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God's Special Name

The Burning Bush

Day 79of 180
Week 16of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God has a special name: 'I AM'

2

Learn that God has always existed and will always exist

3

Begin to appreciate God's eternal nature

📖 Scripture Connection

Exodus 3:14

“God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.'”

— Exodus 3:14 (WEB)

Reveals God's eternal and unchanging nature

📦 Materials Needed

  • World English Bible
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
  • Colored paper
  • Marker
  • Shoe or sandal
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind children about yesterday's lesson of God speaking from the burning bush

💭 Review Question: What special thing happened to Moses near the bush?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain God's special name using simple language

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God told Moses His name is 'I AM'
  • This means God has always been and always will be
  • God is always the same - He never changes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What does 'I AM' mean?
  • How is God different from other things we know?
3Activity: I AM Name Game (8 min)
interactive

Create a simple name craft exploring 'I AM'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each child a piece of colored paper
  2. Help them write 'I AM' at the top
  3. Draw or write things about themselves
  4. Share their 'I AM' pages
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps write or draw

Challenge: Older children write more details

4Closing (3 min)

Review key points about God's name

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is God's special name?
  • Has God always been around?
🙏 Prayer:

Thank God that He is always the same

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how God sends Moses to help His people

💎 Memory Verse

Exodus 3:14

“God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.'”

— Exodus 3:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: I AM Dance: Children stand and do an action when parent says 'I AM', changing the action each time

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The name 'I AM' demonstrates God's eternal, unchanging nature

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
  • Encourage questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Understanding that God has always existed

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's curiosity about God's nature

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of the burning bush
  • Sing a song about God's eternal love
  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library for additional activities

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