Teach students the importance of the first two of the Ten Commandments. Includes a teaching guide, 2 games, and a craft. Needed: drawing paper and crayons or colored pencils, pictures of various gods, a mask Intro Activity: Drawing God As students come in, give them some drawing supplies and ask them to draw various things. First, they should draw themselves, then their parents, then their best friend. Finally, ask them to draw God. When some try, discuss
Explore the days of creation and then answer the big question: God created us because He wanted us! Includes a teaching guide and craft activity. Needed: A large roll of paper or poster board and markers or crayons Bible Lesson Ask students, How many of you have ever drawn a picture? Think of the best picture you’ve ever drawn. What was it of? Why did you draw that picture? (As the teacher, tell a story about a
This Bible Object Lesson will teach kids about faith in Jesus. It’s based on John 20:19-31 and tells the Story of Doubting Thomas for children. 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! Children’s Message: Believing the Unseen Doubting Thomas and Hope in Times of Fear Main Objective: This message pairs an ancient story with a current event. The idea
Use these crafts when teaching kids about Doubting Thomas. They work with any John 20:19-31 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the craft directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Craft Ideas about Doubting Thomas Craft Ideas for Thomas and the Resurrection The story of Thomas is an important one to emphasize how as Christians, we put our trust in Jesus despite the fact we cannot see Him physically. It’s a significant
This Kids’ Sunday School lesson for Easter was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of April 12, 2020. 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 Tomb was Empty” Home Sunday
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
April Fools day is a fun day for kids to play little jokes on each other. Here are 3 cartoon style coloring pages that deal with foolishness from a biblical perspective. We also have the Proverbs coloring page from our Books of the Bible Collection. The download below includes all four coloring sheets in a mini-coloring book. Read more Bible verses about wisdom, understanding, and knowledge. Proverbs Coloring Page “Wisdom is sweet to your soul” The illustration
This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of March 29, 2020. 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. “Jesus Raised Lazarus” Home Sunday School Lesson on John
Use these crafts when teaching kids about Jesus raising Lazarus from the Dead. They work with any John 11 lesson plan for Sunday School. Download the project directions, watch our how-to instructions video, and then gather your craft supplies. Craft Ideas for the Raising of Lazarus God is Working…He Gives Life! The story of Lazarus (John 11:38-42) is an amazing miracle and can be a fun opportunity for games and crafts. Bringing the dead back to life
This Sunday School lesson was designed for parents to use with their children at home on the week of March 22, 2020. 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. Open Your Eyes! Sunday School Lesson on Jesus
This Children’s Sermon will teach kids about Jesus healing the man born blind from John 9:1-42. Print the object lesson directions below and watch the teaching video to be prepared. “Jesus Heals a Blind Man” Children’s Sermon Object from John 9:1-41 Main Objective: This story reminds us that there is more than one way of being “blind.” That symbolism can be a challenging concept for young children to understand, since they tend to interpret and grasp things
Use these Bible Craft ideas in your Sunday School when teaching about John 9:1-42 where Jesus heals the man born blind. You can download and print the directions below, watch the demonstration video, then gather your supplies. Cleansed and Renewed…Open Your Eyes! Craft Ideas for Jesus Healing a Blind Man There are many wonderful miracles in the life of Christ. One of the healings that memorably stands out is the blind man who received sight after the
The Woman at the Well in John 4 is an important Bible story for kids. Jesus explains that He is the Living Water. Use our Bible object lesson to share this message with the children in your church. Watch the children’s sermon demonstration below, download the teaching notes, and then gather your object lesson supplies. Children’s Message: Living Water—Never Thirst Again! Jesus and the Woman at the Well in John 4:5-42 Main Objective: The story of Jesus
Use these crafts in your Sunday School lessons about the Woman at the Well. In John 4:5-42, Jesus meets a woman at the well and teachers her about the living water that comes from faith in God’s Son. This Bible craft is demonstrated in the video below. Simply download the printable directions and gather your supplies. Craft Ideas on the Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42) Never Thirst Again! There are a couple of great take-away points
