Dear Teachers and Facilitators,

Families are the basic unit in society and the strength of the family becomes the strength of

the society. When families are happy and well-ordered, everyone is happy which is God's

plan. Unfortunately, the state of families the world over is in chaos. The enemy has created

such discord and disunity in families that the entire society is broken as a result. These

lessons are tailored to bring children to an understanding of God's original plan and how

they can become instruments of positive change first in their own families and then to

society at large. Our topics this year include:

1. God's ideal plan

2. Roles and responsibilities

3. Relationship with parents and siblings

4. The value of work

5. Sexuality

Please make the lessons as practical and personal as possible through teaching aids,

discussion, and relatable examples. May God guide you through these lessons is our prayer

for you.

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Blessings

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DAY 1 GOD’S IDEAL PLAN

“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He

them. And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and

subdue it: ….” Gen. 1:27-28

Opening Activity

Step 1: Memory Verse Challenge: Learn and recite Gen. 1:27-28

Step 2: Create a “Godly Home” poster with images of family members praying, eating together, helping

each other, etc.

Step 3: Invite children into a story time where they come in front and briefly tell the good story about

families in the Bible. For instance one child can tell the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus; Abraham, Sarah,

and Isaac; Jacob, Leah and Rachel & their children and discuss what made them faithful or unfaithful.

Step 4: Teacher to guide the class by highlighting the lessons learnt and how God used each family to

redeem His people.

The objective of this exercise is to help children appreciate the various types of families illustrated from the

scriptures as well as bring out the redemptive part of God’s ideal plan.

Noah and his family

A long time ago, when the world had become very wicked and full of bad behavior, there was one man who stood

out, his name was Noah. The Bible says that Noah found favor in the eyes of the Lord. He was kind, honest, and

walked closely with God (Genesis 6:8–9). While others made fun of him or didn’t believe in God, Noah chose to

do what was right.

One day, God told Noah something surprising: a big flood was coming to wash away all the evil from the earth.

But God had a special plan to save Noah and his family. He told Noah to build a big boat called an ark. It took

120 years to build, and even though people laughed at him, Noah kept building together with his family. They

trusted God completely in the mission they were given by God. Boys and girls, does your family have a God

given mission to this world?

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Noah didn’t do this all alone. He was blessed with an ideal family. His wife was right there with him, quietly

supporting him. She believed in God’s plan too and stood by Noah every day. She helped keep their family strong.

Children, that’s what a loving wife and mother does. She is supposed to bring peace and unity to the home. Also,

Noah had three sons namely, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They were grown-up boys, and guess what? They also

believed in the God of their father. Along with their wives, they helped Noah build the ark. They listened, obeyed,

and followed their dad’s example, even when the world around them didn’t.

When the ark was finally finished, Noah and his whole family went inside. Isn't God amazing? That He fulfilled His

promises to Noah’s obedient family? Noah’s family were safe because they trusted and obeyed God. That’s how

God wants families to be united, obedient, loving, and full of faith in these last days.

After the flood, when the earth was dry again, Noah didn’t forget to say “thank you” to God. He built an altar and

worshiped. His family probably gathered around him to give thanks together (Genesis 8:20). Children, isn’t that

beautiful? A family that prays and praises God together, stays together even when there is trouble. This story

teaches us that God’s ideal plan for families is to worship Him.

Boys and girls, God’s plan for families is still the same today. He wants mothers and fathers to work together,

children to listen and obey, and for the whole family to love and follow Jesus. But the devil doesn’t like that. He

tries to break families apart with anger, selfishness, lies, and sadness because he knows that a strong, godly family

can do great things for God. From the very beginning, when God created Adam and Eve, He made the family a

special gift. And just like Noah’s family was saved because they listened and obeyed, your family can also be safe

and strong when you choose to follow God.

The Bible says in 2 Peter 2:5 that Noah was a preacher of righteousness. That means he warned others to do what

was right. Today, God wants families, including kids like you, to be like Noah. You can help your family love

Jesus. You can be kind, obedient, and help others learn about God too.

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Before Jesus comes again, He wants your family to share His love with the world. Because “Multitudes have

been living in transgression of God’s law, and now He in mercy calls them to obey its sacred precepts.” PP.

102. So boys and girls, remember that God wants you to live in a happy, godly family, to obey His command-

ments, and to worship Him. That way, when the troubles of this world come, just like Noah and his family, you

will be safe in God’s care.

