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This is lesson 10 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” 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 15 we are reminded of the holiness of God and the truth that man is separated from God because of sin. In this lesson,
Title: God Parts the Red Sea Scripture: Exodus 14 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God Opens a Way of escape Supplies: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markers Coloring Page: Moses Parting the Red Sea Crossing by Mandy Groce Lesson Opening: Trusting God Ask: Have you ever been in a situation where you had to completely trust God to protect you or save you? Ask: Is it ever difficult to trust God? Why or why not? Say:
Title: The Last Plague Scripture: Exodus 11-13 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s people are saved by the blood of the Lamb Supplies: Marker board and markers Lesson Opening: Our God is Just Ask: Does anyone know what the word justice means? (To treat someone or something fairly). Ask: Can anyone think of an example of someone receiving justice? (Being punished when we do something wrong, a criminal being put in jail, etc.) Say: God
Why do we decorate Christmas trees to celebrate Jesus’ birth? And where did they come from and what do they represent? In “Christmas Trees and Jesus,” children will learn the history of the Christmas tree and why we use them as part of our Christmas celebrations. Because Christmas is all about Jesus, decorating a tree presents the opportunity to extend God’s love and message of salvation to others. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To teach the children about
Title: The First Nine Plagues Scripture: Exodus 7-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: There is only one true God Supplies: None Lesson Opening: One True God Ask: Have you ever seen God’s power on display? Maybe through a thunderstorm or the crashing waves of the ocean? (Allow time for responses.) Ask: Do you think God wants to share glory with false Gods? (Not a chance.) Say: In our story today we’ll hear about many ways that
This third and final lesson on biblical thankfulness, “Thankful for Service,” will help kids understand that we should be thankful to God for the service opportunities he gives us. While thankfulness and service don’t seem to be discussed together very often, it’s important for kids to make the connection between the heart’s motives (thankfulness) and our actions (service). True servants are thankful, so by discussing Jesus’ washing of his disciples’ feet the kids will learn how humility, thankfulness, and service
Is it enough to only express thankfulness to God? Why and how should we take the time to say, “thank you” to others? In part 2 of “Biblical Thankfulness,” children will learn that real thankfulness to God will lead to thankfulness for others. Our words and actions must work together if we are serious about being thankful. You can preview lesson 1 or lesson 3. If you’re in a hurry, simply use the link button below to download all 3 lessons in
Use this free study in your Sunday School or Kids Church for 3 weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. It’s the perfect way to make November all about showing gratitude to God. The download below includes all three lessons, but don’t forget browse our free Thanksgiving crafts to supplement this material. Where does true thankfulness come from? Can we be thankful even when we face trials? “Thankful to God (Biblical Thankfulness – Lesson 1)” is the first of
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 12:38-44 when a poor women puts two coins in the treasury which was all she had. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry.If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 24th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 12:38-44. Opening Activity – Two Coins – Calculating Tithes Supplies –coins or pretend money, offering basket
Why don’t we conduct our church services in Latin and pretend to buy our way into Heaven and pray to saints and call ourselves Catholic? As Protestants of any denomination (or even as Catholics!), we owe a lot to Martin Luther and his daring acts of reform. We often do not take the time to study much of our founding fathers (and mothers) of faith, but examining church history can educate, encourage, and inspire our efforts as
Title: God Calls Moses Through the Burning Bush Scripture: Exodus 2:11-4:31 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God equips the ones He calls Supplies: Bibles Lesson Opening: Excuses, Excuses Ask: Have you ever made an excuse for why you couldn’t do something? What was your excuse? Ask: Do we ever make excuses to God? Say: Sometimes God asks us to do hard things doesn’t He? And sometimes we might feel like it’s too hard for us
It pops up to invade stores everywhere in fall, and most people seem to either love it or hate it. Sugary, simple, and unnaturally orange, candy corn has been around for over a century. While there are different varieties, the basic makeup of candy corn is pretty straightforward: sugar, a bit of texturing fondant, more sugar. Is there anything we can learn from such a treat? And is there any value in it whatsoever for instruction?
When Jesus was resurrected he proved to the world that he lived a perfect life as a servant by dying on the cross for our sins. In this final part of the “Servanthood for Kids Series,” kids will become intimately aware of the assurance we have in salvation and in God’s promises for the future. In addition, they will be encouraged and gain confidence in their ability to serve because we have a risen Savior! TARGET AGES: 9 – 13
Our young students are likely not quite concerned just now with existential purpose, but there are still important lessons to be learned from discussing the wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Kids often have a hard time grasping broad meaning to things outside of immediate concerns. In these activities, they will be exposed to the importance of putting God first in all things. Lesson focus: The most important thing we can do in life is work hard to serve and
This is lesson 9 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” 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 9 we are reminded of the justice of God. Through this study, children will have a chance to see the right/ deserved punishment for
Lesson Title: Filling Up With Goodness (Colossians 3:16) Bible Reference: Colossians 3:16 Target Age Group: Elementary Learning Context: Sunday School Target Time Frame: 1 hour Gospel Connection: In Colossians 3 Paul writes to the church and encourages them to live together in peace. One way to make sure that you are at peace with the people around you is by filling yourself with good things, such as God’s word. Through this lesson children will learn that in
Using candy corn as an illustration is a great way to helps kids understand the Trinity. In Part 2 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn the distinct roles of God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the Trinity, as compared to a piece of candy corn, has three distinct components (God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit) with unique roles. MAIN IDEA: A piece
Most kids I know love candy corn, so using it to explain a complex topic such as the Trinity is a fun way to help them remember biblical truths. In Part 1 of “Candy Corn and the Trinity,” kids will learn what the Trinity is and how scripture proves it’s existence. Furthermore, kids will be able to identify the three unique persons as God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand
This is lesson 8 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” 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 8 we are reminded that God is the Creator of the universe and His majestic rule over all. As we study this Psalm, kids
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 10:46-52 when Jesus first began to heal the sick. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 10:46-52. Opening Activity – Let Me See Again – Now You See… Now You Don’t Supplies – slips of paper,
Jesus fulfilled his earthly life of service by dying on the cross. In part 2 of “Jesus Served Through His Crucifixion” (Lesson 9 of the Servanthood Series), children will learn how Jesus’ arrest, appearance before officials, and mockery from others didn’t stop his service. Through his example we see that trials and obstacles can be endured when we are committed to obedient service to God. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to simplify
Jesus didn’t just serve during the good times. In the events leading up to his crucifixion, Jesus remained obedient and dedicated to serving God even though he was betrayed and faced unfair treatment. This lesson is part 1 of, “Jesus Served Through His Crucifixion” (Lesson 8 of the Servanthood series) and explores the preliminary events leading up to his arrest and crucifixion. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to simplify this lesson when
We do a lot of creating and crafting with our youngsters, as many (or most) programs surely do. One tradition we have with our kids is passing out individual water bottles, usually at the beginning of our summer day camps or Sunday school year. These are to be kept by the students and can be used for hydration and re-filled as needed. The first thing that is encouraged, though, is decorating the water bottle. At the very
I am convinced that if you and I, and the children we teach really understood how God sees us, we’d be far happier and more victorious than we currently are. God is superior to us in every way and that includes His perception of us or how He sees us. Break out the picture frames and teach this object lesson! It’s easy to do and your students will have a greater understanding of who they are in
