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The Bear that Heard Crying
Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Children Ages 4-7
It was the summer of 1783 when three-year-old Sarah Whitcher wandered into the forest, following her mom and dad on their way to visit relatives. What no one expected was that Sarah would become lost in the woods. The Whitcher family and their neighbors searched for Sarah for days. Just when everyone was about to give up, a stranger arrived in town, claiming he knew exactly where to find Sarah–under a tall tree, guarded by a bear! This retelling of a true story shows the miraculous rescue of Sarah Whitcher.
Questions Just for Fun
If you were exploring the woods by yourself, what is one thing you would enjoy doing?
Questions to Think Critically and Biblically
Why is it that bad things, like getting lost in the woods, happen?
Discussion Guide - Read Romans 8:18-21. Discuss how all creation is under the curse of sin. That is why bad things happen. Remind your child that this is not the end of the story. Jesus came to pay the penalty for our sin, and He will one day return a second time to make all things new.
How did we see God’s kindness displayed in this story?
Discussion Guide - Discuss how the bear protected Sarah and how God allowed Mr. Heath to have that dream about exactly where to find her. (Remind your child that this is a true story.)
Bous Question - If you have taken your child through Foundation Biblical Worldview Curriculum, ask, “Why was it the right thing for the community to spend days looking for Sarah until they found out what happened?”
Discussion Guide - Review the truth covered in Unit 4, Lesson 1. Read through the Scripture passages covered and the games played to solidify the truth that humans bear God’s image.
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