The Last Supper is the event in the Gospels where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples before his arrest and crucifixion. It is a major biblical theme and celebrated in churches as the Lord’s Supper or Communion.
This collection of teaching ideas, scripture lessons, and learning activities will help you teach children about the Last Supper in your Sunday School, kids church, or children’s ministry class.
Use these craft activities to teach kids why we practice communion and what did Jesus do on His last night with friends during the Last Supper. Christ commands us to remember Him and the sacrifice He made on our behalf. We recall how our Lord gave His body and blood for us. These crafts recollect the Lord’s Supper and principles of remembrance. A “last supper plate” uses elements of the story in a decorative display. Describe the
This children’s sermon visits the events of the Last Supper that Jesus shared with His disciples. Christ shared bread and wine, inviting His friends (and us) to remember that He gave His body and blood for us, for the salvation of sins. We need God’s grace for our spiritual nourishment, just as we need physical food to sustain our bodies. This message describes the practice of communion and why we do it in church, celebrating the saving
Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach children about what the sacrament means and how Jesus started it at the Last Supper. Needed: Bibles, a Communion set (It’s up to you whether your church will allow you to have Communion with the children. If not, simply show them the items used in Communion.) Intro Game: Traitor Among Us! Have students close their eyes. Explain that when you walk among them and tap one student on the
This is a guest post from Mike & Rebecca Peacock, who create Tales from the Miracle Book. Hubby and I were wondering how to take what we have been doing for 20 years in Primary Schools and churches to impact more people. Rather than needing to be in the location of a school or church, how could we get the story of Easter – the most exciting and dramatic story of all time- out there using the
This Sunday School lesson for Good Friday was designed for Sunday School or parents to use with their children at home. Everything is included in the PDF download below (teaching notes, coloring pages, craft directions, game ideas, and worksheets). Use what is most helpful for your kids and ignore the rest. Families can also watch our children’s message, suggested music, and craft demonstration in the video playlist below. The World’s Darkest Night… “In Home” Sunday School Suggestions to
This Children’s Sermon will teach kids about Jesus on Palm Sunday and the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem. It’s based on Matthew 21:1-11; John 13:1-17 . The Bible object lesson teaches about that JESUS is the true king, even if he acted humble. Download the teachers notes, watch our Children’s Message example, and gather your supplies. Then you’re ready to share this message in your church next Sunday! “Holy Week with Jesus” Children’s Sermon Object about Holy Week
My 1st grade son is learning to read and we are working on larger words by using syllables and word parts. We are studying the Resurrection story right now and I wanted something that he could use to learn the story as well and practice his reading skills. So I have put these little readers together. I made them small so that it won’t be too overwhelming for your new readers. Click the preview above to download
This free Bible lesson is based on John 6:51-58, when Jesus shares with His instructs His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – John 6:51-58. Lesson – Life in the Blood Does anyone know what two
Here’s another excellent video from CrossRoads Kids Club. It’s part of their “God’s Story” series and teaches about the Lord’s Supper in a child friendly approach. Download the video by going HERE. They also have a printable poster about this story. It’s designed for families to observe Good Friday together. Institution of the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:14-23 ESV)And when the hour came, he reclined at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, “I have earnestly
The animated clips form the Jesus Storybook Bible are perfect media tools to supplement my children’s ministry lesson. Here is a new one, just released for Easter, that tells the story of Jesus and the Last Supper. The download is free on Vimeo.com if you sign up for their free account. I love they way they capture the essence of Jesus as the Servant King. His humility comes through as he washes the feet of his disciples, only hours before he
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson is from passages in Mark 14:12-26 and covers the events of the Last Supper. Preschoolers will understand why Christians celebrate communion and feel thankful in remembering Jesus’ great sacrifice. Bible Passage: Mark 14:12-26; Exodus 12 Bible Lesson Title: The
