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ABC, I Believe Lessons for Sunday School and Home School

Twenty-six Bible Lessons for Sunday school and home school, each based on a different animal.

 

Abigail

1. Abigail Keeps the Peace (Younger Children) – Children learn through Abigail’s example that it is better to keep the peace than to be sorry later for what you did in anger.

2. *Abigail Keeps the Peace (Older Children) – Children learn through Abigail’s example that it is better to keep the peace than to be sorry later for what you did in anger.

Abraham/Abram

 

1. Abram Lets Lot Go First – Children learn through Abram’s example how to treat others as more important than themselves.

*2. Abram Esteems Lot – Abram was a man of God and followed his instructions. Children learn from Abram’s example how they should esteem others. Abram treated Lot as better than himself and let him pick first.

3. Abraham and Sarah Laugh – When we think of God we most often think of him as a serious, all-powerful, awesome creator, healer of the brokenhearted, kind and gentle,  but also doesn’t put up with deceit or disobedience.  But there is also another side to God that we don’t often see. God has a sense of humor and he has created us in his image and given us a sense of humor. The story of Abraham and Sarah is a good example of his sense of humor. Through this lesson, children learn that laughter and humor are important ways of dealing with our feelings and fears.

Abraham Talks to God – Sodom and Gomorrah – Children learn through Abraham’s example how to talk to God.  The Lord always answers our prayers even though it may not be how we want him to answer them.

*3. Joseph and God’s Promises – Children learn about Joseph and his family and how God used Joseph to keep his promise to Abraham his great grandfather.  They learn that God can take the bad things and make good things happen.

 

Adam and Eve

*1. Adam and Eve – Children learn that at the beginning of time there was no sin or sickness and everything God made was good. Because of Adam’s sin, and Satan’s trickery, sickness, and death came into the world. But because of Jesus we can be forgiven of our sins and live forever with him.

*2. Dress It and Keep It – God created the world for our enjoyment. It is our responsibility to take care of it. In this lesson, children learn ways they can help take care of God’s wonderful creation.

 

Amos

*1. Amos Wasn’t Famous – God can use anyone to do his work. You don’t have to be famous or smart or anything else. You just have to obey and listen to God’s calling.

 

Ants

1. Consider the Ants – We can learn from the ants and become wise. The ants do their work even when they don’t have someone telling them what to do or checking upon them. Proverbs 6:6-8

 

Anger

In Your Anger, Do Not Sin – In this lesson, children learn that anger is an emotion that everyone experiences. It is not a sin to be angry, but it is a sin to use your anger to hurt others, yourself, or to destroy things.

 

Appearances

1. X-ray Eyes – Don’t judge people by their outward appearances. The only thing that is important to God is how you look on the inside.

 

Armor of God

1. The Belt of Truth – In this series of lessons children learn what it means to be in God’s army. They learn God has given us everything we need to live for him. Each week they will learn how David used “the armor of God” to fight his battles. They will also learn that God has given them this same armor.

2. The Breastplate of Righteousness – The breastplate of righteousness protects our hearts. David wore the breastplate of righteousness. We also put on the breastplate of righteousness when we do the right things by following Jesus’ example.

3. The Shield of Faith – Faith in God protects us from the doubt and fear that Satan puts in our hearts. Children learn how they can have more faith.

4. The Helmet of Salvation – Just as we put on a helmet to protect our heads we should put on the helmet of Salvation every morning to remind ourselves who we are in Christ Jesus and what he has done for us.

5. The Sword of the Spirit – God’s words are powerful. They are our ultimate weapon against Satan’s lies and schemes. They guide us like a lamp in the darkness. They teach us the truth so we will learn to hate wrong. They have the power to save us from sin. They give life and freedom, comfort, and give hope.

6. Shoes of Peace – The shoes of peace will help us to stand firm and not run from trouble. We receive peace and confidence in Christ through the gospel.

 

Ascension, of Jesus

1. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t – Jesus disappeared in the clouds, but someday he will appear again to take us to live with him.

 

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Babel, Tower of

*The Tower of Babel – Children learn that God wants them to glorify him not themselves.

*Noah and The Tower of Babel – Wise and Foolish Builders

 

Back To School

1. Back to School with a Leap – In this lesson, children learn that we need to be prepared for school so that we will be successful. Not only do with need the right clothes and supplies, but we need to prepare our hearts and minds.

2. Back to School with a Leap  – Prayer  (Older Children)

 

Balaam and His Talking Donkey

*1. God Talks to Us – In Bible times God talked to people in extraordinary ways. God still talks to us today through the Bible, our conscience, nature, ministers, music, friends, and family.

 

Beatitudes

1. Recipe for Happiness – The happiness the world offers doesn’t last very long, but true happiness comes from God and obeying his words.

 

Beatitudes – Bee and Flower-Themed Lessons

Lesson 1 –Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

Lesson 2 – Blessed are they that Mourn

Lesson 3 – Blessed are the Meek

Lesson 4 – Blessed are those who Hunger after Righteousness

Lesson 5 – Blessed are the Merciful

Lesson 6 – Blessed are the Pure in Heart

Lesson 7 – Blessed are the Peacemakers

Lesson 8 – Blessed are those who are Persecuted

 

Bible

Thy Word is a Lamp – God’s word directs us in the way we should live our lives. When we follow God’s direction our paths lead to a happy life.

Blind Man

See Miracles

Bugs

*1. Backyard Bug Club – A series of lessons designed to help children learn more about insects and to teach Bible truths. Each lesson includes:

*1. Introduction and Ideas

*2. Seek and You Will Find

*3. The Best Kind of Armor (Goliath Beetle)

*4. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus (The Jesus Bug)

*5. Changing Colors (The Golden Tortoise Beetle)

*6. Created for a Purpose (Honey Bees)

*7. Consider the Ants (Ants)

*8. Standout for Jesus! (Walking Stick Bug)

9. God’s Love is Immeasurable (Inchworm)

10. Real Friends (Ladybug)

11. What Kind of Friend Are You? (Mosquitoes)

12. Work for the Lord (Dung Beetle)

 

Bug Buddies Studies – File Folder Lessons

1. Introduction – Seek and Find

2. Goliath Beetle – The Best Kind of Armor

3. Water Strider – Keep Your Eyes on Jesus

4. Golden Tortoise Beetle – Changing Colors

5. Honey Bee – Created for a Purpose

6. Ants – Consider the Ants

7. Walking Stick – Standout for Jesus

8. Inchworm – God’s Love is Immeasurable

9. Ladybug – Real Friends

10. Mosquitoes – What Kind of Friend are You?

11. Dung Beetle – Work for the Lord

12. Antennae

 

Building on the Rock Bible Lessons – Wise and Foolish Builders

1. Wise and Foolish Builders – Children learn that listening to what God has to say, and doing what he says is the smart or wise thing to do. Wisdom leads to happiness, a good life, hope, peace, and power; not listening or obeying leads to destruction, pain, and failure.

2. More Wise and Foolish Builders – The story of Noah and the Tower of Babel – When we listen to God and follow His commands we will be rewarded for our obedience, but if we don’t listen to God and do what we want instead, we will suffer the consequences. Children learn more about wisdom and how they can gain wisdom through the examples of more wise and foolish builders.

3. A Very Wise and Foolish Builder – King Solomon – God blessed Solomon with great wisdom and riches and choose him to build the first temple because he was pleased with him. Solomon was known for his wisdom concerning right and wrong, and plants and animals, yet his foolish disobedience caused the eventual downfall of the temple and Jerusalem.

4. Hiram – Another Wise Builder – Children learn from Hiram’s example that it is wise to do everything as though they are doing it for the Lord.

 

Burdens

1. Bear One Another’s Burdens – Children learn what it means to “bear one another’s burdens”. They learn about how four friends bore the burden of a sick friend by helping him get to Jesus. And how Jesus bore our burdens by dying on the cross. He took on all our sins so we might be forgiven.

 

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Cain and Abel

Cain and Abel Bible Lesson  – Sin separates us from God. Sin requires punishment, but God is a kind and loving God and forgives us and restores our relationship with him if we confess our sins and ask for forgiveness.

 

Characteristic of God

1. God is Always with Us – Children learn that God is always with them no matter where they go. He will never leave them.  Children will be reminded of God’s presence when they see a turtle and the shell that goes with him everywhere.

2. Snowflakes! Children learn that God is in control of everything. We don’t have to be afraid because God has a plan for our lives. He wants us to follow him.

3. The Big Mistake – The Story of the Prodigal Son –  Children learn that God is a kind and forgiving God.

4. The Good Shepherd – God is like a good shepherd:  He knows us, leads us, protects us, and keeps us from harm.

5. Jesus Never Changes (A lesson for the Fall Season) – Children learn that things change. Sometimes changes are exciting and sometimes scary, but they can be comforted in knowing that no matter what happens Jesus never changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

6. X-ray Fish – God can see everything, he knows everything about us, he sees what we look like on the outside and on the inside, and he knows what we are thinking and how we feel. He sees us when we are mad or sad. He sees everything we do and knows everything we think and he loves us anyway.

