Teaching Goal: Involve other family members in your child’s spiritual development. Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9 Teach the commandments to your children and to their children after them. 2 Timothy 1:5 I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and any [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Abraham and Lot. Choosing friends with good behavior. Scriptures: Genesis 13:9 Is not the whole land before you? Let’s part company. If you go to the left, I’ll go the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to [...]
Teaching Goal: God uses angels to deliver his messages. Scripture: Luke 2:10 (Angels announce the birth of Jesus to the shepherds.) But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news." Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him: "Do not [...]
Teaching Goal: As we build our lives, Christ is our foundation and scripture is our “plumb line.” Scripture: Amos 7:7-9 Thus He showed me, and behold, the Lord was standing by a vertical wall, with a plumb line in His hand. And the Lord said to [...]
Teaching Goal: Pray for those in authority. Scripture: Romans 13:1 Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is [...]
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: There is joy in the Lord. Scriptures: Psalm 149:3-4 Let them praise His name with dancing and make music to him with tambourine and harp. For the Lord delights in His people. Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with tambourine and dancing. Ecclesiastes 3:4 A time [...]
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 [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Teach the story of Easter Week. Scripture: Luke 19 to 24: The final days of Jesus’ life on earth from Palm Sunday to the Ascension. Materials: Shoe box Pipe cleaners- assorted colors Styrofoam Small box Contact paper or wide tape Felt [...]
Lent/Easter Season Teaching Goal: Follow Jesus in every part of your life. Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. 1 Peter [...]
Mother’s Day Teaching Goal: Honor Mom and celebrate Mother’s Day. Scripture: Matthew 19:19a Honor your father and mother. Materials: Large paper and markers Construction paper and scissors In Advance: Prepare or buy mom’s favorite dinner for her. Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson [...]
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. [...]
Lent/Easter Season By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: The forty days before Easter—Lent—is a time for self-examination, repentance and remembering the sacrifice of Jesus. Scriptures: Psalm 139:1, 23-24 “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. Search me O God and know my heart; [...]
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: 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 [...]
Teaching Goal: Begin now to think and pray about your future spouse. Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 7:8-11 Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I {Paul} am. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will [...]
Teaching Goal: What does the world and the Bible say about marriage. Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 Ephesians 5:21-23 Materials: Paper and Pen Play theme song Pray Review last lesson Lesson and discussion Words written in bold are when the leader is speaking. Feel free to use [...]
Teaching Goal: God’s power allows us to work together as believers, for His glory! Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 12:14-27 Now the body is not made up of one part but of many…If the whole body were an eye, where would the sense of hearing be? If [...]
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: God wants us to be aware of our abilities and use them for ministry. Scripture: Exodus 31:3 …and I have filled him with the spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts. Exodus 31:1-11 List [...]
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: The cross is a symbol of God’s power. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. Materials: Paper and Pencil Play [...]
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, [...]
Idea from Carlos Gonzales Teaching Goal: Awareness of the battle going on inside each person between the Spirit and sinful nature. Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23 So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. For the sinful [...]
Idea From Mandy Arioto Devotional Teaching Goal: Live so that the love of Christ in you is transferred to others. Scriptures: Ephesians 3:17-18 I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide [...]
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: Proverbs are wise guidelines, not always absolute rules. Scriptures: Proverbs 26:4-5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes. [...]
Teaching Goal: Love other people by putting their needs first. Scripture: Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. John 13: 1-17 Jesus washes the Disciples’ feet. Materials: Paper and marker Tub, warm water, soap and towel Felt [...]
Teaching Goal: When we become a Christian we are changed. Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! All this is from God who reconciled us to himself through Christ [...]
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: 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 [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: We should help others when they need help, and let them help us when we need help. We can always trust in God’s help, too. Scripture: John 5:2-9 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which [...]
Can be done as a Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: Jesus has the power to heal. Scripture: Luke 8:42-48 As Jesus was on his way, the crowds almost crushed him. And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years, but [...]
Teaching Goal: Teach children to identify modest and immodest clothing. Scriptures: Genesis 2:21 to 3:11 The story of God creating Eve to be with Adam. They were both naked and not ashamed. The serpent tempts them to eat the forbidden fruit. Adam and Eve realize [...]
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: 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: Tell Jesus that we love Him. Scriptures: Love your Neighbor Matthew 19:19 Love the Lord Your God Mark 12:30 Love One Another John 13:34 If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep John 21:17 Love Builds Up [...]
Multiple Family Activity Teaching Goal: God calls us to hold each other up with love. Scripture: John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. Matthew 22:39 Love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 5:44 Love your [...]
Teaching Goal: To please God, we must have faith because it requires faith to believe that God exists. Scripture: Hebrews 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards [...]
Teaching Goal: God wants us to use good words. Scriptures: Proverbs 12:18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 25:18 Like a club or a sword or a sharp arrow is the man who gives [...]
By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: Our surroundings can strengthen or weaken our faith. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character. Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your [...]