R36911 Favorite Bible Children Ages 2 & 3 by Rose Publishing

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Jennifer Nystrom

This book is dedicated to my husband, Rex, who seems to have unending patience during my projects. Also to my three children, Matthew, Erik and Amy, who prove to me day after day that God can use any of us when we are willing, no matter what our age is.

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Table of Contents Memory Verse Index............................................6 Introduction...........................................................7 Note to Parents......................................................9

Isaac (Genesis 22:1-8) I Is for Isaac........................................................11 Climb the Mountain............................................12 Gift of a Ram......................................................13 Help Isaac Build an Altar...................................14 Ram in the Thicket.............................................15 The Lord Will Provide........................................16

Miriam (Exodus 1:22-2:10) M Is for Miriam..................................................17 Baby in a Basket.................................................18 Little Baby Boy...................................................19 Watching Over Baby Moses...............................20 Where’s the Baby?..............................................21

Samuel (1 Samuel 2:18-19; 3:1-21) S is for Samuel....................................................22 Listening Ears.....................................................23 Ready to Listen...................................................25 Samuel Is Listening............................................26 Samuel’s Robe....................................................27 Who’s Calling Me?.............................................28

The Widow’s Sons (2 Kings 4:1-7)

Which Sheep is Missing?...................................47 Young Shepherd Boy..........................................48

David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-51) Army of the Lord................................................49 David Finds His Brothers...................................50 David’s Stones of Courage.................................51 Make Your Own Stone Pouch............................52 Memory Verse Poster.........................................54 Victory Crown....................................................56

Baby Jesus (Luke 2:1-20) J is for Jesus........................................................58 A Bed for Baby Jesus.........................................59 A Gift for Baby Jesus.........................................61 A Special Baby...................................................63 Jesus Came as a Baby.........................................65 See the Baby Jesus..............................................67

Jesus as a Boy (Luke 2:41-52) Build a Temple...................................................68 Going to Jerusalem.............................................69 Jesus’ Footsteps..................................................70 Jesus, Jesus, Where Are You?............................72 Open Door Church..............................................73

Jairus’ Daughter (Mark 5:21-24; 35-43)

Going on a Jar Hunt............................................29 Match the Jars.....................................................30 Miracle Jar..........................................................31 Miracle of the Oil...............................................32 Which Jar is Largest?.........................................33

Are You Sleeping?..............................................75 Just Believe.........................................................76 Over, Under and Around....................................77 Wake Up!............................................................79 Wellness Collage................................................81

Naaman’s Servant Girl (2 Kings 5:1-16)

Boy and His Lunch (John 6:5-14; 25-40)

Bubble Catch.......................................................34 God’s Healing Waters.........................................35 Help Naaman Find His Way...............................36 Naaman’s Spots..................................................37 Saving Naaman...................................................38 Taking a Trip......................................................39 The Seven Game.................................................41

A Boy Shares His Lunch....................................82 It’s Lunchtime.....................................................83 Just Two Fish......................................................84 Miracle Lunch Placemat.....................................85 Trust in the Lord.................................................86 What Will You Share?........................................88

David the Shepherd Boy (1 Samuel 17:34-37)

T is for Timothy..................................................89 A Garden of Good Character..............................90 Memory Verse Train...........................................91 Set an Example...................................................93 Timothy Grows in the Lord................................95 What Will I Be When I Grow Up?.....................96

D is for David.....................................................42 David’s Chain of Courage..................................43 Gathering Sheep..................................................45 Going on a Lion Hunt.........................................46

Timothy (1 Timothy 4:12; 2 Timothy 1:5-7; 3:14-15)

Memory Verse Index Old Testament

New Testament

Genesis 22:14 Gift of a Ram.......................... 13 Ram in the Thicket................. 15 The Lord Will Provide........... 16

Mark 5:36

Just Believe..............................76 Wake Up!.................................79

Mark 5:41

Are You Sleeping?...................75 Over, Under and Around..........77 Wellness Collage......................81

