Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Moses. Scriptures: Exodus (focus on Exodus 2) “But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed it among the reeds, along the bank of the Nile.” Materials: Plastic [...]
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: To teach the story of Satan’s fall from Heaven so that children may understand where evil originates. Scriptures: Revelations 12:7 And there was a war in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, and the dragon and his angels fought back. Genesis 3 The story [...]
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: 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 me will be saved. [...]
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: God will use us despite our weaknesses and failures Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10 ... We are weak, but you are strong! 2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast [...]
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: Be compassionate. Scriptures: Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal. Psalm 50:11 I (God) know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are mine. Genesis 1:24 God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: [...]
Teaching Goal: Learn about the Book of Psalms. Scripture: The Book of Psalms. Specific scriptures included in the activity. Materials: Paper and pencil. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words that are written in bold are when you, the parent, are speaking. Feel free to [...]
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. [...]
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: 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 [...]
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 Goals: Health comes from God. Show appreciation to God for good health. Scriptures: Luke 5:17-19 Paralytic lowered through roof to be near Jesus. Jesus heals him so that he can stand up and walk. Matthew 20:29-34 Jesus heals two blind men. Numbers 12:13 Moses asks God to heal [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Don’t jump to conclusions without knowing the whole story. Scripture: Numbers 35:11-12 Select some towns to be your cities of refuge, to which a person who has killed someone accidentally may flee. They will be places of refuge from the avenger so that person [...]
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: When we listen and do what the Holy Spirit says, our lives look different. Scriptures: John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Anger leaves a mark on other people. Scripture: Psalm 37:7-8 Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only [...]