ESTHER
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Esther 1-10
Foundational Truth: God Saves, part 2
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 God has the power to save you.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … What would have happened if King Xerxes had chosen another woman to be the queen?
I wonder … What would have happened if Esther was too afraid to go see the king?
I wonder … How do I need God to save me?
ACTIVITY:
Queen Esther’s Crown:
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Coloring Page:
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DANIEL
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Daniel 6
Foundational Truth: God is the living God
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 left shoulder to right 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 know our God is the one true living God and you belong to Him!
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … How did Daniel feel while he was in the lion’s' den?
I wonder … What did Daniel think when he saw the angel God sent to shut the lions' mouths? I wonder … When was a time God saved or protected me?
I wonder … How do I know that God is alive?
ACTIVITY:
Lion Puppet:
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Coloring Page:
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FIERY FURNACE
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Daniel 3:1-10
Foundational Truth: God Protects
Memory Verse: “The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves.” Zephaniah 3:17a
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:
Now I know the Lord protects (child's name). He answers (his/her) prayers with His mighty power (paraphrase of Psalm 20:6).
May you remember that God is with you always and protects you, even in the things you cannot see.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … Why did God protect Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego?
I wonder … How does God protect me?
I wonder … How can I worship God for His protection?
ACTIVITY:
Stick Puppets:
Coloring Page:
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JOSIAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 2 Kings 22:1-23:20
Foundational Truth: God’s Word Has Power
Memory Verse: “Let everything that has breath PRAISE THE LORD” Psalm 150:6
Motions:
Let everything: sweep everything
That has breath: heart beat
Praise: right hand up
The left hand up
Lord: point
Psalm 150:6- Bible hands
Blessing: May God’s word always be powerful in your life.
May God’s word always be near to you (wrap arms around yourself)
May you learn to love it as you hear it with you ears , (touch ears)
and say it with your mouth (touch mouth)
And know it in your heart (touch heart)
Children, may you see the power of God’s word in your life this week.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… What would it have been like to find God’s Word in the temple?
I wonder… How did Josiah feel when he read God’s Word for the first time?
I wonder… What are some things I know to be true about God?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring Page:
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ELIJAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 1 Kings 19: 1- 18
Foundational Truth: God is our safe place
Memory Verse: “Let everything that has breath PRAISE THE LORD” Psalm 150:6
Motions:
Let everything: sweep everything
That has breath: heart beat
Praise: right hand up
The left hand up
Lord: point
Psalm 150:6- Bible hands
Blessing: Children, God is a shelter for you, and your strength. He is always ready to help you when you're in trouble or afraid. You don't ever need to be afraid of earthquakes or storms, because God is always with you. Be calm and rest, because He is God.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… Why is God a safe place?
I wonder… What do I want to tell God?
I wonder… What might God want to speak or whisper to me?
ACTIVITY:
Pre-story Activity:
Draw something that makes you feel safe
Safe Place Cards:
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Coloring Page:
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SOLOMON
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 1 Chronicles 28
Foundational Truth: God is worthy of worship (part 2)
Memory Verse: “Let everything that has breath PRAISE THE LORD” Psalm 150:6
Motions:
Let everything: sweep everything
That has breath: heart beat
Praise: right hand up
The left hand up
Lord: point
Psalm 150:6- Bible hands
Blessing: Children, may you worship the God who created all things.May you know God created you and will always be with you. He is worthy of worship!
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … How many people helped build the temple?
I wonder … What kinds of tools did the people use to build the temple?
I wonder … How can I worship God?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring Sheet:
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WORSHIP
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Psalms 27:6; 30:11; 95;2, 98:4, 108:1; 149:3
Foundational Truth: God is Worthy of Worship (part 1)
Memory Verse: “Let everything that has breath PRAISE THE LORD” Psalm 150:6
Motions:
Let everything: sweep everything
That has breath: heart beat
Praise: right hand up
The left hand up
Lord: point
Psalm 150:6- bible hands
Blessing: Psalm 136:1-9
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods.
His love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords:
His love endures forever.
to him who alone does great wonders,
His love endures forever.
who by his understanding made the heavens,
His love endures forever.
who spread out the earth upon the waters,
His love endures forever.
who made the great lights—
His love endures forever.
the sun to govern the day,
His love endures forever.
the moon and stars to govern the night;
His love endures forever.
Children, may you know Jesus more and more and worship Him always.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … What are some ways I can worship God?
I wonder … Why do I worship God?
I wonder … How does my worship make God feel?
