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Unit 9 • Session 4 God Judges His People UNIT 9 SESSION 4
Use Week of:
SAMSON Judges 13–16 KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 33:22 MAIN POINT: God’s plan is perfect. BIBLE PASSAGE:
The Bible Story Judges 13–16
BIBLE STORY FOR TODDLERS Before Samson was born, God had a plan for him. God made Samson strong to fight the Philistines. But Samson fell in love with Delilah. The Philistines paid Delilah to find out where Samson got his strength. Delilah asked Samson about his strength all the time. Finally he told her: God told Samson’s parents to never cut his hair or else he would not be strong. While Samson slept, a Philistine cut his hair! The Philistines put Samson in jail. They brought Samson to a temple to make fun of him and God. Samson prayed to God. God heard Samson, and Samson pushed down two pillars and the temple fell down!
BABIES GOSPEL GEMS **God made Samson strong to help God’s people. **Samson made wrong choices, but God’s plan is perfect. **God sent Jesus to be our Judge. Additional resources for each session are available at gospelproject.com. For free training and session-by-session help, visit http://www.ministrygrid.com/web/thegospelproject.
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Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide Unit 9 • Session 4
© 2015 LifeWay
Babies Activities LOOK IN THE BIBLE Provide hand-size Bibles for babies to hold and turn the pages. Open your Bible to Judges 13. Show the Bible story picture as you say the Gospel Gems. You may read the key passage card. SAY: God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. [Pray for the babies.]
SING A SONG Sing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”: “When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge. [Clap, clap] When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge. [Clap, clap] But God’s people soon forgot just how much they needed God. When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge!” [Clap, clap] SAY: God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Later God sent Jesus to be our Judge. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
READ ABOUT GOD’S PLAN Print and assemble the God’s Plan for Me book. Read the book with babies. You may also try to read the babies’ names into the book. SAY: God had a special plan for Samson before he was born. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Do you know what? God has a special plan for you too. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
LOOK IN A MIRROR Hold up a non-breaking mirror as you sit a baby in your lap. Point out the baby’s features. Mention God made each baby. SAY: God has a plan for you, and God had a plan for Samson. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. God sent Jesus to be our Judge. Check diapers, serve bottles if needed, and release babies to parents according to your church’s security guidelines. Give parents today’s big picture card. Repeat the Gospel Gems and Bible-learning activities for babies who stay a second hour.
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Toddler Activities CIRCLE TIME (5 MINUTES) Provide Bibles for toddlers to hold. Say the Bible is God’s words. Read the key passage card and guide toddlers to say it. Open your Bible to Judges 13. Show the Bible story picture as you tell the story. SAY: Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. We make wrong choices too. God sent Jesus to be our Judge. [Pray.]
MAKE SAMSON’S HAIR Provide a Samson printable for each toddler. Provide washable markers or jumbo crayons, yarn, and glue. Invite toddlers to glue Samson’s hair onto his head. SAY: Samson said his strength came from his hair, but God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
PUSH AND PULL BOXES Provide boxes with handles for toddlers to push or pull. Place some books in the bottom of each box to give it a little weight. SAY: You sure are strong! God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
KNOCK DOWN PILLARS Provide two lightweight foam exercise rollers and stand them up side by side. Invite toddlers to line up and, one at a time, knock over the pillars. SAY: Samson knocked over two pillars in the Philistine temple. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
MAKE STRONG SHADOWS Dim the lights and shine a flashlight. Invite toddlers to stand in front of the light and flex their muscles to see their strong shadows. SAY: God made Samson strong. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT!
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Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide Unit 9 • Session 4
Bonus Teaching Hour
SAMSON Judges 13–16 KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 33:22 MAIN POINT: God’s plan is perfect. BIBLE PASSAGE:
TRANSITION ACTIVITY: FOLLOW THE LEADER Invite toddlers to do what you do, such as touch your head, your nose, your toes. Start slowly, and then move faster. SAY: You did a great job following the leader! Samson was a judge, or leader. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. Later, God sent Jesus to be our Judge.
SING A SONG Invite toddlers to hold hands and walk in a circle as you say to the tune of “Ring Around the Rosie” : “God is always with me. He will never leave me. I can trust, I can trust, I can trust God!” [Sit down.] SAY: GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Later, God sent Jesus to be our Judge.
CUT SAMSON’S HAIR Draw a face on a solid-colored beach ball. Use double-sided tape to stick felt strips or yarn to the ball. Invite toddlers to “cut” Samson’s hair by removing the strips. SAY: Samson thought his strength was in his hair. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. Check diapers, serve a snack if needed, and release toddlers to parents according to your church’s security procedures. Give parents today’s big picture card to reinforce today’s Bible story, Main Point, or Gospel Gems throughout the week.
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Samson (Judges 13–16) • Unit 9, Session 4 • © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
The Lord is our Judge.
The Lord is our Judge.
Isaiah 33:22 (HCSB)
Isaiah 33:22 (KJV)
The Lord is our Judge.
The Lord is our Judge.
