By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God always answers our prayers, although not always in the way we expect. Scripture: YES - Acts 12:1-10 Story of Peter being released from jail while his friends prayed. NO - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Story of Paul asking God 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Guard against materialism. Scriptures: Luke 12:48 From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Colossians 3:2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
By N.K. Thomas Teaching Goal: God is three persons but only one God. Scripture: Matthew 3:16,17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Views of heaven. Scriptures: Genesis 1 & 2 Revelation 21 & 22:1-6 Materials: Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and Discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to use your own words. ACTIVITY #1: I [...]
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: 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, [...]
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 [...]
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} [...]
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: 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: Our value comes from God. Scriptures: Romans 5:8 But God demonstrated 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, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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." [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Believers have different abilities and gifts, but we are all part of the same body. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. For we were [...]
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: 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 [...]
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: 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: Don’t allow money to become a barrier between you and God. Scripture: Luke 16:13 “No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You [...]
Teaching Goal: God is watching us from heaven and wants to bless us. Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:15 Look down from heaven, your holy dwelling place, and bless your people Israel and the land you have given us as you promised on oath to our ancestors, a [...]
Teaching Goal: God wants us to have a hot, not lukewarm faith. Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Pray to God who is with us during difficult times. Scripture: The Book of Jonah Materials: Veggie Tale's "Jonah" DVD Sidewalk Chalk Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free [...]
Teaching Goal: Repentance involves both an apology and changing our behavior. Scriptures: Acts 26:20 “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.” Acts 9 Paul who has denied Jesus as Lord, calls him Lord 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 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Make time for Jesus in 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 Mary, who sat [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: One person’s choices may affect many other people in good and bad ways. Scripture: Genesis 15:1-5 God promises Abraham a son. Genesis 16:1-15 Sarah (Sarai) still has not had a child and gives her maid, Hagar, to Abraham. Hagar conceives [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Temporary discomfort can lead to greater rewards. Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12a Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven. Matthew [...]
Teaching Goal: God can protect us when we face big challenges. Scripture: 1 Samuel 17-David and Goliath Watch Video
Teaching Goal: Daniel obeyed and trusted in God. God protected Daniel. Scripture: Daniel 6 Material: Orange and yellow construction paper (10 sheets each color) Brown or white construction paper (10 sheets) Clear packing tape A blindfold In Advance: Watch a simple “how-to” video by searching [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God planned the creation of our universe. Scripture: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Story of Creation from Genesis 1. Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities – his [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Stop sin early before it leads to more sin. Scripture: Genesis 4:1-15 – Story of Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:6-7 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you [...]
Teaching Goal: God is the foundation of our family. Scripture: Psalm 127:1a Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Materials: Paper and marker Clear plastic water bottle (12 ounces or less). Cut off the top. (Should hold 4 ping-pong balls but [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: What we do in secret will become known. Scripture: Luke 12:2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what [...]