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

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

Micah Bible Coloring Page

This free coloring page is based on the book of Micah. 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 boy gathering sheep in a pin. There are two Bible verses included in the illustration. These are just partial quotes to give the children something to remember from the content

Memorize the Books of the Bible: Fun Game Ideas for Children’s Ministry

It’s Back-to-School time and we are all looking to what our kids need to know this year. What would be one of the best things for your kids to learn this year? Well, learning the books of the Bible, of course! Learning the books of the Bible is a wonderful thing for all kids to learn. Here are some fun ways to get the kids in your Sunday School class, Children’s Church, or your own kids at

Bible Work in Homeschooling

Bible study is so important in our daily lives. If we want to get to know our Creator, we have to read His book. We also want our children to read their Bible so that they can grow in their relationship with the Lord. For children who go to public school, this has to be a separate time from their school work. Public schools don’t have Bible class, so this is something that they have to do

David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18-20) Lessons about Friendship

This free Children’s Church lesson plan was first written for elementary aged students. It covers the story of the friendship of David and Saul’s son, Jonathan. Use this material in your children’s church. Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. We’ve tried to include enough activities to allow some choice in your lesson planning. Look for additional teaching ideas and resources linked at the bottom of this page. Click here to

Teach the Ten Commandments to Kids

Children can learn the 10 Commandments. Our free resources will help you explain God’s Law to even the youngest kids. Ten Commandments Song Kids’ Bible Study on the Ten Commandments Compare Translations Ten Commandments Coloring Book Learning Activities on the Ten Commandment Children’s version of the Ten Commandments Teaching the Ten Commandments with Hand Motions We absolutely love teaching Bible memorization with ASL sign language for memory cues. There is not better way to help young children,

"The Book of Acts" Sunday School Lesson Series

Take your students on a journey through the Book of Acts where they will learn lessons from the early church after Jesus ascended to heaven and believers received the gift of the Holy Spirit.  Students will learn how they too can live a powerful life serving Jesus as the Holy Spirit empowers them. This page is the index to our series of lesson plans that follow the Book of Acts. This page will be updated as the

Preschool Bible Lesson: Jesus Was Tempted (Mark 1:12-13)

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

KJV Sunday School Lessons

At my church, we use a variety of Bible Translations. But I am constantly getting emails from readers who need Sunday School Lesson only in the KJV. One easy solution is to edit our free lessons and simply use the King James Version. Most of the content would only require an easy change of wording and you can have hundreds of free lesson plans using the KJV. Click here to see all the King James Version Bible

Peter and Cornelius Sunday School Lesson

This lesson is taken from the story of God revealing to Cornelius a Gentile and to Peter a Jew, His plan to remove barriers that separated Jews and Gentiles.  Students will learn how God began to guide Peter to understand His plan to allow Gentiles to receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.  Even though Peter doesn’t fully understand he obeys the instructions God gives him.  This lesson was prepared for a Sunday School class but can

Lesson: Apostles Witness Jesus' Ascension (Acts 1:1-11)

This kids Bible lesson is based on the story from Acts 1 where the Apostles see Jesus ascend to Heaven. This lesson plan was first taught in children’s Sunday School but could be modified for children’s church. Be sure to note the links at the end of this lesson for even more learning activities that go along with this passage. Bible Story: Apostles witness Jesus’ AscensionScripture: Acts 1:1-11Target Age Group: Age 9 – 11 (U.S. 3rd – 5th

The Birth of Christ Part #1 The Stable (Children's Church Lesson)

Try this lesson plan with your Sunday School or Children’s Church this Christmas seasons. It is part 1 of a 3-part series about the Christmas Story. This lesson teaches about the details of the King of Kings being born in a stable. This children’s church lesson plan was first written for children age 5 – 11.  Be sure to consider your own ministry context and modify it as needed. Please leave any feedback or suggestions for improvement

Bible Coloring Pages for Kids

Enjoy over 450 free Bible coloring pages. Use the download links to print in PDF format or purchase a Bible coloring book bundle. This page lists our free, downloadable Bible coloring pages that can be used for Christian children’s ministry, including Sunday School and homeschooling. The coloring pages depict stories and themes from the Bible, making them an excellent resource for parents and educators to introduce children to the Bible in a fun and engaging way. There

Lesson: Elijah Confronts Ahab

This lesson plan is based on the story where Elijah confronts Ahab in 1 Kings. It was originally written for an upper elementary Sunday School class. It could be modified for younger children or children’s church, especially using the list of related resources at the end of this post. These include links to crafts, worksheets, and supplemental lesson plans about Ahab and Elijah. Scripture: 1 Kings 16:28-34; 17:1-6 Learning Objective(s): Students will have an understanding God provides

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand: Bible Lesson

This Sunday I continued my series of New Testament stories in children’s church. This Bible lesson plan for children can be used in Sunday school or children’s church. We’ve included two lesson plan options, coloring page, craft ideas, teaching skit, worksheets, and some visual helps. It’s everything you need to teach in one easy download. Don’t try to use it all in one Sunday, but pick out what helps you and ignore the rest. Children’s Church Bible

Sunday School Crafts

Are you looking for a craft idea for your Sunday school lesson? Do you need just the right idea to supplement your Bible lesson? Check out these popular websites that provide Sunday school craft projects. Some are free, and some require a membership. Do you know of another website that features Sunday school crafts? If so, let me know in the comment section. Guildcraft Arts & Crafts: This online retailer offers a large selection of packaged craft