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God Fights for Us

Music and Movement

Day 65of 180
Week 13of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God protects His people

2

Learn to express worship through movement

3

Build confidence in God's power

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Chronicles 20:17

“You will not need to fight this battle. Stand still, and see the salvation of Yahweh with you, Judah and Jerusalem. Don't be afraid, nor be dismayed. Tomorrow, go out against them, for Yahweh is with you.”

— 2 Chronicles 20:17 (WEB)

Demonstrates God fighting battles for His people

📦 Materials Needed

  • Scarves or ribbons
  • Audio player
  • Open floor space
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather in a circle and recall yesterday's lesson about Jericho's walls falling down

💭 Review Question: What happened when God's people trusted Him?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain how God protects His children using simple language

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God is stronger than any problem
  • We can trust God to help us
  • Worship helps us remember God's power
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • When do you feel scared?
  • How can we ask God for help?
3Activity: God's Mighty Warrior Dance (8 min)
worship and drama

Use scarves to act out trusting God during challenges

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen to worship music
  2. Wave scarves gently when feeling peaceful
  3. Twirl and move boldly when remembering God's strength
  4. Freeze when 'standing still' like in the Scripture
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sit and wave scarves while listening

Challenge: Create own movements representing trust

4Closing (3 min)

Gather and reflect on God's protection

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about God today?
  • How can we trust God?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore using our own unique voices in worship

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Young children often feel vulnerable and need reassurance of God's care

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, encouraging tone
  • Demonstrate movements yourself
  • Validate child's feelings about fear
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious about moving

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Willingness to participate and enjoy worship

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture of God protecting you
  • Create a simple prayer about trusting God

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