Teaching Goal: As we build our lives, Christ is our foundation and scripture is our “plumb line.” Scripture: Amos 7:7-9 Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall, with a plumb line in His hand. And the Lord said to [...]
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 [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Easter Week. Scripture: Luke 19 to 24: The final days of Jesus’ life on earth from Palm Sunday to the Ascension. Materials: Shoe box Pipe cleaners- assorted colors Styrofoam Small box Contact paper or wide tape Felt [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Follow Jesus in every part of your life. Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 1 Peter [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Learning the story of Palm Sunday through acting it out. Scripture: Matthew 21: 1-9 Materials: Cardboard tubes from rolls of paper towels or wrapping paper (wood dowels or rolled up construction paper will also work) Green crepe paper streamers Tape Towels [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus is called “the tent peg.” Scripture: Zechariah 10:4 From Judah will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg. Materials: Tent peg (one per family) Large stone Permanent Marker Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Teach about the resurrection. Scripture: Matthew 27:57 to 28:10 Materials: Large wardrobe box Large, round cardboard circle to serve as the stone A roll of toilet paper to serve as linens Cups to hold the spices Play theme song Pray Review [...]
By Darcie Gudger Teaching Goal: Only the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus can take away our sin. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be [...]
Teaching Goal: Only the blood (sacrifice) of Jesus can take away our sin. Scriptures: Hebrews 9:22 The law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. Hebrews 9:13-15 The blood of goats and bulls and [...]
Teaching Goal: Heaven is an exciting place where we will be learning and working. Scripture: See the activity. Materials: Job Application. *Please refer to page 3 of the downloadable PDF for a printable copy of this form. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Ash Wednesday helps us appreciate Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and his gift of salvation. Scripture: Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 1:16 I [...]
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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Follow God’s Word when you are tempted to make bad choices. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:10-18 When the bad day comes, you can stand your ground by putting on the armor of God which includes the sword of the Spirit, which is the [...]
By Darcie Gudger & Del Winn Teaching Goal: Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross covers our sin. Scripture: Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness…” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new [...]
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: Knowing the Bible and doing what it says are ways to keep our eyes on Jesus. Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33 The story of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Materials: List of Biblical and non-Biblical statements (*Found on pages 3 and 4 [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus calls us to be "salt" in this world. Like salt in water, we are to provide support for friends and others. Scriptures: Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Mark 9:50 Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus calls us to be “salt” in this world. Salt melts ice as Christians can melt cold hearts. Scripture: Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act toward (non-Christians); make the most of [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus calls us to be “salt” in this world. Salt gives flavor and is used to preserve. Scriptures: Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth. Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act toward (non-Christians); make the most of every [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are called to share the Good News of Christ at home, in the community, and around the world. Scriptures: Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. John 13:35 By this all men will know [...]
Teaching Goal: To reflect Jesus to others without getting in the way or distorting their view of Him. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which come from [...]
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: 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.” [...]
Teaching Goal: All have sinned. Scripture: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Materials: Toothpicks, paper and pen Masking tape Activity Option #1: [...]
Teaching Goal: Our earthly body will be changed into a spiritual body. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 Corinthians [...]
Teaching Goal: There is power in the name of Jesus Scripture: Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Materials: No materials needed. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words [...]
Teaching Goal: To teach that we cannot reach God. God sent His Son Jesus to reach us. Scriptures: Genesis 11:1-9 The Tower of Babel John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through [...]
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: [...]
Teaching Goal: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one. Scripture: Mark 1: 10-11 As Jesus was coming up out of the water; he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You [...]
Teaching Goal: How do I know that there is a God? How do I know our God is the true God? Scriptures: Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Psalm 50:6 The heavens proclaim His [...]
Teaching Goal: Don’t take a vacation from God. Scriptures: Matthew 28:20 And I {Jesus} am with you always, to the very end of the age. John 14:16 And I {Jesus} will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Keeping our eyes on Jesus prevents Satan from distracting us. Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Like a light, God wants us to shine for Him. Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: We can always trust in God and His plan even if we don’t understand why some things happen. Scripture: John 9:2-3 “His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” “Neither this [...]
Teaching Goal: Sacrificial gifts are important to God. Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and [...]
Multiple Family Activity (Best with 9, Minimum of 4) Teaching Goal: Jesus is a living example of what God teaches us in the Bible. Scriptures: John 1:14-15 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us…John testifies concerning him. He cries out, saying “This [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus wants us to give Him our anxieties, concerns, and struggles. Scriptures: Matthew 11:28-30 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle [...]
Teaching Goal: The cross is a symbol of God’s power. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Materials: Paper and Pencil Play [...]
Teaching Goal: Review Bible verses and stories. Scripture: Matthew 14:12-36 Jesus feeds 5,000. Jesus goes up a mountain to be alone and pray. Jesus walks on water. Materials: Sidewalk chalk or Masking tape Optional: bread, fish crackers, water bottle Play theme song Pray Review last [...]
Teaching Goal: When we become a Christian we are changed. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ [...]
Teaching Goal: In the Old Testament, access to God was through the priest. In the New Testament, God tells us that we are a Royal Priesthood, which means that we can approach God directly through prayer, and that we can read the Bible. Scripture: 1 [...]
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. [...]
Teaching Goal: Christians are the fragrance of Christ in this world. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16a For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; [...]
Teaching Goal: Slow down, enjoy, and be refreshed by God’s creation. Scripture: Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides [...]
Teaching Goal: We must be holy to be in heaven with a holy God. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. John 1:14 The Word became flesh [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach the Parable of the Lost Sheep. When we are lost, Jesus comes to find us. Scripture: Luke 15:1-7 A shepherd with 100 sheep loses one. The shepherd goes after the lost sheep, finds it, and puts it on his shoulder to take [...]
Teaching Goal: Review the birth of Jesus and build a manger. Scripture: Luke 2:7 Mary wrapped the baby Jesus in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Materials: 4 pieces of 2 x 2 x [...]
Can be done as a Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: Jesus has the power to heal. Scripture: Luke 8:42-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus cares about us when we are lost. Scripture: Luke 15:4-7 Suppose one of you has a 100 sheep and loses 1 of them. Does he not leave the 99 in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds [...]