Luke 2:7

A Bed for Baby Jesus...............59

Luke 2:11

J Is for Jesus.............................58 A Gift for Baby Jesus...............61 A Special Baby.........................63 See the Baby Jesus...................67

Luke 2:48

Build a Temple.........................68 Jesus, Jesus, Where Are You?.72

Luke 2:52

Jesus Came as a Baby..............65 Going to Jerusalem...................69 Jesus’ Footsteps........................70 Open Door Church...................73

John 6:35 1 Cor. 13:8

A Boy Shares His Lunch..........82 It’s Lunchtime..........................83 Just Two Fish...........................84 Miracle Lunch Placemat..........85 What Will You Share?.............88 Baby in a Basket......................18 Little Baby Boy........................19 Watching Over Baby Moses....20 Where’s the Baby?...................21 The Seven Game......................41

1 Cor. 16:13

D Is for David..........................42 David’s Chain of Courage........43 Gathering Sheep.......................45 Going on a Lion Hunt..............46 Which Sheep Is Missing?.........47

Genesis 22:17 I Is for Isaac............................ 11 Climb the Mountain................ 12 Help Isaac Build an Altar....... 14 1 Samuel 2:19 Samuel’s Robe........................ 27 1 Samuel 3:4

Who’s Calling Me?................ 28

1 Samuel 3:10 Listening Ears......................... 23 1 Samuel 3:19 Ready to Listen....................... 25 1 Samuel 16:7 S Is for Samuel....................... 22 Samuel Is Listening................ 26 1 Samuel 17:47 Army of the Lord.................... 49 Victory Crown........................ 56 Psalm 27:1

M is for Miriam...................... 17

Psalm 37:3

Young Shepherd Boy............. 48 David’s Stones of Courage....... 51 Memory Verse Poster............. 54

Psalm 55:16

Bubble Catch.......................... 34 God’s Healing Waters............ 35 Help Naaman Find His Way..... 36 Naaman’s Spots...................... 37 Saving Naaman....................... 38 Taking a Trip.......................... 39 David Finds His Brothers....... 50 Make Your Own Stone Pouch.... 52

Proverbs 3:5

Trust in the Lord..................... 86

Nahum 1:7

Going on a Jar Hunt............... 29 Match the Jars......................... 30 Miracle Jar.............................. 31 Miracle of the Oil...................... 32

Which Jar Is Largest?............. 33

1 Timothy 4:12 T Is for Timothy.......................89 A Garden of Good Character...90 Set an Example.........................93

2 Timothy 3:14 Memory Verse Train................91 Timothy Grows in the Lord.....95 What Will I Be When I Grow Up?..96

Introduction No one is too young to begin learning about God and His great power and love. Not only can young children learn, they can be examples for other believers. Paul says in 1 Timothy 4:12: “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” God sees our hearts, not our ages. Throughout the Bible there are numerous examples of children and young people making a difference. The Lord Himself chose to come to earth as a baby. What better way to teach young children about God than to use other children as examples! The crafts, games, puzzles, and activities in Favorite Bible Children are designed to let children know that they can be instruments of God.

Each activity includes: ............. √ Bible child’s name or identifier

.√ lesson title: highlighting a Bible story ...√ Scripture reference: for Bible story .√ memory verse: to reinforce the story, lesson or activity .√ What You Need: a materials list for the lesson .√ What to Do: how to conduct the activity .................. √ What to Say: a short lesson A memory verse index on page 6 will help you match lessons to other Bible-teaching tools or curriculum you are using. You will find that the memory verses are often repeated within each Bible child section to allow several opportunities for you to reinforce that Scripture. To help keep activity costs to a minimum, send home the reproducible Note to Parents on page 9 to request help in gathering supplies. And remember: all patterns may be duplicated. You only need to buy one book for your entire class! These crafts and activities focus on just a few of the children whose stories are recorded in the Bible. It was because these children were willing to be used by God and were obedient to Him that God was able to do great things through them. Whether their actions facilitated a miracle such as the little boy sharing his lunch with Jesus or the encouragement of others as with Timothy, God was able to use them because they loved and honored Him. Your young children are just starting to learn about God. Use Favorite Bible Children to teach them that no matter how young they are, God can use them.

