Teach for Jesus

Lesson Learned:  Jesus had twelve Disciples. Materials Needed:  construction paper, scissors, markers, gluestick Bible Verse:Mark 3:13-19 13 Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach 15 and…

Lesson Learned: God provides. Materials Needed:  construction paper (at least one green sheet), scissors, glue  Bible Verse: Luke 12:27-28 27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to follow Him. Materials Needed:  Construction paper, scissors, pencil Bible Verse:Matthew 16:2424 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. John 1:43The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to…

Lesson Learned:  God can be seen everywhere. Materials Needed:  child’s favorite food Bible Verse:Psalm 34:8 8 Taste and see that the LORD is good;    blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Talking Points:  God’s goodness can be found everywhere; when you see a beautiful sunset that is evidence of God; when you hear a…

Lesson Learned:  There are giants in the Bible. (God’s people come in all sizes!) Materials Needed:  Pair of adult shoes Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 3:11  11 (Og king of Bashan was the last of the Rephaites. His bed was decorated with iron and was more than nine cubits long and four cubits wide. It is still in…

Lesson Learned:  We are a family in Christ. Materials Needed:  construction paper, glue, scissors, marker Bible Verse:  Mark 3:31-35     31 Then Jesus’ mother and brothers arrived. Standing outside, they sent someone in to call him. 32 A crowd was sitting around him, and they told him, “Your mother and brothers are outside looking for…

Lesson Learned:  God loves YOU. Materials Needed:  paper plate, scissors, markers Bible Verse:  John 3:16    16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Talking Points:    God loves each and every one of us.  He…

Lesson Learned:  Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden. Materials Needed:  brown and green construction paper, glue, red marker, piece of paper Bible Verse: Genesis 2:8-9  8 Now the LORD God had planted a garden in the east, in Eden; and there he put the man he had formed. 9 The LORD God…

Lesson Learned:  Be filled with God’s Joy. Materials Needed:  empty paper towel roll, finger paint, rice or beans Bible Verse: Psalm 100:1-2  1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness;   come before him with joyful songs.  Psalm 98:4-6  4 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth,   burst into jubilant song with…

Lesson Learned:  God parted the Red Sea for Moses and the Israelites. Materials Needed:  sink full of water, plastic knife Bible Verse:Exodus 14: 1-31  1 Then the LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to turn back and encamp near Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea. They are to encamp by the sea,…

Lesson Learned:  When we trust and believe in God, we have many, many blessings. Materials Needed:  plate, cup, vinegar, food coloring, baking soda, spoon Bible Verse:Psalm 23:5 5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows. Talking Points:  God blesses our lives when we…

Lesson Learned:   No one is more powerful than God. Materials Needed: Construction paper, pencil, scissors Bible Verse:Isaiah 48:12-1312 “Listen to me, Jacob,    Israel, whom I have called: I am he;    I am the first and I am the last. 13 My own hand laid the foundations of the earth,    and my right hand spread out…

Lesson Learned:  There is a time for everything. Materials Needed: paper plate, marker, crayons, paper fastener, scissors, piece of paper Bible Verse: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 1 There is a time for everything,    and a season for every activity under the heavens:  2 a time to be born and a time to die,    a time to plant…

Lesson Learned:  God’s face is bright. Materials: construction paper, scissors, q-tip, small bowl of water Bible Verse: Daniel 10:66 His body was like topaz, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.  Matthew 28:2-32 There…

Lesson Learned: Knowing God is knowing joy. Materials Needed:  balloon Bible Verse:Psalm 16:1111 You make known to me the path of life;    you will fill me with joy in your presence,    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.  Talking Points:  God gives us meaning to life.  He makes every day wonderful and He fills us…

Lesson Learned:  God watches over us all the time. Materials Needed:  old pillow case, markers, scissors Bible Verse: Psalm 121:1-81 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—    where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD,    the Maker of heaven and earth.  3 He will not let your foot slip—…

Lesson Learned: God performs many great wonders; we should remember them. Materials Needed:  paper, crayons Bible Verse:Psalm 111:1-71 Praise the LORD.    I will extol the LORD with all my heart    in the council of the upright and in the assembly.  2 Great are the works of the LORD;    they are pondered by all who delight…

Lesson Learned:  God loves everyone. Materials Needed: Old catalogs or magazines,  glue stick, scissors, piece of paper Bible Verse:Galatians 3:26-29 26 So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither…

