Scripture Index

Bible Crafts on Matthew 10:40-42 “Welcome Others”

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Use these simple crafts in your Sunday School class when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42. In that Bible passage, Jesus teaches about hospitality and welcoming others. Print our directions below, gather your supplies, and watch the craft demonstration video as you prepare these projects. “Welcoming Others & Hospitality” Craft Ideas on Matthew 10:40-42 The dictionary defines “welcome” in a few ways, mostly involving offering “friendly greeting” or “receiving gladly.” In the Gospel verse focus, Jesus encourages us to

Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 10:40-42 “Welcome One and All”

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Use this lesson plan when teaching from Matthew 10:40-42 in your children’s Sunday School class. We’ve included complete teaching notes, game ideas, craft projects, and more. It’s everything you need to teach this Bible lesson to kids. “Welcome One and All”Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 10:40-42 Hospitality and valuing others is important. What does it mean to welcome someone? The term can take on multiple meanings, when we think about it. “Welcome” can be a casual hello,

Bath Time with Naaman…Following Strange Instructions

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            The story of Naaman is an interesting one, with a couple of quality take-away elements for children. The Bible tale itself has entertainment value for its odd Jordan River bathing and skin disease factor. But as a teaching tool it is also great to remind kids of the importance of being willing to follow God’s instructions, even when they sometimes sound strange. It is also a neat way to see that God can use anyone and

Faith and Assurance: Lessons from a Canaanite Woman

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 We see in God’s word that the Lord rewards faith. Sometimes we don’t quite understand what this means, but persistence is important. Not only that, but often there are elements of life that we don’t at first comprehend, but God makes clear.  This lesson looks at Jesus and His interaction with a woman who did some unique and surprising things. Lesson focus: Jesus promises salvation for all people; through faith and perseverance we know we can trust

Growing and Producing… Object Lesson in Fruitfulness

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  I have never had much of a green thumb. I try to garden and produce things, but rarely succeed, in spite of consistent research and efforts. I currently have two porch pot attempts in the works, neither of which are wildly thriving. One of these pots features a tomato that I planted in the spring…I have watered it diligently and kept it alive, and it has actually grown quite a bit as far as height is

Inward Groaning and Holy Heroes … Object Lesson in Holy Spirit Power

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  This visual chat provides a bit of a reminder for kids of the awesome capabilities of God, as well as what it means to allow the Holy Spirit to work through us. Gather students together and have a talk about human limitations and Holy Spirit boundlessness. Appropriate age range: 5-11 Verses referenced: Romans 8:18-27 Hold up images of several well-known super heroes or comic book characters. Ask children to identify who the heroes are, and what

“All People Matter to God” Bible Lesson on Made in the Image of God

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All people matter to God – this is an important truth for kids to know. Use this lesson to teach about the value of all people because they are made in the image of God. This teaching plan is ideal for children’s church, Sunday school, or home Bible study. “God’s Masterpieces: Made in His Image” Bible Lesson for Kids on the Value of All People Theme: Our Human Nature and Our Sin Memory Verse: “Every good and

Lesson: The Great Commission – Jesus Gives His Disciples Their Mission

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about the Great Commission. Needed: Bibles, balloons Intro Game: Disciple Tag  Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all but one student is part of their chain. That remaining student becomes It for the next round. Play two or three rounds and

“The Harvest is Ready” Craft Ideas about Evangelism & Sharing the Gospel

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Use these crafts when teaching kids about the sharing the Gospel with others (aka evangelism). They work with any lesson plan about telling others about God’s love. We wrote them to accompany a Matthew 9:37-38 Sunday School lesson. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. What is a harvest, and what does it have to do with us as Christians? This can be a tricky concept for young kids,

Go Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Bible Lesson for Kids on the Great Commission

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for to use with their children on the week of June 7, 2020. It’s based on Matthew 28:16-20 where Jesus commission his followers to go and make more disciples. Go Make Disciples! Sunday School Suggestions (in home or in groups) to Remember the Great Commission Before His Ascension, Jesus gave the disciples an important task: they were to go into “all the world” and spread the Gospel to others. This was

Children’s Sermon about the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)

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Use this object lesson to share a message with children about the the Great Commission that Jesus gave his disciples. This sermon is based on Matthew 28:16-20. Print the message notes below, watch our example video, and gather your supplies. “Share the Good News” Children’s Sermon Object about the Great Commission Main Objective: Jesus has sent us all into the world on a mission: to share His love with one another. This message communicates to children the

