To begin the session:
Find a sample family emergency plan template on sites such as these: https://www.redcross.org/content/dam/redcross/atg/PDF_s/Preparedness___Disaster_Recovery/General_Preparedness___Recovery/Home/ARC_Family_Disaster_Plan_Template_r083012.pdf
https://www.ready.marines.mil/Portals/208/Docs/Factsheets/Kit_Plan/FamilyPlanForm.pdf
Make copies of one or more of these plans and distribute one to each class member. Give them a few minutes to review the document. Then discuss it with these questions:
- Do you have a family emergency plan? What elements of this plan would you incorporate into your family emergency plan?
- Why are such plans helpful? Why might many not take the time to make such a plan?
- What other elements would you include in such a plan?
Lead into Bible study by, “Disasters happen. It seems wise to identify possible threats and to look for ways to respond to them. God told Noah of an impending disaster and what to do about it.”
To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Download the “Noah—Chief Safety Officer” activity here. Make copies for each group of three to five students. Distribute these copies and give groups about 15 minutes to complete the activity according to the printed instructions.
The expected answers are:
- Refuse to become complacent due to the apathy of others (v. 9b).
- Prepare your children for what is to come, not just yourself (v. 10).
- Be listening to reliable authority for early warnings (vv. 11-13).
- Use materials that will withstand the expected disaster (v. 14).
- Think big! Make sure that your supplies are more than adequate for what is to come (vv. 15, 16).
- Expect the worst (v. 17).
- Understand the statutes that will govern rebuilding (v. 18; see also 9:1-1).
- Know how the recovery will be sustained and prepare accordingly (vv. 19, 20).
- Prepare for expected shortages of supplies after the disaster passes (vv. 21-22).
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