The Golden Calf

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.…

Showing Kindness

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…

Naaman

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,…

God Washes Away Our Sins

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…