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We Can Obey God Too!

Noah Loves God

Day 55of 180
Week 11of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand that Noah obeyed God

2

Learn that children can also obey God

3

Practice simple acts of obedience

Genesis 6:9

β€œThis is the history of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time. Noah walked with God.”

β€” Genesis 6:9 (WEB)

Noah showed love and obedience to God by following His instructions carefully

πŸ“¦ Materials Needed

  • Toy boat
  • Animal toys
  • Blue paper
  • Raindrop cutouts
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Let's remember our friend Noah from the BibleMouse story!

πŸ’­ Review Question: Can you remember how Noah listened to God?
2Teaching (5 min)

Noah loved God and did exactly what God told him to do. Just like Noah, we can listen and obey God too!

πŸ“Œ Key Talking Points:
  • Noah built a big boat
  • Noah brought animals onto the boat
  • Noah trusted God's plan
πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:
  • What does it mean to obey?
  • How can you obey God today?
3Activity: Obedience Boat Game (6 min)
review

Place toy animals near a toy boat. Have child 'help' animals get into the boat when parent gives instructions.

πŸ“ Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to mommy/daddy's instructions
  2. Move animals when told
  3. Put animals in the boat gently
πŸ”„ Variations:

Simpler: Parent places animals, child watches

Challenge: Child gives instructions to parent

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about Noah and obeying God

πŸ“ Review Questions:
  • Did Noah love God?
  • Can you obey God?
πŸ™ Prayer:

Dear God, help me listen and obey like Noah did. Amen!

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about all the animals God sent to Noah!

Genesis 9:13

β€œGod's rainbow promise!”

β€” Genesis 9:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Rainbow Promise Dance: Spread blue paper on floor, have child jump from 'raindrop' to 'raindrop' while saying 'God keeps His promises!'

Teaching Notes

πŸ“š Background:

Obedience is a foundational spiritual concept for young children

πŸ’‘ Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple, clear language
  • Model obedience yourself
  • Praise child's attempts to listen and follow instructions
πŸ€” Common Struggles:

Young children find it hard to sit still and listen

πŸ‘€ Signs of Understanding:

Moments when child tries to follow instructions

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page about Noah
  • Sing BibleMouse Song Collection's 'Obey God' song

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