The story in John 11 reporting that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead is familiar. These free activities will help kids learn about this significant story.
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Passage: Familiarize yourself with the following passage: Genesis 37 At this point in the life of Jacob, he has 11 sons (Benjamin comes later), only one of whom came from his favorite wife, Rachel. Because of this, Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son. This causes a great deal of jealousy between Joseph and his brothers. To make matters worse, Jacob wanted to give Joseph a token of his love by making a special coat of many colors for him. It is around this time that God gives Joseph two dreams. In his dreams, Joseph sees 11 sheaves of grain and the sun, moon, and stars bowing down to him. Joseph shared his dreams with his brothers, who became indignant. Not long after these dream, Joseph’s brothers went out to tend the sheep. Jacob sent Joseph to check on them and bring him back a report of their actions. When Joseph was nearing his brothers, they purposed to kill him. When he arrived, Joseph was grabbed by his brother and thrown into a dry well. Later that day, rather than kill him, Joseph’s brothers pulled him out of the well and sold him as a slave to some traders headed to Egypt. They took Joseph’s coat, tore it and covered it in blood. When they returned home, the brothers showed the coat to Jacob, who assumed that Joseph had been killed by a wild animal. Despite all this, God was Joseph and continued to be with him in Egypt. Object Lesson: A Chosen Few: Supplies Needed: • Snacks, enough for everyone • 3 or 4 plates • Two different colors of paper Direction: 1. Before class, cut your colored paper into small squares, making only 3 or 4 out of one color and all the rest out of the other color. Make sure there are enough pieces for each child to have one. 2. Set a table with 3 o 4 plates with snacks. 3. As your children enter the class, have them select one of the colored squares. After everyone has a piece of paper, tell the ones with the minority color that today they are extra special and they can go to the table and enjoy a snack. Instruct all the other kids to stay where they are until the others are done eating. When the snacks are finished, have everyone join you for a discussion. 4. Ask the kids who got the snack what it felt like to be chosen for something special. Ask the kids who did not get a snack what it felt like to be left out. Bring out the idea of being jealous. Ask if it was fair for you to give only a few people a snack. Ask the children when they have felt jealous in real life. 5. Tell everyone that today they will hear a story about some brothers who were jealous, but first it is snack time for everyone! Memory Verse: Proverbs 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. Jesus Connection: Joseph is considered one of the best types of Christ in the Old Testament. It is very easy for us to see many parallels between Joseph and Jesus in this story. Joseph was loved by his father (vs. 3) and God says that Jesus is “My beloved Son” (Matthew 3:17). Joseph was sent by his father to his brothers (vs. 13-14) and Jesus was sent to His brother, (first) to the children of Israel (Hebrews 2:11). Joseph was hated by his brothers (vs. 4) and Jesus was also hated by His brothers (John 7:5). There was a plot against Joseph (vs. 20) as well as Jesus (John 11:53).These are just a few of the connections that can be made between Joseph and Jesus and there will be many more as the story of Joseph unfolds in later chapters of Genesis. Songs: Joseph’s Song *This is a great son to do over the course of the Joseph stories. Sing only the parts that cover that week’s story and build the song up week by week until you are singing the whole song! (To the tune of London Bridges) Joseph's father had twelve sons, Had twelve sons, had twelve sons. Joseph's father had twelve sons, Oh, what a family. Joseph's father loved him best, Loved him best, loved him best. Joseph's father loved him best, Oh, what a family. A coat of many colors was his pride, Was his pride, was his pride. A coat of many colors was his pride, Oh, what a family. All his brothers were so jealous, Were so jealous, were so jealous. All his brothers were so jealous, Oh, what a family. His brothers threw him in a pit, In a pit, in a pit. His brothers threw him in a pit, Oh, what a family. Egypt bought him as a slave, As a slave, as a slave. Egypt bought him as a slave, Oh, what a family. God caused a famine in the land, In the land, in the land. God caused a famine in the land, Oh, what a family. By then Joseph was a mighty man, Mighty man, mighty man. By then Joseph was a might man, Oh, what a family. His brothers came to him for food, Him for food, him for food. His brothers came to him for food, Oh, what a family. Joseph forgave and fed them all, Fed them all, fed them all. Joseph forgave and fed them all, Oh, what a family. Games/Activities: A Coat of Colors Supplies needed: • Two large paper bags (or two large pieces of butcher block paper) • Colorful paper torn into strips • Glue sticks Directions: 1. Before class, tare the colorful paper into strips. Cut holes in the bottom and sides of the paper bag so that it can be put over a child’s head and worn as a coat. (If using butcher block paper, cut a hole in the middle for the head so that it is like a poncho.) 2. Divide the children into two teams. Ask for one volunteer from each team. Put the paper coat on the volunteer and have those two children stand on one side of the room. 3. On the other side of the room have a table with all the color paper and several glue sticks. When you say go, have one child from each team put glue on a piece of paper, run to their team member with the paper coat on and stick the paper to the coat. At the end of a certain amount of time (5-10 mins) or when the paper runs out, judge the two coats to see who is most covered. The team with the most covered, colorful coat wins! Crafts: A Coat of Colors Supplies Needed: • Colorful paper torn into pieces • Plain white paper • Joseph’s coat template • Glue sticks • Scissors Directions: 1. Give each child a plain white piece of paper. Have them glue colorful pieces of paper all over. Cut the excess off with scissors. 2. Cut the coat out of the coat template. You will be using the paper that has a hole in the shape of a coat, so try to cut in such a way as to keep all 4 sides intact. 3. Put glue all over the cut template. Apply the glued template to the colorful paper. You can now see a colorful coat through the hole in the template. Coloring Page:
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Noah trusted and obeyed God even though he did not understand everything God was doing or was going to do. This hidden pictures activity will help kids understand the importance of trusting God even when they may not understand all God is doing.