Lesson Learned:  We need to seek God’s kingdom before all other things.Materials Needed:  6 triangles cut of construction paper, marker Bible Verse:  Matthew 6:3333 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Luke 12:3131 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus is God’s Son. Materials Needed: blanket, babydoll or stuffed animal Bible Verse:Luke 1:26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was…

Lesson Learned:  We are Holy Vessels for God.Materials Needed: spoon, cup of beans or rice, empty paper towel roll, empty tupperware container Bible Verse:  Acts 9:15 (New King James Version)15 But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of…

Lesson Learned:  We need Jesus to live.Materials Needed: 2+  pieces of bread, bread knife or heart shaped cookie cutter Bible Verse:John 6:3:-3530 So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31 Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is…

Lesson Learned:  God has great things for us to see. Materials Needed:  construction paper, scissors, crayons Bible Verse:Proverbs 20:1212 Ears that hear and eyes that see– the LORD has made them both. 1 Corinthians 2:9-109 However, as it is written:    “What no eye has seen,    what no ear has heard, and what no human mind…

Lesson Learned:  We will never understand everything about God. Materials Needed:  2 pipe cleaners, 2+ sheets of construction paper (different colors), tape, stickers, scissors, ribbon Bible Verse:Ecclesiastes 11:55 As you do not know the path of the wind,    or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of…

Lesson Learned:  In the Old Testament, people casts lots to make decisions; now days we ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in our decision-making. Materials Needed: coin Bible Verse:Numbers 26:55Be sure that the land is distributed by lot. What each group inherits will be according to the names for its ancestral tribe. 1 Chronicles…

Lesson Learned:  When we worry, we aren’t trusting God. Materials Needed:  3 glass jars, oil, water, food coloring Bible Verse:Philippians 4:6-76 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your…

Lesson Learned:  When we work together, we can do more for God. Materials Needed: 3 pieces of ribbon or string, each about 12 inches long Bible Verse:Ecclesiastes 4:9-129 Two are better than one,    because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down,    one can help the other up.…

Lesson Learned:  God protects us. Materials Needed: newspaper, piece of cardboard from an old cereal box, paint, pipe cleaner, tape Bible Verse: Psalm 3:33 But you, LORD, are a shield around me,    my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Talking Points:God protects us.   He keeps us safe and guards us.  God is our…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to use our mouths to say nice things. Materials Needed:  scissors, paper plate, marker Bible Verse: James 3:9-129 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.…

Lesson Learned:  God causes earthquakes. Materials Needed:  plastic container (e.g. used margarine, cottage cheese, or sour cream container washed out), scissors, construction paper Bible Verse:Numbers 16:28-33 28 Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things and that it was not my idea: 29 If…

Lesson Learned:  You are never too young to do the work of God. Materials: piece of paper, marker, scissors Bible Verse:   Jeremiah 1:4-8  4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying,  5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,    before you were born I set you apart;    I appointed you…

Lesson Learned: If you have faith, God can do all things. Materials Needed: 3 straws, construction paper, stickers, tape, scissors, penny Bible Verse:Matthew 17: 24-2724 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Capernaum, the collectors of the two-drachma temple tax came to Peter and asked, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?”  25 “Yes, he…

Lesson Learned: God promised Abraham that Abraham would have many descendants. Materials Needed: finger paint, construction paper, wax paper, scissors Bible Verse: Genesis 17:1-81 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 2 Then I will make my covenant between…

Lesson Learned:  God wants Fathers to raise godly children. Materials Needed:  construction paper, scissors, stickers, safety pin Bible Verse: Genesis 18:19 19 For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, so that the…

Lesson Learned:  We need to read the Bible everyday to grow our hearts and minds for God. Materials Needed: baby pictures of your child Bible Verse:2 Peter 3:1818 But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. 1 Peter 2:2-32 Like…

Lesson Learned:  The words we say to each other should be nice.  Materials Needed:  something sweet to eat, zip-lock bag, paper, stickers, markers      Bible Verse: Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. Talking Points: We have to be very careful what we say to…

Lesson Learned:  God wrote our life stories. Materials Needed:  child’s favorite books, paper, crayon Bible Verse: Acts 3:15 15 You killed the author of life, but God raised him from the dead. We are witnesses of this. Talking Points: An author is someone who writes a book or a poem or a story; the author…

