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Lesson: Facing the Unknown: Terrifying Transitions (Judges 6)

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Bible Focus: How can we best work through life transitions and changes? Through character profiles, discussion, and key verses, this lesson seeks to provide comfort and security for students who are preparing to transition into new levels of school or home life. The lesson is particularly relevant to students moving from elementary into middle school, but can be adapted to suit other age groups as well. Student application: Although change can be daunting, considering the elements that

"Father Noah" Bible Story Teaching Skit

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This skit was written directly from: Genesis 6:5-10,13-18,22,7:1,6-7,13-17,8:13-18. It would be a helpful teaching idea for Father’s Day and helpful activity to supplement our printable Father’s of the Bible booklets. Characters /Props: Narrator “Time Passed” sign Lord Noah Sign Bearer Noah’s wife Shem, Ham, Japheth 3 wives “Father Noah” Bible Story Teaching Skit Narrator: Then the Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart

Daniel 4 Bible Skits (Part 4 of 6)

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This is the 4th part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 4 covers: The Vision of a Great Tree, Daniel Interprets the Vision, and The Vision Fulfilled. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel Chapter 4 The Vision of a Great Tree: Daniel 4:4-18 Characters: Nebuchadnezzar, Belteshazzar (Daniel), People to “Build the Tree”, Angel Props: Picture of: a large tree, fruit, squirrel, rabbit, birds,

Daniel Chapter 3 Bible Skits (Part 3 of 6)

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This is the 3rd part in a 6 part series on the book of Daniel. Chapter 3 covers: The King’s Golden Image, Worship of the Image Refused, and Daniel’s Friends Protected. I have put Daniel 4:1-3 at the end of this chapter because it is King Nebuchadnezzar’s reaction to what happened at the end of Chapter 3. Don’t miss all our lesson and teaching ideas about the Book of Daniel. ————————————————————————————————— Daniel Chapter 3 The King’s Golden

Jericho Falls Sunday School Lesson (Joshua 3-6)

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Title: Jericho Falls Scripture: Joshua 3-6 Target Age Group: 3rd-5th grade Main Point: God’s power brings victory Supplies: 24 stones or blocks Lesson Opening Ask: Who is the strongest person you know? What is that person able to do that other people can’t? Where do you think that person got their strength? Say: In our story today we’ll hear about how strong and powerful God is. We’ll learn that it’s God’s power that brings victory! Say: As

Leading Kids Through a Pastoral Change

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Pastoral changes are hard on everyone, especially the kids. Imagine how you would feel if you were seven and the only pastor you have ever known decided to leave the church. Whether the parting of ways is truly a God thing or something else, it can diminish a child’s concept of stability–and quiet possibly even his or her ideas about God. I know that sounds extreme but never underestimate the mind of a child! Fortunately, the kids

"Blessed are the Persecuted" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Nine: Blessed are the Persecuted Main idea: When we have BEE attitudes instead of ME attitudes, people will sometimes dislike us and treat us poorly, but that persecution shows that we are Christians and are going to Heaven. This is lesson 9 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture

"Blessed are the Peacemakers" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Eight: Blessed are the Peacemakers Main idea: Children of God are peacemakers. They help bring people to God and they do their best to get along with everyone.  This is lesson 8 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references and Luke 10:25-37, 1 Timothy 2:4, Ephesians 2:13-18

"Blessed are the Pure in Heart" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Seven: Blessed are the Pure in Heart Main idea: When we let Jesus purify our hearts, we can to come into God’s presence and spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 7 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references and Jeremiah 17:10, Proverbs 15:11, James

"Blessed are the Merciful" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Six: Blessed are those who are Merciful Main idea: We become merciful by being broken people and letting God’s mercy into our lives. This is lesson 6 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references 1 Peter 1:3-4, Psalm 51, Luke 6:36, Matthew 9:9-13 Gather: Bible; dry erase

"Blessed who Hunger and Thirst" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Five: Blessed are those who Hunger and Thirst Main idea: We crave being right with God, and God fills us up with his righteousness when we choose to follow him. This is lesson 5 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Isaiah 55:2-3, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 106:3,

