Introduction for: Year 1, Lesson 02
The Fall!
The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
Sin can’t stop God’s mission because He is compassionate.
Genesis 3
Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Repentance – We admit our wrong and run back to God because He loves us.
Memory Verse
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 3:23
The Fall!
Bible Text: Genesis 3
Answer the following questions:
After asking these for yourself, you will be ready to ask these questions of the students after you tell the story.| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What did you like in the story? | |
| What did you not like in the story? | |
| What does the story teach you about God? | |
| What does the story teach you about mankind? | |
| What might the Lord be calling you to do after hearing this story? |
Teacher Soft Skills Development
Create 5 Questions and answers to thoughtfully review the text.| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| Who | ||
| What | ||
| When | ||
| Where | ||
| Why | ||
| How |
Classroom Sequence for The Fall! (Genesis 3)
#1 Welcome the Students
AHello students, please sit down and stay quiet for prayer.”
BPray and praise God for a beautiful day, and
ask God to bless the teacher and students.
#2 Rules Review
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, put away their toys/personal items, and have fun.
#3 Music
Sing two or more joyful songs.
#4 Five-Finger Prayer Time
Thumb
Praise God for His
worthy character
Index Finger
Confess sins
Middle Finger
Thank God for
His great care
Ring Finger
Pray for those
who are weak
or in need
Pinky
Pray for my own
needs
#5 Bible Time
Use the rules chart to remind everyone to sit, listen, watch, avoid toys, and have fun.
#6 Story Time
Engage: Put two signs on opposite sides of the room: “Obey” and “Disobey.”” Give kids simple scenarios (e.g., “Your mom asks you to clean up. Do you obey or disobey?”).” Let them walk to the side they choose, then discuss what happens when we obey versus disobey.
Expound: Tell the Story (5-10 minutes)
1. Mention the historical situation.
2. Begin: “This is a true story from God’s
Word.”
3. Tell accurately with gestures/pictures.
(Accurate/Transferable/Contextual/Short)
Explain (Before or after the story – not during):
1. Share insights and biblical principles.
2. Compare with Jesus or NT when appropriate.
3. Identify Christian virtue(s): Repentance – We admit our wrong and run back to God because He loves us.
4. Apply an example to real life.
Note: Learning to read the full passage and accurately retell a short version is part of the personal development of the teacher.
#7 Expand
Do 2 or 3 of the following as time permits. The teacher does not have to do everything listed – just choose according to the time permitted.
A. Retell the Story so the students can memorize it.
If possible, tell the story again so the students can memorize it.
B. Craft
Materials Needed: Red construction paper (or pre-cut heart shapes) Scissors Clear tape or glue Markers or crayons Optional: Stickers or glitter for decoration.
Instructions: Have the children gently tear the hearts into 3–4 pieces (not too small). Explain that this represents how sin causes our hearts to break. Then, have the children to carefully put their heart back together, piece by piece. As they do, explain that God’s love and forgiveness can heal our broken hearts.
C. Total Physical Response
| When the teacher says: | Then the kids act: |
|---|---|
| “The Snake lied” | Move hands like a snake |
| “Eve took the fruit.” | The kids pick the fruit |
| “Adam and Eve ate the fruit.” | Eat the fruit |
| “Adam and Eve hid from God.” | Cover face or hide in the room |
| “God called out, ‘Where are you?’” | The children uncover their face or stand up |
(You can play this a few times to reinforce the story)