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Joseph Revealed to His Brothers (Genesis 43-45) Sunday School Lesson

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This is the last lesson in a series of 5 about Joseph’s life and the incredible way that God used him to bless his people. Title: Joseph is Revealed to His Brothers (Lesson 5 of 5) Scripture: Genesis 43-45 Target Age Group: Elementary, but could be modified for younger age groups Supplies: Several hula-hoops or masking tape, a way to play music (iPhone, CD player, etc.) pencils, paper, and crayons Optional Story Illustrations: The Story of Joseph

Psalm 2 Sunday School Lesson for Kids

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This is lesson 2 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 2 we see God described as a refuge or shelter. Through this study, kids will come to understand that the greatest problem they have in

Lesson: Amazing Grace and Teaching Children the Old Hymns

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There are many wonderful worship songs out there to sing, hear, admire and inspire. For that matter, there are also abundant songs for kids to learn and sing. And modern Christian artists flood the radio with wonderful titles and varieties of music. But sometimes we forget how marvelous and insightful old hymns can be. We tend to see classic church songs as stuffy and boring, and ignore the remarkable stories many of them tell. Open the eyes

"John" Bible Book Coloring Page

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This free coloring page is based on the Gospel of John. 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 shows Jesus at his Baptism and the quote from John 10:27, “The sheep know his voice and they follow him.” We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now you

Hope in Holy Week (Mark 14:22-24) Lesson for Kids

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As we approach Holy Week and prepare our hearts for Easter, it’s easy to become caught up in the excitement of egg hunts, palm branch crosses, and chocolate bunnies. It can even grow tiresome to talk yet again about what may seem an “obvious” Christian story. But students can benefit from focusing on details of this time in Christ’s life, and many may have questions come up that for us as teachers remind us how amazing were

Jesus the Rule-Changer: Gospel Principles in a Nutshell

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Sometimes we make the message of salvation more complicated than it needs to be. Or we can become so caught up in Bible stories and individual characters that we neglect the most basic and critical overarching element of what and why we teach. At any time of year, but especially in preparation for Easter, it is helpful to review with children how important Jesus is to our faith. It may sound obvious but can be all too

Bible Lesson: Jesus Heals Official’s Son (John 4:46-54)

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The following lesson was created for a small class of children ranging from age 5-10.  The students discover that Jesus’ miracles helped people believe in Him for eternal life. Bible Passage:   John 4:46-54 Bible Story Title:  Jesus Heals Official’s Son Target Age Group:  Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List:  Bibles, map of Israel in the time of Jesus, Activity pages, index cards, pens, markers, soil, cups,

Lesson: Power Comes From Where? God’s love and Christ’s light (John 1:5)

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Main Point: God is our strength and guiding light; our power comes through faith and we can share this power with others. Materials: Flashlight(s), lantern, glow-in-the-dark stars, Bibles Anyone who has encountered a power outage can understand and appreciate our modern dependence on electricity. When a falling tree limb or storm cuts power lines and homes plunge into darkness, we suddenly realize how important power can be. With it we light our rooms, cook our food, keep

"Luke" Bible Book Coloring Page

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This free coloring page is based on the Gospel of Luke. 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 shows two fishing boats along a sea shore with a man reaching up to a fruit tree. The quote reads, “By their fruit ye shall know them” and is inspired by Jesus teaching in

"Mark" Bible Book Coloring Page

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This free coloring page is based on the Gospel of Mark. 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 shows scenes from Mark 4:9 in the parable of the sower where Jesus says, “He who has ears to hear.” We will add a series index one we have several books online. For now

"Matthew" Bible Book Coloring Page

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This free coloring page is based on the book of Matthew. 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 shows a young girl outside an open doorway. The caption reads from Matthew 7:7, “Knock and it shall be opened unto you…” There are also smaller illustrations from the well known passages in

Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) Sunday School Lesson

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This lesson was created to teach an inductive style lesson to older students.  Reading the Scripture passage and interacting with what is written, the students will discover that when Jesus is in the temple at age 12 He showed that He was God’s Son who came to do God’s will. More Teaching Ideas: Watch the teaching demonstration of this children’s sermon and related Bible crafts Compare our full Luke 2:41-52 Sunday School See all our Christmas lesson ideas and Sunday School Curriculum Bible Passage: Luke

42 Bible Verses about Thankfulness

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Thanksgiving is coming and I always like to have my kids look up Bible verses that have to do with being thankful. So I decided to do something a little different this year. I have found 42 verses (I know there are a lot more) from the Bible for them. I am going to put the reference on an index card. I am then going to put the kids in groups and give each group some index

