Lesson Title: The Parable of the Prodigal Son for KidsBible Reference: Luke 15:11-32Target Age Group: PreschoolLearning Context: Children’s Church or Sunday SchoolTarget Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God’s ways are clearly not our own. When the young son returns home begging for a job as a servant we expect the father to be angry with him. That is human nature and how we would react. But
The story doesn’t end when Jesus rises from the dead. Instead, it is only the beginning. Now the disciples have the task of sharing the good news with the world. They will face trials such as the jealous church leaders and jail, but they will have help from God so they will be victorious. Through this lesson children will learn that we can never stop telling others about Jesus and that God will help us along the
As children grow it is our goal that they would grow in Christ and learn what it means to be a Christian. This lesson encourages children to be aware of their surroundings so that they can surround themselves with ‘good soil.’ Today they will learn that when a tree is planted in good soil it produces good fruit. Likewise, when a child surrounds themselves with church and the Bible they will learn to produce good fruit for
In Luke 6:17-26 Jesus gives us the Beatitudes, teaching us to store up our treasures in Heaven and not on Earth. Younger children won’t understand all the blesseds and woes but they can understand that Jesus taught us the right way to act and interact with others and to store up our treasures in Heaven. Through this lesson they will learn that the BEatittudes teach us to BE kind, humble, loving, and gentle. Bible Reference: Luke 6:17-26
The Bible teaches us that we are to love everyone, even our enemies. For young children, and really everyone, the natural response is to respond to anger with anger. This lesson teaches children that they should do the opposite and love their enemies instead of hate them. Lesson Title: Love Your Enemies Bible Reference: Luke 6:27-38 Learning Context: Children’s Church or Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Learning Aim: Jesus wants us to love your
When Jesus was 12, He and his parents travelled to Jerusalem for Passover with a big group of their relatives. During this trip, Jesus was left behind. His parents found Him three days later teaching the elders in the Temple. Mary and Joseph were worried about Jesus, but He was exactly where He needed to be. Even at a young age, Jesus knew who He was and who His Father was and He was preparing Himself for
Jesus’ coming to the Earth fulfilled the scriptures of the Old Testament. In Luke 4:14-21 He is just beginning to teach the good news. When teaching in Galilee and then Nazareth His message is that He is God’s son and has come to save God’s people. In Nazareth He will be rejected which will fulfill the scriptures. Jesus taught that He will make the imprisoned free and the blind see. For preschoolers, the lesson will be simple:
Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. When Satan tempted Him, the desire to give in was present, but He resisted temptation due to His divine nature. As the Son of God, Jesus understands what it feels like to be tempted, and we can take comfort in knowing that He can relate to our struggles. It is important for preschoolers to understand that Jesus was fully human and fully divine, and thus He did not sin.
Being God’s son means many things for Jesus, but today we will focus on His ability to do miracles. Jesus’ first miracle was to turn water into wine. This miracle opened the door for Jesus’ later life-changing miracles. Today your class will learn that Jesus can do miracles because He is God’s son. Lesson Title: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine Bible Reference: John 2:11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Children’s Church Target Time Frame: 1 ½
Today’s lesson attempts to answer the question, “Why did God send Jesus?” in a way that preschoolers can understand. Throughout the Christmas season we do a good job of teaching how Jesus come but that isn’t nearly as important as why He came. In Luke 3:7-18 Luke warns the people that Jesus is coming and that they should get ready. Today your class will get ready for Jesus to come and learn that He came to wipe
The birth of John the Baptist was a miracle in itself, as Elizabeth was elderly and barren. Once John was grown he prepared the world for Jesus. The Israelites had been waiting for Jesus for thousands of years so it must have been hard to believe that He was finally here. John’s role in all of this was to help create belief among the people. This lesson focus’ on the miracle of John’s birth to Elizabeth and
Throughout the Old Testament God said that He would send Jesus and He was faithful in doing so. Through this lesson preschool children will learn that God always keeps His promises. Isaiah 9:6 says teaches us that Jesus is coming and that the will “be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah told of Jesus’ coming many years before Jesus’ birth and God’s people looked for Jesus for many years. Our kids will learn
