OBJECTIVE: To teach the children that God’s promises can be trusted. MAIN IDEA: Peter witnessed some special promises coming true. We learn from Peter’s life that God always keeps his promises. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to simplify this lesson when working with younger children. CURRICULUM UNIT: This lesson is […]
The Story of Paul Lesson
In this last lesson of the series, children will discover how Paul served God according to his belief that God’s promises would come true. Paul was alive during the time of the early church and was used greatly by God to teach others about faithfulness, obedience, and suffering for Christ. This lesson contains a fun […]
Tough Questions Kids Ask Lesson Series
Kids love to ask hard questions – especially when it comes to learning about God, faith, and the Bible. These lesson plans tackle some of those difficult questions young skeptics might ask. Every child will have doubts and honest questions while their faith is growing. These lesson plans can help! Why did God make hell? […]
Who was the Promised One? Lesson
OBJECTIVE: To help the children understand that Jesus was God’s promised Savior. MAIN IDEA: God doesn’t break his promises, and he sent someone very special to earth to prove his love for us. The entire bible teaches us to trust God and his promises. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to […]
What is Truth? (Printable Devotion for Kids)
It is challenging for most children to identify truth in a culture of loud messages and alarming trends, but this devotion can help! “What is Truth?” gives children a chance to explore real truth verse by verse and equips them to tell the difference between actual truth and deception. They will also learn how to […]
What is Service? (Printable Devotion for Kids)
This printable devotion will help kids understand what the bible says about service. There are verses that focus on understanding what service is, identifying reasons to serve, learning what it takes to serve, and reaping the results of service. Click here to download the PDF version Children can go at their own pace and not […]
The Story of Daniel Lesson
OBJECTIVE: To help the children understand that God told Daniel about some very special promises, and we can trust in God’s promises. MAIN IDEA: Daniel bravely obeyed God and remained faithful even when facing persecution and death. He was used by God to foretell the future coming of a Savior, Jesus Christ, whose death provided […]
Trading Grumbling for Peace (Kid’s Club – Lesson #5)
Boy, it’s hard to not grumble and complain! Sometimes tough things happen and our moods and attitudes take a hit. But what does God want us to do when we are frustrated? Can we choose whether or not we complain? In this fifth lesson of the Kid’s Club series, children will learn to take responsibility […]
The Story of Jeremiah Lesson
It’s hard to be the bearer of bad news, but sometimes God asks us to do challenging things as a part of his plan. In “The Story of Jeremiah for Kids,” children will learn that Jeremiah obeyed God and shared a message of impending judgment (even though the message was not welcome and Jeremiah himself […]
Everyone is a Helper (Kid’s Club Lesson #4)
It’s important for children to understand that helping others isn’t all about getting rewards. Although the bible is clear we will receive blessings when we serve others, it shouldn’t be the motivation behind our actions. Instead, we should help and serve others because we love God and want more people to believe in him. In […]
Let Your Light Shine Again! (Kid’s Club – Lesson #3)
Kid’s Club lessons are great for children of all ages! This second lesson about letting our lights “shine” for Jesus will help children understand that everyone can serve God and lead others to Jesus. TARGET AGES: 4-12 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 5:14-16 MAIN IDEA: We should strive to “shine” as lights that point others to Jesus. ——————————————————————————————————————- […]
The Story of Elijah Lesson
Elijah lived during a time when it was extremely unpopular to worship and obey God. However, Elijah didn’t let peer pressure keep him from delivering God’s message of truth and he experienced God’s protection and blessings because of his obedience. Furthermore, the impact of Elijah’s obedience was experienced beyond his family and spread throughout the […]
What is Perseverance? (Printable Devotion for Kids)
This printable devotion is #4 of the “Kids Can!” devotions (print the instruction page here). Perseverance is hard, especially when circumstances are tough. This devotion explains perseverance and will help children grow through faithful obedience, deliberate action, and reliance on God’s word. In addition, they will discover the rewards awaiting believers who stand firm in […]
What is Trust? (Printable Devotions for Kids)
“What is Trust?” is the third devotion of its kind. Click here to see the first devotion on hope, the second devotion on love, and the instruction page. Children are given a scripture to read and a question to answer each day to practice studying God’s word. While it can be hard to trust imperfect […]
Let Your Light Shine (Kid’s Club – Lesson #2)
How does God want to use each child’s specific abilities and talents? What admirable traits has God given each child that will help them serve him and others? In this second lesson of Kid’s Club (a fun time for children of all ages to get together and learn about God), children will discover how God […]
The Fruit of the Spirit (Kid’s Club Lesson #1)
“Kid’s Club” activities are geared toward helping kids become more excited about the bible! It’s a great way to learn about God’s word through hand’s-on approaches such as crafts, mission projects, games, devotions, and more. Children will experience how fun it is to grow in their relationships with Christ and act on their faith. TARGET […]
The Story of Job for Lesson
Job was a man of immense personal faith and integrity, but how did his actions help his family? In “The Story of Job for Kids,” children will make the connection that individual obedience to God reaps outward blessings that positively affect their families. Everything we do affects others, and that includes obedience too! TARGET AGES: […]
The Story of Solomon Lesson
Being given a special job is very exciting! Children will learn through Solomon’s story that God rewards humility and obedience through unique callings and blessings. However, God does not stop disciplining us just because we have been obedient in the past – our sin has very real consequences. This lesson includes a popsicle stick craft […]
Bible Teaching Skit: Modern-day story of King Josiah (2 Kings 22)
CHARACTERS Narrator #1 Narrator #2 (can be combined with Narrator #1) Miss Hilda Dr. J Nurse Harriet Mr./Ms.Williams (Patient #1) Mr./Ms. Goldstein (Patient #2) Ms./Mr. Winters (Patient #3) PROPS Scenery: five folding chairs, desk, telephone, small table, 3 magazines Miss Hilda: grey wig, glasses, notepad with pencil, desk with chair Dr. J: doctor’s jacket, scrubs, […]
The Story of King David Lesson
Sometimes it’s hard to see what God wants to do through our lives in the midst of struggles, but King David certainly knew where to put his trust! This is the sixth lesson in the series teaching kids how God used ordinary people in the Old Testament to fulfill his plan of salvation through Jesus […]