The fact that Joshua replaced Moses in Joshua 1:1-9 and these Bible activities will help children learn that all leaders will be replaced sooner or later.

The story of Zacchaeus is a great way to teach your little ones how they should treat their friends. A man that no one was too fond of and Jesus went to HIS house...what a great story of kindness!Here's how I taught this story to my little learners...ARRIVALWe started class just like every week. During the

Stephen was a leader in the early church. We read about him in the Book of Acts. He was a servant and witness to Jesus, but when the Jewish leadership became angry with him, they stoned him. Paul was among those who wanted him dead.

Looking for some fun lessons for teaching children (and getting them excited!) about Jesus, can kind of be difficult. Especially when you have children in your classroom that can range in age from three months to almost 6th grade. I found this on Pinterest- Fizzy Forgiveness Prayer Station. What I really loved about this was the fact that you can take something relatively easy to find (fizzy tablets) and turned it into something really cool! Kids LOVE fizz. Even I as an adult, feel child like exuberance when I see fizz. There is something just so awesome about effervescence. I took this fizz idea and made it my own. Sometimes to come up with a cool idea, we just need a little help from above-and others! My lesson was to teach children about prayer. I don't think you can stress enough, the importance of building a strong relationship with our Lord. Prayer does this along with reading His word. Welcome to the lesson of: "Jesus Gets Excited When You Pray!" I used 1 Timothy 2:1-6 (NLT). I wanted to stress that Jesus hears all prayers, not just prayers that come from adults, and we should pray for everyone! Also, I wanted the children to understand what praying actually means. I looked up and printed out the definition, and some easier words, to help describe what it means to pray. After we took turns reading and discussion what prayer means and how it applies to the verse I showed the kids what happens when we pray. I used two glasses and filled them with some regular tap water and for extra "fizz" some sparkling water. I went to our local City Market and bought these Alka Seltzer generic tablets. We got 30 tables for roughly $2. I wanted to make sure we had enough for two child, at the very least. I allowed the children to pick what color we would make the water-they chose green, purple. My children at home chose orange. I had them gather around and I said, "Tell me how this makes you feel." I dropped a tablet into the water and it immediately began to fizz. The excitement on their faces was extremely evident and also, they said it was pretty cool. I asked them if it was exciting to watch the fizz, and they all said, "Yes!" I told them, that every time we pray to Jesus, that's how he feels. He feels excited, because we're building a relationship with him. We're talking to him, we're including him in our lives. Jesus loves us so much and he wants to be a part of our lives. I handed each kid two tablets (there are two in each pack) and said that each one of us could pray together for someone or about something in their lives. I also gave them personal discretion that if they didn't feel comfortable praying out loud, we would just pray in agreement silently with them. To watch the kids pray with excitement was just amazing! I know it partly had to do with the fizzy tablets they got to play with, but we also got to watch them gain understanding that praying is a good thing. Praying can be fun! If it's fun to go to the movies, shouldn't it be fun to spend time praying to God too? I think so! Also, I told the kids, after we had gotten into a few prayers, that we needed to be quiet and listen. They could hear the fizzing noise in action. I said sometimes that's how God works. He answers our prayers, but sometimes we have to be quiet and listen. God is a gentleman and he never forces us to do anything. At the end of the class, I allowed the kids to save up their fizzes and they all dropped their remaining ones in together to see if they could over flow the water (which of course they managed to do! I'm pretty sure that was the one silent prayer we had!!). We finished up the lesson with another coloring page from TwistyNoodle! I mentioned them before in our Lamb of God lesson we did over Resurrection Sunday. I hope you found this fun and can some how use it to teach your kids about how awesome and amazing Jesus Christ is! Just an FYI-I have a few left over tablets and I kept the orange glass out for our kids, and when they pray I let them drop a fizz into the water. Make sure to monitor your kids too! If you use the alka seltzer tablets, make sure they don't eat them or drink the water that you use. I'm not sure what exactly could happen, but we don't need to try to imagine it either! Have fun sharing and learning about God! I'd love to hear your ideas or how you've incorporated this into your own lessons and teaching! Do you follow me on Facebook? Do you follow me on Pinterest? You should! Stick around and check out some of my other blog posts! Leave a comment, too! Pin It

We started teaching the 4 year old class at our church this past week. They are sweetest and silliest group of kiddos. I love this age group. We hear all sorts of stories (good ones...it's church!). My favorite part is when they tell me all they know about our topic each week. They always surprise

These seriously fun Bible memory verse games will help your kids memorize Bible verses in a way that is active and engaging!

