In this Sunday school lesson, children learn that we should all listen to God and obey Him. They will also learn that God has some very important jobs for each of us to do.
TOPICS
Animals, Listening, Noah, Obedience
AS KIDS ARRIVE (10 minutes)
Two by Two (Coloring Page) Click here
WORSHIP TIME (5 minutes)
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BIBLE VERSE (7 minutes)
"Come my children, listen to me." Psalm 34:11a NIV
Explain to the children that Noah listened carefully to God's instructions in order to build the ark.
BIBLE STORY (15 minutes)
Gather the children around you for story time. After the introduction, read the story about the building of the ark directly from the Bible. If possible, use a Children's Bible so it will be easier for the kids to understand.
Introduction:
Listen carefully as I read a story about Noah and the big job that God gave him. It took Noah a very long time to do what God asked. Let's find out what it was that God wanted Noah to do.
Read Genesis 6:13-22
Discussion Questions:
1. In our story today what did God tell Noah to build? (An ark.)
2. What did God tell Noah to put inside the ark? (Two kind of each animals, male and female.)
3. Did the ark have any windows? (Yes, Noah was to make a window. To make a roof for it and finish the ark to within 18 inches of the top.)
4. How many floors or decks did the ark have? (Three.)
5. What did Noah bring on the ark besides the animals and his family? (Food.)
6. Was building the ark a big job? (Yes, it was a very big boat.)
7. How would you feel if God asked you to do something really big like He did of Noah? (Allow for discussion.)
FUN TIME (15 minutes)
Noah Says (Game) Click here
ALTERNATE FUN TIME (20 minutes)
Noah Builds the Ark (Craft) Click here
PRAYER/SNACK (10 minutes)
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Thank God for providing various jobs for us to complete. Ask that God gives us wisdom to obey Him every day. Give the children a snack of pretzel sticks.
CLOSING ACTIVITY (5-10 minutes)
As the children wait to be picked up, let them continue to color their picture of Noah's ark or allow them free play time.
NEXT WEEK
Come back next week to hear about the great flood that has a colorful ending.
TAKE HOME PAGE
Give one copy to each child at the end of the class to take home [PDF]. Click here