Lesson Title: Bonfire Preschool Lesson Ideas (Luke 5:1-11) Bible Reference: Luke 5:1-11 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: As the weather gets colder it’s time to enjoy bonfires. This lesson brings the bonfire to your classroom. You will imagine that you are sitting around a campfire on the beach when Jesus called Simon Peter, James, and John to be disciples. As you sit around a pretend fire, your
Lesson Title: Filling Up With Goodness (Colossians 3:16) Bible Reference: Colossians 3:16 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: In Colossians 3 Paul writes to the church and encourages them to live together in peace. One way to make sure that you are at peace with the people around you is by filling yourself with good things, such as God’s word. Through this lesson children will learn that in
This lesson teaches children that they should be on Jesus’ team. The world can offer a lot of good things, but only Jesus can offer eternal life. Lesson Title: Being on God’s Team Bible Reference: John 16:33 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Learning Aim: I want to be on Jesus’ team. Tell The Bible Story Before the Activity: You need a football. Optional: Football jersey or attire. During the
Fall is a beautiful season and this lesson focuses on the changes that happen during fall. This lesson teaches kids that God made each season and each season has a purpose. They will learn that God made the world for them so that farmers can grow food so that we won’t go hungry. Lesson Title: God Made the Seasons (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2) Bible Reference: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour
When God looks at a person, He cares about who they are on the inside more than how they look. It seems like our world has this a little backward, judging people by their appearance. Through this lesson your class will learn that it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Lesson Title: It’s What’s on the Inside that Counts (1 Samuel 16:7) Bible Reference: 1 Samuel 16:7 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time
Naaman was commander of the Army, wealthy, and talented soldier. He had everything going for him, except leprosy. While leprosy may have been a burden to Naaman, it brought him to Israel to the prophet Elisha who told him about the one true God. Naaman had a servant girl from Israel who told Naaman’s wife about Elisha. God could have helped Naaman’s leprosy in many ways, but he chose to use one small girl to bring him
In the Bible Jabez is only mentioned one time. All we know about him is that his name means sorrow, he prayed for God to bless him, and God answered his prayer. Prayer is an important part of the Christian life and this lesson strives to teach kids that when they pray God hears them, just like he heard Jabez. Lesson Title: The Prayer of Jabez Bible Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context:
Empathy is an essential topic for children as they go back to school. Use this free Bible lesson from John 8 to help kids understand this Christian value. While at school children face many challenges. Getting along with others is one of those challenges. Whether children deal with being bullied or being a bully, a lesson in empathy can help them understand the people around them. Having empathy leads to understanding and forgiveness. Throughout the New Testament
Being a church member is more than just attending worship services, it involves working with other for the purpose of spiritual of yourself and those around you. It involves working as a team, or a ‘body’ as the Bible puts it. Each child in your class has been given different abilities and strengths that they will be able to use someday in the church. This lesson may not help them decide to become a pastor or worship
Daniel finds himself in a difficult position in Daniel 6. He knows that God deserves all of his praise, but he also knows that he has to obey King Darius. So when King Darius makes a law that says everyone must pray only to him, Daniel must choose between obeying God and obeying the King. It may have been easier for Daniel to just hide his faith for a while, but he choose to obey God anyway.
This lesson looks at three men in the Bible who obeyed God even though the promise He made them seemed impossible. Noah trusted God when he was asked to build an ark even through rain had never fallen from the sky before. Abram trusted God when he was told that He would have a child at the age of 99. Joshua trusted God when he was told that the city of Jericho would be defeated by marching
Through this lesson children will learn that Heaven is a wonderful place and Jesus’ home. They will learn about what is in Heaven and be encouraged to live a life that will lead to going to Heaven with Jesus. Lesson Title: Heaven is Awesome Bible Reference: John 14:2-3; Acts 7:56; Revelations 21:3-27 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Learning Aim: Heaven is awesome. Prepare It Before Class: Prepare a large
