YEA Lesson Library
Honor Marriage
About This Lesson
This lesson introduces the Seventh Commandment to honor marriage and to always keep our promises, just as God keeps His promises to us.
Scriptures
Exodus 20:14
John 2:1-2
Ephesians 5:22
Ephesians 5:25
Colossians 3:18-19
1 Timothy 3:12
Titus 2:4-5
Hebrews 13:4
Words to Know
BRIDE - a woman who is getting married
GROOM - a man who is getting married
HONOR - respect, doing what is right
The Lesson
God made the first man, Adam. He gave him a perfect place to live. He had plenty of food to eat. There were animals to keep him company. But God said it wasn’t good for Adam to be alone. So God took one of Adam’s ribs and made Eve. Adam really liked the woman that God made. She was part of him. God told them to have children and make a home. This was the very first wedding.
The very first miracle Jesus did was at a wedding. The bride was beautiful. She wore a special dress. The groom was all dressed up, too. This was an important time. Everything was perfect. The bride and groom promised to stay with each other and love each other. They were starting a home.
It was God’s idea that men and women should get married. He said they should love each other. He told them to have children. And God wants mommies and daddies to take care of their children.
Weddings are beautiful. They usually have flowers and music. The bride and groom stand in front of the minister. But the most important part is the promise they make. They promise God to love and honor each other for life. And, God wants them to keep that promise, just like He keeps His promise to always love us!
Activity
Teaching the Lesson:
Legacy Lesson: Student book/Teacher book - Teaching Time: 20 mins.
Lesson Prep - Teacher book - Time: 45 mins.
Teacher-Directed Activity: Follow the Leader - Time: 15 mins.
Song: “This Is My Commandment” - page 4 of Kids Classics Collection - Time: 5 mins.
Activity in Student Text: Maze - 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 - Ephesians 5:25
Monday - 1 Timothy 3:12
Tuesday - John 2:1-2
Wednesday - Hebrews 13:4
Thursday - Ephesians 5:22
Friday - Colossians 3:18-19
Saturday - Titus 2:4-5
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, the children will be able to:
1. Tell that marriage was God’s idea.
2. State that God wants everyone to honor marriage.
3. Explain that a bride and groom promise to love and honor each other.
4. Say that God expects us to keep our promises.
Topics & Themes
God’s Promises
Jesus, His Miracles
Water to Wine
Marriage
Promises, Oaths
Ten Commandments
Adultery
Wedding
Preparation
Although children are constantly testing boundaries, researchers have found that rules give children of all ages a sense of security. They want and need to know what is expected of them. God gave us rules, including the Ten Commandments, because He loves us, and so that we will know what is expected of us.
The seventh commandment, Do not commit adultery, is a concept that is far beyond the understanding of preschool children. These children, however, will be bombarded by television (including cartoons), movies, toys, and adults around them, with behavior that will influence their moral values when they get older.
Paul teaches us in 1 Corinthians 6:18 that sexual sins (and adultery is a sexual sin) are sins against our own bodies. And sins have consequences. In our society, where families (even Christian families) are fragmented because of adultery, children need the reassurance that their parents love them and love each other.
In a wedding ceremony, the bride and groom promise to love, in spite of circumstances, and promise to honor one another by being monogamous and undefiled. This lesson strives to teach children God’s ideal – that husbands and wives should be faithful to their wedding vows and to their God.
Review Questions
(Use Dudley to ask the questions.)
1. Whose idea was marriage in the first place? (God’s.)
2. Who were the first bride and groom? (Adam and Eve.)
3. What is so special about a wedding? (The bride and groom promise to love and honor each other.)
4. How can a bride and groom Honor Marriage? (Keep their promises.)
5. What does God want you to do when you make a promise? (Keep your promise.)
6. What did God promise you and me? (Love us, never leave us, home in His Kingdom.)
7. Does God keep His promises?
Teacher-Directed Activity
Repeat the Game at the beginning of this lesson, adding additional actions. Allow different children to lead in the game.
REACH Activity
Letter: M
Words: marriage, music, minister, most, made, man, make, miracle, maze
Sentence: GOD’S FIRST MIRACLE WAS AT A MARRIAGE WHERE THE BRIDE AND GROOM MADE A PROMISE TO GOD.
Song
“This Is My Commandment” is on page 4 of the Kids Classics Collection.
Closing Prayer
Lead the children in prayer. Ask God to help the children keep their promises, especially when they get older and get married. Thank God for keeping His promises to us.
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