7. The Heavens Declare the Glory of God – We can’t see God, but we can know he exists because we can see all the wonderful things he created.

 

Christmas

1. Shine! – Jesus is the light of the world. He lights up our lives so we can shine. In this lesson, children learn how to let their light shine.

2. Greedy Petie – Children learn about greed and how it affects their lives. They learn that Jesus wants them to be happy and thankful for what they have been given.

3. Jesus Lights Up My Life – Jesus described himself as the “Light of the World”, and learn how Jesus lights up our lives, and how we can be a light to others.

4. The Best Gift of All – The happiness we feel when we receive our gifts at Christmas doesn’t last very long.  There is only one perfect gift that will never disappoint us — the gift of salvation through Jesus.

The Best Gift of All (Older Children

5. “Ordinary Baby, Extraordinary Gift” – Here’s a quick and easy lesson that doesn’t take much preparation.  Children listen to a story narrated and written by Gloria Gaither from a cassette while you show them the pictures from her book.  At the end of the tape there is a beautiful song sung by children. Children of all ages and adults will love this book.

6. Whose Birthday is it Any Ways? – Christmas is the day we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Since it is his birthday we should be giving him gifts. Children learn what kinds of gifts Jesus likes to receive.

Whose Birthday is it Anyway? (Older Children)

7. King of Kings – Jesus is the King of Kings.  He didn’t live like a king but proved how much he loved us by becoming like us and dying for us so that we could join him in his kingdom.

8. Happy Birthday, Jesus! Christmas is Jesus’ Birthday.  Children learn that it makes Jesus sad when we forget about him on his special day. They also learn how they can make this day special for him. Written Narita Roady

9. God’s Wonderful Gift – Children unwrap a present to learn more about the Christmas story.

10. God’s Wonderful Gifts – Children learn to appreciate all the wonderful gifts God has given them.

11. Wisemen Still Seek Him – Wise men still seek him, listen to him, obey him, and worship him.

12. The Best News Ever – Children learn about the best news that was ever told–the birth of Jesus Christ our Saviour.

13. Ring the Bells – In this lesson, children learn about bells and how they are used to convey a message especially how they are used in the church and at Christmas time to give praise to God and tell others the Good news about Jesus’ birth.

 

The Christmas Story Tree Lesson Series

1. The Prophets Tell About Jesus – This is the first lesson in a series of five lessons. Each week your children make Christmas tree decorations that will remind them about part of the Christmas story. They will add more decorations to the tree for each new lesson and will enjoy seeing the tree changing and getting more beautiful each week. If you don’t have room for a Christmas tree in your room, you can send the ornaments home with your children, or make a large paper tree and tape it to your wall.

In the first lesson, your children learn that the prophets told about Jesus’ birth thousands of years before he was born.

2. An Angel Tells The Good News

Mary and Joseph learn that Mary is going to give birth to a promised king.

3. The Shepherds Tell About Jesus’ Birth

The angels tell the shepherds about Jesus’ birth. The shepherds tell everyone they know about Jesus’ birth.

4. The Wise Men Search For Jesus

The wise men knew that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. When they saw his star appear they followed it until they found him. God wants us to seek him too.

5. The Rest of the Story

The Christmas story is more than just a story about Jesus’ birth. It is a story about how God loves us and planned for us to be saved and live with him forever.

Christmas Four-In-A-Row Game

Review the Christmas story as you play this game. Each picture on the cards represents part of the Christmas story. This game comes with 13 different cards, but you can make more cards if you have more children by coloring some of the pictures on the cards in different colors.

 

Complaining

1. Manna Again! – The story of the Israelites in the Wilderness. This lesson teaches children that God wants us to be happy with what we have. He provides for all our needs and wants us to be thankful for everything he gives us.

 

Creation

1. The Creation – (The complete story) – Children learn that God created everything. Letrell Cuff. (Parts of these lessons are available in Spanish.

2. Creation Day 1 – Let There be Light – Children learn what the word “create” means, and how God created the heavens and earth. They learn to appreciate how great God really is.

3. Creation Day 2 – God Creates the Sky – God had a plan when he created the world; it just didn’t happen by chance. He knew us before we were born and made the world perfect for us.

4. Creation Day 3 – Earth and Oceans – God had a plan for the whole earth. He had a plan for me and you. He created everything we would need to live and enjoy life.

5. Creation Day 3 – Seeds and Plants – God had a plan and had a purpose for everything he made. He planned you and has a purpose *for you.

6. Creation Day 4 – Sun, Moon, and Stars – The sun is the center of our solar system, and we could not survive without it.  It provides light and heat and energy.  Jesus is the light of the world. He should be in the center of our lives.  When we look at the sun we should be reminded of the light of God that guides our spiritual lives.

*Creation Day 4 – Light 

7. Creation Day 5 and 6 – God Created the Animals – God had a plan for all creation. All God created is good and serves a purpose.

8. Creation Day 6 – God Made Man and Woman and God Made Me – (This series of lessons is a continuation of the Creation Series lessons.

 

Creation – God Made Me

1. God Made Me! – In the first lesson in this series your children will learn that God created everything, but he created man in a very special way. He breathed his very breath into him and gave him life. His breath flows through us today through his Holy Spirit. God gives us life and he wants us to be happy and live our life for him.

2. My Wonderful Eyes – Children learn to appreciate and thank God for creating their wonderful eyes. They learn that they can learn more about God and understand a little better how great he is by seeing and studying his wonderful creation and reading the Bible.

3. My Listening Ears – Our ears are gifts from God. God gave them to us for our pleasure and to help protect us. They also help us learn about him God when we listen to his word. We must not only listen to his instructions, but we must also do what they say.

4. My Beautiful Feet! – Children learn to appreciate and thank God for creating their beautiful feet; and learn how they can glorify God with their feet.

5. My Helping Hands – Created to Do Good Things – This is a lesson about the good Samaritan and how he used his hands to do good things. Children learn that they can use their amazing hands to glorify God by doing good things and praising him.

6. My Guarded Mouth – Children learn that our mouths are created for good things not bad. God can help us control our tongues and to say only what is good and true.

7. My Happy Heart – God created us to do good things. He made us to glorify him and he wants us to have a happy heart. We can be happy when we make God our Lord, obey him, pray, and give thanks.

*8. Adam and Eve – Children learn that at the beginning of time there was no sin or sickness and everything God made was good. Because of Adam’s sin, and Satan’s trickery, sickness, and death came into the world. But because of Jesus we can be forgiven of our sins and live forever with him.

 

Creation

God’s Masterpiece – God created bees for a special purpose. They all have important jobs to do. If God created these tiny little insects for such an important job, how much more important is the job you were created for. Just like these insects, God has a plan for your life, but you are so much more important than an insect.  You were created in God’s own likeness. You are his masterpiece. Or you can use “Bear One Another’s Burdens” below.

 

Creativity

Elements of Design And the Great Designer Art Lessons with a Christian *Perspective

Created to be Creative  – God created us in his image and we are all creative in some way. We use creativity in almost all aspects of our lives. Creativity helps us solve problems, express our feelings, and come up with new ideas. We can use our creativity to serve God.

*Dot – What’s the Point? – A point is a location, and a dot is a mark at a certain point. Dots are the building blocks of all the other elements. Dots give meaning to a canvas. They provide points of focused attention and reference points. When God created us he put a “dot” in our hearts, a conscious, and knowledge of him. He gives us a reason for living.

*Line – Which Path Do You Choose? – A line is a path between two points. Lines can have many different characteristics. They can be straight, curved, fat, or skinny. The Bible talks a lot about the paths we take, referring to the decisions we make and the consequences of those decisions. According to the Bible, there are two paths we can pick; the right one and the wrong one. The right path leads to life, the wrong one leads to death.

*Color- How Do You Feel? – People are very much affected by the colors and combinations of colors they see in a work of art. A good artist uses color and other elements and principles of design to create a piece that conveys his feelings and elicits strong emotions from the viewer.

*Shape – It’s Your Choice – As Christians, we are to walk by faith, not by what we see because what we see is not always what we can depend on. We live in the physical world but must also consider the spiritual, the unseen world. Things may look bleak and out of control, but we can know that God is always in control when we put our faith in him.

*Creativity – Value – The artist’s use of value in an image can determine its success or failure. Value, the lightness or darkness of a color, is used to create a mood, focal points, and movement. Values can also be used in art to symbolize spiritual concepts. The Bible uses light and darkness to symbolize life and death. Like artists, we must decide what values are important. We must decide if we want to walk in darkness or follow Jesus and have the light of life. Our decisions will determine our success or failure.

*Creativity-Shape – You are a lot like an artist. Every choice an artist makes about the shapes on his canvas affects the outcome of his work. God has given you the freedom to choose how you will live your life. Every choice you make has consequences and determines how your life is shaped.

