Teaching Goal: There is joy in the Lord. Scriptures: Psalm 149:3-4 Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. For the Lord delights in His people. Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with tambourine and dancing. Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time to mourn and a [...]
Teaching Goal: Live with God on the throne in your life. Scriptures: Revelation 12:7-9 And there was a war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. But he was not strong enough, and they lost their place in heaven. [...]
Teaching Goal: Our strength comes from God. Scripture: Judges 13-16 (see highlights in activity) Materials: Potato for each person Saucer Cotton ball Marker or 2 buttons and yarn Chia seed or wheatgrass seed (health store or www.chia.com) Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written [...]
Teaching Goal: Self-control is a spiritual gift available to Christians. Scriptures: Joshua 6:18 Keep away from the devoted things so that you will not bring about your own destruction by taking any of them. Joshua 7 Achan takes forbidden treasure--a robe, silver and gold--from the city of Jericho. The [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember and use the experiences that keep you in a close, personal relationship with Jesus. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21 Set up road signs; put up guideposts. Take note of the highway, the road that you take. Return, O Virgin Israel, return to your towns, How long will you [...]
Teaching Goal: There is an unseen spiritual battle going on around us. Scriptures: 2 Kings 6:8-23 …”Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “Those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see.” Then the [...]
Teaching Goal: When we continue doing the same sin, we will lack peace and Godly purpose in our lives. Changing our stubborn sinful way to follow God’s way will give us peace and purpose. Scripture: Isaiah 48:4-6 For I {God} knew how stubborn you {Israel} were…Therefore I told you [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God teaches us. Scriptures: Numbers 15:37-40 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come, you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. You will have [...]
Teaching Goal: A tithe, which means 1/10th, is a guideline for giving. Scripture: Leviticus 27:30 A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. Malachi 3:10 “Bring the whole tithe into [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is our guide to get through the traps in life. Scripture: Joshua 23: 12-13 Joshua warns his people to follow God’s rules. If they do not follow God, but follow what others do, then they will find themselves ensnared and trapped. Materials: Traps: rabbit trap (box, [...]
Teaching Goal: We need Jesus to wash away our sins. Scriptures: Jeremiah 2:22 Although you wash yourself with soda and use an abundance of soap, the stain of your guilt is still before me,” declares the Sovereign Lord. Hebrews 1:3 After {Jesus} had provided purification for sins, he sat [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God wants us to be aware of our abilities and use them for ministry. Scripture: Exodus 31:3 …and I have filled him with the spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts. Exodus 31:1-11 List of names of skilled [...]
Teaching Goal: Pray bold prayers where the answer can only be explained by God’s involvement. Scripture: Exodus 16. For forty years, God provides 2,000,000 Israelites with manna in the morning and quail at night. Acts 12. Peter is kept in prison. The church prays for him and an angel [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s Word teaches us to respect: God; authority; our parents; the elderly; and others. Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:2-13 (abbreviated: read the whole account) Saul took 3,000 chosen men from all Israel and set out to look for David…a cave was there, and Saul went in to relieve [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God has done in your life. Scripture: Joshua 3:15-16 Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing. [...]
Idea from Karl Wheeler Teaching Goal: Give to the poor from what God gives us. Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10 When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Do not go over your vineyard [...]
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 all during harvest. Yet [...]
Teaching Goal: What message will we leave? Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47 {Moses} said to them, “Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle [...]
Teaching Goal: In hard times, stand firm for God. Scripture: Daniel 1 Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego take a stand not to eat from the king's table. God blesses all four. Daniel 3 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are thrown into the fire for not praying to the king's idol. [...]
Teaching Goal: To please God, we must have faith because it requires faith to believe that God exists. Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek [...]
Teaching Goal: Friends provide support. Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13 The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, “Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my [...]
(To be completed over the course of two lessons, a week apart) Teaching Goal: God provides the money we have and has plans for its use. Scripture: Exodus 12:35-36 The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing. The [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God’s Word is sweet, it is good and helps us live a life that honors God. Scripture: Ezekiel 2 and 3 Ezekiel 3:1-3 And He said to me, “Son of man, eat what is before you, eat this scroll; then go and speak to [...]
Teaching Goal: Understanding Biblical stories by viewing different perspectives. Scripture: See activity for Bible stories Materials: Internet and computer access In Advance: Create a newspaper template. Allow for a newspaper name, date, space for two articles and two pictures. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion [...]
Teaching Goal: To understand the Passover Story and create a family tradition. Scripture: Exodus 12 “Tell the whole community of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man is to take a lamb…take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of [...]
Teaching Goal: The food we eat is from God, and we should show our appreciation for the food He provides. Scriptures: Numbers 11:4-10 God provided the Israelites with manna from heaven as they traveled away from Egypt. The Israelites were not grateful for the food and started to complain, [...]
Teaching Goal: Better times are coming for those who believe in God. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Ezekiel's vision in the Valley of Dry Bones. Materials: Packing peanuts (must be corn starch based, craft stores sell them as "Magic Noodles") Sponge, moistened Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and [...]
Teaching Goal: God can protect us when we face big challenges. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17-David and Goliath Watch Video Materials: 2 shoestrings Leather patch or cloth (You may also find sling kits at your local craft store.) Ping-pong ball, beanbag, or other soft object Large pieces [...]
Teaching Goal: Praise God in good and bad times. Scripture: Exodus 15:22 Grumble about not having water. Exodus 16:1-3 Grumble about not having food. Exodus 19:1-2 People arrive at Mount Sinai. Exodus 32:22-24 People build a golden calf idol. Numbers 14:27 God is tired of the complaining. Leviticus 26:11-13 [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s will is to be the motive for everything we do. Scripture: Genesis 11:3-4 They said to each other, “Come, let’s make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They used brick instead of stone and tar for mortar. Then they said, “Come let us build ourselves a city, [...]
Teaching Goal: Remember what God has done and that He is with us. Scriptures: Exodus 25:10-22 Directions for building the ark. Exodus 16:33-34 Jar of manna next to the ark. Numbers 17:10 Aaron’s staff next to the ark. Deuteronomy 10:1-5 Put tablets in the ark. Deuteronomy 31:24-26 Book of [...]