Day 5 - God Created Sea Creatures and Birds

God filled the oceans with all sorts of creatures on the fifth day. He also created birds on this day. Not only did He create these creatures, He made them with the ability to reproduce.

Bible verses used in this episode:

• Genesis 1:20-23
• Jesus said diversity in the Kingdom of God is like fish in a net (Matthew 13:47)
• Jesus compared following Him to fishing for men (Matthew 4:19)
• Jesus miraculously used two fish and five loaves to feed a crowd of over 5,000 people (John 6:1-15)
• God knows every bird (Psalm 50:11a)
• God protects us like a mother bird protects her chicks (Psalm 91:4)
• People who trust God will rise up like eagles (Isaiah 40:31a)

Outline:

1. The creation story is found in Genesis chapters 1 and 2
2. God created creatures if the sea and birds. (Genesis 1:20-23)

Tips for teaching children:

• Make a craft with feathers or shells.
• Young children can learn to draw a simple fish shape
• Decorate boiled eggs

Tips for teaching adults:

• For a fun exercise, ask the class to google the question, “What are names of the birds mentioned in the Bible?”  I think everyone will be surprised at the various bird species named in the Bible.
• Guide the class into reading the following texts: Luke 12:6-7;  Matthew 6:26-28; Deuteronomy 22:6-7.  Each of these texts teaches us something about the life of the follower of God.  Lead the class in a discussion by asking the class, “What can we learn from the birds about our life as God’s people from these texts?” and “How are birds used to teach us about our life with God?”

Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:

Bible Lesson:  Day 5-God Created Birds & Fish 

Scriptures quoted from the International Children’s Bible®, copyright ©1986, 1988, 1999, 2015 by Tommy Nelson. Used by permission.

Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.

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