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God had been preparing Moses for a great task. One day God chose to speak to Moses through a burning bush that burned, but wasn't consumed. God called Moses to go to Egypt and lead the Hebrew people out of Egyptian bondage. These Moses and the Burning Bush Bible activities highlight this fascinating event!
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God directed Philip to travel from Jerusalem to Gaza. There he met an Ethiopian official with whom he shared Christ. These lesson activities are about this encounter.
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These God Protected Baby Moses Bible activities underscore God's ability to accomplish His purposes in all circumstances and in spite of all opposition. No earthly king can thwart His plans. These Bible activities highlight God's protection of Moses as an infant. They can be used in a church, school, or home setting.
When I think of the world that we live in and how many colors are all around, I am truly amazed. Rainbows, fish, butterflies, flowers...there are many colorful things in our world. So, when it comes to teaching colors to my little learners, what better way than to let them know that these colorful things come from God.
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This post is a request from a comment. I have listed the order of the lesson posts for Acts with the links for your convenience to find them. If you are teaching the book of Acts, this list of links help make finding everything easier. Please note: This has the list of original Acts lessons first. Newer versions will be listed also with the blog post photo, but both posts have different ideas & printables. Sorry, this page is missing pictures. They will be added soon. Click here to see the updated visuals for Acts. Click on the title to see the post: The Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost Ananias & Sapphira Newer lesson is here Stephen Newer lesson is here Philip & Ethiopian Eunuch Newer lesson is here Peter Freed From Prison newer lesson here Peter Heals Dorcas & Aeneas Newer lesson is here Cornelius & Peter's Dream Newer lesson is here Saul Blinded by the Light Newer lesson is here Paul Leaves Damascus by Basket Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Paul & Elymas the Sorcerer Newer lesson is here Paul & Barnabas in Antioch Newer lesson is here Paul Heals Crippled Man in Lystra Newer lesson is here Timothy Newer lesson is here Lydia Newer lesson is here or here newest lesson is here Paul & Silas in Prison Newer lesson is here newer lesson is here Paul Preaches @ Mars Hill in Athens Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Aquila & Priscilla Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Eutychus Newer lesson here Demetrius & Evil Books Burned Newer lesson is here Agabus Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Paul Captured in Jerusalem Newer lesson is here Paul's Nephew Saves Him Newer lesson is here Paul Before Felix Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Paul Before Festus & King Agrippa Newer lesson is here Newest lesson is here Paul Shipwrecked Newer lesson is here Paul Gets Bit by a Snake on Malta Newer lesson is here Paul Arrives in Rome Newer lesson is here Paul's Life Review Click here to see all the Acts worksheets. Click here for the ORIGINAL Acts passport link to print your weekly passport. The Travels of Paul Passport was updated! It is smaller to look like a real passport, easier to print, and has more printing options. Click here to see the newer version. The newest passport with stamps is here. Click here for the Acts lapbook printables. Click here for the visuals for each lesson that can be for a bulletin board, flip chart, etc.
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In the story of the lost son (the prodigal son) Jesus taught about forgiveness and the abundant love of our heavenly Father. The Father's great forgiveness was born of His great love for His son, even though His son had been unfaithful and irresponsible. It's an important lesson all of God's people need to understand.
God asked Abraham to move to a strange land and live a life of faith. Abraham was consistently obedient to God's direction and showed how trusting in God is always the best way. These Abraham Trusted God activities will remind children that, just like Abraham, they can also trust God to be faithful to His promises.
Thanks to Jeanne Dickson, there is a new song for Jesus is tempted. I also updated a worksheet for this lesson.
Parables are a wonderful way to teach children biblical truths in a story format they will understand. We use them in our everyday teachings with "morals of the story" already, so many children are familiar with the parable concept and format. As I began prepping to teach my children some of the parable stories, I realized I wanted more resources. Today I am sharing with you those I have gathered for a handful of the parables in the Bible.
