Weekly Scripture Fun

Song: “God’s Gracious Love” (Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1013)

Scripture: Genesis 15:3–6; 21:1–3

Activity: Abraham and Sarah had to be patient and wait a long time before God blessed them with a baby. You can be patient too. Wrap a toy or treat in several layers of paper. Then unwrap one layer every time you read a verse from the scriptures above about Abraham and Sarah’s story. When you’re done, talk about how sometimes blessings don’t come right away. But as we are patient and trust God, His blessings will always come.

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Song: “To Love like Thee” (Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1019)

Scripture: Genesis 24:17–20

Activity: Rebekah was kind. She gave a stranger and his camels water. Go on a kindness hunt! Walk around your home or your neighborhood and look for ways you can show kindness. Then do them!

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Song: “I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ” (Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1024)

Scripture: Genesis 37:2–5, 18–21, 26–28; 39:20–23

Activity: Read the scriptures about Joseph’s story or watch the video from Old Testament Stories. Then color his coat on the next page! For each square, roll a dice. Whatever number you land on, use that color to fill in the next square. How did the Lord help Joseph? How does He help you?

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Song: “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” (Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1021)

Scripture: Genesis 47:12 and John 6:35

Activity: Joseph saved his family from hunger and forgave his brothers. His story can remind us of how Jesus Christ saves and forgives us too. Learn about how Jesus saved us by reading the Easter message on page 2.

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Song: “I Can’t Count Them All” (Hymns—For Home and Church, no. 1029)

Scripture: Exodus 2:2–10

Activity: Moses’s mother put baby Moses in a basket and hid him near a river so that he would be safe! Make a small basket using materials in your home. You could use craft sticks, paper, or even fruits or vegetables. Then try floating your basket in some water. Read the scriptures above and talk about how the Lord helped Moses. God’s miracles kept Moses safe!

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