ACTIVITY:
Make an Instrument:
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Coloring Sheet:
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EBENEZER
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 7:3-13
Foundational Truth: God is Help
Memory Verse: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21
Motions:
Whether you turn to the right: Hold an imaginary steering wheel. Turn it to the right.
or to the left: Then turn it to the left.
your ears will hear: Point index fingers to ears.
a voice behind you, saying: With right hand, form index and middle fingers in shape of a V. Start V at throat and move up to chin.
This is the way: Point index finger out to right, away from body.
walk in it: With right hand, index and middle fingers “walk” back and forth as hand moves forward.
Blessing: (Child’s name), may you remember every day that God is your help.
Children, may you see all the ways God is helping you and your family this week.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… What did the people of Israel think each time they saw the Ebenezer stone?
I wonder… What might God want me to remember?
I wonder… How is God helping me right now?
SAMUEL
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 1 Samuel 3
Foundational Truth: God Speaks
Memory Verse: Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21
Motions:
Whether you turn to the right: Hold an imaginary steering wheel. Turn it to the right.
or to the left: Then turn it to the left.
your ears will hear: Point index fingers to ears.
a voice behind you, saying: With right hand, form index and middle fingers in shape of a V. Start V at throat and move up to chin.
This is the way: Point index finger out to right, away from body.
walk in it: With right hand, index and middle fingers “walk” back and forth as hand moves forward.
Blessing: The Bible says, “[God] is not far from any one of us. ‘For in him we live and move and have our being’” (Acts 17:27b–28a). Friends, God is near and God is speaking. He will call you by name. God knows you, and He wants you to know His voice and follow Him in the big plans He has for you.
God has big plans for you!
Children, may you always hear and know God’s voice. May His words stay with you as you trust Him each day.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… What was it like for Samuel to hear God’s voice calling his name?
I wonder… What are some ways God speaks to people?
I wonder… How can I learn to know God’s voice?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
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Ring-Ring Telephone Game:
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RUTH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Ruth 1-4
Foundational Truth: God Blesses
Memory Verse: “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 75:1
Motions:
We praise you: Raise both hands overhead, fingers spread, then wiggle fingers.God, we praise you: Point both index fingers to sky, then open hands and wiggle fingers.for your Name is near: Cross both open hands over heart.people tell: Hold left hand at side of mouth.of your wonderful deeds: Extend both hands, palms up, until arms fully extend.
Blessing: Friends, in this part of The Big God Story, it says that Boaz greeted the people who worked for him by saying, “The Lord be with you!” The workers would then say back to him, “The Lord bless you!” We can bless each other with those words today too.
Turn to someone in the room and say “The Lord be with you” - The Lord bless you!
Children, may you know that you are blessed by God. May you go out and be a blessing to others this week!
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… How did Ruth feel when she moved to a new place with Naomi?
I wonder… How has God blessed me?
I wonder… How can I care for other people?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
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Follow The Leader:
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DEBORAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Judges 4-5
Foundational Truth: God is merciful
Memory Verse: “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 75:1
Motions:
We praise you: Raise both hands overhead, fingers spread, then wiggle fingers.
God, we praise you: Point both index fingers to sky, then open hands and wiggle fingers.
for your Name is near: Cross both open hands over heart.
people tell: Hold left hand at side of mouth.
of your wonderful deeds: Extend both hands, palms up, until arms fully extend.
Blessing: “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy” (Psalm 116:1).
Children, may your heart and your voice always sing the story of God’s great mercy and love!
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… How did God’s people feel when He sent the rain?
I wonder… When has God shown me mercy?
I wonder… Who needs to know about God’s mercy?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
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JOSHUA & JERICHO
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Numbers 12; 14:26-33; Joshua 5:13-6:27
Foundational Truth: God always keeps his promises
Memory Verse: “We praise you, God, we praise you, for your Name is near; people tell of your wonderful deeds.” — Psalm 75:1
Motions:
We praise you: Raise both hands overhead, fingers spread, then wiggle fingers.God, we praise you: Point both index fingers to sky, then open hands and wiggle fingers.for your Name is near: Cross both open hands over heart.people tell: Hold left hand at side of mouth.of your wonderful deeds: Extend both hands, palms up, until arms fully extend.
Blessing: May you always know God’s great love for you and remember that God will always keep His promises.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… What did God’s people think when the walls of Jericho fell down?
I wonder… How does it feel to know God will always keep His promises?