Sin, sin, sin. We are just pressing through the Children’s Catechism and right now we want to make sure we have a grasp on what sin is, how it entered the world, and what the effect of it was in the garden.

For the month of May, Kids Church introduced the new series EPIC. If you are wondering what EPIC is, it is simply mean grand heroic acts. This series will help us to continue to look at Jesus’…

Teaching infants and toddlers about God, the creator.

We play a lot of Children’s Church games. We always have one or two games at the beginning of the class, and a few at the end. Why so many? We strategically do them at the beginning to help get some of the wiggles out, and to make our Children’s Church more high energy. We […]

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 Bible Story Print & Fold books are quick and easy to prepare for your Jewish or Christian preschool program. Print & Fold books are a great

Free printable Joshua Bible lesson. Learn about families serving God together. Games, Crafts, Activities, songs, lesson, worksheets and more.

Scripture Reference: Genesis 4:1-16, 25 Suggested Emphasis or Theme: God wants us always to do our best when we serve Him. Memory Verse: “In all the work you are doing, work the best you can.…

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Share Wildflower Ramblings! My son loves music. John has two things he loves most in this world: playing with tractors and playing guitar. We have bought him several “kid” guitars, but he also received a “real” one from his Grandma and Grandpa — which he adores. Or, if he has to, he’ll use an “air”...

Teach your family about dishonesty in a way that will STICK with them for a long time! Get all the lesson info about the effect of lies on the blog today.

I absolutely love teaching bible class. I took a break for a while due to a crazy schedule, but I'm glad to say that I'm back in it this quarter. Teaching bible class to little ones is a weekly reminder of how much I love teaching. I'm so glad to be a part of sharing

Help your child explore the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5 with this free printable Bible lesson including crafts, games, worksheets, coloring pages and more.

Abram and Lot’s shepherds began to argue so much about where their livestock were grazing, Abram decided the best way to resolve this was to move their separate ways.Click to read more… Instead of choosing the best for himself, Abram let Lot choose first. This story can be used to show children that God’s ways ... Read more

Teaching young children bible stories can sometimes be a challenge. Fortunately, there are fun and creative ways to make learning enjoyable.

Scripture Reference: Judges 6 Suggested Emphasis: The Lord can help us do great things for Him, even if we feel we are not good enough. Memory Verse: “Yes, God is working in you to help you w…

Use this Samuel Bible Object Lesson to teach children that God can use children and people of all ages if they are willing to listen.

These 20 Activities and Lessons that Teach Obedience to Kids will help equip you to teach kids to obey. This is part of my character building series, a great resource for parents and teachers everywhere. The word “obey” has gotten a bad wrap over the years. Before you jump into this post and all it...Read More

Isaac and Rebekah preschool Bible lesson. Learn about choice and doing good. Games, Crafts, Activities, songs, lesson, worksheets and more.