Teach about Ruth with this coloring page. “RUTH” is another illustration in our new Bible Heroes Coloring Book. This line art illustration shows the young woman working in the fields. It features the name “Ruth” in block letters and a scripture reference. Download the PDF coloring page below or click on the large image to directly print the JPEG image. About this Coloring Page This is the 4thrd coloring sheet in our Bible Heroes series. Our plan is
Use these Bible craft ideas when teaching kids about the Temptation of Christ. They are perfect for Lent lessons in Sunday School or anytime you are teaching on Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness. Download the printable directions, gather your supplies, and watch the instruction video below. Bible Crafts for Teaching on The Temptation of Christ Faith Focus First…and Always! Positive Reminders to Dwell Young children might not easily understand the concept of temptation…they don’t always have
Kids can understand the Temptation of Jesus. Use this object lesson to explain the Temptation of Jesus during the children’s moment in your church. (We recommend for the first Sunday of Lent). Watch the example video and print the teaching notes below. Use it in your children’s ministry or Sunday School. Children’s Message “Not by Bread Alone” The Temptation of Jesus Main Objective: Young children might not be tempted by some of the same things that adults
This Children’s Message is about The Transfiguration of Jesus. The Bible reference is Matthew 17:1-9. Use it in your Sunday School or Church Service this Sunday, February 23, 2020. Watch our demonstration of the object lesson and download the free teaching notes. All you need is the props to finish your Children’s Sermon preparation. Children’s Sermon: The Transfiguration of Jesus An Object Lesson from Matthew 17:1-9 Teaching Objective: The transfiguration is an important and celebrated event, but
This Sunday School Lesson is about The Transfiguration of Jesus. The Bible references is Matthew 17:1-9. The lesson plan includes crafts, games, and detailed teaching notes. Use it in your children’s ministry this Sunday, February 23, 2020. “Shining Glory” Sunday School Lesson on the Transfiguration of Jesus Mountains, clouds, tents, bright lights…. there’s a lot to look at in the Transfiguration tale, but what should be the emphasis for communicating the story with children? Young students can
Use this Children’s Message around Valentine’s Day. The theme is “What is Love?” and uses common Valentine’s Day props for a Bible Object Lesson. Download the teaching notes below, gather your supplies, and watch our Children’s Sermon example video. “What is True Love?” Children’s Sermon Object Lesson for Valentine’s Day Main Objective: Children often hear about and talk about love from early ages, but they might not always understand what it means, or that there’s more to
Teach about David the Shepherd with this coloring page. “David” is another illustration in our new Bible Heroes Coloring Book. This line art illustration shows the story of young David when he was a shepherd boy. It features the name “David” in block letters and a scripture reference. Download the PDF coloring page below or click on the large image to directly print the JPEG image. About this Coloring Page This is the 3rd coloring sheet in our
Teach about Deborah, the Judge of Israel with this coloring page. “Deborah” is another sheet in our new Bible Heroes Coloring Book. This line art illustration shows the Deborah seated on a thrown. It features the name “Deborah” in block letters and a scripture reference. Download the PDF coloring page below or click on the large image to directly print the JPEG image. About this Coloring Page This is the second coloring sheet in our Bible Heroes series.
This is the 12th and final lesson in our curriculum called “God’s Good Rules” that helps children study the Ten Commandments. This study will show that we can happily obey the Ten Commandments to show love to God and to our neighbors – because Jesus changes our hearts. Download the complete printable lesson plan below. See all the lessons and find bonus learning activities on the series page: God’s Good Rules – A Study for Children on the
This children’s sermon is about being “Salt and Light” for Jesus. This Bible object lesson message is from Matthew 5:13-20. Share it with your church this upcoming Sunday (February 9, 2020). Print the message script and then watch our teaching example video below. “Shine Your Light” Object Lesson Children’s Sermon on Matthew 5:13-20 Main Objective: Children today are more than familiar with the idea of plugging in, and most understand how important it is to have power
