Preschool

Lesson Learned:  God protects us.Materials Needed:  construction paper, large box, scissors, glueBible Verse:Daniel 3  (You may want to paraphrase the story for your child) 1 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide,[a] and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 He then summoned the satraps, prefects,…

Lesson Learned:  God’s love lasts forever.Materials Needed:  green construction paper, scissors, stapler, markerBible Verses:  1 Peter 1:23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24For,   “All people are like grass,   and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;the grass withers and the…

Lesson Learned:  God is a God of order.Materials Needed:  puzzleBible Verse:  1 Corinthians 14:33 33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace—as in all the congregations of the Lord’s people. 1 Corinthians 14:4039 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in…

Lesson Learned:  God protected baby Moses. Materials Needed:   ladle, figurine, bucket of waterBible Verse:Exodus 2:1-101 Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. 3 But…

Lesson Learned: Mary honors Jesus by pouring perfume on his feetMaterials Needed:  2 bowls of water, towelBible Verse:John 12: 1-8 1 Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table…

Lesson Learned:  We need to listen to God.Materials Needed:  paper plate, construction paper, scissors, glue, crayons or markersBible Verse:Jonah 1 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me.” 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed…

Lesson Learned:  God wants you to surround yourself with those that love Him.Materials Needed:  Pair of shoes, small bowl of water, ragBible Verse:Luke 9:55 If people do not welcome you, leave their town and shake the dust off your feet as a testimony against them.”Mark 6:1111 And if any place will not welcome you or listen to…

Lesson Learned:  God helps Daniel reveal the king’s dream.Materials Needed: 4 different colors of play-dohBible Verse:Daniel 2:1-3 1 In the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams; his mind was troubled and he could not sleep. 2 So the king summoned the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers and astrologers to tell him what he had dreamed. When they came in and stood…

Lesson Learned:  We should not have things in our house that do not honor God.Materials Needed:  noneBible Verse:2 Corinthians 7:1 1 Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.Talking Points:  God does not want us to have scary things…

This isn’t a devotional but has some great ideas so I thought I’d share! Counting On Me: 101 Things To Do With Your Toddler: One of my goals for this year is to do everything on this list at least once with my little girls. Color Blow Bubbles Play Hide-and-Seek …

Lesson Learned:  God is in control.Materials Needed: Construction paper, scissors, glue, markerBible Verse: Daniel 2:20-22 “Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;   wisdom and power are his.21 He changes times and seasons;   he deposes kings and raises up others.He gives wisdom to the wise   and knowledge to the discerning.22 He reveals deep and hidden things;   he knows what lies in…

Lesson Learned:  God is more important than money.Materials Needed: sewing needleBible Verse:Matthew 19:16-2416 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?”   17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the…

Lesson Learned:  Keep God’s word close to your heart.Materials Needed: yarn or string, dry noodles (like ziti), permanent markerBible Verse:Proverbs 3:3 1 My son, do not forget my teaching,    but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life many years    and bring you peace and prosperity.  3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you;   bind them around your…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus often taught by telling parables (or stories). Materials Needed:  Several pieces of regular-sized paper (8.5 x 11 in) folded in half, stapler, crayons Bible Verse:Matthew 13:10-17  10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”  11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets…

Lesson Learned:  We must not ignore those that need help, even if we don’t like that person.Materials Needed:  stuffed animal, bandage or athletic tapeBible Verse:Luke 10:25-37 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”   26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How…

Lesson Learned:  No one can snatch us for God’s hand.Materials Needed:  tongs, cotton balls, paper, pencilBible Verse:Matthew 10:27-2827 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.Talking Points:  God chose each one of us…

This devotional is adapted from one written recently from my friend, Sheila.  She writes a weekly Wednesday Devotional for her friends and family. Lesson Learned:  God wants us to share His message.  (These M&M’s will help you share it with your child and others; it’s a great way to get them practicing in sharing what…

Lesson Learned:  We can see God in everything around us.Materials: noneBible Verse:Romans 1:20 20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.  Job 12:7-9 7 “But ask the animals, and they will teach you,    or the birds in…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to share our things.Materials Needed:  red or pink construction paper, scissorsBible Verse:  Acts 4:32-35 32 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the…

Lesson Learned:  God gave Moses directions to build His Temple.Materials Needed:  noneBible VerseExodus 25:1-91 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the Israelites to bring me an offering. You are to receive the offering for me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give. 3 These are the offerings you are to receive from them: gold, silver and bronze; 4 blue, purple…

