welcomed them kindly
  • He prepared a special meal for his guests
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How do you think Abraham showed kindness?
  • Why is it important to be nice to visitors?
3Activity: Hospitality Tent Time (8 min)
interactive storytelling

Create a pretend tent and act out Abraham's welcoming of the visitors

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up a 'tent' using a blanket
  2. Dress up as Abraham and visitors
  3. Pretend to prepare and serve a meal
  4. Practice saying 'Welcome!' in a kind voice
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use paper plate 'food' and sit in a circle

Challenge: Create a simple map of Abraham's camp

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the story of Abraham's kindness and God's special message

📝 Review Questions:
  • How many visitors came to see Abraham?
  • How did Abraham show love to his guests?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for showing us how to be kind and welcoming to others.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Sarah's surprising reaction to the visitors' message!

💎 Memory Verse

Genesis 15:6

“Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.”

— Genesis 15:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Clap and Repeat: Children clap out each word of the verse, making it a fun movement activity

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson introduces the concept of divine visitation and hospitality in biblical times

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle voices when discussing the story
  • Encourage children to imagine being in Abraham's tent
  • Be prepared for lots of movement during the activity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children might find it hard to sit still during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to retell parts of the story or show kindness

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of Abraham's tent in the BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing a welcome song about showing kindness
  • Make a simple hospitality craft using the BibleMouse Resource Guide

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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