 

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Daniel

1. Daniel Shows Courage – We don’t have to be afraid because God is watching over us.

2. Daniel Makes Good Choices – Children learn about Daniel and how he choose to do the right thing and not give in to the pressures around him.

3. Scaredy Cat – Children learn about how to overcome fear through this make-believe story about a little, scaredy-cat lion who meets Daniel in the lion’s den.

David

1. David Helps King Saul – God wants us to obey completely.

2. David Takes a Dare – God helped David fight the giant and he will help you too.

3. Good Friends are Giving – Children learn from David and Jonathan how to be good friends. Good friends show their love for each other by giving. They can give them things, but they can also give them love, understanding, forgiveness, time, and kind words.

4. Don’t Judge by Appearances – Don’t judge people by their outward appearances. The only thing that is important to God is how you look on the inside.

5. *Don’t Judge by Appearances– Older Children’s Lesson

6. Abigail Keeps the Peace – Children learn through Abigail’s example that it is better to keep the peace than to be sorry later for what you did in anger.

7. *David and Mephibosheth Bible Lesson – David was a man after God’s own heart. He shows us how we should treat others.

 

Dinosaurs

1. God Created the Dinosaurs – The only book we can depend on to be absolutely true is the Bible. Scientists do not know everything. We should be aware of what the Bible teaches about dinosaurs and compare it to what scientists are saying about them.

 

Disciples

* The Twelve Disciples – Jesus had twelve disciples.  You can be a disciple too.

Who Found Who? – Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael –  Jesus knows where we are at all times. Philip realized that he had found the Messiah because he had read about him in the scriptures. We can find Jesus by studying his words in the scriptures.

Dorcas

Sprout! Serving People, Reaching Out – Dorcas served God by serving the poor and the widows in her town. Her acts of kindness spread throughout her city, and still influence Christians today.

 

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Earth Day

Dress It and Keep It – God created the world for our enjoyment. It is our responsibility to take care of it. In this lesson, children learn ways they can help take care of God’s wonderful creation.

 

Easter/Palm Sunday

1. Jesus in the Big Parade – Children learn how people in Bible times showed love and gave thanks and praise to Jesus, and how they can show love and praise him. They also learn that Jesus is very glad when we tell others about him.

2. Remember Me – This lesson is about the Last Supper. Children learn that Jesus wants us to remember what he has done for us.

3. The Sad Day and the Happy Day – Children learn the sad story of Jesus’ death and the happy results of his resurrection.

4. The Colors of Easter – Different colors are used to represent different aspects of the Easter story. Throughout this lesson children color in sections of a stained glassed window picture.

*5.  Empty Egg, Empty Tomb – Jesus died on the cross, but he came back to life again proving he was the Son of God. He died to pay for our sins because he loves us and wants us to live forever in heaven with him.

6. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t – Jesus disappeared in the clouds, but someday he will appear again to take us to live with him.

7. Pentecost – Jesus went away to live with God, but he didn’t leave us alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to comfort us, guide us, and teach us.

 

Ebenezer Stone

1. My Ebenezer Stone –  It is important to remember how God has helped us. When we remember what he has done and give him thanks it will help us to stay close to God and follow his commands. Children learn about the Israelites and how they had forgotten about all God had done for them. They also learn how they returned to God and how Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone to help them remember how God had forgiven them and helped them.

 

Ecclesiastes 3 – A Time for Everything

1. Do the Right Thing at the Right Time (A Lesson About Mary and Martha) –  Sometimes doing the right thing is not always the right thing to do if you do it at the wrong time.

 

Elijah

1. Elijah and the Ravens – God gives us everything we need. God took care of Elijah and he takes care of us. This lesson is a puppet skit done with a bird puppet.

Elijah and the Ravens – Older Children

2. Elijah and the Widow– The widow makes bread for Elijah. Children learn that God gives us everything we need.

3. Elijah and the Big Contest – Elijah proves who is the real God.

4. God Sends Rain – In this lesson, children learn that God is the one and only God, he controls the rain and can do anything. Your children participate in telling the story by repeating a rhyme in which the servant comes back to Elijah each time after looking for rain and tells him he sees nothing. There are many activities, games, crafts, and songs, and rhymes to go with this lesson.

5. God Gives Us Friends (The Story of Elijah and Elisha) – Children learn that when God has something difficult for them to do, he will always be there to help them do it. They can ask him for help when things seem hard. And that God gives us friends to help us through hard times and to share good times.

6. God Gives Us Teachers (The Story of Elijah and Elisha Continued) – God gives us people in our lives to guide and teach us. We learn from others so that we can use our talents and gifts to serve God.

 

Esther

1. Esther – Esther saves her people. Children learn that when you have something difficult to do, stop and pray and ask God for his help. God will help you succeed.

 

Ethiopian

*Philip Explains the Scriptures to the Ethiopian – Philip listens to God’s calling and his faithfulness is rewarded. There are many ways God speaks to us, if we learn to listen and obey our faithfulness will be rewarded.

 

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Faith

1. The Widow’s Mite – Things aren’t always what they seem. The priests and teachers of Jesus’ time seemed so important and respectable, but they weren’t. It seemed like the rich people were giving a lot of money, but it was really the poor widow who gave the most. Jesus wants us to be aware of things that really aren’t how they seem.

*2. Extreme Faith, Walking on Water – That the learner would understand that the Christian life is lived by faith, following Peter’s example.

 

3. Fireflies and Faith -Younger or Older Children – God gave fireflies the ability to produce light. We can shine like the firefly, but with a different kind of light. Jesus takes away the darkness in our hearts and replaces it with love and light. Our light grows brighter the more our faith grows. The more we study God’s word, pray, and follow Jesus’ example, the more people will recognize Jesus working through us. Soon we have a living light that isn’t easily extinguished or turns on and off when our circumstances change.

 

Fall

1. Jesus Never Changes (A lesson for the Fall Season) – Children learn that things change. Sometimes changes are exciting and sometimes scary, but they can be comforted in knowing that no matter what happens Jesus never changes. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

 

Family

1. God Gives Us Families (The Story of Moses, Miriam, and Aaron) – God gives us families to help us, protect us, and teach us. Sometimes we don’t get along, but we can learn from our mistakes and learn how to love like God wants us to love through our families.

 

Father’s Day

1. “Forgiveness” – The Story of Jacob and Joseph – Using Jacob as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help each child feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for His great love for us and to our earthly fathers for their love and sacrifices and to teach the children the importance of forgiveness. Children make “I will Forgive” chains and can also color Father’s Day cards.

2. The Big Mistake – The Story of the Prodigal Son – Children learn that God is a kind and forgiving God.

 

Fear

1. Scaredy Cat – Children learn about how to overcome fear through this make-believe story about a little scaredy-cat lion who meets Daniel in the lion’s den. Isaiah 41:10

2. Under His Wings – God protects us like a mother bird protects her chicks. We don’t have to be afraid because we can trust in him. (Psalm 91:4-5)

 

Fighting

1. Beware of the Dogs – Don’t get involved in someone else’s fight or you may be sorry. Don’t get others involved in your fights. (Proverbs 26:17)

 

Fishers of Men

1. Go Fish – Children learn what it means to be a “fisher of men” and are given examples of how to “fish for men”.

 

Food

1. Taste and See That the Lord is Good – Children learn that the Bible is like a cookbook.  The Bible gives us directions on how to live a good life just like a recipe gives us directions on how to make good food.

2. Recipe for Happiness – The happiness the world offers doesn’t last very long, but true happiness comes from God and obeying his words.

3. Jesus is the Bread of Life – Jesus is a lot like bread. We can’t live without it, and we can’t live without Jesus who gives us eternal life.

4. Soul Food – Feeding your soul with God’s words is much more important than feeding your body. You need a daily filling of God’s words to grow strong in your faith.

 

Forgiveness

1. “Forgiveness” – The Story of Jacob and Joseph – Using Jacob as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help each child feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for His great love for us and to our earthly fathers for their love and sacrifices and to teach the children the importance of forgiveness. Children make “I will Forgive” chains and can also color Father’s Day cards.

 

Friends

1. Ladybug Friends – Children learn that Jesus helped many people, he is our friend, and, he wants us to be helpful and to be good friends. They also learn that ladybugs are helpful and people like to see them in their garden.  When we see ladybugs we can be reminded that Jesus wants us to be helpful too.

2. What Kind of Friend are You? – Mosquitoes are harmful insects. People do not like to see them around because they bite and hurt. People can also be like mosquitoes. They can hurt with the words they say. Words can be even more harmful than a mosquito bite. Mosquito bites heal within a few days, but people remember unkind words for a very long time.

3. Let the Son Shine Through – The children will learn how they can let Jesus’ love shine through them by saying helpful, kind words, and not saying mean or hurtful words. his lesson is also available in Spanish.