Group discussion

a) How has Satan interfered with God's ideal plan for a family

b) Divide the class into 3 groups and allow the children to discuss the following questions. (Let them choose a

leader who will then share the findings based on the questions below).

1. According to Gen. 1:27-28, What was God’s original plan for the family, and how is it shown in this

verse?

i) What does it mean that God created male and female?

ii) Why did God tell them to be fruitful and multiply?

iii_ Encourage the children to support their answers using scripture

2. How do you think Satan tries to confuse or break God’s plan for families today?

i) For example let the children think of things like arguments, disobedience, or lies that hurt families?

ii) Why do you think Satan wants families to be broken?

3. What can we do as children to protect and live out God’s plan for the family today?

i) How can we show love, respect, and obedience at home?

ii) Can we pray for our families? How?

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DAY 2: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key text: Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord,[a] for this is the right thing to do.

“Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your

father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.” Fathers, do

not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline

and instruction that comes from the Lord. Eph. 6:1- 4

Opening activity

Family Tree of Values - see Eph. 6:1-4, Gen. 2:24, Col. 3:18-21

Step 1: Read the biblical text that illustrates family roles. See Eph. 6:1-4, Gen. 2:24, Col. 3:18-21

and invite the children to read and discuss the roles of each family member.

Step 2: Each child draws a simple tree with names of their family members.

Step 3: On each branch, they write a godly value attached to the family member (e.g., love, patience,

kindness, forgiveness, responsibility). Invite the child to affirm or see the positive side of each family

member

Step 4: Decorate it with drawings or stickers to make it fun and memorable

Step 5: Children gather in a circle and pray for their own families.

Step 6: In the case of dysfunctional families, ask the child to forgive and encourage the child to

release the bitter feeling from their heart.

Step 7: Teacher to wrap up the session by praying for the parents, siblings, and family unity of these

children.

The objective of this exercise is to help children understand the roles, love, and responsibilities within a

family according to God's ideal plan.

Eli and his sons

A long time ago, there lived a man named Eli. He was a High Priest, which means he was a very important

leader among God’s people in Israel. Everyone looked up to him as their spiritual guide. But even though

Eli was trusted to lead many people, he had a problem, he didn't lead his own family very well.

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Eli had two sons, but they were not good boys. The Bible tells us in 1 Samuel 2:12–17 that his sons did not

know or respect God. To mean that they were selfish and did bad things, even though they were supposed to

be helping the Israelites as priests. They did not honor God, and they didn’t listen to their father either.

On the other hand, there was a young boy named Samuel who lived in the same place. Samuel didn’t follow

the bad example of Eli’s sons. Instead, he chose to love and obey God. Even when he was just a child,

Samuel gave himself to God’s service. He wanted to do what made God happy. In a book called Patriarchs

and Prophets, the writer says: “It was Samuel’s constant behavior to become what God would have him. This

is the privilege of every youth.”

Children, did you know that this is true for you too? Jesus is happy when you choose to serve Him and live

in obedience. Later, in 1 Samuel 2:22–25, we see that Eli tried to talk to his sons about their wrong behavior.

He wanted them to change. But they didn’t listen. They kept disobeying and doing wrong things. Although

Eli was a priest, he didn’t correct his sons strongly enough. Children, God has given fathers a special role in

the home to provide for the family, to protect them, and to be like a priest who helps the family stay close to

God. Eli didn’t do this well because his sons were stubborn.

Boys and girls, remember, God gave everyone the power to choose. Eli’s sons chose to disobey. Samuel

chose to obey. And God blessed Samuel. In 1 Samuel 2:26, the Bible tells me: “And the child Samuel grew

on, and was in favor both with the Lord, and also with men.”

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This shows us that when we obey God and our parents, we grow in favor with both God and parents. Later in 1

Samuel 3:11–14, God spoke to young Samuel and gave him a message, that there would be punishment for Eli’s

family because of their disobedience. And in 1 Samuel 4, what God said came true in that Eli’s sons died in

battle.

The Bible warns us about the kind of behavior we should avoid. In 2 Timothy 3:1–5, it says that in the last days,

some children will be proud, rude, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They won’t love others or show

kindness. They will do whatever they want, even when it is wrong. The Bible tells us not to be like that. We are

encouraged to be faithful to Jesus.

Today, I invite you to consider following the examples of Samuel, John the Baptist, and Jesus. They obeyed their

parents, helped around the house, and showed love and respect. They also shared God’s word with others. In

Luke 2:52, the Bible says: “Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.” That means

Jesus grew in body, mind, and in his love for God and people.