To Families of 2 and 3 Year Olds We have some exciting activities planned for use in teaching Bible lessons this year. Some of these crafts and projects utilize ordinary household items. We would like to ask your help in saving these items for our activities: o blue tissue paper o chenille wire o colorful stickers o construction paper o corn flakes cereal o cotton balls o craft sticks o cupcake liners o dot stickers o fruit circle cereal o glitter o grocery-size paper sacks o half-gallon milk cartons

o happy face stickers o liquid bubbles o lunch-size paper sacks o old magazines o old newspapers o plastic spoons o rubber bands o shredded wheat cereal o star stickers o toilet paper tubes o unshelled peanuts o yarn

Please bring the items on _______________________________ Thank you for your help!

To Families of 2 and 3 Year Olds We have some exciting activities planned for use in teaching Bible lessons this year. Some of these crafts and projects utilize ordinary household items. We would like to ask your help in saving these items for our activities: o happy face stickers o liquid bubbles o lunch-size paper sacks o old magazines o old newspapers o plastic spoons o rubber bands o shredded wheat cereal o star stickers o toilet paper tubes o unshelled peanuts o yarn

o blue tissue paper o chenille wire o colorful stickers o construction paper o corn flakes cereal o cotton balls o craft sticks o cupcake liners o dot stickers o fruit circle cereal o glitter o grocery-size paper sacks o half-gallon milk cartons

Please bring the items on _______________________________ Thank you for your help!

Isaac

I Is for Isaac

W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

I will surely bless you. ~Genesis 22:17

Distribute this page to each child. After reviewing the story, have the children color the picture.

What You Need • duplicated page • crayons

What to Say Isaac loved God. Isaac knew that his father loved God. They both wanted to do whatever God asked of them. When God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, they didn’t question God. They were willing to obey, no matter what. God saw how much they honored and loved Him, so He let them worship Him without having to sacrifice Isaac. Discuss how obeying God shows that we love Him. We might not always like what He asks us to do, but we are still to obey. Have you ever been asked to do something you really don’t want to do? Did you do it?

Isaac

Climb the Mountain W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

I will surely bless you. ~ Genesis 22:17

Gather the children in a circle. Ask, “How many of you have gone on a hike or a walk with someone? Did you bring anything special on your walk?” Explain that some people who go on hikes bring things to help them such as a walking stick, rope, water, their lunch, etc. Pretend you are all going on a hike up a mountain. The first person should say, “I’m going to climb the mountain and I’m going to bring….” then name something to bring. The next person should say, “I’m going to climb the mountain and I’m going to bring [repeat the first person’s item] and [add another item].” Keep playing until everyone has had a chance to say what they would bring while climbing the mountain. You may need to help the children remember the other items or think of their own.

What to Say Isaac loved his father very much. He was excited about the hike up the mountain that they were going to take. They both prepared for it and brought along all of the items that they knew they would need. The one thing that Isaac noticed they didn’t bring was their sacrifice. He didn’t know that God was going to miraculously supply them with a ram while they were on the mountain. God loved both Isaac and Abraham very much.

Isaac

Gift of a Ram W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

The Lord will provide. ~ Genesis 22:14

Cut out a ram face for each child. Give each child a lunch-size paper sack. Have the students crunch old newspapers into a ball. Show how to put the ball into the paper sack, then fit a rubber band around the sack making the head. Allow the children to color the ram face and glue it to the head with a glue stick.

What You Need • duplicated page • lunch-size paper sack • old newspapers • rubber bands • glue sticks • crayons

What to Say Isaac and Abraham loved the Lord very much. They wanted to worship Him. They knew they needed a sacrifice for their offering. Abraham was willing to give up Isaac as the Lord had asked him to. Seeing how much they loved Him, the Lord provided a ram in the thicket for the sacrifice. Abraham and Isaac had even more reason to worship God now! What did God provide for Abraham and Isaac? Do you think they were surprised to see the ram?

