Sunday School Lessons
Give to God what belongs to Him – that’s the powerful message Jesus shared when asked about paying the imperial tax in Matthew 22:15-22. The Pharisees wanted to catch Jesus up in the middle of a controversy, so they flooded Jesus with trick questions. His response has become a classic expression of our Lord’s wisdom and a relevant lesson for … (Read more)
God invites us to reap the benefits of salvation, and all we have to do is accept that free gift. Sometimes we make excuses or push Him aside, as the people in the parable did. But God wants everyone to hear the good news of Jesus, and accepts all who come to Him in faith. Download our free lesson plans … (Read more)
The Parable of the Tenants is a seemingly strange one, and can be challenging in terms of how we convey it to younger children. Even to the original hearers, this might have sounded like an odd story. Why would the land-owner keep sending more people to the obviously wicked tenants? Why sacrifice his own son? What’s going on here? The … (Read more)
Obedience is shown through actions, not just words. That’s the point of Jesus’ parable of the Two Sons found in Matthew 21:23-32. “I’ll believe it when I see it…” This is an oft-quoted maxim that reminds us how important it is to follow through on promises. It can be easy to “talk a big game” or proclaim that we love … (Read more)
Life’s not fair, but Jesus promises something better. These lessons are based on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, found in Matthew 20:1-16. This passage reminds us that people have always expressed anger for what seems unfair. It also reminds us that God’s view of “fair” is not the same as our human understanding, and that’s actually quite … (Read more)
Jesus expects his followers to forgive others, because he first showed mercy to us. This is easy to understand but sometimes hard to practice. That’s why Matthew 18:21-35 includes the parable of the unforgiving servant. Use these free Bible lesson to teach kids in your Sunday School class the meaning of mercy and forgiveness. We’ve included complete teaching plans, game … (Read more)
It’s hard to forgive, especially our close friends. That’s why Jesus prescribes a way to restore broken relationships in the church. Use these lessons and teaching activities to help children learn from Matthew 18:15-20. The download links below are directly to PDF lesson plans. The first file includes a complete lesson plan, craft ideas, coloring page, and bonus worksheets on … (Read more)
Following Jesus takes sacrifice but the rewards are worth it. That’s the lesson Peter learned after Jesus rebuked him in Matthew 16:21-28. Use these free Sunday School lessons to teach kids this powerful Bible story. The downloads below include everything you need to plan and teach your class. Our links below all lead directly to PDF downloads unless otherwise noted. … (Read more)