The Day of Atonement

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Theme: Sin requires a sacrifice — and God provides it

Age Group: PreK-K (Ages 3-5)

Overview

The story of The Day of Atonement teaches us that sin requires a sacrifice — and god provides it. God takes care of His people.

Bible Story

Bible story content

Activities

Discussion

Supplies: Bible

  1. Read the passage together
  2. Ask the discussion questions
  3. Pray together

Discussion Questions

  1. What did you learn from this story?
  2. How does this apply to your life?
  3. What was your favorite part of the story?
  4. What did you learn about God?

Missions Spotlight

The Karenni people of Myanmar have been displaced from their homeland for decades. Missionaries working in refugee camps along the Thai-Myanmar border share Joshua’s story to encourage displaced believers that God keeps His promises even in exile.

To the Cross

God told Joshua, ‘As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.’ God always keeps His promises. Jesus gives us an even greater promise: ‘Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age’ (Matthew 28:20). Our true Promised Land is eternal life with Him.

Teaching Tips

  • Use Movement to Feel It
  • Answer “Hard” Questions by Feeling
  • Create Simple “Clean” Crafts with Help
  • Pair Up for “Turn and Talk”

Family Take-Home

The story of The Day of Atonement shows us that sin requires a sacrifice — and god provides it.

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