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Unit 2: God Is With Us
Week 17. Jonah and the Big Fish
God gives second chances, and he never gives up on us.
Memory verse
I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me
Jonah 2:2 (KJV, excerpt)
Read together
Picture story: Jonah and the Big Fish
Read the Bible passage: Jonah 1 to 3.
Talk about it
- Why did Jonah run away?
- What does the story say about God’s kindness?
Do it
Make a paper fish and write on it: God gives second chances.
Pray
God, thank you for second chances.
For the leader
Jonah is funny and serious; enjoy it, then talk about running away.
You will need: Blue cloth, a toy fish.
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