"Wash Up – What Makes You Clean?" Sunday School Lesson from Mark 7

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This free Bible lesson is based on Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23, when Jesus and His disciples are eating without washing their hands, which makes the Jews question their adherence to the faith. It is designed for children’s church or Sunday School. Please modify as best fits your ministry. If your church follows the Revised Common Lectionary, this teaching plan would correspond to Year B – 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Gospel Reading – Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Opening

"Blessed are the Meek" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Four: The Meek will Inherit the Earth Main idea: Meekness is trusting that God will take care of you, no matter what. So you stand up for what is right, and you don’t seek revenge. You are humble, gentle, and kind. This is lesson 4 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE

"Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Three: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Main idea: When we mourn over our sins, God gives us the comfort of salvation, the comfort of getting to spend all of forever with him. This is lesson 3 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, Psalm 51, Isaiah 61:1-3

Lesson: God's Plans are Good (Genesis 7) Story of Noah

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This lesson looks at three men in the Bible who obeyed God even though the promise He made them seemed impossible.  Noah trusted God when he was asked to build an ark even through rain had never fallen from the sky before.  Abram trusted God when he was told that He would have a child at the age of 99.  Joshua trusted God when he was told that the city of Jericho would be defeated by marching

"Blessed are the Poor in Spirit" Sunday School Lesson

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Beatitudes Lesson Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Main idea: We receive the gift of the kingdom of heaven when we realize how much we need God. This is lesson 2 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, James 4:6-10, Philippians 2:3-4, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Revelation 3:17-18 Gather:

Beatitudes Lessons for Kids (Matthew 5:1-12)

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These kids Bible lessons will teach the Beatitudes and what it means to be blessed. They show us the attitudes that followers of Jesus should have. Lesson One: Introduction to the Beatitudes This is lesson 1 of 9 in this series. Use these links to find the whole series. ONE — TWO — THREE — FOUR — FIVE — SIX — SEVEN — EIGHT — NINE More Lesson Resources Craft ideas on the Beatitudes Prepare your heart

5 Lies That Sabotage Children's Pastors

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Negative voices tend to beat us down. They make us doubt our abilities, our anointing and even our calling. Sometimes those negative voices come from the people you serve (or their parents and grandparents) other times, those negative voices come from people you know outside the church and other times, those negative Nellies come from within your own two ears. Whatever their source, there’s little doubt who actual launched the cascade of negativism your way, it’s him,

Jesus Presented (Luke 2:22-40) Sunday School Lesson

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Often the excitement of the Nativity story centers around the typical manger scene images: shepherds, angels, Mary and Joseph…somehow we skip from that to the remainder of Christ’s life and neglect some of the significant details. This lesson focuses on the dedication of Jesus in the temple, and the excitement of Simeon and Anna as they meet the Savior. Lesson focus: From the beginning God had prepared a special path for the life of Jesus; He has

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

Lost Things Get Found (Luke 15:1-32) Lesson

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This is the final lesson in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Nine: The Stories of Lost Things Found Main idea: God rejoices when lost sinners come to him, and we should too. As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we search for lost sinners and tell them about Jesus. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, James 5:20 Gather: Bible; dry erase

The Son Who Obeyed – Story Time with Jesus Lesson 6

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This lesson is the six in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Six: The Son Who Obeyed His Father Main idea: Citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven do what the Bible commands, with the help and grace of God. Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, John 14:15, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 7:19, Micah 6:8, and Luke 17:10 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart

The Hope of Advent Sunday School Lesson

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Few kids do not grow eagerly excited at Christmastime. Who doesn’t look forward to new toys, flashing lights, and festive family gatherings? But why is Christmas so important, and what do we celebrate at Advent? This lesson focuses on the hope and waiting of the first Christmas, and how it relates to hopeful anticipation of Christ’s Second Coming, as well. Lesson focus: Waiting and hoping for God is more exciting and worthwhile than any earthly gift Passages:

Kids Bible Lesson (Matthew 18:21-35) The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

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This lesson is the five in a nine part study for children on the parables of Jesus. For related ideas, search our website for “Parables of Jesus.” Lesson Five: The Story of the Unforgiving Servant Main idea: As citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven, we forgive others their debt against us since Jesus forgave our debt against him.Teacher preparation: Read Scripture references, James 2:13, Luke 17:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15 Gather: Bible; dry erase markers or chart