4. Good Friends Are Giving– Children learn from David and Jonathan how to be good friends. Good friends show their love for each other by giving. They can give them things, but they can also give them love, understanding, forgiveness, time, and kind words.

5. Bear One Another’s Burdens – Children learn what it means to “bear one another’s burdens”. They learn about how four friends bore the burden of a sick friend by helping him get to Jesus. And how Jesus bore our burdens by dying on the cross. He took on all our sins so we might be forgiven.

6. God Gives Us Friends (The Story of Elijah and Elisha) – Children learn that when God has something difficult for them to do, he will always be there to help them do it. They can ask him for help when things seem hard. And that God gives us friends to help us through hard times and to share good times.

7. Friends Stick Together – In this lesson, your children will learn from Ruth and Naomi how good friends stick together in good times and bad times. There are several crafts to pick from. Your children can make a Naomi and Obed paper doll, color a sheet with a picture of Ruth and Naomi, or make a bear craft that says, “Friends Stick Together”.

8. Friends Honor Each Other – Children learn how Mary, Martha, and Lazarus all honored Jesus in their own way. They learn what honor is and how they can honor their friends and Jesus.

 

Fruit of the Spirit

1. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 1 – Love – Jesus showed you how to love. You should follow his example.

2. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 2 – Joy – You can be happy in all situations even when things don’t go your way because you can trust God to work out his plan for you.

3. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 3 – Peace – You don’t have to worry. You can be at peace knowing that God cares about you.

4. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 4 – Patience – God knows what is best for you and answers your prayers in his own time and in his own way. You must learn to wait and trust God to carry out his plans for your life.

5. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 5 – Gentleness – God can help you to be more like Jesus. Being gentle with your friends pleases God.

6. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 6 – Goodness and Kindness

7. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 7 – Faithfulness – Children learn from the story of Daniel that when they are faithful in the little things, they will also be faithful in the bigger things.

8. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 8 – Meekness – Children learn what it means to be meek from the Pharisee and the Publican.

9. Fruit of the Spirit Lesson 9 – Self-control – Temperance – Children learn what temperance (self-control) is and how to obtain this Fruit.

 

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Gideon

1. Gideon – Brave and Mighty – Children learn how a good guy named Gideon defeated the mean men of Midian.

2. Gideon Fights the Men of Midian – You don’t have to be big and strong to serve the Lord. God will give you the strength and power you need to serve him.

 

Godly Characteristics

1. You Are Important – In this lesson, children learn that God made each of us just the way he wanted us to be. We all are important to God. “God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” 1 Corinthians 12:18

2. Pink Elephants? – Children learn that Jesus wants them to be an example to others. He wants them to know that they should be known for their kindness, patience, and good behavior.

3. Don’t Worry About Anything – Pray About Everything – Children will learn that they don’t have to worry. God is just a prayer away.  He is always there.  No matter where they are or what they are doing, they can pray.  He will always listen to their prayers, and he cares about them and loves them.  He will always answer their prayers.

4. Do the Right Thing for the Right Reason (A Lesson About the Pharisees) – Children learn that it is not only important to do the right thing but to do it for the right reason.

5. Do the Right Thing at the Right Time (A Lesson About Mary and Martha) –  Sometimes doing the right thing is not always the right thing to do if you do it at the wrong time.

6. Following in His Steps – Children learn that Jesus is our example — by following in his steps they will become more and more like him.

Following in His Steps  – Older Children’s Lesson

7. *Follow God’s Example – Your children will learn that they learn many things by following examples (or copying others). They learn that God wants them to follow his example in everything they do.

8. Walk in Someone Else’s Shoes – Children learn that God wants them to love others as much as they love themselves.  In this lesson, they learn how to think of others’ needs by “walking in their shoes”.

9. Keys to a Happy Heart – The happiness we feel when we get new things only last for a short while, but the happiness that comes from Jesus continues to grow in our hearts as we get to know him better and better.

10. Jesus Changes Me From the Inside Out – Children learn that they can never be good enough to get to heaven. But that Jesus came to earth and died for us so that we can be forgiven of our sins. He went back to heaven to live with his father but he sent the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us to change from the inside out.

11. Watchdog Lessons – Series of five lessons in which children learn to control their tongues including lessons on backbiting, taming the tongue, whining, and lying. See Words.

12. Yackety Yak – The Bible teaches us to be swift to hear and slow to speak. When we listen to others instead of talking about ourselves, we show them that we care about them.

13. Slothfulness – The Parable of the Talents – In this lesson, the sloth is used to remind children that God does not want us to be slothful, or lazy. God has given humans creative minds and unique skills, and he wants us to use them to honor and glorify him.

 

God – What He Has Done

1. God has a Plan for Me – Children learn that God knew John the Baptist before he was born and had a plan for him. They learn that God also knew them and has a special job for them.

2. God is Always with Us – Children learn that God is always with them no matter where they go. He will never leave them.  Children will be reminded of God’s presence when they see a turtle and the shell that goes with him everywhere.

 

God’s Words

1. Soul Food – Your children will learn that feeding their souls with God’s words is much more important than feeding their bodies. That they need a daily filling of God’s words to grow strong in their faith.

2. Seeds of Faith – God’s words are like seeds. If we plant them in our hearts, they will grow into something beautiful. We will grow to be more like Jesus every day.

3. The Forgotten Promise – Children learn that God wants us to obey his words. They learn that they must study God’s words daily in order to remember and obey them. They learn about King Josiah who loved God and wanted to follow all his laws. The people of his time had forgotten God’s words and worshipped other gods.  King Josiah reminded the people of their promise and they renewed their promise to God to obey his words.

4. Get the Rocks Out! – Children learn that God wants us to not only listen to his words but to remember them and obey them.

 

Good Samaritan

1. Created to Do Good Things (Helping Hands) – This is a lesson about the Good Samaritan and how he used his hands to do good things. Children learn that they were created to do good things, and they can use their amazing hands to glorify God by doing good things and praising him.

 

Good Shepherd

1. The Good Shepherd – God is like a good shepherd:  He knows us, leads us, protects us, and keeps us from harm.

 

Great Commission

1. *Some Very Important Letters – In this lesson, your children will learn about Paul and how he told others about Jesus by writing letters. They learn that Paul’s letters were not only written for the people of his time but that they were also written for them today.  They also learn how they can be like Paul by telling others about Jesus through writing letters and drawing pictures.

2. Go Fish! – Children learn what it means to be a “fisher of men” and are given examples of how to “fish for men”.

3. I Can Be a Missionary – Children learn what it means to be a missionary. They learn how they can be a missionary in their own neighborhoods.

 

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Halloween Alternative – Harvest Crafts

Harvest Crafts and Candy Crafts

 

Hannah

God Answers Prayer – Children learn that when they have a problem they should pray about it. God hears our prayers and sees our hurting. God knows what is best for us and answers our prayers in his own time and in his own way. We must learn to wait and trust God to carry out his plans for our lives.

 

Happiness

Keys to a Happy Heart – The happiness we feel when we get new things only lasts for a short while, but the happiness that comes from Jesus continues to grow in our hearts as we get to know him better and better.

 

Helping Hands

1. Created to Do Good Things (Helping Hands) – This is a lesson about the good Samaritan and how he used his hands to do good things. Children learn that they were created to do good things, and they can use their amazing hands to glorify God by doing good things and praising him.

2. Nehemiah Helps – Children learn, through Nehemiah’s example, how they can help others who are in need.

 

Holidays and Special Events Lessons

January 16 – Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. Martin’s Big Words – (Appropriate for children kindergarten and older) Children learn about the power of God’s words and how Martin Luther King, Jr. used words to change a bad situation.

May 3 – National Day of Prayer

1. God Answers Prayer – Children learn that when they have a problem they should pray about it. God hears our prayers and sees our hurting. God knows what is best for us and answers our prayers in his own time and in his own way. We must learn to wait and trust God to carry out his plans for our lives.

2. Bring Them to Jesus – In this lesson, children learn about how four friends bring their sick friend to Jesus. They learn that when they put their faith in Jesus and bring people to him Jesus will do amazing things.

3. Don’t Worry About Anything – Pray About Everything – Children will learn that they don’t have to worry. God is just a prayer away. He is always there. No matter where they are or what they are doing, they can pray. He will always listen to their prayers, and he cares about them and loves them. He will always answer their prayers.

4. He Has Sent Me Free! – Flag and Praying Person Craft

May 14 – Mother’s Day

1. In Celebration of Mother’s Day – Using Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help children feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for their Mothers

June 17 – Father’s Day

1. “Forgiveness” – The Story of Jacob and Joseph – Using Jacob as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help each child feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for His great love for us and to our earthly fathers for their love and sacrifices and to teach the children the importance of forgiveness. Children make “I will Forgive” chains and can also color Father’s Day cards.

1. He Has Sent Me Free! – Children learn that even though we live in a country that allows us great freedom, we are not truly free until we have accepted Jesus as our Savior and have been forgiven of our sins so that we are free from the law of sin and death. We are free when we choose to serve God and make him our master.

