YEA Lesson Library
The Sabbath Day
About This Lesson
In this lesson, the student is introduced to the Fourth Commandment, keeping the Sabbath holy, including appropriate Sabbath conduct.
Scriptures
Exodus 20:8-11
Exodus 31:14
Exodus 31:15-16
Exodus 35:2
Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Isaiah 56:1-2
Jeremiah 17:21-22
Mark 2:23-3:4
Mark 6:2
Luke 4:16
Words to Know
HOLY - spiritually pure, dedicated to religious service
The Lesson
In the beginning of time, God made the first man. God knew what that man needed. He needed food, air, water, and a place to live. God gave the man a beautiful place to live. He gave him work to do. The man gave names to all the animals.
He took care of the beautiful garden. But, God knew the man needed something else. He needed a time to rest. God rested from creating on the seventh day. He wanted to show the man how to keep the Sabbath.
You and I still need a time to rest. We go to bed at night to sleep and rest. But that is not enough. So, God gave one day each week for us to rest. The Sabbath is the seventh day.
But God told us to do more than just rest on the Sabbath. He wants us to keep it holy – that means it is a day for us to do good things. We go to church and worship God on the Sabbath. We learn about Him from the Bible. We talk to Him about things that are important to us. And we thank Him for all the good things He gives us. Those are all good things to do.
There are also good things you can do for other people. You can give someone a smile. You can make a card for someone who is sick. And you can ask a friend to go with you to Sabbath School.
Remember, the Sabbath day was made by God for you. And the fourth commandment tells you keep it holy.
Activity
Teaching the Lesson:
Legacy Lesson: Student book/Teacher book - Teaching Time: 20 mins.
Lesson Prep - Teacher book - Time: 45 mins.
Teacher-Directed Activity: Making Cards - Time: 30 mins.
Song: “Praise Him, Praise Him” - page 76 of the Kids Classics Collection - Time: 5 mins.
Activity in Student Text: Dot-to-Dot and Color - Time: 10 mins.
Alternate Ways to Present Lesson (YEAH):
Extending the Lesson - Additional Activities - REACH:
Daily Teaching Suggestions for each lesson -
Daily Time: 15-20 mins.
Daily Devotions
Sunday - Jeremiah 17:21-22
Monday - Luke 4:16
Tuesday - Exodus 35:2
Wednesday - Deuteronomy 5:12-14
Thursday - Exodus 31:15-16
Friday - Isaiah 56:1-2
Saturday - Mark 6:2
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. State that God rested on the Sabbath day.
2. Explain that God knew man needed a day to rest so He gave us the Sabbath.
3. State that Jesus did good things for others on the Sabbath day.
4. Name some good things we can do on the Sabbath day.
Topics & Themes
Holy
Jesus, Healing
Jesus Sets Example
Sabbath
Sabbath Conduct
Ten Commandments
Sabbath
Preparation
The Ten Commandments are God’s guide to living a life pleasing to Him. The first four commandments teach us how to have a right relationship with God. Acknowledging God as the only true God, worshiping Him and Him only, honoring His holy name, and keeping the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship will not only please God, but will also make us happy.
On the seventh day of creation, God rested – but not because He was tired. He had His crown of creation, man, in mind when He set the Sabbath aside as a day of rest. God supplied everything His creation needed, including a day of rest.
As parents and teachers we are given the responsibility not only of teaching children to memorize the Ten Commandments, but also to help them identify practical ways they can keep and obey them.
Fold construction paper in half forming cards. You will need one for each child. Copy the following verse onto construction paper. (Note: You may need a couple of extra volunteers to help with the activity during class.)
God, Before I call you, you’re already there. You know what I need, and I know that you care.
Use the puppet to greet the children. He can listen to them recite their memory verse and ask the review questions.
Review Questions
(Use the puppet to ask the following questions.)
1. Why do trees lose their leaves in the fall?
2. What did God do on the seventh day of creation?
3. Why did God tell us to rest on the Sabbath?
4. What are some good things you can do on the Sabbath?
Teacher-Directed Activity
Give each child a sheet of colored construction paper folded with the verse printed on it. Allow the children to decorate the front of the card by gluing silk flowers, pictures cut from used greet- ing cards, stickers, glitter, or any combination of items. Help them to sign their name inside the card. Tell them to give the card to someone who has been sick, to a grandparent, or to someone they would like to invite to Sabbath School.
REACH Activity
Letter: H (words with /h/ at the beginning)
Words: holy, he, help, heal, him, how, happy
Sentence: GOD IS HAPPY WHEN WE KEEP THE SABBATH DAY HOLY.
Song
“Praise Him, Praise Him” is found on page 76 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer, thanking God for giving us everything we need. Thank Him for giving us the Sabbath day to rest, to worship Him, and to do good things for others.
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