Isaac

Help Isaac Build an Altar W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

I will surely bless you. ~ Genesis 22:17

Before class, cut scraps of construction paper into 1”x 2” strips. Give the children a copy of this page. Show the children how to build an altar on their picture by using a glue stick to attach the construction paper strips between Abraham and Isaac. It would be helpful to complete a picture and build an altar as an example for the children to see.

What You Need • duplicated page • construction paper • glue sticks • crayons

What to Say Isaac loved the Lord. He was excited that his father, Abraham, asked him to go with him to the mountains to build an altar to worship God. He knew they were to bring a sacrifice to God to worship Him. He wondered what the offering would be. When he found out that he would be the offering, he knew there must be a reason for it because he loved God so much. The Lord saw how much Isaac and Abraham loved him. He gave them a ram to sacrifice instead of Isaac. What are some of the things God has asked us to do that we should obey?

Isaac

Ram in the Thicket W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

The Lord will provide. ~ Genesis 22:14

Before class, make a stick puppet out of the ram below by coloring and cutting out the figure, then gluing it onto a craft stick. Gather the children in a seated circle and show them the ram puppet. Tell them to hide their eyes so they can’t see anything. While they are doing this, hide the puppet. After the puppet is hidden, have the children uncover their eyes and instruct them to find the ram. The one who finds it is to hold it up and say, “The Lord will provide!” Let the child who finds the ram help the teacher hide it for the next round of play.

What You Need • ram pattern below • markers • scissors • glue • craft stick

What to Say God gave Abraham and Isaac the ram in the thicket because they loved Him and He loved them. God loves each of us. He provides for us. When we love and obey God, He blesses us.

Isaac

The Lord Will Provide W Genesis

22:1-18 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

The Lord will provide. ~ Genesis 22:14

Give each child a duplicate of this page to color as you discuss the lesson.

What You Need

Abraham was ready to sacrifice his only son, Isaac, because he wanted to obey God. He loved God. Isaac also wanted to obey God. Instead of Abraham giving up Isaac, God gave them a ram to sacrifice. God saw that Abraham and Isaac loved Him. He provided for them. Discuss how God was faithful to provide a sacrifice for Abraham and Isaac. Do you think Abraham and Isaac were surprised to find the ram in the weeds? Did they know it was from God?

â&#x20AC;˘ duplicated page â&#x20AC;˘ crayons

What to Say

Miriam

M Is for Miriam W Exodus

1:22-2:10 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

The Lord is my light and my salvation.

Give each child a copy of this page. Allow the children to color it as you discuss the story.

~ Psalm 27:1

What to Say

What You Need • duplicated page • crayons

Miriam wanted to be a good big sister because she loved her baby brother so much. She did not want Pharaoh’s men to find him because they wanted to kill all of the baby boys. She helped her mother hide him for as long as they could. When they could hide him no longer, Miriam’s mother placed him in a basket in the river. She knew God would protect the baby. Do any of you have younger brothers or sisters? Do you help look out for them?

Miriam

Baby in a Basket W Exodus

1:22-2:10 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

Love never fails. ~1 Corinthians 13:8

Give each child a copy of this page and a cupcake liner and let them glue it on to the river with a glue stick. Allow the children to color the rest of the picture. Give each child an unshelled peanut. Have them make a face on the end of the peanut with a fine-tip marker and put the peanut in the cupcake liner.

What You Need • duplicated page • cupcake liners • glue sticks • crayons • unshelled peanuts • fine-tip markers

What to Say Miriam was excited to have a new baby brother. But her excitement soon turned to fear as she knew that the Pharaoh wanted all of the baby boys killed. She wanted to help save her little brother. She prayed that the Lord would protect him as she watched him float down the river. God not only protected him but allowed for his own mother to become his caregiver after the Pharaoh’s daughter found him. What do you think Miriam was thinking as she watched her baby brother float down the river in his basket?