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VERSES: Job 1:1-42:17 MEMORY VERSE: Job 1:1 "There was man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job..." BOOK TO REMEMBER: Romans. Write "Romans" on small slips of paper and hand out to the students at the end of class. PRAYER: Pray that we not only have the patience of Job, but the integrity of Job. SPECIAL SONG: Be Patient And Kind (see April - Lesson - Joseph Meets His Brothers Who Hated Him on this blog). Click on orange circle for tune. VISUAL AID: Write "JOB" on whiteboard or chalkboard. List the troubles Job had as you tell the story. LESSON POINTS: In very ancient times, a long, long time ago, there was a man named Job. Although it is spelled like the word "job" which is a chore you would do, this man's name was pronounced "Job" which rhymes with the word "robe." He was a godly man who served God with his whole heart. The Bible calls him "perfect and upright" and a "man of integrity." He lived in a country that we have never heard of before; it was called Uz. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was, also, very rich! He had 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 donkeys, and a great number of servants. He was the most important man in all of the east. But the most important thing about Job was that he loved and served the LORD God. One day, Satan came among the sons of God to present themselves before the LORD. The LORD asked Satan, "From where did you come?" Satan said he had been going back and forth on the earth. The LORD asked Satan if he had considered His servant, Job. The Lord said that there was no man like His servant Job in all of the earth. Satan said that Job only served the LORD because Job was given much, but if all of Job's 'things' were taken away, then he would curse God. God said that everything Job had was now in Satan's power, meaning he could take anything of Job's away from him, but he could not put his hand on Job or hurt him in any way. On another day, all seven of Job's sons and all three of his daughters were eating together in the oldest son's house. While Job was at his house and not with his children, a messenger came up to Job and said that the oxen were plowing in the field and the donkeys were feeding close by. The Sabeans or a nation around Uz stole the animals and killed all of the servants, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While that messenger was still talking, another messenger came up to Job and told him that fire from the sky had come down and burned up all of Job's sheep and the servants who were watching them. They all died, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While the second messenger was still talking, there came another messenger up to Job and told him that another nation, the Chaldeans, came up in three groups and stole the camels and killed all of the servants, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. While the third messenger was still talking, there came another messenger up to Job and told him that while his children were eating together in one house that a great wind blew in from the wilderness and struck all four corners of the house and when the roof caved in on them, they all died, except the messenger who was telling Job the news. When all the messengers stopped talking, Job got up, tore his coat, shaved his head, fell down on the ground and worshiped the LORD. Job said that he came into this world with nothing, and he would go out of this world with nothing. The Bible says that in all of the things that happened to Job, he did not sin or say that it was God's fault all the bad things had happened. Another day, Satan came again with the sons of God and the LORD asked Satan, "From where did you come?" Satan again said that he had been going back and forth on the earth. The LORD asked Satan again if he had considered His servant, Job. The Lord said that there was still no man like His servant Job in all of the earth. Satan said that Job only served the LORD because he was healthy, but if his bone and flesh were touched, then he would curse God. God said that Job had was now in Satan's power, meaning he could do anything to Job, but he could not take Job's life. So Satan struck Job with boils from his head to his toes. Job was in such pain and misery. He took a piece of pottery and scraped his boils and then went and sat in a pile of ashes. They did not have medicines like we have today, but ashes were clean and helped ease the pain a bit. While, in his pain, Job's wife was very discouraging. She said that Job should curse God and die! Is that what Job should have done? NO! Job said she spoke as one of the foolish women. Job asked her if they should only receive good things all the time and not bad? In all that was said during this time, Job did not sin or blame God for his troubles. Job was very patient. Job had three friends who had heard of all the bad times Job was going through and they all came by to visit him at the same time. Job was in such bad condition and looked so badly that his friends did not even know Job until they were very close to him! When they saw Job, they cried, tore their clothes and put dirt on their own heads because they were grieved that Job was going through so much pain and suffering. So the three friends did what many friends would not do. They sat with Job for seven days without saying a word. They gave him comfort by just being there with him because they could tell that he was hurting a great deal. Then Job and his three friends had very long discussions. They talked for a while and listened for a while, they scolded Job because they thought that he must have done something very wrong, but the story of Job teaches that bad things happen to good people. We just must learn to be patient and never blame God. Finally, the LORD talked to Job, Job answered some of God's questions and Job listened to God. Job humbled himself before God and recognized the fact that the LORD could do anything! God was powerful and had--and has--control over all things on the earth and in heaven. In the end, the LORD restored Job's health, his riches, his servants, and Job even had seven more sons and three daughters. The only thing different than in the beginning of the story of Job is that the LORD blessed him with twice as much as he had before! All of Job's friends came to see him and brought him gifts. Everyone brought him a piece of money and an earring of gold. So everything was better for Job in the end compared to the beginning. The Bible mentions that Job's daughters were more beautiful than any in the land. Job lived 140 more years and saw his children, his grandchildren, his great-grandchildren and his great-great-grandchildren grow up. Then Job died being old and full of days. What can we learn from Job? We learn to be very patient and longsuffering. We learn that bad things happen to good people. We learn that through the silence of the scriptures, God never told Job why all of this happened, or at least it was not written in the book of Job. "Older Student" Tips: Discuss what it means, "Bad things happen to good people." Talk about the meaning of "God allows trials to take place." Read 1 Corinthians 10:13. ACTIVITY: Job's Patience Materials needed: 6" x 12" piece of construction paper (any light color), marker, crayons. Hand out paper. Fold paper in thirds, so that the two edges meet in the middle. See picture. On the outside, folded paper, write "Bad Things Happen To Good People Like Job", writing the word "JOB" is beautiful letters. Write "Job 1-42" on the outside of the folded paper. Open up paper completely. Draw two lines down the folds of the paper. In the middle section, write "We need to be patient like Job and never blame God." On right section, write "BEFORE" at the top and then list what Job possessed, for example, write "Rich," "7,000 (draw a sheep)", "3,000 (draw a camel)", "500 yoke of (draw an ox)", "500 (draw a donkey)", and many servants. On left side, write "AFTER" at the top and then list what Job possessed, for example, "very rich", "14,00 sheep", "6,000 camels", "1,000 yoke of oxen", "1,000 donkeys", "many servants", "10 children", "lived 140 more years". Color pictures of animal and decorate the middle section without covering up the words.

