5 Minute Sunday School Activities -- Exploring the Bible

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memory verse

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age-appropriate activity

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step-by-step instructions

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teaching tips

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Bible story reference

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reproducible patterns

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Extra Time ideas

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discussion starters

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each meaningful, fun Bible lessons in 5 minutes! With Five-Minute Sunday School Activities, you have everything you need to lead kids in a quick project that helps them learn more about God and His love for them. And if you have a few more minutes, just use the Extra Time section featured in each lesson. These crafts, games and puzzles are perfect fillers for Sunday school, children’s church, VBS and Bible clubs – or any time you have 5 minutes!

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RB38422 Jesus’ Miracles and Messages

RB38411 Bible Adventures

RB38412 Jesus Shows Me

Bible Stories About Jesus

An imprint of Rose Publishing, Inc. 17909 Adria Maru Lane, Carson, CA 90746 See more excellent children’s teaching aids at www.Rose-Publishing.com

Mary J. Davis

Bring your children to a closer relationship with Jesus by teaching about Him with these creative activities. Each age-level book in Bible Stories About Jesus is packed with more than 80 puzzles, crafts, games and projects all based on a story from Jesus’ life. As an added value, the books are reproducible and use simple, inexpensive supplies so you can focus on Bible-learning.

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RB38421 Exploring the Bible

RB38421 ISBN 10: 1-58411-048-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-58411-048-4

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RB36111

RB36113

RB36112

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SUNDay SCHOOL J\CuiViuies

Mary J. Davis

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To Larry and our children.

To John and Mary; Ron and Robin; David and Linda; Phil and Kim; Barb and Larry; Roland and Norma; Kathy; Margie and Terry; Carol and Jim; and Tom and Erica.

FIVE-MINUTE SUNDAY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: EXPLORING THE BIBLE ©2014 by Mary J. Davis, twelfth printing ISBN 10: 1-58411-048-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-58411-048-4 RoseKidz reorder# RB38421 RELIGION/Christian Ministry/Children RoseKidz An imprint of Rose Publishing, Inc. 17909 Adria Maru Lane Carson, CA 90746 www.Rose-Publishing.com Cover Illustrator: Todd Marsh Interior Illustrator: Chuck Galey Scriptures are from the Holy Bible: New International Version (North American Edition), ©1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.

Permission is granted to the buyer of this book to photocopy student materials for use with Sunday school or Bible teaching classes.

All rights reserved. Except as noted above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of Rainbow Publishers.

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CON'OeN'OS OLD TESTAMENT

NEW TESTAMENT

In the Beginning .......................................... 9

Jesus Is Born ................................................ 62

Sin Enters the World .................................. 11

Angels Bring Good News ........................ 64

Noah and the Flood .................................. 13

Magi Bring Gifts to Jesus .......................... 66

God Promises Abraham & Sarah ............ 15

John the Baptist Is Born ............................ 68

Abraham's Test .......................................... 17

John Prepares the Way .............................. 70

Isaac and Rebekah .................................... 19

John Baptizes Jesus .................................... 72

Jacob and Esau .......................................... 21

Jesus Is Tempted ........................................ 74

God Was With Joseph ................................ 23

Jesus Calls 12 Followers ............................ 76

Moses Is Saved .......................................... 25

Zacchaeus Changes .................................... 78

Crossing the Red Sea ................................ 27

The Triumphal Entry ................................ 80

The Ten Commandments .......................... 29

Judas Betrays Jesus .................................... 82

Samson and Delilah .................................. 31

Jesus Is Crucified ........................................ 84

Ruth Promises to Stay .............................. 33

He Is Risen! ................................................ 86

Hannah Keeps Her Promise .................... 35

Jesus Gives a Command .......................... 88

David Is Anointed King ............................ 37

God Sends the Holy Spirit.. ...................... 90

David and Goliath .................................... 39

Paul and Silas in Prison ............................ 92

Solomon Receives a Gift ......................... .41

John Sees Heaven ...................................... 94

Solomon Builds a Temple ........................ 43 God Sends Food to Elijah ....................... .45 Elijah Is Taken to Heaven ........................ 47 Elisha Feeds 100 Men ................................ 49 Naaman Is Healed .................................... 51 Job Praises God .......................................... 53 Three Men in a Fiery Furnace .................. 55 Daniel in the Lions' Den .......................... 57 Jonah Is Swallowed .................................. 60

Puzzle Answers ........................................96

IN'0160DUC'OiON hildren need to grow up learning the foundations of the Bible. When you teach from the Bible, your children will learn what God expects from them and what He can do for them. Children who learn the basics of God's love and care will grow and mature in their walk with the Lord.

