Seeing God's World · Lesson 2
The Big Story
Genesis 1:1, 31; Genesis 3:1-24; Revelation 21:1-5; Romans 11:36 Old Testament PrincipleTrust
The Bible is one true story from beginning to end. God made a good world, sin broke it, Jesus came to rescue us, and one day He will make all things new. Because we know how the story ends, we can trust God in every chapter of our lives.
God is the Author of the true story of the whole world. We can trust Him in the hard middle parts, because He has already told us how it ends.
- CreationGod made it (this lesson)
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.”
Romans 11:36 BSB
Christ Connection · The gospel
Jesus is the Hero of the whole story. All things were made through Him (Colossians 1:16). He died for our sins and rose again (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). He will make all things new (Revelation 21:5). After He rose, Jesus showed His friends that all the Scriptures were about Him (Luke 24:27).
Colossians 1:16-20; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Revelation 21:5; Luke 24:27
The Big Story · Creation
This lesson is the map for every lesson: God made it, we broke it, Jesus fixes it, and Jesus makes it new. Every Bible story and every day of our lives fits somewhere inside it.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 47-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: Starting in the middle
- Theo’s Workshop (build challenge): The story cube
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Roll the story
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
I can trust God's big story.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Story motions, Color God's story
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
The Bible is one big true story. God made it, we broke it, Jesus fixes it, and Jesus makes it new. We can trust God because we know how it ends.
Memory verse
“From Him and through Him and to Him are all things.”
Adapted from Romans 11:36
Start here
Open a book to the middle and read one line. Ask, "Is this a happy story or a sad one?" Say, "We can't tell! We need the start and the end. Today we learn God's whole story."
Bible story 6 min
The Bible has lots of books. But it tells one big story. It is God's story. And it is true!
God made it. In the beginning, God made all things. He made light and land and seas. He made fish and birds and bugs. He made people to be His friends. God looked at it all. It was very good!
We broke it. A sly snake came. He said, "Did God really say that?" Adam and Eve did not trust God. They ate the fruit God said not to eat. Sin came in. Now there is hurt and sadness in the world.
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Which chapter? 8 min
You’ll need: Four signs (God made it, We broke it, Jesus fixes it, Jesus makes it new)
- Put the four signs on four walls.
- Say a line, like "A beautiful sunset," "Two kids fight over a toy," "Jesus rose from the dead," or "No more tears." Kids run to the chapter it fits.
- Talk about each one. Say, "Every part fits in God's big story!"
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3rd – 4th grade
The Bible is one true story in four chapters. God made a good world, sin broke it, Jesus came to rescue us, and He will make all things new. Knowing how the story ends helps us trust God in the hard parts.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Four chapters, Story sort
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
Every worldview tells a story about where we came from and where we're going. The Bible tells the true story in four chapters, creation, fall, redemption and restoration, with Jesus as its Hero. Knowing the whole story lets us trust God and see our own lives clearly.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Three stories, My page in the story
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at school, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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