Teaching Goal: When we begin to lie, the truth becomes less and less clear Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 Ananias & Sapphira lie to God Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Satan pretends to be something good in order to trick us. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14 …for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. Materials: Magazines – especially ones with pictures of fast food and prepackaged food Construction paper Marker Glue [...]
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 [...]
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 different ways to learn Scripture. Scriptures: Psalm 119:10-11 I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 1:2 But his [...]
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. 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: God’s Word is filled with priceless treasures. Scriptures: (You are encouraged to substitute your own scriptures.) John 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among [...]
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: God knows when we are dishonest and He wants us to be honest. Scripture: 2 Kings 5 This is the story of Naaman being healed from leprosy by Elisha. Elisha turns down Naaman’s offer to pay for the healing. Gehazi, [...]
Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: Teach children not to listen to rumors and not to pass them on. Scriptures: Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man stirs up dissension and a gossip separates [...]
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: Understand the purpose of hard times in our lives. Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of [...]
Teaching Goal: What does the Bible really say about the birth of Jesus? Scripture: See Answer Sheet Materials: Copy of the quiz for each participant. (**Found in downloadable PDF version of this activity.) Copy of the answer sheet for the leader (**Found in downloadable PDF version [...]
Teaching Goal: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, is the truth and the way to God the Father. Scripture: John 14:6 Jesus answered: “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” John 8:31-32 Jesus [...]
Teaching Goal: Learn to evaluate what we hear, see, and read. Scripture: Psalm 119:37 Turn my eyes from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, [...]