Five-Minute Sunday School Activities is designed to give teachers a quick activity that teaches an important Bible truth. Teachers are often faced with a few extra minutes after the lesson is finished. There are also times when a teacher needs a few moments to get attendance and other important things out of the way before the main lesson. Instead of wasting these minutes with non-learning play, provide a Five-Minute activity!

The activities in the book can also be used as entire lessons. Bible story references, teaching suggestions, and memory verses are included with each activity.

EXTlOA TIME suggestions are given for each activity. If you have more than five minutes, extend the lesson time with the EXT lOA TIME option.

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IN uHe BeGiNNiNG GeNeSiS CHaPtJe2 1

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

- Genesis 1: 1

WHAT YOU NEED • page 10, duplicated • pencils

BEFOBE CLA.SS Duplicate the pattern page for each child.

WHAT TO DO l. Introduce the lesson by telling the story from Genesis Chapter 1 about all that God created. Say, Verse 31 tells us that God sawall He had made, and it

was very good. We can look around us at God's creation and say, lilt is very good."

2. Distribute a pattern page to each child.

3. Say the memory verse.

4. Tell the children to use the letters in the memory verse to make words that describe things God created. Suggest some ideas for younger children: cats, dogs, trees, ants, stars, toads, goats and horses.

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EXTT6A TIME Have the children turn the page over and draw a picture of their favorite thing that God created. Have them write a prayer to thank God for His wonderful creation.

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hink about and write many of the things that God created.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

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SiN ENOe16S OHe W016LD GeNeSiS 2:15-18 aND 3:1-24

And the Lord God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. " - Genesis 3:22

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BEFO'BE CLASS Duplicate a pattern page for each child. Make a sample craft to show the children.

WHAT TO DO 1. Introduce the lesson by telling the story from Genesis 2:15-18 and 3:1-24. Say,

God made people to not know about sinning. But sin entered the world when Adam and Eve ate from the forbidden tree. God still wants us to stay away from sin and try to do the right thing every day.

2. Show the children the sample craft.

3. Distribute a pattern page to each child and say the memory verse.

4. Show how to cut the flaps on the solid lines, then fold on the dashed lines.

5. Have the students read the phrase on each flap and draw a picture to match under the flap.

6. Encourage the children to write the memory verse on the back of the craft.

While the children write, encourage a discussion about what the world would be like today if Adam and Eve had not sinned. Also discuss what the world would be like if each person refused to sin even the tiniest bit.

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EXT16A TIME Play the Good or Evil game. Write several good or evil situations on plain paper.

For example: "You tell your mom you are finished with your homework, which isn't true. But you want to get to the computer before your brother does." Place the papers on the floor in a pattern so that the children can easily step from one paper to another. Set a timer and tell the children to walk around the area, stepping only on the papers, not on the bare floor. When the timer goes off, point to one child.

That child should pick up his or her paper and read the phrase (help the younger ones with reading). Ask the child if that situation is good or evil.

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God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. God said, "Eat from any tree, but do not eat from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, or you will die."

The serpent told Eve, "Surely you will not die if you eat fruit from this tree." Eve ate the fruit and gave some to Adam.

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NoaH aND uHe FLOOD GeNeSiS CHapt;eres 6-9

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it

will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.

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Duplicate the pattern page for each child. Cut one 8" length of yarn per child. Make a sample craft to show the children.

1. Introduce the lesson by telling the story of Noah and the flood from Genesis chapters 6-9. Ask, What did God put into the sky to show His promise?

What was the promise?

2. Show the sample craft and say the memory verse.

3. Distribute a pattern page to each child. Ask, How does it feel to see a rainbow and know that God put it in the sky to remind us He keeps His promises?

4. Have the children fold the page in half. Also, have them fold at least one plain sheet of paper in half.

5. Help the children punch two holes at the top of the folded set of pages. They should thread the yam through the holes and tie it.

6. Explain how to use the booklet at home. On one side of the pages, the students should list promises that God makes to them (for example: "God promises me salvation."). On the other side, they should list promises they can make to God (for example: "Obey my parents."). Encourage the children to keep their promises to God. Have them color the booklet if time permits.

WP EXTlOA TIME Make a rainbow mural to display. On a large piece of newsprint, draw a simple rainbow shape and write the memory verse above it. Place bright colors of washable paint in shallow pans or bowls. Have the children dip sponge pieces into the paint and dab some on the mural. Encourage the children to paint each arch a different color.

