What do we want children to feel when they think about God? What attributes do we emphasize and what impressions are left when we teach students? Often, we tend to air on the side of caution. Nervous about portraying our Heavenly Father as a judgmental punisher, we sometimes wind up “dumbing God down” and highlighting His softer and friendlier elements. God becomes a buddy, a Santa Clause, a vending machine. We don’t want to scare anyone away,
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Philemon. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Philemon Once a slave … now a brother. We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you can follow our progress on this page. If
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Titus. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Titus 3:14. Do not be unfruitful … devote yourself to good works … waiting for the blessed hope We will add a series index one we have several books online.
Remember this verse? I do! So many times I’ve felt like the woman described her. Before I encountered Jesus, I was a chronic sinner so I can relate to this. And Jesus’ words here encourage me. “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven–as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Luke 7:47 NIV What a wonderful verse to share with children! All you need to illustrate it is
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 1 Timothy. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from 2 Timothy 2:3. It shows three children to illustrate the caption. Share in suffering as a good soldier … compete according to the rules … work as the hard
Title: Stewardship Series- The Heart of Giving Scripture: Mark 10:17-27; 12:41-44 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God loves a cheerful giver. Supplies: Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, $1 bill, white board and marker, paper and pencils, optional love of money coloring page Bonus Idea: This is a great time to talk about sponsoring a child together with your Sunday School offering. Lesson Opening Supplies: Penny, nickel, dime, quarter, $1 bill Show the coins and ask the kids
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 1 Timothy. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from 1 Timothy 6:11. It shows a young boy searching in a jungle scene with the following words on his paper for a map. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness,
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 2 Thessalonians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from 2 Thessalonians 3:3. It shows a young girl reading a Bible under a strong tree. He will establish you and guard you. We will add a series index one we
This free coloring page is based on the Book of 1 Thessalonians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. You can search our website for other lessons and activities from the book of 1 Thessalonians. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. It shows an outline of the resurrected Jesus ascending into heaven. Below are three scenes of children. One
Title: The Birth of Jesus Scripture: Matthew 1:18-2:15, Luke 2:1-21 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus (make cross with arms) is our Savior (lift hands in the air) King (act like you’re putting on a crown)! Supplies: Photos of doctor, life guard, fireman, police officer, and king, post it notes, story sequence strips, glue, construction paper, and scissors. Lesson Opening Ask: What kinds of things come to mind when you think of a king? Ask: What
Bible Lesson Title: Samson Scripture: Judges 13-16 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God uses people for His glory and our good. Supplies: None Optional: Print this coloring page version of the illustration above Lesson Opening: Two Truths and a Lie Have each kid tell three things about them, two of them true and one false. Let the rest of the class try to guess which sentence is the lie. Say: In our story we’ll hear
Let’s face it: there are certain passages in scripture that in all honesty we are tempted to just sort of skim or skip over. Why can’t we have the “spark notes” version of all those Leviticus rules and regulations, for example? What is the relevance? Or why does it seem we have so many story “repeats” and other details that are not elaborated on? Well, we do know that all scripture is God-breathed (2 Timothy 3:16) and
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Colossians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Colossians 2:6. So walk in him, rooted and built up in him. We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you can follow our progress
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Philippians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Philippians 2:15. Shine … as lights in the world. We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you can follow our progress on this page. If
Fathers have a great impact on our lives and our faith. In this Father’s Day lesson, “A Father’s Example,” children will learn from three biblical fathers – Noah, Abraham, and Joseph – that obedient, faithful service to the Lord is a part of the great plan for mankind to be redeemed through Jesus Christ. In addition, children will understand that even though earthly fathers aren’t perfect, God is the perfect, eternal father who has a special plan
This is lesson 21 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 54 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 54, the psalmist calls God the upholder of his life. And in so doing, he reminds
Most of us like to avoid hardship and difficulty. We do not seek out harsh conditions or frustrating periods. But God makes it clear that our faith grows stronger not in the beautiful mountaintop feelings of joy and elation, but in the dark valleys of struggle and doubt. As ministry workers it is important for us to remember this, particularly in children’s ministry when we tend to portray Christianity as a happy colorful flannel graph. For our
This is lesson 20 of 33 in a series of lessons called “Praise God Through the Psalms.” “Praise God Through the Psalms” – Psalm 43 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 43, the psalmist shows us that God not only saves His people physically, but that He
This Sunday School lesson is based on the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11. You can use these lesson activities with Luke 4:1-11. The lesson plan below includes the complete teacher notes, craft ideas, worksheets, and coloring pages. It’s everything you need to teach kids about the Temptation of Christ. Jesus is Tempted Lesson Plan for Kids Sunday School Lesson on Matthew 4:1-11 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade, but could be adapted for other age groups. Compare
We teach it and say it all the time…so much so that it can become only a trite closing to our daily prayer rituals. “In Jesus’s name…” “For thine is the kingdom and the glory forever and ever…” However we precede it, the word “Amen” is an important component of our blessings and communication with God. But what does it mean? Is it important, and how can we express that to our youngsters? The lexical definition of
Use this free Sunday School lesson to teach kids about John the Baptist and his role to prepare the people for the coming of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Matt 3:1-10; 14:1-12, Luke 3:1-20 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: We must prepare our hearts for Jesus Compare our Sunday School Lesson on John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12) Another Lesson by Kristen on the Baptist of Jesus (Matthew 3:1-17) Download carton illustrations & coloring page of John the Baptist Lesson Introduction
Teach about the Baptism of Jesus with this free Sunday School Lesson. Kids need to learn about Baptism. This lesson is from Matthew 3:13-17 and includes crafts, coloring pages, game ideas, worksheets, object lesson, and full teaching plan. About this Sunday School Lesson Title: Jesus’ Baptism Scripture: Matthew 3:11-17 and John 1:29-34 Sunday School Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Lesson Main Idea: People are baptized to show they are turning away from sin.) Supplies: Bibles, marker board, markers,
Title: Jesus Presented at the Temple Scripture: Matt 2:16-23; Luke 2:22-52 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: Jesus obeyed perfectly to save us from our sin Supplies: Mini dry erase boards, markers, and erasers, two manila envelopes, copies of “The God Report Card” activity, slips of paper with keywords on them Lesson Opening Ask: Have you ever broken the rules? What are some rules that are hard to follow? Say: Today we’ll hear the story of
This free coloring page is based on the Book of Ephesians. It’s one part of our series of illustrations for each individual book of the Bible. Click here to download the print friendly PDF version. We’ve also uploaded the image in JPEG format. The illustration captures the theme from Ephesians 4:4-6. There is one body and spirit… one hope… one Lord, one faith, one baptism. We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now