I wonder… What are some promises God has made to me?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
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Wall of Cards:
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TABERNACLE
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Exodus 41:1-38
Foundational Truth: God meets His people
Memory Verse: “No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.” - Jeremiah 10:6
No one: Open hands cross
is like you, LORD: Point up, Sign Lord
you are great: Bring both fists up to sky and hands open together.
and your name: Sign name 3x
is mighty in power: Strong arms
Jeremiah 10:6 - open bible hands
Blessing: May you remember that you’re God’s children. May you know He loves you and wants to meet with you.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… what did the tabernacle look like when it was filled with God’s glory?
I wonder… how did the Israelites feel when God came to meet with them?
I wonder… where do I like to meet with God?
I wonder . . . what do I like to say or do when I meet with God?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
RED SEA CROSSING
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Exodus 12:13 - 15:21
Foundational Truth: God is I am
Memory Verse: “No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.” - Jeremiah 10:6
No one: Open hands cross
is like you, LORD: Point up, Sign Lord
you are great: Bring both fists up to sky and hands open together.
and your name: Sign name 3x
is mighty in power: Strong arms
Jeremiah 10:6 - open bible hand
Blessing: Friends, may you know that our God is always with you. May you see God’s power and might this week.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… how would it have felt to walk through the Red Sea?
I wonder… what other mighty things has God done?
I wonder… what can I praise God for right now?
ACTIVITY:
Sink or Float Experiment
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Coloring sheet & story:
MOSES & THE BURNING BUSH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Exodus 3:1-4:17
Foundational Truth: God is I am
Memory Verse: “No one is like you, Lord; you are great, and your name is mighty in power.” - Jeremiah 10:6
Blessing: May God show you more of who He is every day.
Children, may you know God more and more each day. May you always follow Him and trust Him.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… what did the burning bush look like?
I wonder… when were other times God showed Himself to people in The Big God Story?
I wonder… what does God know about me?
Coloring sheet & story:
ABRAHAM & SARAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Genesis 12; 15; 17
Foundational Truth: God is Covenant Keeper
Memory Verse: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things” Revelation 4:11a (same as the previous week)
Blessing: "May you always remember that you can know God and that He keeps His promises. May God guide your steps. May you know His love, His blessing, and that His words are always true."
Wonder Questions:
I wonder…What did Abram think about as he was walking to his new home?
I wonder… what are some other promises God has made?
I wonder… How do I know that God is a covenant keeper?
ACTIVITY:
Name craft & Walking Wacky
Coloring sheet & story:
NOAH & THE FLOOD
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Genesis 6-9
Foundational Truth: God is Covenant Keeper
Memory Verse: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things” Revelation 4:11a (same as the previous week)
Blessing: "Children, may you remember that God keeps His promises, no matter what! You can always trust Him!"
Wonder Questions:
I wonder… why did Noah do everything God said?
I wonder… How did Noah and his family feel when they were on the ark?
I wonder… What is a way I can praise God when I see a rainbow?
ACTIVITY:
Rainbow Craft - God always keeps his promises
Coloring sheet & story:
GOD IS REDEEMER
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Genesis 2-3
Foundational Truth: God is Redeemer
Memory Verse: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things” Revelation 4:11a (same as the previous week)
Blessing: "May God's everlasting love bring you joy!" "Children, may you know that God knows everything about you, and He always loves you. May you know God as your Redeemer."
Wonder Questions:
I wonder…what would I like most about living in the garden of Eden?
I wonder… How did Adam and Eve feel when God called to them as they were hiding?
I wonder… Whom can I tell about the promise God made to us?
ACTIVITY:
Coloring sheet & story:
GOD CREATED ME
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Genesis 1:26-31; 2:4-25
Foundational Truth: God Created Me
Memory Verse: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things." Revelation 4:11a
Blessing: Say aloud together to someone in the room: Repeat after me “May you know God more this week”
“Children, may you know the Lord who made you and loves you!”
Wonder Questions:I wonder… why did God create a helper for Adam?
I wonder… how am I made in the image of God?
I wonder… with whom can I share God’s story?
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ACTIVITY:
Self-Portrait
Coloring sheet & story:
GOD IS CREATOR
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Genesis 1-2:14
Foundational Truth: God is Creator
Memory Verse: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things." Revelation 4:11a
Blessing: (Childs name), God made you special. May you know how deep and wide His love is for you, and may you share His love with others.
May you know the Lord your Creator who loves you. May you praise God and share his story with others.
Wonder Questions:I wonder... what is my favorite part of God's creation?
I wonder... what would I have said if I was there when God created the world?
I wonder... how can I praise God for all the wonderful things He made?
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ACTIVITY:
Nature Walk & Leaf Rubbings
Coloring sheet & story:
