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Jesus didn’t wait until he was a “grown-up” to start serving others. Even as a child, he displayed the character of a servant. In this lesson children will learn about his example and how they can follow him. It is part 2 of the “Servanthood for Kids Series” we will be posting over the month of September. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to simplify this lesson when working with younger children. CURRICULUM
Christians often talk about serving others, but this concept is rarely explained in depth to children. The Bible is rich with examples of servanthood, but none greater than Jesus in himself. This lesson plan will introduce the meaning of service, specifically in the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. It is part 1 of the “Servanthood for Kids Series” we will be posting over the month of September. TARGET AGES: 9 – 13 Older Elementary. You may need to
Empathy is an essential topic for children as they go back to school. Use this free Bible lesson from John 8 to help kids understand this Christian value. While at school children face many challenges. Getting along with others is one of those challenges. Whether children deal with being bullied or being a bully, a lesson in empathy can help them understand the people around them. Having empathy leads to understanding and forgiveness. Throughout the New Testament
The world may not want to hear about “sin” but that doesn’t make it any less real, does it? The Bible is very detailed about the evolution of sin, it begins as a thought, a temptation and we make the wrong choice, then we’ve sinned. The problem is God hates sin. He’ll forgive it if we ask him but he still hates it. Romans 3:23 says, “For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious
We as people tend to be competitive, and youngsters are no different. In fact, kids often find themselves in heated debates over who is first in line, whose turn it is, or who did the best job. In today’s story, we see that even disciples of Jesus argued over who was most important. We will see that God loves it when we approach Him humbly and do not beg for credit or glory. This lesson is especially
Title: Moses and Pharaoh Scripture: Exodus 5-7:13 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Sponge, rock, pan, pitcher of water, white paper, pencils, light and dark-colored crayons Bonus Ideas: Compare this lesson plan with our larger series on Sunday School lessons on the life of Moses. Younger children may enjoy these “Moses Songs” for preschoolers. Lesson Opening Ask: How many of you have been in an airplane? Say: As you’re cruising along at 35,000 feet, are you able
Beatitudes Lesson Five: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst Main idea: We crave being right with God, and God fills us up with his righteousness when we choose to follow him. This is lesson 5 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Isaiah 55:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 106:3,
This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, when Jesus and His disciples are eating without washing their hands, which makes the Jews question their adherence to the faith. 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 – 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Opening
This is lesson 5 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 5 we see God as one who hears His people and protects His people. Through this study, kids will talk about God they can talk to
This lesson is the final of three lessons in our series explaining how the Bible is organized. For more help, be sure to review our Bible worksheets on the divisions of the Bible. Lesson: Understanding Bible Layout Lesson: Understanding the Old Testament You are here – Lesson: Understanding the New Testament TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To teach the students about the organization of the New Testament and how we should live during this time of grace between
This free Bible lesson is based on John 6:51-58, when Jesus shares with His instructs His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood. 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 – 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – John 6:51-58. Lesson – Life in the Blood Does anyone know what two
Being a church member is more than just attending worship services, it involves working with other for the purpose of spiritual of yourself and those around you. It involves working as a team, or a ‘body’ as the Bible puts it. Each child in your class has been given different abilities and strengths that they will be able to use someday in the church. This lesson may not help them decide to become a pastor or worship
It’s so exciting to watch kids grow in their faith and ability to handle God’s word. Especially as they enter the “preteen” years, they can learn to study the Bible on their own. This lesson will help them get started. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To give students practical ways to study the bible and grow in their spiritual maturity and relationship to Christ. MAIN IDEA: There is more than one way to study the bible to learn about
Daniel finds himself in a difficult position in Daniel 6. He knows that God deserves all of his praise, but he also knows that he has to obey King Darius. So when King Darius makes a law that says everyone must pray only to him, Daniel must choose between obeying God and obeying the King. It may have been easier for Daniel to just hide his faith for a while, but he choose to obey God anyway.
Dating isn’t limited to middle school anymore. Younger and younger children talk about having a “boyfriend” or “girlfriend.” This lesson brings some biblical sanity to this question. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand that dating leads to marriage (a relationship that mirrors Christ’s love for us), so we should seek God’s guidance before starting a relationship. MAIN IDEA: Dating is not a decision to be taken lightly. God’s word gives us criteria for dating and marriage, although
The life of Paul is full of amazing and exciting stories. From his initial conversion on the road to Damascus to imprisonment to his shipwreck and snake bite, the apostle had an amazing record of life events and important lessons to share. Just as his first encounter with Christ was remarkable, the next event on his journey is also exciting. In this story, we see Paul escape a near-death threat with the help of his friends and
Title: God Saves Baby Moses Scripture: Exodus 1-2:10 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Bibles, story sequence sheets, construction paper, glue, scissors Optional: Baby Moses Dot-To-Dot Printable Lesson Opening Ask: What are some examples of times you’ve needed protection? Ask: Who or what protected you? Say: Our main point for our lesson today is: “we can trust God to protect us.” Ask: When has God protected you? What kinds of things does God protect us from? Say: Our
American culture has changed rapidly in the past few years on the acceptance of homosexuality. However, the testimony of the Christian Bible has not changed. God loves all people, yet he ultimately decides right & wrong. This lessons brings to light these teachings. For more help, read our discussion on same-sex marriage. You’re welcome to comment on this lesson plan, but our website is not a forum for debate. TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To debunk cultural myths regarding
Beatitudes Lesson Four: The Meek will Inherit the Earth Main idea: Meekness is trusting that God will take care of you, no matter what. So you stand up for what is right, and you don’t seek revenge. You are humble, gentle, and kind. This is lesson 4 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE
This is lesson 4 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 4, we’re confronted with the difference between the righteousness of God and the sinfulness of man and are reminded of the way we all seek
Why do I love children’s ministry so much? Because teaching with candy is my dream job. No seriously, it’s all about bringing kids to the cross and a few lollipops have to die along the way, I don’t mind. This week, I’ve brought you another object lesson. This sweet and visual lesson is about life without God and the verse I use is John 10:10. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have
Trials of Job…patience of Job…resilience of Job…when we think of this long-suffering Old Testament hero, we normally think of Job in terms of what he had to endure and what we can appreciate from that. However, there is another message in the book of Job that may be of even greater long-term value, and that has to do with God’s greatness. For an awe-inspiring reminder of how tiny we are (along with exciting mention of sea monsters
This lesson is the second in our series explaining how the Bible is organized. For more help, be sure to review our Bible worksheets on the divisions of the Bible. Lesson: Understanding Bible Layout You are here – Lesson: Understanding the Old Testament Lesson: Understanding the New Testament TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To teach the students about the organization of the Old Testament and how each section of books point to Christ. MAIN IDEA: The Old Testament consists
Beatitudes Lesson Three: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Main idea: When we mourn over our sins, God gives us the comfort of salvation, the comfort of getting to spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 3 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Psalm 51, Isaiah 61:1-3
