Teaching Goal: It’s important to talk about how God created guys and girls in His image and unique to one another. Scripture: Genesis 1:27 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. [...]
Teaching Goal: We can talk to God anytime. Scripture: I Samuel 1 – Story of Hannah asking for a son and having her request answered. I Samuel 1:12-13a “As she kept on praying to the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her [...]
Teaching Goal: Fill our home with the fragrant aroma of Christ. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 But thanks be to God, who in Christ always leads us in triumphal procession, and through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere. For we are the aroma of [...]
Teaching Goal: Mom is very important to God and to each child. Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4 2 Timothy 1:4-7 Materials: Paper and pen Hand-made coupons or actual gift certificates for things Mom appreciates (helping with dinner, picking up toys cheerfully, a massage, a manicure, etc.) Play [...]
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: 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 [...]
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: 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: 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 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 [...]
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 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: 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 [...]
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 [...]