Introduction for: Lesson 01-07
Sarah has a Baby
The Big Idea (Textual Principle):
God provides when we obey.
Genesis 21
Biblical Virtue (Timeless Principle)
Trust – We believe God will do what he says
Memory Verse
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Proverbs 3:5
Sarah has a Baby
Bible Text: Genesis 21
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 |
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Classroom Sequence for Sarah has a Baby (Genesis 21)
#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: Have the kids look in a box that is empty. Close the box and slip in items. Open it again and remind the kids that God made the world.
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): Trust – We believe God will do what he says
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
Plain office/printer paper (A4 or Letter size)
Scissors
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Optional: stickers or glitter for decoration
Step-by-Step Instructions
Fold the Paper
Fold the sheet of paper in half to make a card.
Cut Out a Shape
On the front half, draw a simple cloud shape.
Carefully cut out the shape so it becomes a window.
Write the Verse
Inside the card, write Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Encourage children to use colorful markers to make the verse stand out.
Decorate inside the Card
Add stars, around the verse and cutout, to represent God's promises being true even when we can't see them.
Children can personalize it with their names inside
Scissors
Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
Optional: stickers or glitter for decoration
Step-by-Step Instructions
Fold the Paper
Fold the sheet of paper in half to make a card.
Cut Out a Shape
On the front half, draw a simple cloud shape.
Carefully cut out the shape so it becomes a window.
Write the Verse
Inside the card, write Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
Encourage children to use colorful markers to make the verse stand out.
Decorate inside the Card
Add stars, around the verse and cutout, to represent God's promises being true even when we can't see them.
Children can personalize it with their names inside
C. Total Physical Response
Total Physical Response