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GOD P160MiSeS AB16aHaM & Sa16aH GeNeSiS 21:1-7

Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised.

- Genesis 21:1

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• page 16, duplicated • crayons or marker

BEF016E CLASS Duplicate a pattern page for each child.

Make a sample craft to show the children.

by having the children take turns reading Genesis 21:1-7 aloud. Ask, What promise did God make to Abraham? How did God keep that promise?

2. Show the children the sample craft.

3. Distribute a pattern page to each child and say the memory verse.

4. Show how to fold the page on the dashed lines, as shown.

5. Have the children write the memory verse on the middle panel, then color the scene as time allows.

6. Ask a child to read aloud the phrases at the bottom of the two scenes: "When God makes a promise ... God keeps His promise."

To prepare, write these phrases on the chalkboard or on a piece of poster board: I promise to say three kind things to ...

I promise to pray for ...

I promise to be helpful to ...

Give each child a slip of paper. Have the children write their own name on the paper. Place all the name papers into a bowl. Then have the children each draw out a name. Say, For the remainder of class time, you must keep the three promises that I've written on the board to the people whose name you have drawn.

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To this day it is said, "On the mountain of the Lord, it will be provided. " Genesis 22: 14

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BEF016E CLASS Duplicate a pattern page for each child. Make a sample craft to show the children.

1. Introduce the lesson by telling the story from Genesis chapter 22. Say, Sometimes it seems God is leading us in a way we don't understand. Maybe your parents feel God wants them to share money with a family in need, but your dad is not working now either. Sometimes we don't understand, but God always provides.

2. Show the children the sample craft.

3. Distribute a pattern page to each child and say the memory verse.

4. Have the children cut the strip from the page, then cut the two slits in the mountain scene.

5. Have the children fold the mountain scene in half at the dashed lines. They should tape it at the edge.

6. Help the children slip the moving strip through the slits, as shown. Discuss some situations, as mentioned in Step 1 above, with the children. Encourage them to tell of a time when they didn't understand what would happen but God provided.

7. The children may color the scenes as they wish.

WP EXT16A TIME Have the children write GOD PROVIDES with pencil under the memory verse.

Then show how to go over the letters with glue, and sprinkle on some glitter or colored sand.

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Then the man bowed down and worshiped the Lord, saying, "Praise be to the Lord."

- Genesis 24:26-27

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WHAT TO DO 1. Introduce the lesson by telling the story from Genesis chapter 24. Say, Tell about a prayer God answered for you. Let each child tell of at least one prayer.

2. Distribute a pattern page to each child.

3. Say the memory verse.

4. Have the children complete the dot-to-dot picture.

5. Ask, How did the servant know his prayer had been answered? What did the man say when he bowed down? God wants us to praise Him when He answers our prayers.

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Every Five-minute lesson includes: l

memory verse

l

age-appropriate activity

l

step-by-step instructions

l

teaching tips

l

Bible story reference

l

reproducible patterns

l

Extra Time ideas

l

discussion starters

Five-Minute Sunday School Activities

T

each meaningful, fun Bible lessons in 5 minutes! With Five-Minute Sunday School Activities, you have everything you need to lead kids in a quick project that helps them learn more about God and His love for them. And if you have a few more minutes, just use the Extra Time section featured in each lesson. These crafts, games and puzzles are perfect fillers for Sunday school, children’s church, VBS and Bible clubs – or any time you have 5 minutes!

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RB38422 Jesus’ Miracles and Messages

RB38411 Bible Adventures

RB38412 Jesus Shows Me

Bible Stories About Jesus

An imprint of Rose Publishing, Inc. 17909 Adria Maru Lane, Carson, CA 90746 See more excellent children’s teaching aids at www.Rose-Publishing.com

Mary J. Davis

Bring your children to a closer relationship with Jesus by teaching about Him with these creative activities. Each age-level book in Bible Stories About Jesus is packed with more than 80 puzzles, crafts, games and projects all based on a story from Jesus’ life. As an added value, the books are reproducible and use simple, inexpensive supplies so you can focus on Bible-learning.

Exploring the Bible l

RB38421 Exploring the Bible

RB38421 ISBN 10: 1-58411-048-1 ISBN 13: 978-1-58411-048-4

RoseKidz

RB36111

RB36113

RB36112

RB38421 Five-minute Exploring Bible 5-10_CVR.indd 1

Mary J. Davis

RB36114

10/14/15 11:06 AM