In this Sunday school lesson, the children learn about Noah and the ark he built according to God's instructions. The children also learn that it is very important to obey God in all things.
TOPICS
Animals, Noah, Obedience
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
Noah Builds the Ark (Coloring Page) Click here
WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)
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BIBLE VERSE (5 minutes)
"Noah walked with God." Genesis 6:9b NKJV
Explain to the children that Noah loved and obeyed God even when no one else would
BIBLE STORY (15 minutes)
Gather the children around you for story time. After the introduction, read the Children's version of the story. As an option, you can read the story directly from the Bible.
Introduction:
Listen carefully as I read a story to you, about Noah, his family, and the Ark. When I'm done, I will ask you some very interesting questions.
Noah and All the Animals (Story) Click here
(Option) Read Genesis 6:9-14
Discussion Questions:
1. In our story today who was following God? (Noah.)
2. What did God tell Noah to build? (An Ark.)
3. What is an Ark? (A boat that was very big.)
4. Why did God tell Noah to build the Ark? (God was going to cause a flood of water to cover the earth.)
5. Did Noah do what God asked? (Yes.)
6. Why do you think it is important to obey God? (Allow for discussion.)
FUN TIME (15 minutes)
Noah's Mixed Up Animals (Game) Click here
ALTERNATE FUN TIME (7 minutes)
Noah Matches up the Animals (Activity) Click here
PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)
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Start by praying to God and thanking Him for His loving kindness. Give the children a snack of animal crackers.
CLOSING ACTIVITY (5-10 minutes)
As the children wait to be picked up, let them finish the Noah's Ark coloring pages they started at the beginning of class.
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to hear more about Noah and the big job God gave him.
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home [PDF]. Click here