Teaching Goal: Obedience is action - making changes in our lives to be in alignment with God’s will. Scriptures: Hebrews 11:8 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did [...]
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 [...]
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: We need to be obedient to God and to our parents. Scriptures: Ephesians 6:1 “Children obey your parents in the Lord.” Romans 6:17 “But thanks be to God that, though you used to be slaves to sin, you wholeheartedly obeyed the form of [...]
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: To reflect Jesus to others without getting in the way or distorting their view of Him. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which come from [...]
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: 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: 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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: It feels good to be chosen. You have been chosen by God, you are special. Scripture: John 15:16 You did not choose me, I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then [...]
Teaching Goal: God created children and parents to have different roles. Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" - which is the first commandment with a promise - "that it may go well [...]
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 [...]
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: Being a follower of Christ is not always easy or popular. Scriptures: John 14:5-6 Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and [...]
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: 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: 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 [...]
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: Parents and grandparents, bless your teens. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 {God’s message to David about Solomon} You will have a son who will be a man of peace and rest, and I will give him rest from all his enemies…I will grant Israel [...]
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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach children how to respectfully appeal a decision or consequence. Scripture: Daniel 1: 8-16 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God [...]