Here is a simple lesson plan that would work well in Children’s Church or Sunday School, especially around Easter. It shows points kids to the future hope that Jesus made real when he rose from the dead. This lesson was written by Doug Wolter, the Pastor of Children & Education at LaGrange Baptist Church. You can read more from Doug at his blog Life Together.
This Bible lesson is based on J.C. Ryle’s sermon for children called, No More Crying. This sermon and other addresses to children can be found in the book, The Two Bears, (Grace and Truth Books, 2004).
HOOK:
Today we’re going to talk about three places:
- A place where there is a lot of crying
- A place where there is nothing but crying
- A place where there is no more crying
BOOK:
There is a place where there is a lot of crying.
- The world we live in (John 16:33 … in this world you will have trouble …)
- What makes you cry? Why do we cry?
- Sin ultimately caused crying … pain, sickness, hurt, loneliness, death resulted from the fall
There is a place where there is nothing but crying.
- Where do you think that is?
- Hell is the place where there is constant crying (“weeping and gnashing of teeth”)
- Hell is real, it is not made up – Jesus spoke about it more than anyone
- Why do all people deserve to go there? (Read Romans 6:23)
- How can we escape this horrible place?
There is a place where there is no more crying.
- Do you know where this is?
- Do a Sword Drill (look up Revelation 21:4 – volunteer read)
- What do you think heaven will be like? … Bible gives us some clues (Rev. 21:10-27)
- What’s the best part about heaven? – Jesus is there!
LOOK/TOOK:
Do you know that Jesus cried when he was on earth?
- When did Jesus cry?
- Remember the story of Lazarus (May want to refer to John 11:1-44)
- Jesus cried for those he loved
- Jesus is a man and knows what it feels like to be sad and cry
- Jesus is also God and He gives us life
- Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, yet he will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” (John 11:25-26).
- How can you live forever in heaven? Believe in Jesus!
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The Lord bless your ministry great for being a great support to my calling as children teacher. Thank you so much for every material you provided.
Wonderful lesson! Great and simple language, young children can easily understand. Your lessons are all related and based on current Lectionary and Calendar. Thank you for a great job!
Really appreciate every single thing you do for God’s children.
Well done!!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Luisa
Profound truths that can be taught in a simple way. Thank you so much for allowing the Lord to use you.
we are still in the process of getting new pastor and only 2 children now. we’re teaching 10 commandments now. you have very good lessons………….
Just read this lesson, it is absolutely fantastic – not just for smaller children but for everyone – so simple and yet so powerful.
I have been receiving your lessons for just a short while now but each lesson is fresh and interesting. Keep doing what you’re doing, you are an inspiration and a blessing.
God bless you richly
Joanne
I plan to use this lesson this sunday. Great, simple,awesoms approach. I’m loving it. Thank you for the fresh ideas. I pray that you will continue to be renewed with enlightning ideas to share.
thank-you so much for your help and the love that is put in each lesson| to be able to teach Gods word is truly a blessing. to plant a seed and know, God is in it! childrens ministry means alot to me. Please don`t stop sharing. thank-you and God Bless.
I loved this lesson. I prayed and ask God to guide me as I taught. The kids was totally involved with the presentation of this story. It was so unique to watch them grasp this lesson. I used three posters with each statement. I let them write their imput on the poster and we talked about what each statement about crying meant. Gods presence was with us as we learned. Thank you. I felt this was one of the best lessons that I’ve ever had the opportunity to teach. I love this website
the lesson speaks to me. thank you for its simplicity and truth. we’ll be sharing it here in our church in the Philippines.
Thanks a very important lesson put in very simple way so that little ones understand, will use it this week to explain all abt palm sunday.
God bless
lesson not just for the kids but also for teens… simple but very useful … direct to the point and i love it. Rest a sure that i will used it in our church. Thank you and God bless!
Very precious truths. This is a great, simple lesson for kids.
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