JONAH

RESOURCES FOR LESSON:

Bible Verses: Jonah 1-4

Foundational Truth: God Saves, part 1 

Memory Verse:  The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. - Zephaniah 3:17

Motions: 

The LORD your God: Make "L" with right index finger and thumb. Move the "L" from right shoulder to left hip.

is with you: Put both hands in front of body and pull close to chest. 

the Mighty Warrior: Make fists and flex to show muscles. 

who saves: Make fists and fold arms across chest, then open arms.

Zephaniah 3:17: Hold open hands like a book 

Blessing: 
Children, may you remember that our God saves. He is with you each day and in His great love has provided the way for us to be with Him forever. Have joy!

Wonder Questions:

I wonder … Why didn't Jonah listen to God and go to Nineveh right away? 

I wonder … What would have happened to the people of Nineveh if God hadn't sent Jonah with the important message for them? 

I wonder … When have I seen in my own life that God saves?

ACTIVITY:

Jonah and the Whale
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Coloring Page:
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