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Reading God's Word Together

Celebrating Literacy: God's Gift

Day 176of 180
Week 36of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Listen to and understand simple Bible verses

2

Recognize that reading is a special gift from God

3

Practice reading simple words together

📖 Scripture Connection

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“Every Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness,”

— 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (WEB)

Shows how reading God's Word helps us learn and grow

📦 Materials Needed

  • Children's Bible
  • Colorful bookmarks
  • Stickers
  • Large print Bible verses
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a comfortable circle. Explain that today we're celebrating how reading helps us learn about God's love.

💭 Review Question: What is your favorite book to read?
2Teaching (7 min)

Introduce how reading is a special gift from God that allows us to learn about Jesus and His love

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God gave us the ability to read
  • Reading helps us understand His words
  • Reading can be fun and exciting
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think reading is important?
  • How can reading help us learn about God?
3Activity: Flashlight Bible Verse Hunt (5 min)
hands-on

Children use flashlights to find and read simple Bible verses hidden around the room

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hide large-print Bible verses around the room
  2. Give each child a flashlight
  3. Let children search for and read verses
  4. Discuss what each verse means
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Help children find and read verses together

Challenge: Children read verses to each other and explain the meaning

4Closing (3 min)

Recap how reading is a wonderful gift from God

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about reading today?
  • How can reading help us know God better?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank You for the gift of reading. Help us use this gift to learn more about Your love. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll look back at our reading journey this year!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Flashlight Bible Reading Game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson emphasizes reading as a God-given skill that helps children connect with Scripture

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage reading as a positive, enjoyable activity
  • Show enthusiasm for reading God's Word
  • Make reading feel like an adventure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel frustrated if reading is challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Excitement about reading and curiosity about Bible stories

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a special reading journal
  • Make bookmarks with favorite Bible verses
  • Read a children's Bible story together at home

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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