Isaiah 33:22 (ESV)
Isaiah 33:22 (NIV)
God the Savior Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
Key Passage Cards
Instructions: Print and cut apart the cards. Laminate them or cover them with clear contact plastic. Use the translation of your choice as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Session 4 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
Samson
Instructions: Print and use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
Use Week of:
SAMSON Judges 13–16 KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 33:22 MAIN POINT: God’s plan is perfect. BIBLE PASSAGE:
The Bible Story Judges 13–16
BIBLE STORY FOR TODDLERS Before Samson was born, God had a plan for him. God made Samson strong to fight the Philistines. But Samson fell in love with Delilah. The Philistines paid Delilah to find out where Samson got his strength. Delilah asked Samson about his strength all the time. Finally he told her: God told Samson’s parents to never cut his hair or else he would not be strong. While Samson slept, a Philistine cut his hair! The Philistines put Samson in jail. They brought Samson to a temple to make fun of him and God. Samson prayed to God. God heard Samson, and Samson pushed down two pillars and the temple fell down!
BABIES GOSPEL GEMS **God made Samson strong to help God’s people. **Samson made wrong choices, but God’s plan is perfect. **God sent Jesus to be our Judge. Additional resources for each session are available at gospelproject.com. For free training and session-by-session help, visit http://www.ministrygrid.com/web/thegospelproject.
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Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide Unit 9 • Session 4
© 2015 LifeWay
Babies Activities LOOK IN THE BIBLE Provide hand-size Bibles for babies to hold and turn the pages. Open your Bible to Judges 13. Show the Bible story picture as you say the Gospel Gems. You may read the key passage card. SAY: God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. [Pray for the babies.]
SING A SONG Sing to the tune of “If You’re Happy and You Know It”: “When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge. [Clap, clap] When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge. [Clap, clap] But God’s people soon forgot just how much they needed God. When God’s people needed help, He sent a judge!” [Clap, clap] SAY: God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Later God sent Jesus to be our Judge. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
READ ABOUT GOD’S PLAN Print and assemble the God’s Plan for Me book. Read the book with babies. You may also try to read the babies’ names into the book. SAY: God had a special plan for Samson before he was born. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Do you know what? God has a special plan for you too. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
LOOK IN A MIRROR Hold up a non-breaking mirror as you sit a baby in your lap. Point out the baby’s features. Mention God made each baby. SAY: God has a plan for you, and God had a plan for Samson. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. God sent Jesus to be our Judge. Check diapers, serve bottles if needed, and release babies to parents according to your church’s security guidelines. Give parents today’s big picture card. Repeat the Gospel Gems and Bible-learning activities for babies who stay a second hour.
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Toddler Activities CIRCLE TIME (5 MINUTES) Provide Bibles for toddlers to hold. Say the Bible is God’s words. Read the key passage card and guide toddlers to say it. Open your Bible to Judges 13. Show the Bible story picture as you tell the story. SAY: Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. We make wrong choices too. God sent Jesus to be our Judge. [Pray.]
MAKE SAMSON’S HAIR Provide a Samson printable for each toddler. Provide washable markers or jumbo crayons, yarn, and glue. Invite toddlers to glue Samson’s hair onto his head. SAY: Samson said his strength came from his hair, but God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
PUSH AND PULL BOXES Provide boxes with handles for toddlers to push or pull. Place some books in the bottom of each box to give it a little weight. SAY: You sure are strong! God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
KNOCK DOWN PILLARS Provide two lightweight foam exercise rollers and stand them up side by side. Invite toddlers to line up and, one at a time, knock over the pillars. SAY: Samson knocked over two pillars in the Philistine temple. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT.
MAKE STRONG SHADOWS Dim the lights and shine a flashlight. Invite toddlers to stand in front of the light and flex their muscles to see their strong shadows. SAY: God made Samson strong. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT!
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Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide Unit 9 • Session 4
Bonus Teaching Hour
SAMSON Judges 13–16 KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 33:22 MAIN POINT: God’s plan is perfect. BIBLE PASSAGE:
TRANSITION ACTIVITY: FOLLOW THE LEADER Invite toddlers to do what you do, such as touch your head, your nose, your toes. Start slowly, and then move faster. SAY: You did a great job following the leader! Samson was a judge, or leader. Samson made wrong choices, but GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. Later, God sent Jesus to be our Judge.
SING A SONG Invite toddlers to hold hands and walk in a circle as you say to the tune of “Ring Around the Rosie” : “God is always with me. He will never leave me. I can trust, I can trust, I can trust God!” [Sit down.] SAY: GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. Later, God sent Jesus to be our Judge.
CUT SAMSON’S HAIR Draw a face on a solid-colored beach ball. Use double-sided tape to stick felt strips or yarn to the ball. Invite toddlers to “cut” Samson’s hair by removing the strips. SAY: Samson thought his strength was in his hair. God made Samson strong to help God’s people. GOD’S PLAN IS PERFECT. Check diapers, serve a snack if needed, and release toddlers to parents according to your church’s security procedures. Give parents today’s big picture card to reinforce today’s Bible story, Main Point, or Gospel Gems throughout the week.
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Samson (Judges 13–16) • Unit 9, Session 4 • © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
The Lord is our Judge.
The Lord is our Judge.
Isaiah 33:22 (HCSB)
Isaiah 33:22 (KJV)
The Lord is our Judge.
The Lord is our Judge.
Isaiah 33:22 (ESV)
Isaiah 33:22 (NIV)
God the Savior Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
Key Passage Cards
Instructions: Print and cut apart the cards. Laminate them or cover them with clear contact plastic. Use the translation of your choice as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Session 4 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
Samson
Instructions: Print and use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
God Judges His People Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide • Unit 9 Sessions 4 and 6 © 2015 LifeWay OK to Print
God’s Plan for Me Book
Instructions: Print the pages and staple or tape them together. Use as directed in the Babies and Toddlers Leader Guide.