Melissa-thanks for the idea! Lesson Learned:  God considers those who do His work beautiful. Materials Used: paper, marker Bible Verse:Romans 10:15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Talking Points:  Some people consider how someone dresses or what their…

Lesson Learned:  We should always be listening for God.    Materials Needed:  empty toilet paper roll, wax paper, rubber band, paper, glue, stickers Bible Verse: Numbers 10:1-10 1 The LORD said to Moses: 2 “Make two trumpets of hammered silver, and use them for calling the community together and for having the camps set out.…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus went to Heaven on a cloud. Materials Needed:  big, white sheet Bible Verse: Acts 1:9-11 9 After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.  10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two…

Lesson Learned:  God takes care of us and provides for all our needs.   Materials Needed: pictures of food (a good place to get these is in the Sunday paper coupon section or the circulars you get in the mail for grocery stores)   Bible Verse: Ruth 2:2-3, 14-20 2 And Ruth the Moabite said to…

Lesson Learned:  God made summer, winter, fall, and spring. Materials Needed: 2 pieces of wax paper (approximately 12 in x 12 in) Bible Verse: Genesis 1:14And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to enjoy His word. Materials Needed: paper plate, marker, dry noodles, glue Bible Verse: Nehemiah 8:10-12  10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of…

Lesson Learned:  God gives us everything we need; we should not covet. Materials Needed:  paper, marker, glue, dry macaroni noodles Bible Verse: Exodus 20:1717 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”…

Lesson Learned: God wants us to always tell the truth. Materials Needed: books Bible Verse:Exodus 20:1616 “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”  Talking Points:  When someone tells you something that isn’t true, that is called a lie.  If I tell you that your shirt is green but it is yellow that is…

Lesson Learned:  God tells us not to steal. Materials Needed: piece of candy, a cookie, or something else your child really likes Bible Verse :Exodus 20:15  15 “You shall not steal.” Talking Points: One of God’s rules is that we shouldn’t steal.  Stealing means taking something without asking for it.  If your friend has a…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to be faithful to those we love, especially between mommies and daddies. Materials Needed: small strip of construction paper, tape, stickers Bible Verse :Exodus 20:14  14 “You shall not commit adultery.” Talking Points:  God gave people marriage so that they could have families and share their love with one another.…

Lesson Learned:  God does not want us to harm others or be mad at them. Materials Needed:  old magazines Bible Verse :Exodus 20:13 13 “You shall not murder.” Matthew 21:21-22 21 “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to love, respect, and obey our parents. Materials Needed:  piece of paper, crayons, pen Bible Verse :Exodus 20:12 12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Talking Points:  God is our Heavenly Father.  He takes…

Lesson Learned:  God made the Sabbath a day of rest. Materials Needed:  2 different colors of paper, scissors, box, blanket Bible Verse :Exodus 20:8-11 8 “Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD…

Lesson Learned:  God’s name is Holy. Materials Needed: construction paper, scissors, marker, straw, stapler Bible Verse :Exodus 20:7  7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Talking Points:  Nobody likes it when you call them a bad name.  God…

Lesson Learned:  Do not make idols. Materials Needed:  1 red piece of construction paper, markers Bible Verse :Exodus 20:4-6  4 “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. 5 You shall not bow down to them or…

Lesson Learned:  There is only one God. Materials Needed: piece of paper, scissors, stickers or crayons Bible Verse :Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Deuteronomy 6:14 Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you; Talking Points:  Remember how we learned about how God gives us rules to…

 Lesson Learned:  God gives us rules to live by. Materials Needed: play-doh, toothpick Bible Verse :Exodus 20:1-7  1 And God spoke all these words:  2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.  3 “You shall have no other gods before[a] me.  4 “You shall…

Lesson Learned:  It doesn’t matter how long you’ve believed in Jesus, you just have to believe in Him to go to Heaven. Materials Needed: several stuffed animals Bible Verse:Matthew 20:16 16 “So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Talking Points:  God doesn’t care if we’ve believe in Jesus our whole…

Lesson Learned:  We should earnestly seek God and His wisdom. Materials Needed: 5 quarters Bible Verse:Proverbs 2:1-5  1 My son, if you accept my words    and store up my commands within you, 2 turning your ear to wisdom    and applying your heart to understanding— 3 indeed, if you call out for insight    and cry aloud…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to stop sinning. Materials Needed:  pie plate, ¼ cup of salt Bible Verse:John 8:5-11 5 In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?” 6 They were using this question as a trap, in order to have a basis for accusing him.    But Jesus…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to pray for one another. Materials Needed:  several one inch wide strips of different colored construction paper, tape Bible Verse:2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 11 With this in mind, we constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring…