2. The Big Mistake – The Story of the Prodigal Son – Children learn that God is a kind and forgiving God.

July 4th – Patriotic Crafts

He Has Set Me Free! – Even though we live in a country that allows us great freedom, we are not truly free until we have accepted Jesus as our Savior. We are free when we choose to serve God and make him our master.

September – Back to School

1. Back to School with a Leap – In this lesson, children learn that we need to be prepared for school so that we will be successful. Not only do we need the right clothes and supplies, but we need to prepare our hearts and minds.

Back to School With a Leap – Older Children

2. Be Wise – Children learn that getting good grades and studying in school will make them smart, but that the wisdom and understanding that comes from God is much more important.

September – Labor Day

1. Work For The Lord – The Israelites used their talents and wealth to build a temple for God. God gives everyone special abilities and wants us to use our talents to work for him. God wants us to work hard at whatever we are doing, not for the praise of men, but of the Lord.

October 31 – Halloween

Harvest Crafts and Candy Crafts

November 23 – Thanksgiving

1. Going To America! – Children learn about the pilgrims and how God helped them get to America where they were free to worship God as they thought they should. (Children 4 years old to first grade)

December 25 – Christmas

1. See lessons listed under “Christmas“

 

Holy Spirit

Jesus Changes Me From the Inside Out – Children learn that they can never be good enough to get to heaven. But that Jesus came to earth and died for us so that we can be forgiven of our sins. He went back to heaven to live with his father but he sent the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us to change from the inside out.

 

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Insects

1. Backyard Bug Club – A series of lessons designed to help children learn more about insects and to teach Bible truths. See Bugs under B

1. Filled Up With Joy! – We all want to be happy, but only Jesus can fill us up with joy.

2. Spread The Joy! – We all have a place inside of us that needs love. If we don’t receive love, we feel empty and sad. Receiving love from others can bring us joy, but giving it away can bring us even more joy. No matter how much love we receive from others and how much we give away, only Jesus’ love can fill us up.

 

Isaac

3. Abraham and Sarah Laugh – When we think of God we most often think of him as a serious, all-powerful, awesome creator, healer of the brokenhearted, kind and gentle,  but also doesn’t put up with deceit or disobedience.  But there is also another side to God that we don’t often see. God has a sense of humor and he has created us in his image and given us a sense of humor. The story of Abraham and Sarah is a good example of his sense of humor. Through this lesson, children learn that laughter and humor are important ways of dealing with our feelings and fears.

 

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Jacob

1. “Forgiveness” – the Story of Jacob and Joseph – Using Jacob as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help each child feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for His great love for us and to our earthly fathers for their love and sacrifices and to teach the children the importance of forgiveness. Children make “I will Forgive” chains and can also color Father’s Day cards.

2. Jacob’s Ladder – All families have problems because all people have faults, but God uses us to accomplish his goals anyway. He has provided a way for us to be forgiven and grow in his love through Jesus Christ. Jacob’s family is a good example of how God used flawed people to fulfill his promises.

 

Jeremiah

1. The Potter and The Clay – God is like the potter, he has complete control of our lives, and we are like the clay. God can choose to do what he wants with us. He warned the Israelites through Jeremiah that if they didn’t stop the bad things they were doing, he would destroy them. Most of them didn’t listen and they suffered the consequences. But God is merciful and a kind God, even though the people were evil and many of them suffered and died, God promised that one day he would forgive them rebuild their nation, and he did as he promised.

 

Jesus

1. “Follow Jesus’ Example – In this lesson, children learn about the whooping crane and how scientists are trying to save the birds by teaching them to migrate by following an ultra-light plane. They also learn that God sent Jesus to save us and we should follow his example.

2. Follow Me – Children learn that Jesus wants them to follow him.  They learn that following  Jesus means to act like him and do what he would want them to do. This lesson comes from Luke 5:1-11 where Jesus calls Simon Peter, James and John, and others to be his disciples.

3. Following in His Footsteps – Jesus is our example — by following in his steps they will become more and more like Him.

Following in His Footsteps – Older Children

4. Jesus Cares About You (Jesus turns Water into Wine) – In this lesson, children learn about how Jesus fixed a problem at a wedding by performing a miracle. They learn that Jesus cares about our problems and wants to help us deal with them.

5. Attracted To the Light – Children learn about underwing moths and how they are attracted to lights. Jesus called himself the light of the world. Thousands of people were attracted to him. Although scientists don’t know why moths are attracted to lights, we do know why people were attracted to Jesus. They followed him everywhere because he gave them hope and healed them. We can also be a light that attracts people to Jesus. When people see Jesus in us they will want to know him. But we must not hide that light; we must be bold and tell people where our hope comes from.

7. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t – Jesus disappeared in the clouds, but someday he will appear again to take us to live with him.

8. Jesus Has Time for Me – Jesus was a very important person and had a lot to do, but he always made time for children and he always has time for children today.

9. Jesus is the Christ – God reveals to us who Jesus is. He has many names that describe his character and who he is. Children will learn about Jesus’ many names and practice telling others about him.

10. Monkey See, Monkey Do, Jesus Wept and So Should You! – It can be fun to copy others especially when they are doing something fun or exciting, but we have to be careful who we copy because not everything people do is appropriate.  When it comes to copying what we see, Jesus gives us the best example.  In this lesson, children learn Jesus wept for people who were sad, and that they should also feel empathy for others.

11. Monkey See, Monkey Do, Jesus Knew the Scripture and So Should You! – Jesus gives us an example of how he used the scriptures to fight against the devil’s temptations. It is important to memorize scriptures because they will help you fight against temptation.

12. Monkey See, Monkey Do, Jesus Prayed and So Should You! – When it comes to copying what we see, Jesus gives us the best example.  In this lesson, children learn Jesus prayed and they should pray too.

Jesus Rescue Me! Series

13. Jesus Rescues Me! Firemen – You can call on God whenever you are in need and he will rescue you.

14. Jesus Protects Me! Police – Jesus protects and watches over us. He protects us from our biggest enemy – Satan. We should also be like the police and guard our hearts. When we break God’s laws we can call on Jesus, say we are sorry, and he will forgive us.

15. Jesus Heals Me! Doctor – God is the God who heals. He heals not only our physical bodies but our hearts and minds.

 

Joash

King Joash – Wise men listen to God’s instructions and don’t ignore them. Children learn through King Joash’s example that listening to good advice is important and disregarding it leads to destruction.

 

John The Baptist

1. God Has a Plan for Me – God knew John the Baptist before he was born and had a plan for him. God also knows you and has a special job for you.

 

Jonah

1. Hide and Seek – Your children will learn about Jonah and how he tried to hide from God. They will learn that they can’t hide anything from God. When they do something wrong, instead of trying to forget about it or hiding from it, God wants them to tell him about it, and to ask him for forgiveness.

 

Joseph

1. “Forgiveness” – The Story of Jacob and Joseph – Using Jacob as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help each child feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for His great love for us and to our earthly fathers for their love and sacrifices and to teach the children the importance of forgiveness. Children make “I will Forgive” chains and can also color Father’s Day cards.

2. Joseph – A Very Colorful Story – In this colorful story your children will learn about Joseph and his brothers and how God can take a bad situation and turn it into something good. They will learn that God will never leave them no matter what happens or how they act. The lesson is reinforced by the crafts and activities that use the same colors mentioned in the story to describe the feelings and attitudes of the characters.

3. Joseph and God’s Promises – Children learn about Joseph and his family and how God used Joseph to keep his promise to Abraham his great grandfather.  They learn that God can take the bad things and make good things happen.

4. Joseph’s Special Ability – Your children will learn about Joseph and the special abilities God gave him to help people. They will also learn that God has given each of them special abilities that he wants them to use to help others.

 

Joshua

1. Joshua and the Battle Jericho – Using the Battle of Jericho as an example, children learn that God keeps his promises and is more powerful than anything.

2. Joshua Sends the Spies to Jericho – Rahab’s life teaches us that we don’t have to be perfect to be used by God, but we do have to recognize that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below and be willing to serve him.

3. Obey Your Leaders – Joshua crosses the Jordan River.

 

Josiah

1. The Forgotten Promise – Children learn that God wants us to obey his words. They learn that they must study God’s words daily in order to remember and obey them. They learn about King Josiah who loved God and wanted to follow all his laws. The people of his time had forgotten God’s words and worshipped other gods.  King Josiah reminded the people of their promise and they renewed their promise to God to obey his words.

 

Joy

1. Filled Up With Joy! – We all want to be happy, but only Jesus can fill us up with joy.

2. Spread The Joy! – We all have a place inside of us that needs love. If we don’t receive love, we feel empty and sad. Receiving love from others can bring us joy, but giving it away can bring us even more joy. No matter how much love we receive from others and how much we give away, only Jesus’ love can fill us up.

