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Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)

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Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NLT)

Verse to Go

Today’s Bible memory verse is Ecclesiastes 4:9. Say the memory verse slowly:

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” Ecclesiastes 4:9

We learned the first part of the verse in the previous lesson.

Two people… Hold one arm out with two fingers pointing up.

Are better off than one… Hold the other arm out with only the index finger pointing up.

Now, let’s learn the second part of the verse.

Stand facing the children and lead them in repeating phrases and imitating the motions.

For they can help each other… Move both hands with the same fingers inward until they meet.

Succeed… Move the fingers upward together like a rocket lifting off.

Repeat a few more times slowly.

Optional: Make sure the children understand what it means to succeed.

The word "succeed" means to reach a goal or to complete a task you choose to do.

Let’s say a parent asks you to pick up all your toys in the backyard. You will succeed after all the toys are picked up. Now, what if a friend offers to help you? Will the task go faster or slower? Faster!

Yes, correct; two are better than one, right? Your friend can help you succeed—even faster than you could on your own.

Note: Preschool children may not be able to memorize the entire verse. They may simply repeat it with you. Be sure all children understand its meaning, and that success means reaching a goal or completing a task.