Bible Lesson Plans for Kids

Title: Isaac and Ishmael Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: White board and marker Lesson Opening: Keeping Promises                        Play a quick round of Hangman using the white board using the phrase “God keeps his promises.” Give each child a chance to guess one of the letters. When the class figures it out, explain that this is part of the main point in our lesson today that we’ll be learning about. Go around the circle

This lesson is the first 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. You are here – Lesson: Understanding Bible Layout Lesson: Understanding the Old Testament Lesson: Understanding the New Testament TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: To understand the layout of the bible so we can be better equipped and informed on how to learn about God. MAIN

Just watch a child select a book at the library and it is pretty evident: we judge things by what we see. In spite of efforts to instill broad acceptance and understanding in kids, it’s hard to fight the natural human tendency to base our thoughts on appearance. In this lesson, we see a new king selected by God, and a reminder of what God cares about most. Lesson focus: God wants us to care about Godly

This is the fourth lesson in a series of 5 lessons about Joseph and the incredible way God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph Helps his Family During the Famine Scripture: Genesis 41:56-42:2 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Supplies: Bread outline printouts (1 per child), Bibles for each child, paper, and pencils Optional Story Illustrations: The Story of Joseph Coloring Pages Lesson Opening: Who is Our True Provider? Ask the kids where the food they eat

Praying aloud is a challenge for many adults as well as children. This Bible lesson will help kids overcome their reluctance and voice their requests to God. Don’t miss the other lessons in this series, “Tough Questions Kids Ask.” TARGET AGES: 10-14 OBJECTIVE: For students to learn how to pray out loud through given methods and scriptural examples. MAIN IDEA: We learn to pray out loud by practicing, studying scripture, and following the Spirit’s guidance. SCRIPTURE PASSAGES: Matthew

Let’s face it: kids tend to at times be dramatic. Things are easily blown out of proportion, from paper cuts to milk spills. As such, young children often whine and act as though they urgently need things (TV time, juice, candy…) that perhaps are not as essential to life as they imagine. In this lesson, students will experience God’s care for the Israelites in the desert, and through that will discuss the difference between wants and needs.