 

Judging

*Don’t Judge- Sticks and Stones – Words can be powerful weapons, so be careful how you use them.  If you use your words to judge, criticize, or condemn others, you will be judged in the same way you judge others.  If you deal harshly with others, you will also be judged harshly.  Take a hard look at your own faults and mistakes, and you won’t be as hard on others.

 

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King

1. Jesus, King of Kings – The kingsnake is used as an example of how people sometimes do the wrong thing because they don’t understand what they are doing. People sometimes kill the kingsnake because he looks scary or dangerous. They don’t realize that it is actually a very beneficial snake and harmless. Jesus was also killed and rejected because the people didn’t understand who he was. But he proved that he is King of kings and Lord of lords by arising from the dead.

2. King of Kings Christmas Lesson – Jesus is the King of Kings. He isn’t like earthly kings; he rules our hearts. Children learn how they can become part of the kingdom of God.

King of Kings Christmas Lesson – Older Children

 

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Lepers

1. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You – The Story of the Ten Lepers – Children learn that it is important to tell Jesus how thankful they are. He likes to be thanked just like we do when we do something special for someone.

 

Light – Lamp

Thy Word is a Lamp – God’s word directs us in the way we should live our lives. When we follow God’s direction our paths lead to a happy life.

Fireflies and Faith -Younger or Older Children– God gave fireflies the ability to produce light. We can shine like the firefly, but with a different kind of light. Jesus takes away the darkness in our hearts and replaces it with love and light. Our light grows brighter the more our faith grows. The more we study God’s word, pray, and follow Jesus’ example, the more people will recognize Jesus working through us. Soon we have a living light that isn’t easily extinguished or turns on and off when our circumstances change.

 

Lost Coin

1. The Lost Coin – Jesus came to seek and save sinners. We should find people who are lost and tell them about Jesus so that they can be saved.

 

Love

1. The Lost Sheep – Children will learn that Jesus loves everyone. He is very sad when we do bad things. God never gives up on us and keeps calling us back to him.

2. Love Is – Love Bug the puppet helps children learn what it really means to love.

 

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Manners

Manners Matter – Manners are important. They show others that we love and respect them. Rules of etiquette are important but change according to the circumstances and times, but God’s rules never change.

 

Martin Luther King, Jr.

1. Martin’s Big Words – (Appropriate for children kindergarten and older) Children learn about the power of God’s words and how Martin Luther King, Jr. used words to change a bad situation.

 

Mary and Martha

Do the Right Thing at the Right Time (A Lesson About Mary and Martha) –  Sometimes doing the right thing is not always the right thing to do if you do it at the wrong time.

 

Mephibosheth

*David and Mephibosheth Bible Lesson – David was a man after God’s own heart. He shows us how we should treat others.

 

Miracles

1. Bear One Another’s Burdens – Children learn what it means to “bear one another’s burdens”. They learn about how four friends bore the burden of a sick friend by helping him get to Jesus. And how Jesus bore our burdens by dying on the cross. He took on all our sins so we might be forgiven.

2. The Big Picnic – Children learn that God blesses and multiplies our giving.  That anything is possible with God, even things that seem impossible.  They will learn of God’s deep love and compassion for us, that he cares about us and provides for us.

3. Jesus Turns Water into Wine – In this lesson, children learn about how Jesus fixed a problem at a wedding by performing a miracle. They learn that Jesus cares about our problems and wants to help us deal with them.

4. Jesus Calms the Storm – You don’t have to be afraid of anything because Jesus is in control of everything.

5. Jesus Heals the Ten Lepers – Don’t Forget to Say Thank You – The Story of the Ten Lepers – Children learn that it is important to tell Jesus how thankful they are. He likes to be thanked just like we do when we do something special for someone.

6. Keep Your Eyes on Jesus – (Water Strider) – This lesson is about the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. Children learn that when we keep our eyes on Jesus instead of focusing on our problems, God will give us the strength we need to face our fears.

7. Lazarus – Jesus brought glory to God by raising Lazarus from the dead. He proved that he was the Son of God.

8. Go Fish (The Miraculous Catch of Fish – Children learn what it means to be a “fisher of men” and are given examples of how to “fish for men”.

9. Now You See Him, Now You Don’t – Jesus disappeared in the clouds, but someday he will appear again to take us to live with him.

10. Peter Finds a Coin in the Fishes Mouth – Jesus Considers Other – Children learn through Jesus’ example to consider other people’s feelings before doing something

11. Jesus Heals the Blind Man – Children learn how Jesus healed a man twice in one day. Not only did he heal his eyes, but he also healed his heart.

 

Missionary

1. I Can Be a Missionary – Children learn what it means to be a missionary. They learn how they can be a missionary in their own neighborhoods.

 

Moses

1. You Can Do Important Things – (The Story of Miriam and Moses in a Basket) – Children will learn that even though they are young, they are still important to God. God loves them very much, and he can use them to do great things.  Exodus 2:4-10

2. God is Always With Us – (Moses Hides from Pharaoh) God was with Moses, and God is always with us. He made us and knew us before we were born. Exodus 1-3

3. Moses and the Burning Bush – (Moses is Called to Help the Israelites) You don’t have to be strong, smart, talk well, or courageous to be used by God. Through our weaknesses, God reveals his power. Exodus 3-4

4. God Will Help You – (Moses Asks Pharaoh to Let His People Go) No matter what happens, God is in control. He is stronger than anything. He is watching over you. He hears your cries. Exodus 5

5. Moses Crosses the Red Sea – God led the Israelites to safety and freedom. He leads us through his word and prayer. Exodus 13-14

6. Miriam Praises God – Moses, Miriam, and the Israelites praised God for saving them.  We should praise God for what he has done for us.

7. Manna Again! – The story of the Israelites in the Wilderness. This lesson teaches children that God wants us to be happy with what we have. He provides for all our needs and wants us to be thankful for everything he gives us. Exodus 16 & Numbers 11

8. The Ten Commandments – Children learn that God gave us the Ten Commandments because he loves us and wants us to be happy and live a long life. Exodus 20

9. Work for The LORD – (Ark of the Covenant) The Israelites used their talents and wealth to build a temple for God. God gives everyone special abilities and wants us to use our talents to work for him. God wants us to work hard at whatever we are doing, not for the praise of men, but of the Lord. Exodus 25-31, 35-40

10. Grasshoppers and Giants! – Sometimes we feel like grasshoppers in a world of giants like the spies sent to check out Canaan in the story. When we feel this way we should remember everything that God has done for us. He will give us the strength to deal with our fears and problems. Numbers 13 -14

11. God Gives Us Families (The Story of Moses, Miriam, and Aaron) – God gives us families to help us, protect us, and teach us. Sometimes we don’t get along, but we can learn from our mistakes and learn how to love like God wants us to love through our families.

12. Moses Strikes a Rock – In Your Anger Do Not Sin – Children learn from Moses’ example that it is important to control your emotions so that in your anger you do not sin. Numbers 20:1-2 and Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Mother

1. In Celebration of Mother’s Day – Using Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as a biblical example, this lesson is designed to help children feel gratitude to our Father in Heaven for their Mothers.

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Naomi and Ruth

1. Friends Stick Together – In this lesson, your children will learn from Ruth and Naomi how good friends stick together in good times and bad times. There are several crafts to pick from. Your children can make a Naomi and Obed paper doll, color a sheet with a picture of Ruth and Naomi, or make a bear craft that says, “Friends Stick Together”.

 

Nathanael

Who Found Who? – Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael –  Jesus knows where we are at all times. Philip realized that he had found the Messiah because he had read about him in the scriptures. We can find Jesus by studying his words in the scriptures.

 

Nehemiah

1. Nehemiah Helps – Children learn, through Nehemiah’s example, how they can help others who are in need.

 

New – New Years

1. All Things New – God is the master of making things new. He created everything. He brings us a new morning, rain that cleans and brings us new life, and plants that produce seeds to make new plants. But best of all, he gives us new life! New Year is a time when people begin anew by making changes in their lives, but we don’t have to wait for the new year to be renewed. God can renew our mind, spirit, and strength every day of the year.

 

Noah

1. *Noah Obeys God – God loved Noah very much. He was a good man and did everything God told him to do, exactly like he told him. God can help us be like Noah.

2. *God Keeps Noah Safe – God remembered Noah and the animals and kept them safe in the ark. God remembers us and will bless us.

3. *God Keeps His Promises – God always keeps his promises.

 

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Obey

1. Obey Your Parents In the Lord – Children learn that Jesus obeyed his parents even when they didn’t understand him. They learn that we should always obey our parents in the Lord because it is the right thing to do.

2. Obey Your Leaders – Joshua crosses the Jordan River.

 

Owl

1. Be Wise – Children learn that getting good grades and studying in school will make them smart, but that the wisdom and understanding that comes from God is much more important.

 

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Parables

1. Get the Rocks Out!– (The Parable of the Sower) Children learn that God wants us to not only listen to his words but to remember them and obey them.

