Lesson: Galatians 3:16 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Galatians 3:16 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In this Bible verse, God is talking about a very special promise He made to Abraham, who was a friend of God a long, long time ago. God promised Abraham that one of his family members, a very special person, would come to help all people. But here's the cool part: God didn't mean many family members; He meant one very, very special family member who is Jesus Christ.

Imagine it like this: Let's say you have a big, yummy chocolate chip cookie. God promised Abraham that the best, most delicious part of that cookie would be for everyone, but only one person gets to have it. That one person is Jesus! He is the super special part that God promised to send to help us and be our friend forever.

So, just like how a cookie has many chocolate chips but only one best one, God's promise to Abraham was about one very amazing person who would bring lots of love, kindness, and joy to the world. And that person is Jesus Christ, who loves us all very much!

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved to collect acorns in the forest. One day, Sammy found a special acorn that sparkled in the sunlight. Curious, he asked Wise Owl about the acorn's magic.

Wise Owl explained that just like the promise God made to Abraham was meant for his one special descendant, Jesus, the shining acorn was special because it came from a tree planted by a wise old squirrel long ago.

Sammy realized that just as the promise was meant for Jesus alone, the special acorn was meant for him to plant a tree that would bring joy to many in the forest. From that day on, Sammy learned that special things are meant for special purposes, just like God's promise to Abraham and Jesus.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for your promises to Abraham and to Christ. Help us to remember that your promises are true and that you always keep your word. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Who do you think the promise in this Bible verse is talking about?
2. Why do you think it is important that the promise is for one special person, Jesus Christ?
3. How do you think Abraham felt when he heard about this promise from God?
4. Can you think of any promises that God has made to you or your family?
5. How can we show our thankfulness to God for keeping His promises to us?

Life Application

This verse from Galatians 3:16 teaches us that God's promise to Abraham was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ. For a child aged 6-8, they can apply this message in their daily life by understanding that God keeps His promises. Just like God fulfilled His promise to Abraham through Jesus, they can trust that God will also keep His promises to them.

Children can remember this verse when they feel unsure or worried, knowing that God's promises are true and reliable. They can also share this message with their friends or siblings, reminding them that God is faithful and trustworthy.

At home, they can talk to their family about God's promises and how they can trust Him in all situations. In school, they can remember this verse when faced with challenges or when they need to encourage a friend. By understanding that God's promises are sure and fulfilled in Jesus, children can have a strong foundation of faith to rely on in their everyday life.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a family tree craft to help understand Galatians 3:16! Start by drawing a tree trunk and branches on a large piece of paper. Then, have the child write "Abraham" at the top of the trunk. Next, draw a line extending from Abraham and write "Jesus" at the end of the line. Explain that just like a family tree shows how people are related, this tree shows the special promise God made to Abraham and how it was fulfilled in Jesus. You can also add small leaves with promises from the Bible on them to represent how God keeps His promises. This hands-on activity will help them visualize and remember the message of Galatians 3:16 in a fun way!

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Abraham heard God's promise so true,
It was for Christ, the chosen one, too!
Not to many, but to one so fair,
Jesus Christ, our Savior, is the heir!

Songs or Videos

A great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Galatians 3:16 is "Promises" by Maverick City Music Kids. This song beautifully highlights God's promises to us through Christ, just as mentioned in the Bible verse. Another wonderful song is "Promises" by The Worship Crew. Both of these songs can help kids understand and remember the message of God's promises to Abraham and to all of us through Jesus Christ.

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