Teaching Goal: God’s love is reliable. Scriptures: Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that [...]
Mother’s Day Teaching Goal: Honor mom. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and mother--which is the first commandment with a promise--that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth. Proverbs 31 THE NOBLE MOM vs. 15: Mom [...]
Teaching Goal: Begin now to think and pray about your future spouse. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 7:8-11 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I {Paul} am. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will [...]
Teaching Goal: What does the world and the Bible say about marriage. Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:21-23 Materials: Paper and Pen Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to use [...]
Teaching Goal: Christian faith today is founded on Jesus and the lives of Christians who lived before. Scriptures: John 10:7 Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate {door KJV} for the sheep…I am the gate {door KJV}; whoever enters through [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are called to share the good news of Christ at home, in the community and around the world. Scripture: Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. Materials: [...]
Teaching Goal: Treat everyone as one of God’s children. Scriptures: Luke 6:27-32 Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you…If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? [...]
Teaching Goal: Recognize the influence of family. Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it. Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is the light. Shine the light of Jesus to others. Scripture: John 9:5 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world. John 1:8 “The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” [...]
(One of fifteen activities included in the book, “Keep the Siblings and Lose the Rivalry.” Written by Dr. Todd Cartmell. Find out more at drtodd.net.) Teaching Goal: You are specially designed by God. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26 Now the body is not made up of [...]
Teaching Goal: God created children and parents to have different roles. Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" - which is the first commandment with a promise - "that it may go well [...]
Story in a Box Teaching Goal: Family relationships are special. Scriptures: Book of Ruth Watch Video Materials: [...]
Teaching Goal: Safe and open communication. Scripture: John 8:3-11 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. They made her stand before the group and said to Jesus, “Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Many times in the Bible, stones are used as a reminder of what God has done for us. Scripture: Joshua 3 and 4 – Story of Joshua crossing the Jordan River. Joshua 3:15-16a Now the Jordan is at flood stage [...]
Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: God calls us to hold each other up with love. Scripture: John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Matthew 22:39 Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 5:44 Love your [...]
Teaching Goal: Have a target—goal and purpose—for life. Scripture: See Activity #4 below. Materials: Paper, pen Garbage can or pail 3x5 note cards or special paper Materials to decorate the cards: Color markers, pictures, stickers NOTE: For a more detailed process read: “How to Develop [...]
Teaching Goal: The Bible is our guide for making the right decision when others tempt us to do what is wrong. Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-10 Listen my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your [...]
Teaching Goal: Our actions add or take away energy from the family. Scriptures: Proverbs 10:1 A wise {child} brings joy to his {parent} but a foolish {child} brings grief to his {parent}. Proverbs 11:25b He who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 23:24 The [...]
Teaching Goal: God is the foundation of our family. Scripture: Psalm 127:1a Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Materials: Paper and marker Clear plastic water bottle (12 ounces or less). Cut off the top. (Should hold 4 ping-pong balls but [...]
Christ is the foundation of our lives, we can stand firm. Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27 Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, [...]
Multiple Family Activity-This activity works best with three or more families. Teaching Goal: God keeps a book filled with the names of every Christian. Your name must be in this book to enter heaven. Scripture: Revelation 20:15, 21:27 Your name must be in the Book [...]
Teaching Goal: Parents and grandparents, bless your teens. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 {God’s message to David about Solomon} You will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies…I will grant Israel [...]
Idea from Kendra Smiley Teaching Goal: God needs to be in every part of our life. Scripture: John 12:3-6 Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray {Jesus}, objected, “Why wasn’t this perfume sold and the money given to the poor?”...He did not say this because [...]
Written by: Michele Stamn Teaching Goal: We are not meant to live in isolation. God made us to be in relationship with others, and with Him. Scripture: Proverbs 18:24 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks [...]