Miriam

Little Baby Boy W Exodus

1:22-2:10 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

Love never fails. ~1 Corinthians 13:8

Demonstrate this fun finger play to help the children remember the story of how Moses was saved with the help of his big sister, Miriam. Have the children perform it with you. Give each child a copy to take home with them.

What You Need • duplicated page

What to Say Miriam had an important part in Moses’ life. It was she who watched the baby until he was found by Pharaoh’s daughter. She was the one who told the princess that her mother could help care for the baby. God was able to use Miriam to protect this special baby who would one day be a great leader for God’s people.

Little Baby Boy See the little baby boy,

cup hands around eyes like binoculars

Floating in the reeds

make a floating motion with right hand

Slowly down the river.

continue the floating motion with left hand this time

Who could this baby be?

put both hands out, palms up as if asking a question

For this is baby Moses;

cradle arms

God’s promises he’ll share. point up to heaven When Pharaoh’s daughter finds him,

cup both hands together, palms up

Miriam and her mother help with his care.

cradle arms

Miriam

Watching Over Baby Moses W Exodus

1:22-2:10 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

Love never fails. ~1 Corinthians 13:8

Give each child an empty toilet paper tube and some star stickers. Let the children decorate their tubes with the stickers. When they are done, show how to act out the story as if you are Miriam watching the baby through your telescope as he floats down the river in his basket.

What You Need • toilet paper tubes • star stickers

What to Say Miriam had an important job. She was to watch her brother in the river. She and her mother knew that the Lord would protect their baby, but what would happen to him? As Miriam watched, she was surprised when the Pharaoh’s daughter found him and wanted to keep him. The princess wasn’t able to care for the baby alone, so Miriam offered to have her mother help. The Lord protected the baby and let his own mother help raise him.

Miriam

Where’s the Baby? W Exodus

1:22-2:10 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

Love never fails. ~1 Corinthians 13:8

Give each child a duplicate of this page. Let them color the picture of the river and the figure of the baby. Show how to cut out the figure of the baby and use a glue stick to attach the baby on the basket.

What You Need • duplicated page • crayons • safety scissors • glue sticks

What to Say Miriam had an important job to do. The Pharaoh wanted to kill baby boys. Miriam’s mother put her baby brother in a basket and sent him down the river so he wouldn’t die. Miriam was to watch to see what happened to her baby brother. She trusted that God would keep him safe. As she watched, Pharaoh’s daughter, a princess, found the baby. Miriam told the princess that her mother could help care for the baby. God made a way for the baby to live and for his own mother to care for him. Who was protecting the baby? Do you think Miriam loved her baby brother?

Samuel

S Is for Samuel

Samuel 2:18-19; 3:1-21 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

The Lord looks at the heart.

Hand out copies of this page to each child. After reviewing the story below, have the students color the picture. Discuss how Samuel was willing to listen to the Lord and serve Him even as a young boy.

~1 Samuel 16:7

What You Need • duplicated page • crayons

What to Say Samuel’s mother promised God that she would give Samuel to Him. So as a young boy, Samuel went to live at the temple with the priest, Eli. He loved God even though he hadn’t learned much about Him yet. God knew that this young boy would obey Him. That is why He chose Samuel as one of His servants.

Samuel

Listening Ears

Samuel 2:18-19; 3:1-21 V

Memory Verse

What to Do

Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.”

Give each child a copy of page 24. Let each child decorate the ears with crayons or markers. Have a teacher or leader help cut them out. Fit a strip of construction paper to fit around the child’s head and secure with tape. Fasten the ears by taping the tabs to the headband near where the ears should be.

~ 1 Samuel 3:10

What You Need • page 24, duplicated • crayons or markers • safety scissors • construction paper • clear tape

What to Say Even though Samuel knew very little about God, he waited patiently to hear His voice. He was ready to do whatever God wanted him to do. He knew that he was God’s servant and wanted to obey Him. Do you think Samuel needed a special pair of ears to hear God? Do we need special ears to know what God wants us to do?