Children, do you want to be like Jesus and Samuel? Do you want to grow in obedience, be kind and helpful at

home, and make God happy? That is what God is calling you to do today to be a blessing to your family and

others by the way you live.

Group Discussion:

Divide the class into 3 and let them discuss how Satan has interfered with family ideal roles and responsibilities

in a godly household. Once they are done, let each group briefly present their findings to the rest of the group.

1. Why do you think it's sometimes hard for children to obey their parents, even when they know it's the

right thing to do?

i) Can you think of a time you were tempted to disobey your parents? How did you respond?

ii) How do you think Satan tries to encourage disobedience in your home?

2. What are some ways parents may get angry or impatient, instead of teaching with love?

i) How can frustration or harsh words affect you as a child at home?

ii) Why does Satan want parents and children to be hurt or distant from each other?

3. How can we, as children and parents, protect our family from Satan's tricks and stay close to God's

plan?

i) What can we do daily to grow in love and respect at home?

ii) How does prayer, reading the Bible, or saying sorry help protect our family?

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DAY 3: RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS AND SIBLINGS

How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony. - Ps. 133:1

Open Activity - Harmony Heart

Step 1: Each child draws a heart and writes inside it:

Step 2: One way they will show love to their parents

Step 3: One way they will show kindness to a sibling

Step 4: Decorate the hearts and hang them on a "Harmony Wall" in the class and then take them home at

the end of the week.

Step 5: pray with the children to seal their commitment to the Lord.

Jacob and Esau

A long time ago, there were two brothers named Jacob and Esau. They were twins, and their parents were called

Isaac and Rebekah. Even though Jacob and Esau were brothers, they were very different. Esau liked hunting

and being outdoors. Jacob liked staying at home and taking care of the animals. They each had things they

enjoyed doing.

Their parents made a big mistake by showing favoritism. This means they loved one child more than the other.

For example, Isaac the father, loved Esau more. Rebekah, the mother, loved Jacob more. This made things in

the family unfair, and it caused problems between the brothers.

In those days, the oldest son received something called a birthright. It was a special blessing from God, and it

meant that the son would lead the family and help everyone follow God.

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Esau, who was the older twin, didn’t care about the birthright. One day, when he was really hungry, he gave it

away to Jacob just for a bowl of food.

Later on, Jacob did something wrong. He tricked his old, blind father into giving him a blessing that was meant

for Esau. That was not honest. When Esau found out, he was very angry. He wanted to hurt Jacob, so Jacob had

to run away from home. Because of this, the two brothers didn’t see each other for 21 years. That’s a very long

time.

Children, when people lie or show favoritism or hurt each other, it breaks families apart. That’s why God wants

us to treat everyone in our family with love and fairness. Parents should love all their children equally, and

children should obey and love their parents and siblings. In Romans 12:18, the bible encourages families to leave

in peace and harmony.

But something good happened later. Jacob missed his brother and felt sorry for what he had done. He prayed to

God and decided to go back home to say sorry. When Esau saw Jacob, he didn’t stay angry. Instead, he gave his

brother a big hug and forgave him. That made God very happy. Wow! Colossians 3:13 says that it is wonderful to

bear with one another and forgive each other especially when your sibling is wrong. Indeed God wants siblings to

live in unity and love. Forgiveness is an act of divine love.

Boys and girls, we learn something very important here that families should not fight or lie to each other. We

should not pick favorites. And when someone makes a mistake, we should forgive them. The Bible says in Ephe-

sians 4:32, “be kind and forgive one another, just like Jesus forgives us.”

Sometimes we may argue with our brother, sister, or even parents. But instead of staying angry or holding a

grudge, we can choose to forgive, say sorry, and make peace. When we do this, we make our home a happy place

where God’s love can grow.

So children, will you choose to forgive, to love your family, and to always do what is right, even when it’s hard?

That is what pleases God and brings peace to every home.

Group discussion:

1. How should parents treat all their children at home, and what can happen when they show favoritism

like Isaac and Rebekah did? Highlight other examples of favoritism from the bible.

2. Jacob lied to his father and hurt his brother. Why is it important to always be honest in a family and to

say sorry when you do something wrong?

3. Esau forgave Jacob after many years. Why is forgiveness important in a family, and how can we show

love to our siblings even after we disagree? Give bible scriptures to support your answer.

