2 Corinthians
Children might not have traumatic struggles and challenges to face in their lives (hopefully!), but they can certainly relate to the concept of weakness. There are a lot of things that are difficult or impossible for kids to do on their own, and they recognize that they need help from others to accomplish daily tasks. In the same way, we know we rely on God for all that we do in our lives. This message reminds students
We recognize that life is full of challenges, and that we are not always capable of doing what we would like to do. The blessed message of this passage is that God’s strength shines through when we are weak! Highlighting 2 Corinthians 12, wherein Paul describes his struggle with an unrelieved challenge, these crafts remind children that our weaknesses can help us rely on God all the more. A cross wrapped in soft yarn or fabric illustrates
How can something be made strong because it’s weak? Only through the power of God! This simple Sunday School lesson focuses on a beautiful passage of Paul’s letter to the Corinthians. Students will consider what it means to face challenges that they might not be able to conquer on their own power. They will appreciate the strength that comes through relying on God’s grace first and foremost. The file download above includes the complete teaching plan, craft
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 2Corinthians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration shows several the quote from 2 Corinthians 4:7. But we have this treasure in jars of clay… We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you can follow our progress
Knowing the promises of Jesus, we can face any situation without becoming discouraged. Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 4:13-18. The key passage is from 2 Corinthians 4:16: “Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. (NASB) This lesson follows our hassle-free format. The basic version makes it easy to teach with very little preparation or outside materials. We’ve also
In Christ, we can be “Persecuted but Not Abandoned” because our LORD walked through the same sufferings in his time on Earth. Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 4:8-12. The key passage in this study is from 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” This lesson is written with older elementary Sunday
The power of Christ inside believers is compared to “Treasures in Jars of Clay.” Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 4:1-7. The main idea for this lesson plan is drawn from 2 Corinthians 4:6: “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (ESV) This material was first taught to
The scriptures point to the Resurrection of Jesus as the proof that all his promises will come true. Use this lesson plan to teach children the important lessons from 2 Corinthians 3:7-18. The main idea is found in 2 Corinthians 3:9: “If the old way, which brings condemnation, was glorious, how much more glorious is the new way, which makes us right with God!” (NLT) This four-part study was first taught to older elementary children. Keep this in mind as
The following object lesson demonstrates the concept of an aroma and is linked to the truth of 2 Corinthians 2:15 that we are the aroma of Christ. This object lesson could be expanded into a full lesson or be attached to another lesson as an introduction to capture the children’s attention. Objective: The children will experience a tangible demonstration of the concept of aroma. Materials Needed: One bag of microwave popcorn (The “mini” kind work best for