2. The Big Mistake – The Story of the Prodigal Son –  Children learn that God is a kind and forgiving God.

3. The Good Shepherd – God is like a good shepherd:  He knows us, leads us, protects us, and keeps us from harm.

4. The Lost Sheep – Children will learn that Jesus loves everyone. He is very sad when we do bad things. God never gives up on us and keeps calling us back to him.

5. Slothfulness – The Parable of the Talents – In this lesson, the sloth is used to remind children that God does not want us to be slothful, or lazy. God has given humans creative minds and unique skills, and he wants us to use them to honor and glorify him.

 

Paralytic

1. Bear One Another’s Burdens

Children learn what it means to “bear one another’s burdens”. They learn about how four friends bore the burden of a sick friend by helping him get to Jesus. And how Jesus bore our burdens by dying on the cross. He took on all our sins so we might be forgiven.

 

Paul

1. Paul and Silas Rejoice – No matter what happens we should praise the Lord. God can use bad situations to do good things.

2. Some Very Important Letters – In this lesson, your children will learn about Paul and how he told others about Jesus by writing letters. They learn that Paul’s letters were not only written for the people of his time but that they were also written for them today. They also learn how they can be like Paul by telling others about Jesus through writing letters and drawing pictures.

 

Peace

1. Isaac Keeps the Peace – Children learn that God wants us to live in peace whenever possible.

 

Pentecost

Pentecost – Jesus went away to live with God, but he didn’t leave us alone. He sent the Holy Spirit to comfort us, guide us and teach us.

 

Pharisees

1. Do the Right Thing for the Right Reason (A Lesson About the Pharisees) – Children learn that it is not only important to do the right thing but to do it for the right reason.

 

Philip

*Philip Explains the Scriptures to the Ethiopian – Philip listens to God’s calling and his faithfulness is rewarded. There are many ways God speaks to us, if we learn to listen and obey our faithfulness will be rewarded.

Who Found Who? – Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael –  Jesus knows where we are at all times. Philip realized that he had found the Messiah because he had read about him in the scriptures. We can find Jesus by studying his words in the scriptures.

 

Potter and the Clay

1. *The Potter and The Clay – God is like the potter, he has complete control of our lives, and we are like the clay. God can choose to do what he wants with us. He warned the Israelites through Jeremiah that if they didn’t stop the bad things they were doing, he would destroy them. Most of them didn’t listen and they suffered the consequences. But God is merciful and a kind God, even though the people were evil and many of them suffered and died, God promised that one day he would forgive them rebuild their nation, and he did as he promised.

 

Praise

1. Praise the Lord! – All creation is like a symphony praising God for who He is and what He does, we should praise God too.

 

Prayer

1. God Answers Prayer – Children learn that when they have a problem they should pray about it. God hears our prayers and sees our hurting. God knows what is best for us and answers our prayers in his own time and in his own way. We must learn to wait and trust God to carry out his plans for our lives.

2. Bring Them to Jesus – In this lesson, children learn about how four friends bring their sick friend to Jesus. They learn that when they put their faith in Jesus and bring people to him Jesus will do amazing things.

3. Don’t Worry About Anything – Pray About Everything – Children will learn that they don’t have to worry. God is just a prayer away.  He is always there.  No matter where they are or what they are doing, they can pray.  He will always listen to their prayers, and he cares about them and loves them.  He will always answer their prayers.

 

Prodigal Son

1. The Big Mistake – The Story of the Prodigal Son – Children learn that God is a kind and forgiving God.

 

Proverbs

1. Consider the Ants – We can learn from the ants and become wise. The ants do their work even when they don’t have someone telling them what to do or checking upon them. Proverbs 6:6-8

 

Psalm 23

Psalm 23:1 – The Lord is My Shepherd 
1. – God loves us and gives us everything we need. He is like a good shepherd who takes care of his sheep.

2. Psalm 23:2 – He Makes Me Lie Down – God knows what is good for us even if we don’t. Sometimes it seems like God isn’t listening to us or answering our prayers like we want him to, but God knows what is best for us. He knows exactly what we need and when we need it.

3. Psalm 23:3 – He Leads Me – Children learn that God leads us through his word, through prayer, and the Holy Spirit. He tells us how to live so that we will be happy and successful.

4. Psalm 23:4 – I Will Fear No Evil – We don’t have to be afraid because God is watching over us. He protects and comforts us when we are afraid.

5. Psalm 23:5 – I Am Special – We are special to God. He shows us we are special by providing for our needs and giving us even more than we need.

6. Psalm 23:6 – Goodness and Mercy – When we follow the Good Shepherd goodness and mercy will follow us.

 

Psalm 139

1. God Knows Me – Psalm 139:1-6 – God knows you personally. He knows when you sit down and when you get up, and what you are thinking and what you are going to say before you even say it.

2. You Are There – Psalm 139:7-12 – God is with you wherever you go. You cannot hide from God.

 

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Quail

1. Manna Again! – The story of the Israelites in the Wilderness. This lesson teaches children that God wants us to be happy with what we have. He provides for all our needs and wants us to be thankful for everything he gives us.

 

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Rahab

Joshua Sends the Spies to Jericho – Rahab’s life teaches us that we don’t have to be perfect to be used by God, but we do have to recognize that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below and be willing to serve him.

 

Roots

Rooted in God’s Love – When you are rooted and grounded in God’s love you can grow to be like a strong tree with long roots that provide shelter, food, and protection to others.

 

Ruth and Naomi

1. Friends Stick Together – In this lesson, your children will learn from Ruth and Naomi how good friends stick together in good times and bad times. There are several crafts to pick from. Your children can make a Naomi and Obed paper doll, color a sheet with a picture of Ruth and Naomi, or make a bear craft that says, “Friends Stick Together”.

 

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Salvation

Salvation 1, 2, 3 – Do-a-Dot Activity Sheets – Use these activity sheets to teach the salvation message. This is not a complete lesson.

Who Found Who? – Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael –  Jesus knows where we are at all times. Philip realized that he had found the Messiah because he had read about him in the scriptures. We can find Jesus by studying his words in the scriptures.

 

Samaritan – Good

1. Created to Do Good Things (Helping Hands) – This is a lesson about the Good Samaritan and how he used his hands to do good things. Children learn that they were created to do good things, and they can use their amazing hands to glorify God by doing good things and praising him.

 

Samson

*1. How Strong Are You? – Our strength comes from God. When we listen to God and do what he wants us to do we will be successful. God forgives us when we do wrong.

 

Samuel

1. God Answers Prayer – Children learn that when they have a problem they should pray about it. God hears our prayers and sees our hurting. God knows what is best for us and answers our prayers in his own time and in his own way. We must learn to wait and trust God to carry out his plans for our lives.

2. Samuel Grows Inside and Out – (Samuel grows in stature and in favor with God and men.) In this lesson, children learn that it is important to grow both physically and spiritually.

3. *Samuel Listens to God – (“Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10) In this lesson children learn how God talked to Samuel and they learn how God can talk to them.

4. X-ray Eyes – (Samuel anoints David) Don’t judge people by their outward appearances. The only thing that is important to God is how you look on the inside.

5. My Ebenezer Stone –  It is important to remember how God has helped us. When we remember what he has done and give him thanks it will help us to stay close to God and follow his commands. Children learn about the Israelites and how they had forgotten about all God had done for them. They also learn how they returned to God and how Samuel set up the Ebenezer stone to help them remember how God had forgiven them and helped them.

6. Samuel Anoints Saul – God chose Saul, a man who didn’t think he was worthy, to serve as the first king of Israel. After Samuel anointed Saul, the power of the Lord came upon him and he was able to win many battles against his enemies with God’s help. God can use even the weakest and least likely person to do his works through the power of his Holy Spirit.

7. King Saul’s Downfall  – Even though Saul was warned to follow all of God’s instructions, he turned away from God and chose to do things his own way. Because of this, God took his kingdom away from him and chose a new king. Children learn that it is much more important to obey God than to sacrifice.

 

Sarah

3. Abraham and Sarah Laugh – When we think of God we most often think of him as a serious, all-powerful, awesome creator, healer of the brokenhearted, kind and gentle,  but also doesn’t put up with deceit or disobedience.  But there is also another side to God that we don’t often see. God has a sense of humor and he has created us in his image and given us a sense of humor. The story of Abraham and Sarah is a good example of his sense of humor. Through this lesson, children learn that laughter and humor are important ways of dealing with our feelings and fears.

 

Saul

6. Samuel Anoints Saul – God chose Saul, a man who didn’t think he was worthy, to serve as the first king of Israel. After Samuel anointed Saul, the power of the Lord came upon him and he was able to win many battles against his enemies with God’s help. God can use even the weakest and least likely person to do his works through the power of his Holy Spirit.

7. King Saul’s Downfall  – Even though Saul was warned to follow all of God’s instructions, he turned away from God and chose to do things his own way. Because of this, God took his kingdom away from him and chose a new king. Children learn that it is much more important to obey God than to sacrifice.

