This lesson plan continues our series about the Kings of Israel. The lesson teaches us that while sin separates us from God’s best for us, His promises still stand despite our sin. The lesson is a guide to help teachers study and prepare the lesson for the individual needs of the ministry in which they lead. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted to your ministry needs. Following the lesson are additional
This is the 5th lesson of a 5-part series based on the life of Moses. This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the 10 Commandments. This material could also be used as the Bible lesson for children’s Sunday school. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Click here to view the series index, or you can leave a comment to add your ideas
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus’s call to follow and obey. Preschoolers will understand that Jesus wants them to be his friends and followers. Bible Passage: Mark  3:13-19 Bible Lesson Title: Jesus Calls the Twelve Disciples Target Age
This lesson plan continues our series about the Kings of Israel. It continues the story of Solomon where he turns away from God and worships the false gods of his many pagan wives. This Bible story is a warning to all of us the danger of disobedience. Even this wise man was deceived by his own sin. It should remind us how much we need God’s grace everyday. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be
I have a hard time getting my son to be outside. I remembered what my mom always said, “If they find it by themselves, they will like it even more.” So, while he was in the playroom, I went outside, laid down a blanket on the grass and brought out a magazine to look at. It didn’t take long for him to find me outside and wonder what I was doing. Ah ha! A spark of interest!
This is the 4th in a 5-part series on the life & ministry of Moses, including a lesson entirely on the 10 Commandments. This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of how the Israelites kept on grumbling. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context and
This is lesson continues our curriculum for preschoolers about knowing Jesus. Each lesson is based on a passage in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on the meaning of Jesus healing on the Sabbath. Preschoolers will understand that Jesus cares more about people and their hearts than He does about what we do on the outside. Bible Passage: Mark  3:1-8 Bible Lesson
The next lesson in the series of Israel’s kings introduces students to Solomon. As Solomon begins his reign of all the things he could have asked for he asks God for wisdom. Students will learn that God’s wisdom is available to all who ask and by living a life using Godly wisdom they will experience great blessing. This lesson was prepared for older elementary students and can be adapted to your ministry needs. Following the lesson are
This is the 3rd in a 5-part series on the life & ministry of Moses, including a lesson entirely on the 10 Commandments. This printable lesson plan is designed to teach preschool aged children about the story of Moses and the Exodus of the Israelites. It could be used in any setting with children age 2-5 at church, including a preschool Sunday School class or a preschool children’s church class. As always, consider your own ministry context
This is lesson eight in our curriculum that helps preschoolers know God by studies in the Gospel of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. This particular lesson focuses on Jesus power to forgive sins, illustrated by the story in Mark 2:1-12. Like all our preschool Bible lessons, this materials is 100% free to print off and use in any ministry context. Bible Passage: Mark 2:1-12 Bible Lesson Title: Jesus
This lesson introduces students to how the Israelites celebrated Thanksgiving as they celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. The celebration was written in God’s Law for His people to keep each year as a way to remember His goodness to them. As His people remember all that He has done for them they are filled with joy and thanksgiving. This lesson can be adapted to meet different ministry needs. Bible Story: How Israel Celebrated Thanksgiving: Feast of Tabernacles
This lesson is a continuation of Israel’s Kings. It is the conclusion to the study of David. Click here to see the lesson index. The focus of this lesson is how David becomes king in God’s timing. The lesson is a reminder that God keeps His promises and as His followers we are to trust Him completely and follow Him faithfully as we wait for His promises to be fulfilled. This lesson can be adapted for individual
This is the second in a series of four Bible lessons for children teaching them about the Holy Spirit. Click here to see the series index. They were first prepared for a Children’s Church setting, but would work well as a Sunday School lesson also. Through an object lesson, a Bible study, small groups, and an art project, students will learn that the Holy Spirit makes His home in the lives of believers. We would love your
Understanding the person of the Holy Spirit is often difficult for children (and even adults), but knowing God is essential to growing in our love for Him. This page is the index for our series of Sunday School lessons about the Holy Spirit. The links below lead to individual lesson plans. All these materials are free copy and use in your ministry. We would love to hear your feedback about this kids Bible curriculum, simply click here
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1:35-39 where Jesus takes time away to pray. This shows his humanity and a positive example of spending time alone with God. Preschoolers will be encouraged to talk with God when they are alone. This is the sixth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. These free
This is a continuation of the kids Bile lessons about Israel’s Kings. It is the second lesson about David. Click here to see the lesson index. In this lesson we see David’s confident faith in God and how God uses him to fight and defeat Goliath. Even though David has been anointed king he continues to faithfully serve as he waits for God’s timing to reign. Many students who have been in church all of their lives
The following lesson addresses the Christian’s call to pursue peace in relationships. The children will be given a few real life scenarios to wrestle with and determine how they could pursue peace in the given situation. This lesson is interactive and relies on child participation. Texts: Romans 12:18-19, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 3:10-12, Matthew 5:7 Learning Objective: The children will see how God wants us to pursue peace with others as a manifestation of how we have
This is the third lesson in a study on Israel’s Kings. Click here to see the lesson index. This lesson is about Samuel anointing David to be king. The lesson focuses on David’s heart and how he was faithful in his day to day tasks.  This would be an excellent Sunday School lesson, but you could easily use it in kids church or for children’s Bible study at home. Like all our content, it’s 100% free for
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1:21-34 when Jesus drives out an evil spirit. Preschoolers will learn that Jesus is in charge because he is God.  He is strong to protect us from anything. As his people we are called to obey and love him. He is our boss. This is the fifth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links
This Bible lesson for preschoolers is based on Mark 1: 14-20 when Jesus calls his disciples to follow him. It is designed to help these younger children learn what it means to follow after Jesus. Even the kids in your preschool Sunday School can be disciples of Christ. This is the fourth lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. You can read the series introduction for more explanation and links to
Our website is mainly for kids ministry, but often people will ask me where they can find Sunday School lessons for their youth, teenage, or high school ministry. So, I’ve complied the following places where I would check out. This is not an exhaustive list and their are many very good options for High School Sunday School lessons. Free Bible Lessons for Teens This is simple a quick listing of the curriculum and material of which I
Here is a preschool lesson plan dealing with the temptation of Jesus from Mark 1:12-13. It teaches how Christ was a real human who had to fight against sin just like we do. It also shows that He overcame the devil and can empower us to do the same. Even younger children need to understand these central truths about the character of Jesus. This is the third lesson from a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through
Here is the second lesson in our series for called “Preschoolers Knowing Jesus.” This one teaches about his baptism as found in Mark 1:9-11. It will introduce younger children to the concept of baptism and how Jesus publicly showed his submission to God’s mission. They will also learn what it means for God to call Jesus his Son. This is part of a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. You can read
This is an introductory lesson for a series for preschoolers on knowing Jesus through the book of Mark. Be sure to read the series introduction for more explanation and links to the other lessons. To begin these Bible lessons, we actually start with a passage from Isaiah that will help to interpret Mark. This lesson will allow you to teach the children why Jesus needed to come to earth and help them understand that Jesus is God. It outlines three of