Bible Lesson: Decisions, Dreams and Diets from Daniel 1-2

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The harrowing and miraculously concluding tale of Daniel’s survival in the Lion’s Den is generally well-known and told for kids. After all, it is exciting and makes for great stories and crafts. The fiery furnace rescue of Daniel’s friends Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego is an equally thrilling tale. But how did those children of God get to where they were in the first place? And what else did they do? This lesson takes a look at the

Bible Lesson "Messages and Messiahs" from Zechariah 9:9-11

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The details of Christ’s birth are well-known, celebrated, acted out, and cherished, especially throughout the Advent season. But what about the events leading up to the Nativity? And what of one who came before Jesus, “unworthy to untie his sandals”? This lesson is a tale of two Zechariahs: first taking a peek back at the Messianic prophet of the Old Testament and then at the story of the speechless father of John the Baptist, Christ’s vanguard and

Bible Lesson "Chosen to Proclaim" from Isaiah 6:1-10

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Although we read and use many verses from the great book of Isaiah, many children (and even adults) are not quite aware of the concepts of this great prophet—or any prophet for that matter. This lesson provides some information on the purpose and work of Old Testament prophets, and in particular highlights Isaiah and his special mission for God. Lesson focus: God in His amazing wonder has called and equipped us to do great things for Him.

Bible Lesson: Malachi reminds Israel of God's love calling them to repent

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The following lesson was prepared for a small group of students.  The students will discover from the Book of Malachi that God loves His people and always keeps His promises.  Since He never stops loving us we should give Him our very best. Bible Passage: Malachi 1-4 Bible Story Title: Malachi reminds Israel of God’s love calling them to repent Target Age Group:  Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School

Bible Lesson: God uses Nehemiah to lead His people to rebuild Jerusalem's walls

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The following lesson about Nehemiah helps students discover that God protects His people.  This lesson was taught to a small group of children ranging from 5-10. Bible Passage: Nehemiah 3-4, 6 Bible Story Title: God uses Nehemiah to lead His people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls Target Age Group: Ages 5-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List:  Bibles, picture or diagram of Jerusalem during Nehemiah’s day, index cards, activity

Bible Lesson: Zechariah prophecies about Jerusalem's future glory

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The following lesson on Zechariah was prepared for students ages 5-11.  Students will discover that Zechariah reminded God’s people of His future promises about the Messiah and they were encouraged to return to the work of rebuilding the temple.  Believers can be encouraged in difficult circumstances when we remember God has promised a glorious future for all who believe in Jesus. Bible Passage: Zechariah 1-14 Bible Story Title: Zechariah prophecies about Jerusalem’s future glory Target Age Group:

I AM the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-16) Lesson

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Lesson Five: The Good Shepherd Main idea: Jesus is the good shepherd who sacrificed his life for our lives. Series: This study is part of a  8- part series on the I AM statements of Jesus. Follow that link to find the other lesson plans. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Ezekiel 34:1-24 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart paper and markers; white balloons, blown up and with a sheep’s face drawn on them in permanent marker (eyes, a nose

Bible Lesson: Jesus' Final Days: The Triumphal Entry

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This Palm Sunday Lesson was created for a small group of children between the ages of 6-9.  They will discover that the greatest need for all people is to be forgiven from their sins. Bible Passage: Matthew 21 Bible Story Title: Jesus’ Final Days: The Triumphal Entry Target Age Group:  Ages 6-11 (K-5th Grade U.S.A.) Target Time Frame: 60 Minutes Original Teaching Context: Sunday School Supply List:  Bibles, activity sheets, pens, pencils, pictures/objects for needs & wants activity Learning

Bible Lesson: Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego

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This free lesson plan is based on Daniel chapter 3. It recounts the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and how God saved them from the fiery furnace. Please leave a comment below to offer your ideas & suggestions for improving this outline. You can also find a simple craft idea for this passage on the related preschool lesson. Learning Objectives: After this lesson, the children will demonstrate an understanding of the story by telling the story to a

Lesson: The Shield of Faith

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This is the fifth lesson in our series called “How to Win Against Sin.” It’s based on the Armor of God teaching found in Ephesians 6. Click here to see more Bible lessons in this unit. Like all our resources, this material is 100% free to use in your ministry. Please leave a comment below to share your own thoughts and offer hints to other readers. How to Win Against Sin, Lesson Five: The Shield of Faith  Scripture

Raising Christ-Like Families in a Secular World

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We live in a society that has tarnished biblical parenthood.  Our society has slowly taken males out of the equation of the family. Men, as shown by comic strips, TV, etc., are shown to be ignorant, immature and unable to do simple tasks. Both the husband and wife have a responsibility to the development of children as well as the structuring of the home–though, the responsibilities will look differently. Unfortunately, fathers have been made the inept individuals