It’s a Surprise! Children’s Message on Waiting for Christmas and Christ Lesson Objective: Advent is a time of hopeful waiting. Children are waiting for the excitement of Christmas, but we also want to point them to the anticipation of Jesus. We consider how He came as a baby, and how He promises to return someday in the Second Coming. We … (Read more)
Psalm 46 is one of the most comforting and encouraging passages we have in scripture. It is a reminder that God is a strong fortress and source of strength, no matter what we might face in life. This psalm also bids us still the mayhem and madness in our souls and focus on resting in God’s providence. It can be … (Read more)
The Bible gives us many beautiful images when it comes to the hope of the Resurrection. Many of these words were originally offered in times that were very dark and challenging for God’s people. Throughout history, we have been able to cling to the knowledge that there will come a day when our earthly trouble will be no more. What … (Read more)
Main Objective: What can we truly count on? There are a lot of things in life that can be confusing, and children will receive many mixed messages about what and who to believe. Are fairytales and legends true? What about scary things like ghosts? What can we trust and believe? This message reminds children of the importance of trusting in … (Read more)
Lesson Objective: Where does change come from, and why is it important? The story of Zacchaeus is significant, and not just for the fun song and tree-climbing crafts. This encounter reminds us that Jesus has power to transform our lives. He changes our hearts! Use lemonade (sour and sweet) as an object lesson to illustrate how adding something (to a … (Read more)
How do we pray? Why is it important to have humility? Sometimes we get the idea that faith is a performance of some sort, or that prayer is meant for other people to hear and applaud. This message seeks to remind children that God wants to hear our genuine prayers and welcomes us to come to Him with our requests. … (Read more)
Lesson Objective: How can words be delicious? What does it mean that God’s law is sweet? This message focuses on the memorable passage of Psalm 119, which celebrates meditating on God’s Words and using the Bible as primary guide. Start kids off with a conversation about favorite candies, and use sweet treats to introduce the concept of enjoying God’s words … (Read more)
Use this free children’s Bible object lesson to teach about the power of faith. It’s ideal for kids church or Sunday School. If you need more, download our complete Parable of the Mustard Seed Bible lesson for kids. Main Objective: What is faith, and how do we strengthen it? Jesus was asked how much faith is needed in life, and responded … (Read more)
There are many reasons children need to attend Sunday School. One of the most important is religious education. Children learn about Bible stories and the teachings of Jesus Christ. This helps them develop a strong religious foundation that will stay with them throughout their lives. Another reason is the relationship with Jesus Christ that children can form in Sunday School. They learn to trust Him as their personal savior and can rely on Him for guidance throughout their lives. Finally, attending Sunday School connects children with the church. They make friends with other children who share their faith, and they get to know church leaders and members better. This strengthens the church community and helps children feel more connected to it.
A good Sunday School teacher is devoted to Jesus Christ, has a strong knowledge of the Bible as God's Word, is patient with their students, and has excellent teaching skills. Training children's ministry leaders for teaching kids about God is a priority. There is no substitute for scripture knowledge when adults teach a group of children. Christian education is more than religious instruction. It's about sharing God's love with young people. Jesus loves kids and church based Sunday Schools are a wonderful place for all ages children to become disciples of Christ Jesus. A good Sunday School teacher should be able to share their love for Jesus with their students and help them grow in their knowledge of the Bible. They should also be patient with their students and be willing to answer any questions they may have. Finally, a good Sunday School teacher should have excellent teaching skills and be able to communicate biblical truths in an interesting and engaging way.
Every Sunday school system needs excellent Bible curriculum for teaching. We recommend the Sunday School Store to teachers, especially in smaller churches. They offer free PDF resources for teaching God's Word to every child. You can eventually download those resources for parents to continue the Christian education process in their daily lives. What makes a good Sunday School lesson? A good Sunday School lesson should keep kids' attention, deepen their Bible knowledge and help grow their faith in Jesus. One way to keep kids' attention is to make the lessons interactive. For example, the Sunday School teacher can have kids work in pairs or small groups to answer questions or complete tasks. You can also use props, games, videos and other activities to help illustrate the lesson. To deepen kids' Bible knowledge, you can focus on one specific topic each week. For example, you might explore a different book of the Bible each week. Or you could discuss key Bible passages and what they mean for us today. Finally, a good Sunday School lesson should help kids grow in their faith in Jesus Christ.