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We are moving forward in our lessons about the Kingdom of Judah. I am so excited about this lesson....The KIDDOS will be learning how GOD is the POTTER and we are the clay. I love our WHO? WHAT? WHEN? WHERE?? WHERE? and WHY? WALL!!!! There is so much information on this WALL. We use it often for REVIEWING what we have learned in the past!! We have our DO YOU KNOW? cards ready to go!! We have three new WORDS for our WORD WALL. The KIDDOS need to know what these words mean in order to understand the lesson. Our NEW story card is up on our "GOD'S AWESOME PLAN FOR MAN" timeline. This weeks Memory Verse comes directly from the TEXT. It is GOD'S promise to Jeremiah. I LOVE the comfort and strength found in this verse!! If you want to hear the tune we will be singing this Memory Verse to, just click this link below. It will open up the Facebook Page for HOBT. Jeremiah 18:6 Memory Verse Song The KIDDOS will be learning this SONG during this lesson. I feel this is a VERY catchy song....so, hopefully they will be singing it throughout the next two weeks. :-) I hope their parents do not mind. If you would like to hear this song click on the link below. It will open up the Facebook Page for HOBT GOD is the POTTER and I am the Clay---Song by Ronda Duvall I decided to have a 3D visual for this story...So, I used clip art from the cool clip art collection that I have purchased and laminated and cut out Jeremiah and the Potter. I wanted a house feel, so I also used clip art from PRINTMASTER to make the background. Then I made several different vessels out of Crayola Model Magic. I purchased the terracotta color Model Magic....I think it turned out great. (And since I am finishing this post---after teaching this lesson, I can tell you the KIDDOS LOVED this visual!!!) This is the other VISUAL I used. I had one of these pots on the table as I told the story. When I got to the part where Jeremiah breaks the clay pot in front of the Priest and elders...I threw this pot down on the ground. It broke and the KIDDOS were AWE STRUCK!! They could NOT believe it. But, it drove home the point...that once it is broken it cannot be fixed again to the former vessel. It was WONDERFUL to see the KIDDOS so IN TUNED to the LESSON. :-) As a TAKE HOME activity I decided I wanted the KIDDOS to be able to MOLD something and then REMOLD something....SO, I decided to use PLAYDOUGH. (PLEASE forgive these PICTURES---I was working on this project at home....and so, the background is my kitchen....MESS and all. :-)) I made the labels using my PRINTMASTER program. I wanted it similar to the actual label that was on the older style cups of Playdough. It used to have a little boy in a blue beret on the front...so, I inserted a picture of each of the KIDDOS in the blue beret. Glued them to the containers and called it done. During class time the KIDDOS were allowed to MOLD a vessel and then REMOLD a new vessel. We talked about how if it drys out and hardens (such as a hardened heart) that it is no longer mold-able---so we cannot afford to allow our heart to harden towards GOD. Amazingly, the KIDDOS seemed to really GET this point!!! We talked about how we need to let GOD shape us...so we need to study our Bible. BTW, this is the container of PLAYDOUGH I had ready---in case we had visitors. I believe we should always treat our guest the same way as we do our regulars....so, make sure to have TAKE HOME projects ready for your guests! Our Review Game is called "CLAY POT CATASTROPHE." It is a broken POT---and we are gonna try to put it back together. I coded the back board with questions and the answers are on the actual "clay pot." In case you are wondering....this is how I made this game. I PRINTED a large vase from my Printmaster program....I then traced it onto the backboard....Then I covered the printed pot with Terracotta Colored Crayola Model Magic. It took some ROLLING and STRETCHING to get it covered. Then I let it dry for a few days. After it was dry, I cut the jar apart into puzzle pieces. Then traced the puzzle pieces onto the backboard. Coded the backboard with the questions and wrote the answers on the "clay pot." During class time we pass out the pieces of the jar....and when I read a question the one with the correct piece of the jar gets to put it in the correct place on the backboard. Quick, Easy and Fun. Next week is our REVIEW week. Next week the KIDDOS will be making this to add to their EXPLORER JOURNAL. The 3D pot is made from the same Model Magic that I made my bigger version for the Review Game. I just shaped them in the same way and the KIDDOS will add them to their Explorer Journal Activity after they color Jeremiah and the POTTER. Here are my little "Clay Pots" drying....Remember I made these from Model Magic....They are very light and easy to glue in place. :-) Hope you have enjoyed seeing what we are doing in Bible Class. Blessings, Ronda
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Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 20 Suggested Emphasis: Do not be jealous. Memory Verse: “Peace of mind means a healthy body. But jealousy will rot your bones.” Proverbs 14:30, ICB Story O…
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This is another powerful lesson on the power of God to forgive. Jesus shows that the faith of a “sinful woman” is respected by God more than the lukewarm faith of religious people. The complete lesson download below includes coloring pages and learning actives to help you share this message with the children.
It's another week of teaching bible class to these precious three year olds! They sure loved this lesson of Samuel and the fun activities that went with it. ARRIVAL Just like every week, the first 10-15 minutes of class the children come in and play with toys that are laid out on the table. It is
These Helping Hands Accordions were requested. I created these accordions for Dorcas using shirts. These have the same questions and graphics, but have the hands for the main shape.
