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God is Merciful (1 Kings 18) Lesson #23 in What is God Like?

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AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 23 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 23: GOD IS MERCIFUL Key Verse: “The Lord our God is merciful and forgiving, even though we have rebelled against Him.” Daniel 9:9 Teaching Passage: Elijah &

Palm Sunday for Kids – Story Video, Lessons, Crafts, Coloring Pages

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Jesus’ Triumphant entry was an amazing moment in Bible history. Download the kids version of the Palm Sunday story below in video format. Scroll down of lessons, crafts, and printables. This is another wonderful free video from Crossroads KidsClub. Be sure to checkout their page on Vimeo. Lessons on Palm Sunday Palm Sunday Lesson Preschool Version Triumphant Entry Lesson Palm Sunday from Mark 11:1-11 Preschool Jesus on Palm Sunday Bible Lesson Triumphal Entry: Palm Sunday Skit Crafts

Jesus is the Lamb Without Blemish (Exodus 11-13) Lesson #20 in What is God Like?

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AGE GROUP: elementary (ages 6-11)TIME REQUIRED: 45 minutes This is lesson 20 of 42 in our study on the Attributes of God called “Can you tell me what God is like?” Visit the series index to view all the lessons and get more ideas for using this curriculum in your children’s ministry. LESSON 20: JESUS IS THE LAMB WITHOUT BLEMISH Key Verse: “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward Him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God

God’s Promises (Jeremiah 31) Lesson for St. Patrick's Day

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Bible Focus: God offers us His comfort and presence, making and keeping promises throughout history! This lesson provides a twist on traditional St. Patrick’s Day emphasis by looking at the event’s founder relative to Biblical prophets. Patrick followed God’s lead and spread the word of the Gospel, just like Old (and New) Testament heroes followed God’s direction. Target Age Group: Pre-K-Sixth Grade (adaptable) Student application: We celebrate people in the Bible who have done great things at

Lesson (Ruth 3-4) Helping Others in the Story of Ruth

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Sometimes Biblical stories just get a bad rap…young and old alike want to hit the snooze button just looking at the Word of God. Yet there are so many amazing stories, more thrilling than an action movie and more dramatic than the steamiest soap opera. All of these stories also happen to encompass amazing lessons and truths of God. This lesson covers insightful highlights included in the book of Ruth. This “Part two” side of things focuses

Eye for an Eye (Matthew 5:38-48) Sunday School Lesson

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Love everyone — even when they do wrong to you! This kids Bible lesson teaches about retaliation and loving those who hurt you from Matthew 5:38-48. The idea of “love” can mean many things to kids…from loving family and friends to loving sports and pizza, or of course the idea of romantic “mushy” love…what about loving bullies? How do we genuinely show we care about someone when we actually don’t? This lesson looks at what Jesus taught

God is Compassionate (Jonah) Lesson #4 What God is Like?

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When you think about what you want your children to learn at church, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? We’ve all been there. With so much truth in the Bible where do we start? Why not start where the Bible starts. No, not necessarily creation, but GOD. Who is God? What is God like? What does God do? “The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of

10 Commandments Coloring Book

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Print this free coloring book on the Ten Commandments – one page for each commandment. Teach kids the 10 Commandments with our 100% free coloring book. Download the printable PDF to get all the pages in a single file. Children are frequently challenged to memorize the 10 Commandments. These coloring pages will help them understand the meaning behind each. Free Printable 10 Commandments Coloring Page 10 Commandments Cover Page (see image below and download PDF) #1 No

Preschool Bible Lesson: Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:16-40)

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Lesson Title: Elijah Challenges the Prophets of BaalBible Reference: 1 Kings 18:16-40Target Age Group: PreschoolLearning Context: Children’s ChurchTarget Time Frame: 1 ½ hourOptional Coloring Page: The story of the Prophet ElijahGospel Connection: As you read through the Old Testament you will see the Israelites turn from God and then go back to Him over and over again. The story of Elijah vs. the Prophets of Baal is one example of this happening. Whenever the prophets of Baal

Lesson: Conviction vr Complacency…Seek God and Live! (Amos 4:13, 6:1-7)

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It is easy to overlook the minor prophets as just that—minor, less important. But bearing in mind that “minor” only refers to fewer writings, there are many nuggets of truth and insight to be gleaned from examining some of these lesser-celebrated Old Testament heroes. Rather than overlooking or neglecting them, it can be important to share with students the lessons of these smaller books. After all, many students growing up in church wind up hearing the same