Lesson Learned: God has a special purpose for you. Materials Needed:  large piece of paper, marker, crayons Bible Verse:1 Corinthians 12:12-31 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as…

Lesson Learned:  God guides us. Materials Needed:  cotton balls Bible Verse:Exodus 13:21-22 21 By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. 22 Neither…

Lesson Learned:  God made us a family. Materials Needed:  pictures of your family members Bible Verse:Ruth 1:11-14  11 But Naomi said, “Return home, my daughters. Why would you come with me? Am I going to have any more sons, who could become your husbands? 12 Return home, my daughters; I am too old to have…

Lesson Learned:  We will go to Heaven if our name is in God’s Book of Life. Materials Needed:  several sheets of computer paper, stapler, stickers, marker Bible Verse:Revelation 3:5 5 The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book…

Lesson Learned:  It isn’t always easy to do what God asks us to do. Materials Needed:  blocks or masking tape Bible Verse:Matthew 7:13 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to race to Him. Materials Needed: 2 pieces of masking tape, about 1 foot long each Bible Verse:2 Timothy 4:1-7 1 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this…

Lesson Learned:  God likes it when we help others. Materials Needed: scissors, markers or stickers, paper Bible Verse:Acts 9:36-43  36 In Joppa there was a disciple named Tabitha (in Greek her name is Dorcas); she was always doing good and helping the poor. 37 About that time she became sick and died, and her body…

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything about us. Materials Needed: doll or stuffed animal, hairbrush Bible Verse:Luke 12:7 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:29-30 9 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will…

Lesson Learned:  God blesses those who love Him. Materials Needed: paper, marker Bible Verse:Numbers 6:24-26  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 give you peace.”’ Talking Points:  God blesses those who…

Lesson Learned:  God chooses us. Materials Needed: tongs, 2  bowls, blocks Bible Vers :John 15:16 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. Ephesians 1:4 4…

Lesson Learned:  God made the world. Materials Needed:  empty grocery sack Bible Verse:  Genesis 1:1, Isaiah 45:18, Jeremiah 10:12 Talking Points:  There is only one God and He is so amazing.  He made the whole earth, the wind, the skies, the flowers, the trees, and all the animals.  He made colors, smells, and tastes. He…

Dress for Success Lesson Learned: God wants us to always be ready to stand up for Him. Materials Needed:  catalog from the mail, scissors, paper, glue Bible Verse :Ephesians 6:10-17 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take…

Lesson Learned:  We must stand firm for what we believe. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse: 1 Cor 15:1-2 1 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you…

Lesson Learned:  It makes God angry when we treat anything else like God except for Him. Materials Needed:  yellow play-doh Bible Verse:Exodus 32:1-9. 19-25, 35 1 When the people saw that Moses was so long in coming down from the mountain, they gathered around Aaron and said, “Come, make us gods who will go before us.…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to show kindness to one another. Materials Needed:  paper plate, brass paper fastener, crayons, small piece of cardboard (I used a small piece from the back of a cereal box) Bible Verse: Zechariah 7:8-9  8 And the word of the LORD came again to Zechariah: 9 “This is what the…

We’ll be writing again next weekend.

Lesson Learned:  When Naaman believed and obeyed God’s message, he was saved. Materials Needed: bowl of water, wash rag, like a plastic cup or bowl Bible Verse: 2 Kings 5  1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded,…

Lesson Learned:  God makes us clean. Materials Needed: laundry (who doesn’t have plenty of that?), washer or dryer Bible Verse:Isaiah 64:6 6 All of us have become like one who is unclean,    and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf,    and like the wind our sins sweep…

Lesson Learned:  God’s glory will shine through us. Materials:  brown and orange or yellow construction paper, scissors, tape Bible Verses:Isaiah 62:1-21 For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,    for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her vindication shines out like the dawn,    her salvation like a blazing torch. Talking Points:  God does…

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything. Materials Needed: bag, various items to put in the bag from around the house, e.g. spoon, bowl, toy, washcloth, crayon, etc. Bible Verse: Isaiah 46:10 I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to love all people, just like He loves all people. Materials Needed:  play-doh Bible Verse :Matthew 5:43-48 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you…

