Noah's Ark

Welcome to this week of crafts, and interactive learning! This week we are focusing on the story of Noah's Ark.  

Books of the Bible Focus of the Week: Genesis 6-9

" ¹³ So God said to Noah, “I am going to put an end to all people, for the earth is filled with violence because of them. I am surely going to destroy both them and the earth. ¹⁴ So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out."

Key Points of this weeks Bible Story of Noah's Ark

• God's Sorrow and Decision:

• The world had become filled with wickedness, and people had turned away from God. God was saddened by how corrupt humanity had become and decided to cleanse the earth with a flood.

• Noah’s Faithfulness:

• Noah was a righteous man who found favor in God’s eyes. God chose Noah to build an ark to save his family and pairs of every kind of animal from the coming flood.

• Building the Ark:

• God gave Noah specific instructions on how to build the ark. Noah obediently followed God’s commands, spending years constructing the large vessel.

• The Flood

• Once the ark was complete, Noah, his family, and the animals entered it. God sent rain for 40 days and 40 nights, causing a great flood that covered the earth and wiped out all living things outside the ark.

• The Waters Recede:

• After 150 days, the waters began to recede, and the ark came to rest on Mount Ararat. Noah sent out a raven and later a dove to see if the land was dry. The dove returned with an olive leaf, showing that the floodwaters had receded.

• God’s Covenant:

• After leaving the ark, Noah built an altar and offered sacrifices to God. God was pleased and made a covenant with Noah, promising never to flood the entire earth again. God set a rainbow in the sky as a sign of this promise.

• The Rainbow: 

• The rainbow became a symbol of God’s promise and faithfulness to His creation, reminding us of His mercy and love.

WEEKLY CRAFTS: 

This week we have two crafts that you can find the FREE DOWNLOADS for on our Downloads page. 

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Craft 1: Noah's Ark Rainbow  

Craft 2: Two by Two

WEEKLY WORKSHEET: 

This week we have a worksheet that you can find the FREE DOWNLOAD for on our Downloads page. 

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Parental Tips for this week:

• Explain the Importance of Obedience and Trust:
• Talk to your child about how Abel gave his best to God, while Cain did not. Emphasize that God values our sincere efforts and intentions.
• Discuss Feelings of Anger and Jealousy:
• Use the story to explain how feelings like anger and jealousy can lead to bad decisions. Teach children how to deal with these emotions in a healthy way.
• Highlight Choices and Consequences:
• Explain that Cain had a choice and that his decision had serious consequences. Use this to talk about making good choices and thinking about the results of our actions.
• Emphasize Sibling Relationships:
• Discuss the importance of loving and caring for siblings and friends, and how Cain’s actions were the opposite of what God desires.
• Talk About God’s Forgiveness:
• Even though Cain made a terrible mistake, God still protected him by marking him so that no one would harm him. Highlight God’s justice and mercy.

 

 

Discussion Questions of the week:

Every week we offer discussion questions for you to ask your child as you read through the story of the week. For this week, below are questions to ask your children throughout the week on the story of Noah's Ark.

• Why do you think Noah obeyed God even when it seemed hard?

•  How did God take care of Noah, his family, and the animals?

• What promises have you made, and why is it important to keep them?

• What does this story teach us about God’s love and forgiveness?

• If you were on the ark with Noah, what animal would you want to take care of and why?

Thank you for joining us at Little Believers Circle this week to learn about the story of Noah's Ark