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…
Blazin’ for God
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…
God Knows Everything
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…
Jesus Tells Us to Love
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…
Easter Story Cookies
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…
Jesus Died on the Cross For Me
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…
The Last Supper
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…
Love is #1
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…
Cleansing the Temple
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…
Our King Rides a Donkey
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…