"Adonai" Names of God Lesson for Kids

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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

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

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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

The Story of King David Lesson

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Sometimes it’s hard to see what God wants to do through our lives in the midst of struggles, but King David certainly knew where to put his trust! This is the sixth lesson in the series teaching kids how God used ordinary people in the Old Testament to fulfill his plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. Kids will be encouraged by God’s desire to use them AND their families for his purposes. Also, a fun scratch craft

Paul's in Macedonian, Lydia Accepts Jesus (Acts 16:9-15) Lesson for Kids

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As we meet characters like Lydia and her household, we will discuss how we have responsibility to not just tell people about Jesus, but to encourage and build up our friends and those around us. We’ll also make sure to emphasize not being intimidated by status or age, but working with all equally. Lesson focus: God wants us to share the good news of Jesus with everyone, because He made us all the same and loves us. Sharing

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

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

Jesus' Triumphal Entry (John 12:12-50) Sunday School Lesson

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Title: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry Scripture: John 12:12-50 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus is our Savior King Supplies: Marker board, markers, 2 blindfolds Lesson Opening: Hangman Play a round of hangman on the marker board using the main point for today’s lesson “Jesus is our Savior King.” Once the kids guess the phrase explain that today we’ll hear the story of Jesus riding into the city of Jerusalem for the last time before he was

Jesus Teaches the Synagogue (Luke 4:14-21) Sunday School Lesson

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Jesus’ coming to the Earth fulfilled the scriptures of the Old Testament.  In Luke 4:14-21 He is just beginning to teach the good news.  When teaching in Galilee and then Nazareth His message is that He is God’s son and has come to save God’s people.  In Nazareth He will be rejected which will fulfill the scriptures.  Jesus taught that He will make the imprisoned free and the blind see.  For preschoolers, the lesson will be simple:

Satan Tempts Jesus (Luke 4:1-13) Sunday School Lesson and Activities for Kids

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Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. When Satan tempted Him, the desire to give in was present, but He resisted temptation due to His divine nature. As the Son of God, Jesus understands what it feels like to be tempted, and we can take comfort in knowing that He can relate to our struggles. It is important for preschoolers to understand that Jesus was fully human and fully divine, and thus He did not sin.

Rahab and the Spies (Joshua 1-2) Sunday School Lesson

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Title: Rahab and the Spies Scripture: Joshua 1-2 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God rescues those who trust in Him. Supplies: Copies of “Rahab and the Spies” skit (download here), Bibles Lesson Opening Ask: What is one thing you would do/try if you knew you couldn’t fail? Ask: What is keeping you from doing that thing now? Say: In the story we’ll hear today, God gave the Israelites a big job. They were about to

Teaching Kids About the Incarnation (John 1:1-2 and 14) Lesson

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The Christmas story is often so familiar to the children in our churches (and to us) that we forget about the magnitude of it. We forget that God became man and dwelt among His people. Especially when teaching children we often focus on the sheep and shepherds, the angels, and the baby in the manger, without focussing on the truth that the Baby in the manger is the King of Kings. We hear the story so often, and in

Preparing for a Savior: Ideas for Celebrating the Coming of Christmas

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By this point in the season, the decorations are probably hung and the excitement is building. We find ourselves in the second week of Advent, continuing to celebrate and planning and preparing for upcoming celebration. This week, the wreath candle is the candle of preparation (or peace), or the Bethlehem candle. In honor of this, it is a great time to contemplate how first century believers waited and prepared for Jesus, and also how we prepare for

Advent Hope: Ideas for Celebrating the Coming of Christmas

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The department stores have been displaying Christmas goodies since the day after Halloween, but at last the church calendar has officially caught up, and the season of Advent is upon us. Whether you eagerly anticipate opening illustrated doors to find chocolate, attend weekly church services, or are looking for new ways to celebrate, it is a joyous and festive time of year. To help along the appreciation, these lessons will provide ideas to jump start conversation and

"Jesus is Coming" Sunday School Lesson from Isaiah 9:6

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Throughout the Old Testament God said that He would send Jesus and He was faithful in doing so.  Through this lesson preschool children will learn that God always keeps His promises.  Isaiah 9:6 says teaches us that Jesus is coming and that the will “be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”  Isaiah told of Jesus’ coming many years before Jesus’ birth and God’s people looked for Jesus for many years.  Our kids will learn