Noah Builds an Ark

As time went by, people became more and more evil. Only Noah was obedient and pleased God. God gave Noah special instructions to build a huge boat (ark). This ark would keep Noah and his family safe from the floods that were about to cover the earth. The ark was also big enough to carry enough animals to repopulate the earth when the flood was over.

Noah believed in God and obeyed him so everyone on the ark was safe.

Bible verses used in this episode:

Genesis 6:5-7:16

Hebrews 11:7

Outline:

1. Humans had become wicked (Genesis 6:5-7:16)
2. Only Noah followed God (Genesis 6:8-10)
3. Noah builds and loads the ark (Genesis 6:11-7:16)

Tips for teaching children:

• Children who enjoy math can convert the dimensions of the ark into metric or imperial measurements.  They could also research the sizes of soccer or football fields (or any big building or stadium) and compare the sizes to the ark.
• Make a replica of the ark.
• Sing the song: Rise and Shine
• Eat animal crackers
• Young children will enjoy filling a tub with water and floating a toy boat on it.

Tips for teaching adults:

• In preparation for the class day, ask participants to research some of history’s worst floods. They can share their findings with the group. Research could include loss of life, the financial cost of the damages, the extent of the flood and after-effects of the flood. Discuss the power of water and the devastation it can cause.
• Noah was a good and obedient man who walked with God.  God rescues his entire family because of his obedience and goodness.   Discussion starters:
  • What does this invite us to consider about God’s nature and how He interacts with people?  
  • How can our faithfulness to God be the channel of blessing to others? 
  • What does this have to say about the importance of our faithfulness to God for the sake of others?

Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:

Bible Lesson:  Noah Builds an Ark & Loads Animals

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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