Great Commission Craft Ideas

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Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Great Commission that Jesus commanded his disciples before his ascension. They work with any Matthew 28:16-20 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. “Go Make Disciples” Craft Ideas based on the Great Commission The Great Commission is something we should not take lightly, as Christians. It is not a mere suggestion, but a commandment and a

Children’s Message “Pentecost” Holy Spirit Wind and Fire Object Lesson (Acts 2:1-12)

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This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about the Day of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit filled the early church with power. It’s based on Acts 2:1-12 where the disciples experience the miracle of Pentecost. 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! “The Church is on Fire” Children’s Sermon Object about Pentecost Main Objective: Jesus promised to send

Children’s Sermon: In the World, but Unique (John 17:1-11) Bible Object Lesson

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This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about Jesus High Priestly prayer for all believers. It’s based on John 17:1-17 where explained that Christians are in the world, but are different because the belong to his Kingdom. 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! “In the World, but Unique” Children’s Sermon Object about how Jesus Prays for Christians Main

Jesus Prays for Us (John 17) Bible Lesson for Kids

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for parets to use with their children at home on the week of May 24, 2020. It’s based on John 17:1-10; 20-26 where Jesus talks about how he prays for his followers. 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,

“He’ll Be Back!” Kids Bible Lesson on the Ascension from Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 24, 2020. It’s based on Luke 24:44-53; Acts 1:1-11 where Jesus is taken up into heave (the Ascension) but also promised to come back in the same way. 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.

“The Ascension of Jesus” Craft Ideas

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Use these crafts when teaching kids about the Ascension of Jesus Christ. They work with any Acts 1:1-11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Jesus Lifts off to the Sky …but He’ll be Back! Craft Ideas for the Ascension of Christ Ascension is an interesting event to celebrate, and can be a fun one to explore with younger children. It might also be

Children’s Bible Lesson (Acts 16:6-10) Who to Tell about Jesus

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about when and how to tell others about Christ. Needed: Bibles, blindfold Intro Game: Disciple Tag  Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all but one student is part of their chain. That remaining student becomes It for the next round. Play

Peter Brings Tabitha Back to Life! Bible Lesson for Kids

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson to teach kids about helping others and the resurrection from the dead. Needed: Bibles, a pile of clothes Lesson Introduction Activity: Acting It Out  Divide students into groups of two or three. Give them a few minutes to think of their skit. Then, have each group act out what they think happens when someone dies. For more worksheets, songs, and Bible story videos – see the latest Tabitha Dorcas Resurrection Lesson

Jesus Gives Us Comfort (John 14:15-21) Bible Lesson for Kids

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This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of May 17, 2020. It’s based on John 14:15-21 where Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit to comfort his disciples. 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,

Children’s Sermon: Jesus is the Way (John 14:1-14)

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This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids that Jesus is the Way to Life. It’s based on John 14:1-14 where Jesus says, “I am Way, and the Truth, and the Life.” 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! “The Keys to Life”Children’s Sermon Object on Jesus is the Way from John 14:1-14 Children’s Message: The Key to LifeJesus is

“Jesus is the Way” Craft Ideas

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Use these crafts when teaching kids that Jesus Christ is “The Way, the Truth, and the Life.” They work with any John 14:1-14 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Jesus is the Key to the Kingdom! Craft Ideas for Jesus, the Way and the Life Jesus is the only way to enter into God’s Kingdom. Jesus is the key that unlocks all of

Lesson: Elisha Heals Naaman for Free, but Gehazi is Greedy

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Elisha and his servant to teach children about generosity and helping others. Needed: Bibles, pennies Intro Game: Disciple Tag  Choose one student to be It. When they tag someone, that person links hands with them and joins their team. They continue adding people to their team, linking hands with each one until all but one student is part of their chain. That remaining student becomes It for the next round.

Lesson: Jesus Declares His Mission – A Prophet without Honor

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Use this children’s Sunday School lesson about Jesus’ announcement to teach kids about what Jesus came to do. Needed: Bibles, prophecy clues on strips of paper Intro Game: Fulfilling Prophecy Print or write out prophecy clues about Jesus, along with their Scripture reference, on strips of paper and hide them around the room. Kids rush to find them and then, put them in order according to book of the Bible. When they’re finished, explain that all of