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DAY 4: VALUE OF WORK

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Col.

3:23

Open activity

Step 1: Divide the children into small groups and assign each group a practical task:

Sweeping or tidying up the church hall or pews

Arranging hymn books or Bibles

Helping set up chairs or prepare snacks

Watering plants or wiping windows

Step 2: After the tasks, gather the children, and let them share what they enjoyed about helping out

today.

Step 3: Also, let them share how they felt doing the work.

Step 4: Appreciate and affirm them for the doing a good job

Step 5: Pray and commit the children to the Lord, that they may grow to be hardworking and diligent.

Jesus as a child

More than 2,000 years ago, in a quiet mountain village called Nazareth, there lived a special boy named Jesus.

Even though He was the Son of God, He did not act proud or lazy. He chose to live humbly and helped His

family just like any other child.

The Bible tells us in Luke 2:40 that Jesus “grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace

of God was upon Him.” That means His heart, mind, and body were growing well, and He made wise choices

even as a young boy.

Jesus lived with His earthly parents, Mary and Joseph.

Joseph was a carpenter. He made things out of wood

like chairs, tables, and doors. Jesus helped him in

the workshop, maybe by passing him tools, cleaning up

wood pieces, or learning how to make simple things.

Though the Bible doesn’t tell us every small detail, we know that Jesus obeyed His parents and worked hard at

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 The book Desire of Ages pg. 68.3 says that “Jesus always had

willing hands, ready to help others. He was so patient and honest

that He never gave up on what was right, no matter what”.

Jesus loved to learn and His mother taught Him from Bible

stories. He enjoyed singing, praying, and thinking about God. As

He grew older, He did not go to the big schools of the rabbis.

Instead, He chose to learn directly from God (DA 70.1). Jesus

enjoyed learning and shared what He knew to help others. Boys

and girls, the good news is that you can grow in knowledge and

love like Jesus did.

When Jesus was 12 years old, He and His parents went to Jerusalem for a feast. After the celebration, His

parents started their journey home, but Jesus stayed behind at the temple, talking with the teachers. After

searching for Him for three days, His parents found Him and were very worried. Jesus said, “Didn’t you know

I had to be in My Father’s house?” (Luke 2:49).

Even though Jesus knew God was His true Father, He went back home with His parents and obeyed them. The

Bible says in Luke 2:51–52 that “Jesus went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them... And

Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.”

Children, this teaches us something very important, that Jesus obeyed His parents and helped in the home with

joy. In Ephesians 6:1, the Bible says, “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.” “Jesus lived in

a simple home and cheerfully did His part in helping around the house” (DA 72.3). He learned carpentry from

His father Joseph and worked with His hands. His hard work helped Him grow strong in both body and mind.

Even little things, like sweeping the floor, setting the table, or

helping your younger siblings matter to God when done with love.

Jesus said in Luke 16:10, “Whoever is faithful with very little will

also be faithful with much.” By looking at how Jesus lived, we

learn that it’s important to work hard and do every job well. Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it

with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”

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When you help at home, do your schoolwork, or take care of chores, do it with a happy heart, you are work-

ing for God, just like Jesus did.

Working doesn’t just help your parents but also helps you grow stronger, smarter, and kinder. “God appoint-

ed work as a blessing, and only the diligent worker finds the true joy of life.” (DA 72.4). When we share the

work at home and help carry the load with our father and mother, we’re not just being helpful, but we’re

learning to become responsible and useful people in the world.

Jesus spent His whole life working. He said in John 9:4, “I must do the work of Him who sent Me while it is

day; the night is coming when no one can work.” Boys and girls, would you like to be like Jesus? Are you

willing to do your part at home, with joy and care, knowing that every little bit counts? Will you say today,

“Lord, help me to be faithful in my house work just like Jesus was?”

Group discussion:

1. What are some jobs you can do at home or school to help your family or classmates, and how can

you do them with a happy heart? (Col. 3:23)

2. Why is it important to work even when no one is watching, and how does God feel when we do our

best in small things? (Lk. 16:10)

3. How did Jesus show the value of work when He was a child at home with His parents? (Lk. 2:52)

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DAY 5: SEXUALITY

Key text: “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that you should avoid sexual immorality:” - 1

Thess. 4:3

Opening Activity

Create a table with three columns as follows:

Column 1: List all the forms of sexual immorality mentioned in the Bible (e.g. adultery, homosexuality,

incest, etc.).

