Bible Lesson Plans for Kids

Kids can learn the Bible. Our free curriculum is perfect for teaching in Sunday School or Children’s Church. Browse the latest below or see our main curriculum index.

The Story of Abraham: Bible Lesson for Children’s Church

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In the first lesson of the series, “Who was…?”, children will learn about Abraham, God’s chosen father of his people. This in-depth series will focus on fourteen specific people in the bible whom God used to fulfill, and implement, his plan of salvation for all of mankind. Included in this lesson is a trivia game called, “Who Said It?” and a special mission project. Children will be comforted to know that even Abraham wasn’t perfect but God

Stones to Bread Object Lesson (Matthew 4:3-4) Spiritual Food

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There are times when a person needs natural food and times when a person needs spiritual food. Sometimes we aren’t sure about the difference. For example, have you ever eaten a bag of chips not because you were hungry but just because it comforted you. That’s called “comfort food.” That’s not really healthy but a lot of us do it. Me included! Today, I want to tell you an amazing story about Jesus and how he was

“Father of the Bible” Lesson Plan and Craft for Kids

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Fathers have a great impact on our lives and our faith. In this Father’s Day lesson,  “A Father’s Example,” children will learn from three biblical fathers – Noah, Abraham, and Joseph – that obedient, faithful service to the Lord is a part of the great plan for mankind to be redeemed through Jesus Christ. In addition, children will understand that even though earthly fathers aren’t perfect, God is the perfect, eternal father who has a special plan

Lesson: Choosing Joyful Attitudes, Not Grumbling (Philippians 2:14-16 )

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Just do it…Without Grumbling!  Why God wants us to Have Joyful Attitudes But whyyyyyyy? Anyone who works with kids (or people in general, for that matter!) has likely been frustrated by the grating sound of a whiny voice. Some people seem as though they can only be happy if they are complaining, in fact. No matter what they do, there is grumbling and irritation attached. The negative side of things always seems to predominate. Youngsters are generally

Paul is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #5)

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Paul had a unique encounter with Christ, and the evidence of his changed heart is extraordinary! In this last lesson of the “Forever Changed” series, children will study the magnitude of Paul’s past and the power of God to turn his life around and use him to spread the gospel. They will also learn how to apply what they have learned throughout the series by coming up with biblical responses to every day situations that test our

Psalm 54 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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This is lesson 21 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 54 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 54, the psalmist calls God the upholder of his life. And in so doing, he reminds

Walking in Other People's Shoes Object Lesson (Mark 12:31)

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Mark 12:31 says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” That sounds easy enough but it gets tougher when you realize that “your neighbor” isn’t just the people you go to church with–or agree with–or look like. However, such differences do not excuse us from following the teaching of our Lord. We are to be empathetic. The Apostle Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 9 that, “Though I am free and belong to no one, I have made myself

Pentecost for Kids (Video Story, Lessons, and Activities)

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Depending on your church tradition, Pentecost can be a big celebration. But it’s a very important part of the church’s story and something that children will be curious about as they learn to read their Bibles. On this page I’m compiling some resources for teaching the Pentecost story for kids. . Video Story of Pentecost Children’s Version What’s in the Bible offers this engaging explanation. This next video is more of a preschool friendly version. CrossRoads Kids Club produced this

Psalm 43 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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This is lesson 20 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 43 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 43, the psalmist shows us that God not only saves His people physically, but that He

Peter is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #4)

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Peter was a charismatic and bold follower of Jesus. His experiences with Christ before the crucifixion were certainly climatic, but after the resurrection Peter’s faith became even stronger as the leader of the early church. In “Peter is Transformed by Jesus” (lesson 4 of the “Forever Changed” series), children will learn that God also wants to use their individual abilities and strengths to tell the world about Jesus. This lesson includes both a review game of previously

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) Preschool Lesson

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Lesson Title:  The Parable of the Prodigal Son for KidsBible Reference: Luke 15:11-32Target Age Group: PreschoolLearning Context: Children’s Church or Sunday SchoolTarget Time Frame: 1 ½ hour Gospel Connection: The story of the Prodigal Son teaches us that God’s ways are clearly not our own.  When the young son returns home begging for a job as a servant we expect the father to be angry with him.  That is human nature and how we would react.  But

Waiting on the Lord: A Lesson from Sarai and Hagar (Genesis 16)

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Genesis 16 tells the account of Sarai and Hagar. Sarai was impatient about not having any children so she thought it would be a good idea for Abraham to have a child with her maidservant, Hagar. It was customary back then for whatever the servant had, was actually the master’s. So Sarai could technically have a child through her servant. So Abram listened to his wife and had a child with Hagar. Well, as you can guess,

Psalm 33 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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This is lesson 19 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 33 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 33, the psalmist gives instructions for worship and explains why God deserves all of our worship.

