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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

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