The Forgiving Prince

Genesis is the first book of the bible and it is full of stories, as we’ve seen over the last few weeks. Today we’re looking at one more about a character called Joseph. We’ll see how God had a magnificent plan for him, even when life seemed to be going really wrong…

WATCH The story of Joseph and his brothers, based on Genesis 37-46, from the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Llyod-Jones and published by Zonderkidz.

DISCUSS

-What did you think of this story? What was your favourite part and why?

- God is able to turn our difficulties into opportunities to grow more like Jesus. How do you think Joseph became more like Jesus at the end of the story, than how he was at the beginning?

- Would you be able to remember the story of Joseph to retell it to someone else? Try!

WORSHIP our God who is always near and never gives up on us!

MAKE & PRAY Joseph ended up being a bit of a hero at the end of the story. What kind of hero would you like to be?

A Giant Staircase to Heaven

So we’ve heard about the story of creation, Adam and Eve, Noah’s ark and the rainbow - a sign of God’s promise. So what happened next?

WATCH The story of the Tower of Babel, based on Genesis 11, from the Jesus storybook bible by Sally Llyod-Jones.

DISCUSS The story you’ve just watched

- Why did the people want to build a really tall tower?

- Why was God not pleased about their idea?

-What did God do about it?

- What do you think of this story?

WORSHIP Our God who is bigger than any tower!

MAKE & PRAY God can help us choose which direction in life to go. Here’s a fun activity to help you remember that He wants to guide us.

A New Beginning

Last week we heard the story of Adam and Eve being cast out of the Garden of Eden. So what happened next?

WATCH ‘A New Beginning’, as told in the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Llyod-Jones, published by Zonderkidz. Based on Genesis chapters 6-9.

DISCUSS the story

- Why did God send a flood

- Why did God favour Noah?

- What was the rainbow for at the end of the story?

WORSHIP Our God who, like a lighthouse is our help and guide through difficult times.

MAKE & PRAY How did Noah do it - building an ark and getting all those animals in must have been quite a juggle!

The Terrible Lie

Last week we heard about how God created the world, man and woman and it was good. They lived in a beautiful garden and were very happy. So what went wrong?

WATCH The story of The Terrible Lie based on Genesis 3. It’s from the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones, published by Zonderkidz

DISCUSS the story together.

- Why do you think Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit?

- Why did Adam and Eve try to hide from God?

WORSHIP Our amazing God who made the whole world but always has time for us!

MAKE & PRAY An endless card, that goes on and on, just like God’s love for us…video by Scripture Union. You will need 2 pieces of card, a gluestick, scissors and a pencil.

In the Beginning...

Welcome to the all new St Peter’s Kids blog! Every Sunday over the summer holidays, we’ll be posting a session here for you to do with your children. We’re keeping it simple with videos to watch, discuss and things to help you make and pray.

Over the last few weeks we’ve explored the teachings and miracles of Jesus in our very own Rock Solid Online videos. We’ve learnt what it means to have faith and trust in God.

This month we’re going right back to the very beginning of time, to the beginning of the Bible and a book called Genesis.

WATCH the story of unfold in this video based on Genesis chapters 1 and 2. It’s from the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones, published by Zonderkidz.

DISCUSS the story together:

- Why do you think God created the world?

- Why did God create people?

WORSHIP the Creator God with our All Age video with actions

MAKE & PRAY

Watch this video by Scripture Union on how to make playdough or slime, and use it to tell God what you’re thankful for. You’ll need Cornflour, conditioner and a bowl.