Noah's Narrative

Noah did God's will, even though doing so made no sense.

You may be familiar with the story of Noah and his ark, but you may not be familiar with the way the original audience understood the story. For this reason, it's a good idea to re-familiarize yourself with the story before teaching it. Focusing on the purpose of the story rather than the details of the story has been a very accessible way for early disciples to connect this story with the Lord's Prayer.

You'll need a quality children's Bible, preferably one that supports orthodox understanding of the text which means having a copy of the story that emphasizes the symbols and imagery. The imagery in this story appears in later stories.

It's also a great idea to have some choice games. A few activities are included in the lesson. Depending on the amount of time you have available, you might want to purchase a board game like Chutes and Ladders.

The optional, supplemental activities are a great way to expand this lesson. Three-and-half years olds will enjoy these activities as well as some older disciples. So, if you have a group of varying ages, these supplemental activities will be helpful.

The book about feelings will help disciples understand that sometimes, we aren't making good choices because we have unmet needs (like, if we're hungry or tired). The book "What Should Danny Do? is a fun choose-your-own book that is all about the super-power of choice!