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Gods Promise: Remembering Our Journey

Possible Viewpont: Evangelical Christian

Title: God’s Promise: Remembering Our Journey

Objective: To help children understand the significance of Sukkot and how it connects to God’s promises and our journey of faith.

Introduction:
Today, we are going to learn about a special festival called Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. This is a time when we remember God’s promises and the journey the Israelites took as they traveled through the desert. Sukkot teaches us about faith, thankfulness, and God’s ever-present love.

Bible Verse:
Let’s start with a simple Bible verse. In Deuteronomy 8:2-3, it says: “Remember how the Lord your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble and test you.” We want to remember that God is always with us, even on our difficult journeys.

Discussion:
1. What is Sukkot?
– Sukkot is a seven-day festival celebrated in the fall. It reminds us of the time when the Israelites lived in temporary shelters, called “sukkahs,” as they wandered in the desert after leaving Egypt.
– During this time, they depended on God for everything—food, water, and direction.

2. Building a Sukkah:
– Just like the Israelites, we can build our own sukkah! This is usually made of branches and leaves. It reminds us that God provided for His people.
– (Optionally, you could do a craft project where the children create a mini sukkah using pretzel sticks and green paper for leaves.)

3. Remembering Our Journey:
– Fast forward to today: How can we remember our own journeys? Sometimes our journeys can be tough, just like the Israelites faced challenges in the desert.
– We can remember how God helps us and guides us when we face tough times.

Activity:
Let’s think of things we are thankful for, just like the Israelites were thankful for God’s provision. We will create a “thankfulness tree.”
– Each child can write something they are thankful for on a leaf-shaped paper and stick it on a poster board that looks like a tree.
– This reminds us that we have so many blessings and that God is with us in our journey.

Conclusion:
As we conclude, let’s remember that Sukkot teaches us to celebrate God’s faithfulness. He keeps His promises and helps us through every journey we take. We can be thankful for all He has done and continues to do in our lives.

Prayer:
Let’s close our eyes and pray. “Dear God, thank You for Your promises and for always being with us. Help us to remember our journey and be thankful for Your love and guidance. Amen.”

Encourage each child to share how they might remember God’s goodness throughout the week.

Worship Music for Lesson

1. “God Is So Good”
2. “Every Move I Make”
3. “My God Is Great”
4. “I’m Gonna Walk”

Questions for Lesson

1. What does Sukkot celebrate, and how is it related to God’s promise to His people?

2. How do you think remembering our journey, like the journey the Israelites took, can help us in our own lives today?

3. Can you name one item that is commonly found in a sukkah and explain its significance?

4. How does Sukkot remind us to be thankful for what we have?

5. What lessons about faith and trust can we learn from the Israelites’ travels during Sukkot?

6. How do you feel knowing that God has made promises to you, and how can you show thanks during Sukkot?

Scriptures

Genesis 9:12-13
Exodus 13:3
Deuteronomy 6:12
Psalm 77:11-12
Isaiah 46:9-10
Lamentations 3:21-23
Matthew 6:25-27
Philippians 1:6
Hebrews 10:23
Revelation 21:4

Object Lesson

Title: “God’s Promise: Remembering Our Journey – A Sukkot Celebration”

Props Needed:
1. A large cardboard box (to represent the Sukkah)
2. Green leaves (real or artificial) to decorate the Sukkah
3. Colored paper cutouts of fruits (like apples, lemons, and grapes) for the Sukkah
4. A small stuffed animal or doll to represent a child on a journey
5. A flashlight to symbolize the light of God guiding us
6. A large poster board with a map of the journey to the Promised Land
7. A bowl of fresh fruit for a snack time
8. Blank paper and crayons for children to draw their own Sukkahs

Presentation Steps:

1. **Setting the Stage**: Start by clearing a space in your area where the children can gather. Place the cardboard box in the center to represent the Sukkah and begin decorating it with the green leaves and colored fruit cutouts. Explain that during Sukkot, people build temporary shelters to remind them of their journey through the desert.

2. **The Journey**: Introduce the stuffed animal or doll as a young traveler on this journey. As you talk about the journey to the Promised Land, use the poster board map to show the path the Israelites took. Encourage the children to engage by asking questions about journeys they have taken and the adventures they experienced. Connect it to how the Israelites relied on God’s protection in their travels.

3. **God’s Light**: Bring out the flashlight to symbolize how God guided the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Dim the lights and shine the flashlight around the room while sharing how God was always with them, lighting the way. This activity will help children visualize the concept of divine guidance.

4. **Sharing God’s Blessings**: After discussing God’s guidance and protection, bring out the bowl of fresh fruit. Explain that during Sukkot, people celebrate the harvest and share food with one another. Have children take a piece of fruit to enjoy as a snack. Discuss how God provides for us, just as He provided for the Israelites.

5. **Creating Sukkahs**: Give each child a blank piece of paper and crayons. Ask them to draw their own Sukkah or a house that represents safety and comfort. Circulate around and ask them to share their drawings, fostering a sense of community and creativity.

6. **Closing Prayer**: Conclude the illustration with a short prayer, thanking God for His promises, guidance, and the journey we all take together. Encourage children to think about their own journeys and how God is with them every step of the way.

This interactive and engaging illustration will help young children understand the significance of Sukkot, encouraging them to remember their own journeys and God’s everlasting promises.

Craft Idea

Craft Idea: “Sukkot Journey Memory Garland”

Supplies Needed:
1. Construction paper in various colors (brown, green, blue, yellow, etc.)
2. Scissors
3. Glue sticks or tape
4. String or yarn (about 3-4 feet long per child)
5. Markers or crayons
6. Stickers (nature-themed, such as leaves, stars, or animals)
7. Hole puncher
8. Optional: Decorative items like sequins, glitter, or paper flowers

Instructions:
1. Introduction: Start by explaining the significance of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles, and how it commemorates God’s promises and the journey of the Israelites through the wilderness. Discuss the importance of remembering God’s faithfulness.

2. Prepare the Garland: Give each child a length of string or yarn, about 3-4 feet long. Explain that they will be creating a memory garland to represent their journey and the promises of God.

3. Create Journey Pieces:
a. Have the children cut out various shapes from the construction paper that represent their journey or things they are thankful for. Some ideas include:
– Clouds
– Stars
– Fruits or grains
– Leaves
– Animals
b. Encourage the children to use the markers or crayons to each write or draw something that represents a memory of God’s faithfulness or a blessing in their life on the shapes they cut out.

4. Decorate: Allow the children to embellish their shapes using stickers, glitter, or other decorative items. This step allows for creativity and personal expression.

5. Assemble the Garland:
a. Once they have a collection of decorated shapes, assist them in using the hole puncher to make holes at the top of each shape.
b. Show them how to thread the shapes onto the string or yarn, creating a garland of their journey pieces. They can space out their pieces as they like.

6. Share: As the children work on their garlands, encourage them to share their stories behind each shape with their peers. This can foster a sense of community and deeper understanding of their faith journeys.

7. Final Touch: After all shapes are added and the garlands are complete, allow the children to hang them up in the classroom or take them home as a reminder of God’s promises.

8. Closing: Conclude by reminding the children of what Sukkot represents, reinforcing that just like the Israelites remembered their journey with God, they too can remember their own journeys and the blessings God gives them every day.

This craft is not only a fun and creative activity but also serves as a lasting reminder of God’s faithfulness in their lives.

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