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God Speaks Again

Jonah Obeys God

Day 171of 180
Week 35of 36
15Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that God gives second chances

2

Learn that obeying God is important

3

Develop a positive attitude toward listening to God

📖 Scripture Connection

Jonah 3:1-2

“The word of Yahweh came to Jonah the second time, saying, 'Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I give you.'”

— Jonah 3:1-2 (WEB)

God gives Jonah another opportunity to obey and follow His instructions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Picture of a big fish
  • Picture of Nineveh
  • Simple obedience chart
  • Happy/sad face stickers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

In today's BibleMouse lesson, we'll learn how God gave Jonah another chance!

💭 Review Question: Remember how Jonah was inside the big fish?
2Teaching (5 min)

God spoke to Jonah again and said, 'Go to Nineveh!' This time, Jonah listened!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves us and gives us second chances
  • Listening is important
  • God helps us do the right thing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you think Jonah felt?
  • Have you ever needed a second chance?
3Activity: Obedience Sticker Chart (6 min)
storytelling

Create a simple sticker chart showing Jonah's journey of obedience

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a simple path on paper
  2. Use happy face stickers for good choices
  3. Talk about listening to God
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child place stickers

Challenge: Child draws own path and adds stickers

4Closing (3 min)

Review Jonah's story and God's love

📝 Review Questions:
  • Did Jonah obey God this time?
  • Does God give us second chances?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help me listen and obey You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll see what happens when Jonah goes to Nineveh!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 139:7

“God is everywhere!”

— Psalm 139:7 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: God Everywhere Dance - Children move around the room, then freeze when parent says 'God is everywhere!'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Jonah's story shows God's patience and desire for redemption

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use simple language
  • Make the lesson interactive
  • Be patient with short attention spans
🤔 Common Struggles:

Keeping 3-year-olds focused on the story

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's engagement and simple understanding of obedience

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • BibleMouse Printables Library - Jonah coloring page
  • Sing 'Obey God' song from BibleMouse Song Collection

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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