Description
This Sunday school lesson on listening to God invites children to explore what it means to hear, recognize, and respond to God’s voice. Rooted in the story of God calling Samuel in 1 Samuel 3, the lesson helps children notice how God speaks throughout Scripture and how learning to listen is a practice shaped by time, trust, and community.
Rather than presenting God’s voice as loud or obvious, this lesson gently guides children to reflect on the many ways God communicates: through Scripture, prayer, trusted people, inner nudges, and lived experience. Children are encouraged to wonder, practice, and grow in attentiveness, understanding that listening to God is something we learn together.
At the heart of the lesson is a meaningful, hands-on activity that introduces Listening Symbols, a simple, memorable tool that helps children recognize patterns of God’s voice in the Bible and in everyday life. These symbols become a lasting resource for prayer and Bible reading, supporting spiritual practice beyond a single class session.
What’s Included
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A Teacher Study Guide to support preparation, theological reflection, and discussion
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A paraphrased Bible reading of the Samuel story (1 Samuel 3), accessible for children
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A step-by-step guide for creating Listening Symbols, using 10 simple symbols that help children remember what God’s voice sounds like
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A movement-based game designed especially for younger participants
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A take-home resource with instructions for using the Listening Symbols at home
Designed to be flexible and inclusive, this Christian lesson on hearing God’s voice is adaptable for a wide range of ages and settings. It works well in Sunday school, intergenerational gatherings, children’s ministry, or home-based faith formation, making it easy for children and families to continue practicing attentive listening together. It has also been adapted for use with jr and sr high students and provided great opportunity for more in-depth conversation.
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