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Rebekah at the Well

Isaac Gets Married

Day 58of 180
Week 12of 36
15Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how God answers prayers

2

Learn about showing kindness to others

3

Recognize God's love in bringing people together

Genesis 24:15-20

Before he had finished speaking, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder.

Genesis 24:15-20 (WEB)

Demonstrates God's faithfulness in answering prayers and showing kindness

📦 Materials Needed

  • Toy camel
  • Water jar picture
  • Dress-up clothes
  • Well picture
  • Small plastic cups
  • Pitcher of water

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn about a special lady named Rebekah who was very kind!

💭 Review Question: Can you remember who Abraham wanted to find a wife for?
2Teaching (5 min)

Abraham's servant prayed and asked God to help him find the right wife for Isaac. God answered his prayer in a special way!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The servant was looking for a kind girl
  • Rebekah showed kindness by giving water
  • God helped the servant find Rebekah
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What did Rebekah do that was kind?
  • How many camels did she give water to?
3Activity: Camel Water Station (6 min)
dramatic-play

Act out Rebekah giving water to the camels

📝 Instructions:
  1. Set up a 'well' area with a picture
  2. Give child a pitcher and cups
  3. Pretend to be the servant's camels
  4. Child gives 'water' to the camels
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child pour water

Challenge: Count how many 'camel' cups are filled

4Closing (3 min)

God answers prayers and helps us be kind to others!

📝 Review Questions:
  • Who was kind in our story today?
  • How did God help the servant?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me be kind like Rebekah and trust You.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see how God brought Isaac and Rebekah together!

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trust Hop: Create a paper heart on the floor. Have child hop on the heart while saying each word of the verse, ending with a big jump on 'heart!'

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson shows God's providence in bringing people together

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use gentle, enthusiastic voice
  • Encourage hands-on interaction
  • Praise child's listening and participation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Staying focused during storytelling

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to retell simple story elements

Extension Activities

  • Use BibleMouse Printables Library coloring page of Rebekah at the well
  • Sing 'God Answers Prayer' from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

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