 

School

1. Back to School with a Leap – In this lesson, children learn that we need to be prepared for school so that we will be successful. Not only do we need the right clothes and supplies, but we need to prepare our hearts and minds.

Back to School with a Leap – Older Children

2. Be Wise – Children learn that getting good grades and studying in school will make them smart, but that the wisdom and understanding that comes from God is much more important.

 

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

1. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego – God is the only God. We should worship only him.

 

Sheep/Shepherd

1. The Good Shepherd– God is like a good shepherd:  He knows us, leads us, protects us, and keeps us from harm.

2. The Lost Sheep – Children will learn that Jesus loves everyone. He is very sad when we do bad things. God never gives up on us and keeps calling us back to him.

 

Snowflakes

1. Snowflakes! – Children learn that God is in control of everything. We don’t have to be afraid because God has a plan for our lives. He wants us to follow him.

 

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Taste and See

1. Taste and See That the Lord is Good – Children learn that the Bible is like a cookbook.  The Bible gives us directions on how to live a good life just like a recipe gives us directions on how to make good food.

2. Recipe for Happiness – The happiness the world offers doesn’t last very long, but true happiness comes from God and obeying his words.

3. Jesus is the Bread of Life – Jesus is a lot like bread. We can’t live without it, and we can’t live without Jesus who gives us eternal life.

 

Ten Commandments

1. The Ten Commandments – Younger Children – Children learn that God gave us the Ten Commandments because he loves us and wants us to be happy and live a long life.

2. Moses Series – The Ten Commandments – Older children) Children learn that God gave us the Ten Commandments because he loves us and wants us to be happy and live a long life. Exodus 20

 

Thanksgiving

1. Going To America! – Children learn about the pilgrims and how God helped them get to America where they were free to worship God as they thought they should. (Children 4 years old to first grade)

2. *Beat the “Greedies” – Children learn about greed and how it affects their lives. They learn that Jesus wants them to be happy and thankful for what they have been given.

3. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You – The Story of the Ten Lepers – Children learn that it is important to tell Jesus how thankful they are. He likes to be thanked just like we do when we do something special for someone.

4. Count Your Blessings – In this lesson, your children learn the importance of giving thanks to God in all situations

5. Manners Matter – Manners are important. They show others that we love and respect them. Rules of etiquette are important but change according to the circumstances and times, but God’s rules never change.

 

Tongue

See Words

 

Tower of Babel

1. The Tower of Babel – Children learn that God wants them to glorify him not themselves.

 

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Under His Wings

Under his Wings – “He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;” Psalm 91:4-5

Underwing

1. Attracted to the Light – Children learn about Underwing moths and how they are attracted to lights. Jesus called himself the light of the world. Thousands of people were attracted to him. Although scientists don’t know why moths are attracted to lights, we do know why people were attracted to Jesus. They followed him everywhere because he gave them hope and healed them. We can also be a light that attracts people to Jesus. When people see Jesus in us they will want to know him. But we must not hide that light; we must be bold and tell people where our hope comes from.

 

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Valentine’s Day

1. Love Is – Love Bug the puppet helps children learn what it really means to love.

2. Keys to a Happy Heart – The happiness we feel when we get new things only last for a short while, but the happiness that comes from Jesus continues to grow in our hearts as we get to know him better and better.

 

Vole

1. The Heavens Declare the Glory of God – We can’t see God, but we can know he exists because we can see all the wonderful things he created.

 

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Widow

1. The Widow’s Mite – Things aren’t always what they seem. The priests and teachers of Jesus’ time seemed so important and respectable, but they weren’t. It seemed like the rich people were giving a lot of money, but it was really the poor widow who gave the most. Jesus wants us to be aware of things that really aren’t how they seem.

2. Elijah and the Widow – The widow makes bread for Elijah. Children learn that God gives us everything we need.

 

Winter

1. Snowflakes! – Children learn that God is in control of everything. We don’t have to be afraid because God has a plan for our lives. He wants us to follow him.

2. Dust Man Versus Snowman – In this lesson, the teacher and children pretend to make a big snowman, and then compare God’s creation of man to making a snowman.

 

Wisdom

1. Consider the Ants – We can learn from the ants and become wise. The ants do their work even when they don’t have someone telling them what to do or checking upon them. Proverbs 6:6-8

2. Be Wise – Children learn that getting good grades and studying in school will make them smart, but that the wisdom and understanding that comes from God is much more important.

 

Wise and Foolish Builders

Wise and Foolish Builders – Children learn that listening to what God has to say, and doing what he says is the smart or wise thing to do. Wisdom leads to happiness, a good life, hope, peace, and power; not listening or obeying leads to destruction, pain, and failure.

The Lord is my Rock – Jesus is strong and dependable like a rock. If we put our trust in him, he protects and comforts us in hard times.

More Wise and Foolish Builders – Noah and the Tower of Babel – When we listen to God and follow His commands we will be rewarded for our obedience, but if we don’t listen to God and do what we want instead, we will suffer the consequences. Children learn more about wisdom and how they can gain wisdom through the examples of more wise and foolish builders.

Wise and Foolish Builders – King Solomon – God blessed Solomon with great wisdom and riches and choose him to build the first temple because he was pleased with him. Solomon was known for his wisdom concerning right and wrong, and plants and animals, yet his foolish disobedience caused the eventual downfall of the temple and Jerusalem.

Wise and Foolish Builders – Hiram –  Another Wise Builder – Children learn from Hiram’s example that it is wise to do everything as though they are doing it for the Lord.

 

Witnessing

1. Some Very Important Letters – In this lesson, your children will learn about Paul and how he told others about Jesus by writing letters. They learn that Paul’s letters were not only written for the people of his time but that they were also written for them today.  They also learn how they can be like Paul by telling others about Jesus through writing letters and drawing pictures.

2. Go Fish! – Children learn what it means to be a “fisher of men” and are given examples of how to “fish for men”.

3. I Can Be a Missionary – Children learn what it means to be a missionary. They learn how they can be a missionary in their own neighborhoods.

4. The Lost Coin – Jesus came to seek and save sinners. We should find people who are lost and tell them about Jesus so that they can be saved.

 

Woman at the Well

*Woman at the Well – Children learn the story about the Woman at the well in a fun and unique way.

Women at the Well – Younger children

 

Word – God’s Word

Thy Word is a Lamp – God’s word directs us in the way we should live our lives. When we follow God’s direction our paths lead to a happy life.

 

Words

1. Martin’s Big Words – (Appropriate for children kindergarten and older) Children learn about the power of God’s words and how Martin Luther King, Jr. used words to change a bad situation.

2. Let the Sun Shine Through – Children learn how they can let Jesus’ love shine through them by saying helpful, kind words, and not saying mean or hurtful words. They learn how their words affect others, themselves, and their relationship with God.

 

Words – Watchdog Lessons

3. Watchdog 1 Lesson – Good Watchdogs – We should keep watch over what we say so we don’t sin with our tongue. Children will learn to be aware of what they are saying and learn how to control their tongues.

4. Watchdog 2 Lesson – Backbiting – Children will learn what backbiting is and how it hurts others.

5. Watchdog 3 Lesson – Taming the Tongue – Our tongues can be like poison and hurt people if we don’t learn to control them.

6. Watchdog 4 Lesson – Watchdog Training – We do not like it when our dogs whine and we teach them not to do it. God teaches us through his words that he does not like us to whine and complain.

7. Watchdog 5 Lesson – Lie Detectors – Good watchdogs are good detectors. They can detect noises and smells much better than humans and warn them when danger is near. We need to be good “lie detectors”. Lies can sometimes be hard to detect because they come in so many forms – little white lies, exaggeration, breaking a promise, leaving out some of the facts, flattery, etc.

 

Work

1. Consider the Ants – We can learn from the ants and become wise. The ants do their work even when they don’t have someone telling them what to do or checking upon them. (Proverbs 6: 6-8)

2. Work For The Lord – The Israelites used their talents and wealth to build a temple for God. God gives everyone special abilities and wants us to use our talents to work for him. God wants us to work hard at whatever we are doing, not for the praise of men, but of the Lord.

3. Slothfulness – The Parable of the Talents – In this lesson, the sloth is used to remind children that God does not want us to be slothful, or lazy. God has given humans creative minds and unique skills, and he wants us to use them to honor and glorify him.

 

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X-ray Fish

X-ray Fish – God can see everything, he knows everything about us, he sees what we look like on the outside and on the inside, and he knows what we are thinking and how we feel. He sees us when we are mad or sad. He sees everything we do and knows everything we think and he loves us anyway.

 

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Yak

Yackety Yak – The Bible teaches us to be swift to hear and slow to speak. When we listen to others instead of talking about ourselves, we show them that we care about them.

 

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Zacchaeus

Jesus Knows My Name – Children learn that they are special to God. He knows their names and even knew them before they were born.

*Zacchaeus – Jesus Knows Your Name – Older Children’s Lesson