Brittany Putman

Lesson Title:   Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Taste Bible Reference: Matthew 26:17-30; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Matthew 26:26 Gospel Connection: Jesus’ death was not a surprise to Him.  He knew it

Lesson Title:   Knowing Jesus Through the Five Senses: The Sense of Smell Bible Reference:  Ephesians 5:2; Genesis 1:28-31; Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Romans 5:12 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Focus Verse: “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:2 Gospel Connection: God blessed us with five senses with which

In this passage Jesus gets up early and finds a place to pray before He begins his busy day.  The disciples went looking for him because they did not understand the importance He placed on spending time with God.  Through this lesson children will learn the importance of spending time with God.  God is in control of our lives and wants to be personally involved in our lives. Lesson Title:   Making Time For God Bible Reference:  Mark

A person without Christ is like a man walking through the desert.  Completely dry and in need of water.  Christ is the living water of our lives.  He sustains us and fills us up.  Just as the body cannot live without water the soul cannot live without Jesus.   This lesson uses the contrast of a dry and wet sponge to teach children how different their lives are based on whether or not they have Jesus in their

When Jesus called Levi to become a disciple many people were shocked.  Jesus was the Son of God, while Levi was a sinner and a tax collector.  The Pharisees felt that Jesus was too good to be seen with someone like Levi.  But Jesus knew that Salvation was for everyone.  Jesus used the calling of Levi as a way to teach the Pharisees that He came for all people, not only the ones who were righteous but

Two very important things happen in this passage.  First of all, we see Jesus traveling to other cities preaching the good news.  Jesus is setting the example of what true discipleship should be.  He is going to the people and telling them the good news.  Later, whenever he called Simon, Andrew, James and John, they follow his example and simply go with Him so that they can spread the good news.  These new disciples are also a

Lesson Title:   He will Come Unto Us like Rain Bible Reference:  Hosea 6:1-3 Target Age Group: Preschool to Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Memory Verse: “And he shall come unto us as the rain.” Hosea 6:3 Gospel Connection: Sometimes in life we allow ourselves to drift further apart from God than we should.  We are sinners simply because we are human and it is a part of our nature.  This passage references

This proverb serves as a wakeup call against the dangers of laziness. Culturally, laziness is becoming more and more acceptable. But the Bible teaches us in this passage that laziness ultimately leads to destruction. We can look at the ant as an example of how we are to live. Ants work hard, even without supervision. They plan ahead for times when they will have less food. It would be wise for us to be the same way.

This Proverbs teaches us that our words have the ability to either build up or tear down those around us.  We can destroy friendships that we spend years building instantly with a few words.  We can also use our words to completely turn around someone’s day. As Christian’s we should speak truth to each other.  The Lord detests lies, but brings joy to the truthful.Lesson Title:   WordsBible Reference:  Proverbs 12:18-22 or other Bible verses about encouraging othersTarget

Use this free Bible lesson to help children understand the importance of following God. He is the only prize worth chasing in this life and the reward is eternal life. Lesson Title: Running the Race Bible Reference: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Target Age Group: Preschool Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 45 minutes Memory Verse: “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.” 1 Corinthians 9:24b Gospel Connection: Paul uses the illustration of a race to explain

This lesson strives to help children understand that sin is like a chain that is bounding them.  Sin may seem good at first, but the repercussions are always negative.  We cannot be free as long as we are surrounded by sin.  Only God has the power to forgive our sins and our hope must be in him. Lesson Title:   All Tied Up Bible Reference:  1 John 1:5 – 1 John 2:2 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context:

This lesson strives to teach young children that God is always with them and gives them what they need if they will just trust him. After the Exodus, Moses led the people of Israel away from Egypt and into the wilderness. At first the Israelites were overjoyed to finally be free, but that joy quickly turned to bitterness and agitation as they realized that there destined to wander in the wilderness before reaching their promised land. They