Level 1 – Introduction to the Bible – Unit 3
Time to READ:
What Kids will learn
✅ God said the first “Hi”
✅ You just need to say “Hi” back.
Hi there! 👋
Thank you so much for partnering with the J4K-52 mission to share Jesus with children in a way that truly connects with them. We’re excited to have you on this journey! This lesson is Chapter 1 of Unit 3 (NEW Request) for Spark Kids ✨ (Ages below 8). Click here for the complete lesson plan.
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Schedule
3 Segments: Bond Time → Bible Time → Build Time
- Bond Time: Show & Tell
Spark children split into their classes - Bible Time: Story
Children split into their classes - Build Time: Craft
Children stay in their own classes
Detailed Notes
Use the links below to view the details for each session segment.
Show & Tell : 20 mins: [✨]
- Divide the children into their respective classes and have them sit in a circle with their classmates.
- Prepare a small colored paper flag beforehand.
- Show the pictures provided above and invite the children to retell the story based on what they see.
- One child starts the story. When you raise the colored flag, that child stops and the next child continues the story from where it was left off.
- Continue raising the flag at different intervals so that each child gets an opportunity to participate.
- Encourage the children to listen carefully and help one another remember the events of the story.
Recap:
- God made the beautiful world
- God created the stars, sun, moon, and sky
- God created all living things—plants, animals, fish, and birds
- God made humans in His image—Adam and Eve
- Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
- Cain and Abel said “No” to God.
- Noah said “Yes” to God.
- People said “No” to God.
20 mins: [✨]
Bible Portion: Genesis 11:27 – 12:4
Abraham’s parents did not know the true God, so they did not teach Abraham about Him.
Do your parents love Jesus? Some of you may have parents who love Jesus. Some of you may not. But there is something wonderful you need to know:
God loves you!
God saw Abraham and wanted to be his friend. In the Bible, God spoke to Abraham and said, “Go to the land I will show you” (Genesis 12:1).
Even though Abraham and his family did not know God, God loved them and reached out to them first.
In the same way, God loves you. That is why He brought you to Sunday School today—to help you learn more about Him.
Do you know how Abraham responded when God spoke to him? He said “Yes!” to God. He chose to listen, trust, and obey Him.
Today, God wants to say “Hi” to you too. He wants to be your friend.
You can choose to ignore Him, or you can say, “Hi, Jesus!”
How can you do that?
- When you wake up in the morning, quietly say in your heart, “Hi, Jesus!”
- When you are sitting alone at school, you can say, “Hi, Jesus!”
- When you are playing with your friends on the playground, you can still say, “Hi, Jesus!”
- You do not have to say it loudly. You do not even have to close your eyes.
- Just think about Jesus for a moment, the way you think about your parents or your best friend, and say:
“Hi, Jesus! I love You!”
As you spend time with Him and learn about Him, He will guide you and help you know what is right, just as He guided Abraham.
20 mins: [✨✨]
Things Needed: Chart paper, Straws, Scissors, Markers, Stapler, Crayons
Method:
- Ask each child to trace their hand on a sheet of chart paper.
- Help the children cut out their handprints. For younger children, leaders should assist with the scissors.
- While waiting for their handprints to be cut out, encourage the children to write “Hi, Jesus!” on the paper hand and decorate it with drawings, patterns, or colors.
- It may be helpful to prepare a sample beforehand so the children can easily copy the words.
- Once the handprints are decorated, staple a straw to the back of each paper hand to create a hand waver.
- Invite the children to wave their handprints and say, “Hi, Jesus!” as a reminder that they can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere.
Notice Board
Each lesson does not have a separate memory verse. Instead, children are encouraged to memorize entire chapters or Bible portions. For Unit 3 (New Request), the memory portion is
Psalm 23
We would love to hear about your experience!
Would you take a moment to share what went well, what could be improved, or anything new you tried that worked especially well?
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