Lesson: Equal, but not Identical… How can we Best Serve in the Church? (1 Timothy 2:1-15)

Sometimes church can become too rote, just going through motions and reciting songs and phrases, tuning out through a sermon. Or it can be a social hour and not a time of true genuine worship. This lesson aims to draw kids back to the heart of the church and discuss why it is important to our Christian efforts. The activities and discussions here involve two main components. One emphasizes the importance of prayer as part of church

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 salvation for every person who repents of their sins and believes in him. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may

Psalm 98 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

This is lesson 28 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 98 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 98, we’re reminded of the many ways that God has rescued His people through history and

"Yahweh Shalom / Prince of Peace" Names of God Lesson for Kids

This is part one of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Seven: Yahweh Shalom/ Prince of Peace  Main Idea: Yahweh Shalom sends us in peace, saves us in peace and shields us in peace. Memory

"Consuming Fire / Jealous God" Names of Lesson for Kids

This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Six: Consuming Fire/Jealous God Main Idea: The Consuming Fire/Jealous God judges and punishes the wicked while, in his deep passion and jealousy for us, created

"Abba / Father" Names of God Lesson for Kids

This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Five: Abba/Father  Main Idea: God is a loving Father to those who choose to follow him.  Memory Verse: “Those who know your name trust in

"Adonai" Names of God Lesson for Kids

This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Four: Adonai  Main Idea: God is our master, and we are his servants. He blesses us with good things when we obey his commands.  Memory

"Yahweh / I AM" Names of God Lesson for Kids

This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Three: Yahweh/I AM Main Idea: God’s eternal, special name is Yahweh. Yahweh is the forever God, with no beginning or end and who never changes.

Psalm 95 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

This is lesson 27 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 95 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 95, we’re reminded of the hardness of our hearts apart from Christ and how we need

"Elohim / The Word" Names of God Lesson for Kids

This is part of a new series we’re calling, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Look for the next installments to come throughout February. You can find the latest when you follow Tara’s author archive. We’ll add links to the whole Bible study once it’s complete. Lesson Two: Elohim/The Word Main Idea: God is the Strong Creator of the universe and of us. We can trust him and through his strength do

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 for their personal responses to difficulties. Also, they will learn how to choose peace (instead of grumbling) when hard circumstances arise. TARGET

"Names of God" Lessons for Kids

This is part 1 of 16  in our study of the Names of God for kids called, “Hello, My Name Is…  A Series on the Names of God.” Use the links below to navigate through this curriculum. You are here — What’s in a Name? “Elohim / The Word”  “Yahweh / I AM” “Adonai”  “Abba / Father”  “Consuming Fire / Jealous God”  “Yahweh Shalom / Prince of Peace” “Lord of Hosts/ King/ King of Kings”  “Rock/Cornerstone”  “Judge

Psalm 93 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

This is lesson 26 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 93 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 93, we’re reminded of God’s majestic and sovereign rule over all. Through this lesson, kids will

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 didn’t escape the consequences of the message). Life can be tough, but God promises that we can trust his methods and his

Sheep and Shepherds Bible Lesson for Kids (Luke 15:1-10)

Throughout the Bible, we are given images of God as the “good shepherd…” and there are great reasons for this. Perhaps the simplest and yet most significant explanation behind this metaphor might be the fact that sheep are actually pretty dumb, and can’t get along without a guide. When it comes down to it, so are we. God created us to depend upon Him and He knows we can’t survive without Him. This lesson focuses on an

Baby Chick Bible Object Lesson

Watching a baby chick hatching from an egg is like watching a life transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. And since it’s spring it’s the perfect time to talk about this transformation and of course use cute and cuddly baby chicks to make the point come to life. First of few verses to explain what I’m talking about. You could relate this baby chick object lesson directly to the Easter story or just use the verses

Is Your Easter Hollow? (John 7:24) Chocolate Rabbit Object Lesson

“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” John 7:24 NIV Is your Easter hollow? That’s the question I asked myself recently and I plan to ask my kids this coming Sunday. Don’t get me wrong, folks. I love Easter decorations and candies and all the activities that come with this time of year. I am not here to condemn anyone for hosting an Easter egg hunt or an egg dyeing party. In fact, if you

Let Us Pray – Bible Lesson for Children

Prayer is an important part of a believers’ life, it is how we talk and listen to our God! Prayer is how we express ourselves, it is where we seek comfort, and it is a precious time with our savior who loves us. This lesson is designed to teach children how to pray using The Lord’s Prayer. This lesson will be best utilized in a Sunday School or Kid’s Church setting. Objective: To teach children how to

God Healed Naaman 2 Kings 5 (Sunday School Lesson)

Title: God Healed Naaman Scripture: 2 Kings 5 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God healed Naaman’s disease. Lesson Opening Ask: Have you ever had a parent or teacher give you instructions that you really didn’t want to follow?  What were the instructions?  What did you do? Say:  Today we’ll hear a story about a man who was given some instructions that he thought were silly and didn’t want to follow. Pray for your time together

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 this lesson, children will learn that obeying God means we will serve and help others. TARGET AGES: 4-12 SCRIPTURE: Galatians 5:13 –

Jesus Confronts Hypocrisy and Embraces Humility (Luke 14:1-14) Bible Lesson

Kids are naturally egotistical, and have no problem boasting or viewing the world as surrounding their needs. In today’s culture of self-esteem encouragement and “everyone’s a winner” mentality, it’s easy for this concept to solidify. There is nothing wrong with positive attitude boosting, of course…until it leads to pride and entitlement expectations. Throughout His ministry, Jesus emphasized the importance of putting others ahead of ourselves. He preached this idea and lived it out, as well, inviting us

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. ——————————————————————————————————————- Mission Project (15 minutes) MATERIAL(S): Computer paper, pencils/pens, crayons, markers PREPARATION: Set out the materials so they are easy to reach. WHAT

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 entire nation of Israel. Children will learn in this ninth lesson of the series that individual obedience can be used by God

Psalm 90 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

This is lesson 25 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 90 Lesson focus: Through the book of Psalms and the worship of the people of Israel, we get a glimpse into the character of God and how we should rightly respond to Him in worship. In Psalm 90, the psalmist reminds us that God is eternal and man is mortal and encourages the