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Jonah - No Ordinary Fish Tale! TM Lessons for Children on God's Mercy & Salvation
Ch. 1 – Jonah Disobeys God – God sends a Storm
Life Application: God may send storms into our lives to bring us back to him.
Ch. 2 - Jonah Repents in the Fish – God delivers him
Life Application: God provided protection for Jonah while “in the fish.” When we’re “in
Christ” we too are protected from God’s judgment. God forgives those who
repent.
Ch. 3 – Jonah Obeys God – Preaches to the Ninevites
Life Application: God does not show favoritism, but accepts men “people” from every
nation who fear him and do what is right.
Ch. 4 – Jonah is angry with God – God disciplines him
Life Application: God’s ways are not our ways. God disciplines those he loves.
Written language is a fairly recent development for the Indians of the Pacific Northwest. Interestingly, they used oral tradition and totem poles to pass along their history from generation to generation. Totem poles visually recorded personal or family stories, they could be used to honor an individual or even to mark a grave site. Totem poles are not used as idols or for worship.
The
Creation to Cross Totem Pole
records the seven day creation story on one side and the fall to redemption story on the opposite side.
During class-time read the Creation and fall account from a child-friendly Bible. Point out that Genesis 3:15 records the first mention that "Someone" will come to defeat our adversary, Satan. Thousands of years later this came true when Jesus defeated Satan by his death and resurrection; thereby providing our redemption and salvation!
Creation: Genesis 1:1-31; 2:1-3. (The first three days God created the spheres. The next three days show what and who inhabit those spheres. For example, on day one God created the heavens and earth, separating the light and the darkness.
On day four God filled those spheres with the sun and moon. Day one coordinates with day four, day two with day five, and day three with day six.)
Day 1: God created the heavens and the earth. Separated the light, "the day", from the darkness, "the night".
Day 2: Separated the expanse between waters, creating the sky, land and waters.
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Pentecost Rusher Craft
TM
Makes a rushing wind sound!
"...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you...and you will be my witnesses...When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them." (Acts 1:8; 2:1-3)
The Pentecost Rusher is similar to early Americana whizzer toys. When you hear the rushing wind sound and see the tongues of fire, let them serve to remind you of the Holy Spirit descending on believers at Pentecost, giving them the power to serve Jesus and to tell others the Good News!
Today, God's Holy Spirit power is available to all who trust in Jesus as their Savior and Forever Friend (Romans 8:9-10).
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The Amazing Parable Race is a two-hour outdoor Bible game event. It's crazy-fun and an exciting way for children to learn about the
Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13.
Played similarly to the popular game show The Amazing
RaceTM; teams hunt for hidden Bible verse clues to find items from nature that are in the parable. Teams must also complete challenges before moving ahead in the game.
It's an experience they'll never forget!
The download includes: a teacher lesson guide, patterns for your Bible clues and challenge cards, color cover to make promotional flyers, and game tips for a successful event! The ideal age group is for 4th-8th grade.
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"...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you...and you will be my witnesses...When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them." (Acts 1:8; 2:1-3)
Played similarly to the popular game show The Amazing
RaceTM; teams hunt for hidden Bible verse clues to find items from nature that are in the parable. Teams must also complete challenges before moving ahead in the game.
It's an experience they'll never forget!