We’re breaking from the normal layout here to do a fun activity on Saturday night before Easter: Easter Story Cookies1 cup whole pecans1 tsp. vinegar3 eggs whites (room temperature)pinch of salt1 cup sugara Bible Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place pecans in a baggie and let your children beat them with a wooden spoon to…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus showed His love for you by dying on the cross for you (and me!).  He forgives us for the bad things we do and always loves us. Materials Needed: construction paper, markers, scissors, paper plate Bible Verse: Matthew 27:32-5 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus was willing to give up His life for us. Materials Needed:  bread, grape juice, cups Bible Verse :Matthew 26:24-3026 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.”  27 Then he…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to love Him more than anything else. Materials Needed: cheerios, glue, outline of heart on piece of paper Bible Verse :Matthew 22:35-39 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?”  37 Jesus replied: “‘Love…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to cleanse our life from sin. Materials Needed:  old sock, bowl of water Bible Verse :Mark 11:15-18 15 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus came to Jerusalem on a donkey. Materials Needed: brown construction paper, yard stick or ruler, markers Bible Verse :  Matthew 21:1-11  1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus gives us living water, which is the Holy Spirit. Materials Needed: pitcher of water, cups, towel Bible Verse :John 7:37-39  37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in…

Lesson Learned:  God has a chosen city called Jerusalem and He knows exactly how big it is. Materials Needed:  ruler or yardstick Bible Verse :Zechariah 2:1-2  1Then I lifted up my eyes and looked, and behold, there was a man with a measuring line in his hand.   2So I said, “Where are you going?” And…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to shine bright for Him. Materials Needed: apple, star shape cookie cutter Bible Verse: Philippians 2:14-16 14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like…

Lesson Learned:  God is our friend. Materials Needed:  picture of your child and his/her friends, construction paper, stickers, glue, contact paper (optional) Bible Verse :Proverbs 17:17  17 A friend loves at all times,    and a brother is born for a time of adversity. James 2:23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God,…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus will return to earth one day, riding on the clouds. Materials Needed: blue construction paper, cotton balls, glue Bible Verse:Matthew 24:30 At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man…

Lesson Learned:  God lights up our lives. Materials Needed: empty toilet paper roll, construction paper, tape, scissors, markers or crayons Bible Verse: Psalm 18:2828 You, LORD, keep my lamp burning;    my God turns my darkness into light. 2 Samuel 22:29 You are my lamp, O LORD; the LORD turns my darkness into light. Talking Points: …

Sing to the Lord Lesson Learned:  We should sing and praise the Lord. Materials Needed: none Bible Verse :Psalm 96:1-6  1 Sing to the LORD a new song;    sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, praise his name;    proclaim his salvation day after day. 3 Declare his glory among the…

Lesson Learned:  God is so big. Everything else is small in comparison. Materials Needed: bathroom scale Bible Verse :Isaiah 40:15 Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket;    they are regarded as dust on the scales;    he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.   At this the whole assembly said, “Amen,” and…

Lesson Learned:  We should always ask God if we can do something before we do it. Materials Needed: construction paper, markers, scissors Bible Verse :Genesis 3:1-13 1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must…

Lesson Learned:  The Holy Spirit is like the wind. We can’t see it but we can feel it. Materials Needed:  square piece of paper, straw, paper fastener, tape Bible Verse: John 3:8 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is…

Lesson Learned:  God wants everyone to hear us when we share about Him. Materials Needed:  none Bible Verse:  John 11:14, 17  14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” 17…

Lesson Learned:  God makes the rain and all the weather. Materials Needed:  an umbrella Bible Verse :Ecclesiastes 11:3 3 If clouds are full of water,    they pour rain on the earth. Joel 2:23 23 Be glad, people of Zion,    rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains    because he…

Lesson Learned:  God made all people, including you and me. Materials Needed: pipe cleaner Bible Verse :Genesis 1:26-2726 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild…

Lesson Learned:  God made all the trees and plants. Materials Needed:  construction paper, glue, scissors Bible Verse :Genesis 1:11-13  11 Then God said, “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it, according to their various kinds.” And it was so. 12 The land produced…

Lesson Learned:  God made the world. Materials Needed:  coloring sheet  of the world (see link below), crayons Bible Verse: Genesis 1:9-10 9 And God said, “Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place, and let dry ground appear.” And it was so. 10 God called the dry ground “land,” and the gathered…