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We Should Obey God!

Jonah Obeys God

Day 175of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Jonah finally obeyed God

2

Learn that obeying God is important

3

Practice listening and following instructions

📖 Scripture Connection

Jonah 3:3

“So Jonah arose, and went to Nineveh, according to Yahweh's word.”

— Jonah 3:3 (WEB)

Shows Jonah's final decision to obey God's instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse obedience chart
  • Happy/sad face cards
  • City pictures
  • Bible (World English Bible)
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Review Jonah's story using BibleMouse storytelling techniques

💭 Review Question: What did Jonah do when God first asked him to go to Nineveh?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain how Jonah finally listened to God after trying to run away

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us even when we make mistakes
  • Obeying God is always the best choice
  • God gives us second chances
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you show me what obeying looks like?
  • How do we listen to God?
3Activity: Obedience Follow-the-Leader (6 min)
review

Play a simple game where children follow parent's instructions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Parent gives simple commands like 'touch your nose'
  2. Children practice quick and happy obedience
  3. Use BibleMouse obedience chart to track good listening
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer, slower instructions

Challenge: Add more complex or quick instructions

4Closing (3 min)

Recap the importance of obeying God

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who obeyed God in our story today?
  • Why is obeying important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us listen and obey You, just like Jonah did!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about Daniel, who loved God very much!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 139:7

“God is everywhere!”

— Psalm 139:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Peek-a-God Game: Cover and uncover eyes, saying 'God is everywhere!' to help children understand God's omnipresence

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonah's story shows God's patience and desire for obedience

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use positive, encouraging language about obedience
  • Make following instructions fun and rewarding
  • Use the BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional guidance
🤔 Common Struggles:

Young children often struggle with immediate obedience

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to listen and follow simple instructions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Color a Jonah and Nineveh picture from BibleMouse Printables Library
  • Sing 'Obey God' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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