Column 2: Provide a jumbled list of Bible verses that relate to these sins (mix up the order).

Column 3: Match and connect each sin listed in Column 1 with the correct Bible verse from Column 2

that speaks about or defines it.

The objective of this activity is to make the child know various examples of sexual sin that God doesn't want

them to do.

NO. TYPES OF SEXUAL SIN BIBLE TEXT

Adultery Lev. 18:6-17, 20:14

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2 Immorality or fornication Ex. 22:19, Lev. 18:23

3 Homoseuality/gay/ lesbianism Deut. 22:24

4 Incest Lev. 19:29, 20:5-6, 1 Cor. 6:9

5 Beastiality 1 Cor. 6:15, Deut. 22:21. 23:17

6 Mental Immorality e.g voyeurism, masturbation, Lev.20:10, Heb. 13:4, Prov. 6:30-35

pornography

7 Exhibitionism Deut. 22:5

8 Sexual child abuse 1 Cor. 6:9, Phil 2:3

9 Rape Gen. 9:22

10 Prostitution Gen. 19:1-29, Rom. 1:24-32

11 Transvestism and transsexualism

Deut. 22:24, Judges 19:24, 20:3-4

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Sodom and Gomorrah

A long time ago, there were two cities called Sodom and Gomorrah. A man named Lot lived in one of these

cities. One day, two angels from God came to visit Lot, and he welcomed them into his home for the night.

While they were resting, some wicked young men from the city surrounded Lot’s house. They knocked on the

door insisting that they were sexually attracted to the angels. These young men were behaving badly and didn’t

want to follow God’s ways.

Lot tried to talk to them and to stop them from doing evil, but they refused to listen. They were stubborn and

full of pride. The people of Sodom and Gomorrah were known for their disobedience to God. They did many

wrong things like homosexuality, adultery, rape, and other forms of sexual sin. In Genesis 19:5, the Bible tells

me that the young men in Sodom called out to Lot, “Where are the men who came to you tonight? Bring them

out so we can know them,” which means they were romantically attracted to their fellow men.

Lot begged them to stop, but they kept pressing on. Finally, the angels blinded the men outside the house so

they couldn’t find the door. That was a warning from God, showing them that what they were doing was sinful.

But sadly, they still refused to change. Because the people of Sodom and Gomorrah continued in their wicked-

ness, God destroyed the cities with fire from heaven.

Children, today we live in a

world where some people are

also disobedient like those in

Sodom. Some boys and girls

follow wrong behavior they see

in movies or on social media.

They do this to look cool or fit in

with others. But the Bible warns

us in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 that

God wants us to live pure lives and stay away from sexual sin.

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Homosexuality means being romantically or sexually attracted to someone of the same sex. For example a man

who feels this way is often called gay, and a woman is called a lesbian. But the Bible teaches that this is not

what God desires for us. Other examples of sexual immorality include LGBTQ, adultery, incest, bestiality, rape,

child abuse, and prostitution. These are not pleasing to God. In 1 Corinthians 6:9, the Bible says that those who

continue living in sexual sin will not inherit the Kingdom of God. That means they won’t be part of God’s

eternal home unless they repent and turn away from sin.

In Patriarchs and Prophets page 169.1 the writer says, “But we should not needlessly expose ourselves to

influences that are unfavorable to the formation of Christian character. When we voluntarily place ourselves in

an atmosphere of worldliness and unbelief, we displease God and drive holy angels from our homes.”

Dear boys and girls, the devil wants to trick you through dirty movies, dirty pornographic websites, and pervert-

ed messages on social media. But God wants us to guard our hearts and minds by reading the Bible, praying,

and choosing what is right. This is the great controversy, however, when we fill our minds with God’s truth, we

become strong and can say “no” to sexual sin.

Will you choose to obey God and live a life that is sexually pure and holy? Let us pray.

Group discussion:

1. How has Satan interfered with God's ideal plan for sexual purity?

2. How many colors are in the original rainbow that God created after the flood?

3. Search for the LGBTQ rainbow flag, how many colors does it have?

4. Compare the LGBTQ rainbow flag with God’s original rainbow. Which color is missing from the LGBTQ

flag?

5. Read Numbers 15:37– 40 and discuss God’s will in view of Ecc. 12:13. According to this passage, which

color represents obedience to God?

In these last days, what does God want us to do so that we may inherit His Kingdom? See Ps. 40:8.

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