Lesson Learned:   God’s Word is more important than food or water to us.Materials Needed: pancake mix, spatula, plateBible Verse:Jeremiah 15:1616 When your words came, I ate them;   they were my joy and my heart’s delight,for I bear your name,   LORD God Almighty.Matthew 4:44 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus died for our sins.   Materials Needed:   piece of cardboard cut out in the shape of a cross, scissors, paint, paint brush or q-tipsBible Verse:Matthew 27:32-44 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha…

Lesson Learned:  God wants us to stay on His path; His path is abundant life!Materials Needed: box, construction paper, scissors, glueBible Verse:Proverbs 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.Proverbs 3:5-65 Trust in the LORD with all your heart   and lean not on…

Lesson Learned:  God is the perfect leader.Materials Needed:  paper, tape, glue, tissue paper or ribbonBible Verse:1 Samuel 8:1-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as Israel’s leaders. 2 The name of his firstborn was Joel and the name of his second was Abijah, and they served at Beersheba.3 But his sons did not follow his ways. They…

Talking Points:  Every day of our life is a gift from God.Material Needed:  old shoe box, magazines, scissors, glueBible Verse: James 4:13-16 13 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” 14 Why, you do not even know what will…

Talking Points:  Jesus’ lights shines bright through all who know Him.Material Needed:  plastic wrap, tape (preferably marking tape like you would use to paint edges with), tissue paper, glueBible Verse:John 9:55 While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”John 1:44 In him was life, and that life was the light of all…

Lesson Learned:  Our words should be pleasing to God.Material Needed:  old shoe box, construction paper, scissors, tapeBible Verse:Psalm 19:14 14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart   be pleasing in your sight,   LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Talking Points:   What we say is very important to God.  We can use our mouths to…

Lesson Learned:  Judas Iscariot was not a good friend to Jesus and had Him arrested.Materials Needed:  magazine, glue, paper, scissorsBible Verse:Matthew 26:14-26 14 Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests 15 and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him…

….life has gotten the better of my blog for a few days but we are back on track now.   Stay tuned for some more devotionals coming soon! 🙂

Lesson Learned:  Names tell us a lot about people in the Bible.Material Needed: magnetic alaphabet letters (like those for a refrigerator)Bible Verse:Mark 3:16-19 16 These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter), 17 James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means…

Lesson Learned:  God uses all types of people to spread His Gospel.Material Needed:  green and black construction paper, scissors, glue, paper plate, blue crayonBible Verse:Matthew 10:1-4 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first,…

Lesson Learned:  God knows everything we do, even if others don’t.Material Needed:  noneBible Verse:Matthew 10:1-4 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James…

Lesson Learned:  Thomas doubted Jesus’ resurrection but believed when he saw his wounds.Material Needed:  washable markerBible Verse:John 20:24-29 24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”   But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in…

Lesson Learned:  God always knows where you are. Material Needed:  3 plastic cups, 3 pieces of paper cut in squares (small enough to fit under the cups), markerBible Verse:John 1:43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found…

Lesson Learned:  Even when we think something is impossible, Jesus can do it. Material Needed:  piece of bread Bible Verse: John 6:1-13  1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he…

Lesson Learned:  John was the disciple of love. Material Needed:  construction paper, scissors Bible Verse:Mark 3:1616 These are the twelve he appointed: Simon (to whom he gave the name Peter), 17 James son of Zebedee and his brother John (to them he gave the name Boanerges, which means “sons of thunder”),  2 John 1:1 The…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus does not have favorites. Material Needed:  blanket, pillows Bible Verse:Matthew 20:20-24  20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him.    21 “What is it you want?” he asked.    She said, “Grant that one of these two sons of mine may…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus wants us to bring people to Him, like Andrew did.Material Needed:  brown paper lunch bag, marker Bible Verse:John 1:35-4135 The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!”  37 When the two disciples heard him…

Lesson Learned: Jesus is the key to Heaven. Material Needed:  construction paper, scissor, glue Bible Verse:Matthew 16:17-1817 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this…

Lesson Learned:  Jesus told Peter to build up His Church and teach about Him. Material Needed:  rock, paint, newspaper Bible Verse:Matthew 16:17-1817 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. 18 And I tell you that you…

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…