Teaching Goal: Noah obeyed God when he built the ark. Scriptures: Genesis 6:14-16 Materials: Large box (refrigerator-size) Markers or paints Stuffed Animals Bible Utility Knife Play theme song Pray Review Las Lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: To understand, through the story of Samson, that God is the source of our strength. Scripture: Judges 13-16 Materials: Large sweatshirts Balloons Wigs or mops for hair Blindfolds Children’s Bible Glow lights Shoestrings or rope Play theme song Pray Review last lesson [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Memorize God’s Word. Scriptures: Psalm 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Job 22:22 Accept instruction from his mouth and lay up his words in your heart. Materials: Large paper and markers (Optional) Check [...]
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: 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: 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: 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: Count our blessings. Scriptures: Jeremiah 22:16 “He defended the cause of the poor and needy, and so all went well. Is that not what it means to know me?” declares the Lord. Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will [...]
Teaching Goal: Look to the Bible for wisdom and understanding. Scriptures: Proverbs 2:1-9 My {child}, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight [...]
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 [...]
(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: The Bible teaches God’s direction for our lives. Scriptures: 2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correction, and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Materials: Car [...]
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: Review key Bible lists. Scripture: Galatians 5:22 9 Fruits of the Spirit Mark 3:16-18 12 Disciples 4 Gospels 27 Books in the New Testament Materials: Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words that are written in bold are when [...]
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: 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: As Christians, our target is to live a holy life. God gives us the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Jesus’ life to help us live a holy life. Scripture: The Bible: Psalm 119:9-11 “How can a young man keep his [...]
Teaching Goal: Test our knowledge of books in the Bible. Scripture: Names of 16 Bible Books Materials: 1 copy for each person: Bible Challenge Included in this Activity (Found at multiple websites by searching “Hidden Bible books riddle; http://home.snu.edu/~hculbert/hidden.htm) Answer Sheet (included in the downloadable [...]
Teaching Goal: God communicates in many ways. Scripture: Psalm 29:3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters. Psalm 29:5 The voice of the Lord breaks the cedars. Psalm 29:7 The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. John 12:28b-29 Then a [...]
Teaching Goal: We need Jesus to take our sin away so we can be back together with God. Scriptures: Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Hebrews 4:15 …but we have one {Jesus} who has been tempted in [...]
Teaching goal: We need to know God’s Word, the Bible, in order to understand how God wants us to live. Scripture: 2 Kings 22 - 2 Kings 23:30 2 Kings 23:25 Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to [...]
Teaching Goal: Knowing the Bible and doing what it says is how we 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 (**Please see pages 3 and [...]
Teaching Goal: Only God knows who will be in heaven. Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 13:36-43 Parable of the Wheat and Weeds. 1 Samuel 16:7 The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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: Have fun looking up and finding different scriptures. Scriptures: Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do [...]
Teaching Goal: Seek to understand by visualizing scripture. Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-18 (TLB) I pray that Christ will be more and more at home in your hearts as you trust in him. May your roots go down deep into the soil of God's marvelous love. And [...]
Teaching Goal: Fill your life with the teachings of Jesus and you will reflect the Fruits of the Spirit. Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit [...]
Teaching Goal: The Bible is filled with God’s promises. Scripture: Psalm 33:4 Deuteronomy 31:6 John 14:26 Acts 2:21 John 14:2-3 Titus 1:2 Proverbs 3:5-6 2 Chronicles 7:14 Watch Video
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: The Spirit and God’s Word bring balance to our busy lives. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called [...]
Teaching Goal: Spiritual activities help to keep your life in balance. Scripture: Matthew 17:20 If you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can say to this mountain, “Move from here to there” and it will be done. Nothing will be impossible for [...]
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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: The Gospels sometimes contain different information but are still consistent. Scripture: Matthew 26 Mark 14 Luke 22-24 John 12-20 Materials: Tray with about 10 small items on it Towel or cloth to cover tray Watch with a second hand Paper [...]
Teaching Goal: Have compassion for those who don’t know Jesus. Scripture: Luke 19:41-42 As He (Jesus) approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it and said, “If you, even you, had known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is [...]
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, [...]
Teaching Goal: Learn the chronological order of Bible stories. Scripture: See cards. Materials: Bible cards (You can use any set of Bible cards. If you decide to purchase a set, here is a suggested link: http://www.zondervan.com/the-story-trading-cards-for-elementary) Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and [...]
Teaching Goal: Bible facts support the truth of God’s Word. Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3 The words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, one of the priests at Anothoth in the territory of Benjamin. The word of the Lord came to him in the thirteenth year of the [...]