Lesson Learned: The disciples needed help so they could continue spreading the Word of Jesus.Materials Needed: blanket, paper plates, fake or real food, plastic cupsBible Verse:Acts 6:1-7 1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution…
The Woven Tunic
Lesson Learned: God had special clothes for Aaron, one of the first priests, to wear. Materials Needed: several strips of colored pieces of construction paper (1 in x 12 in), paper plate, scissors Bible Verse:Exodus 28:1-5 1 “Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and…
The Aaronic Blessing
Lesson Learned: God gives us many blessings.Materials Needed: balloons, markersBible Verse:Numbers 6:22-2722 The LORD said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “‘“The LORD bless you and keep you;25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;26 the LORD turn his face toward you and…
David the Shepherd Boy
Lesson Learned: David was a shepherd boy, and would one day be king.Materials Needed: blanket and small stuffed animal (a lamb would be perfect!)Bible Verse:1 Samuel 16: 6-13 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the LORD’s anointed stands here before the LORD.” 7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or…
Manna
Lesson Learned: God sent bread down from Heaven to feed the Israelites in the desert.Materials Needed: one or 2 pieces of bread, small bowlBible Verse: Exodus 16:11-18 11 The LORD said to Moses, 12 “I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread.…
Watch Your Mouth
Lesson Learned: God wants us to speak to Him with respect.Materials Needed: pictures of child’s familyBible Verse:Ecclesiastes 5:2-32 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God.God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.3 A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words…
Think Before You Speak
Lesson Learned: Think before you speak.Materials Needed: construction paper, scissors, markers, glueBible Verse:James 1:19-21 19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Proverbs 29:20 20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste? There…
Powerful Words
Lesson Learned: Words are powerful.Materials Needed: empty toilet paper roll, straw, tape, paper, scissors, pencilBible Verse:Proverbs 18:2121 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.James 3:55 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set…
Painted Skies
Lesson Learned: We can see God everywhere.Materials Needed: noneBible Verse:Psalm 19:1-4 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the…
Kind Words
Lesson Learned: God wants us to speak kindly to others.Materials Needed: 2 or 3 stuffed animalsBible Verse:Ephesians 4:29 29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.Talking Points: God does not want us to be…