Peter's Vision, Gentiles Receive the Holy Spirit (Acts 10-11) Lesson

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Being modern-day Christians, kids today may take for granted how radical it once was for non-Jews to get attention or hear the gospel. But we still at times might consider some things off-limits or “taboo,” or we think some types of people to be better than others. In this story, we see how God transformed Peter’s heart to realize how important it was to share the good news. The fun and special lesson here will remind kids

Lesson: Elijah Prays for Rain (1 Kings 17:1-6) and Water Day Fun

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Water Day is always a great time for all involved. It seems like it would be overwhelming and expensive to plan, but it really isn’t. It just needs to involve kids and water…that’s it, really. I like to have a plan, though, so that we can keep the kids moving and they don’t have time to think of things to keep themselves busy. We had it early enough in the morning so that we wouldn’t have the

Psalm 32 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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This is lesson 18 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.”  “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 32 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 32, the psalmist focusses on the need to confess our sin and turn to God in

Jesus is Tempted (Matthew 4:1-11) Sunday School Lesson and Activities

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This Sunday School lesson is based on the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. You can use these lesson activities with Luke 4:1-11. The lesson plan below includes the complete teacher notes, craft ideas, worksheets, and coloring pages. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Christ. Jesus is Tempted Lesson Plan for Kids Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 4:1-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade, but could be adapted for other age groups. Compare

Mary Magdalene is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #3)

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Mary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ closest followers and friends. Her incredible conversion to Christ is evidenced throughout the gospel through committed and faithful service. In this third lesson of the “Forever Changed” series, children will learn how Christ’s resurrection gave Mary Magdalene increased boldness and dedication to the Lord. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To outline how Jesus’ resurrection made a difference in Mary Magdalene’s life. MAIN IDEA: Mary Magdalene was a committed follower and friend of

Making Disciples – Teaching Activity for 'the Great Commission'

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Having been involved in children’s ministry all of my adult life I can probably guess (with some degree of certainty) what passages or stories you might be teaching in the next few weeks. Many of us seem to follow a similar schedule. At Easter we teach the resurrection, then the next week we might teach about Jesus appearing to the disciples and then we quite regularly focus on the ‘great commission’ or the call for the disciples

John is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #2)

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John had a very close relationship with Jesus as one of his most trustworthy disciples, but even he made mistakes! In the second lesson of the series, “Forever Changed,” children will learn how Jesus turned John’s prideful moments into humble lessons for the future. In addition, John continued to be a leader of the believers after the resurrection and his evident and humble heart change is visible through his writings. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To outline how

James is Transformed by Jesus (Forever Changed Lesson #1)

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In this post-Easter season it’s a great reminder that not only did Christ’s resurrection make all the difference for our own faith, but even those who personally knew him on earth were drastically changed when he came back to life. In this first lesson of the new series, “Forever Changed,” children will learn how James (the half-brother of Jesus) was miraculously changed by Christ’s resurrection. TARGET AGES: 10-14  OBJECTIVE: To outline the difference it made in James’

Doubting Thomas Sunday School Lesson (John 20:19-31)

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Jesus Walks Through the Walls… No Doubt About it! Tell all About it! He’s alive! So now what?? Once the eggs have been found, chocolate consumed, and bonnets put away, it may seem that Easter loses its thrill. But the empty tomb is only the beginning of the story, and there are important lessons to be gained from events immediately after the resurrection as well as further down the road. This lesson focuses on Christ’s appearances after

Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Sunday School Lesson

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Title: Tower of Babel Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Only God is worthy of our worship and praise. Supplies: Poster paper with “GLORIFY” written on it, 2 sets of building blocks with main point written on them (one word per block) Optional: Download a coloring page version of the image above or use this Tower of Babel activity to encourage kids to illustrate their own. Lesson Opening Hold up the sheet of

God's Promise to Abram (Genesis 12:1-9, 13) Sunday School Lesson

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Title: God’s Promise to AbramScripture: Genesis 12:1-9, 13Target Age Group: 3rd-5th gradeMain Point: God uses people He calls to fulfill His promises.Supplies: Bibles, pencils, paper, markers,  map showing Abram’s route (from http://www.bible-history.com/maps/6-abrahams-journeys.html)Optional: The Story of Abraham Coloring Page (free on our website) Lesson Opening Ask: What does it mean to make a promise to someone?Ask: Describe a time when you have made a promise, or someone else has made a promise to you.Say: We don’t keep 100% of the