These free, printable Esther Bible activities will help kids learn about this woman who was a great figure of courage and faith in the Old Testament.

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Scripture Reference: Acts 6:1-7 Suggested Emphasis: When there is a need, Christians use their various gifts to help. Who are the leaders and helpers at my church? Memory Verse: “Each of you…

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Play Through The Bible is a super fun series chronicling all the activities we did as we worked our way through a children’s bible at a toddler level. Here are all the posts in one spot! Play Through The Bible Introduction Old Testament Creation – Week 1 Adam and Eve – Week 2 Noah – Week 3…

Samuel’s mother had dedicated him to the Lord, so he served in the Lord’s tabernacle as a boy. One night God spoke to Samuel as he slept. Samuel didn’t want to tell Eli, the priest, what God had said, but Samuel was obedient nonetheless. These Bible activities for kids can help children understand that even they can respond to God in obedience.

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Learn about King Saul, Israels first King, in this free printable preschool Bible lesson. Fun games, activities and worksheets. Colouring pages and crafts.

VERSES: Luke 18:18-27; Matthew 19:16-26; Mark 10:17-22 MEMORY VERSE: Luke 18:23 "And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful; for he was very rich." BOOK TO REMEMBER: Review the Old Testament books from Genesis to 2 Chronicles. PRAYER: Pray that we will always put God first in our lives. SPECIAL SONG: This Little Light Of Mine (see March 2014 - Songs We Sing In Bible Class #3 on this blog) VISUAL AID: Draw a large activity (see below) on a whiteboard or chalkboard. LESSON POINTS: When we think that no one knows what we are doing and no one can see us, we are mistaken. There is someone who, not only knows what we are doing and can see us day or night, but knows our thoughts and what we intend to do. Jesus knows our hearts and He also knew the heart of a rich young ruler. The rich young ruler came running up to Jesus and knelt before Him. He asked Him a question. He asked, "Good Master, what good thing should I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said, "Only God is good. You know the commandments. Do not commit adultery (being married and having girlfriends or boyfriends). Do not kill. Do not steal. Do not bear false witness. Honor your father and your mother." The rich young ruler said that he had kept all those commandments since he was a youth. Jesus knew how the rich young ruler felt about being rich. Jesus said, "You lack one thing. Go and sell all that you have, give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me." But when the rich young ruler heard this, he was very sad because he was very rich. When Jesus saw that the young man was very sad, he said, "How hard it is for those who have great riches to enter into the kingdom of God. It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Those who were around Jesus and heard this conversation were amazed. They asked Jesus, "Who then can be saved?" Jesus said that the things that are impossible with men are possible with God, meaning that it is possible for all who obey to enter the kingdom, but it is harder for the rich because they hold on too tightly to their money. Jesus had already said in Matthew 6:24 that no man could serve two masters. He either loves one and hates the other or he holds on to one and despises the other. No one could serve both God and riches. The rich young ruler knew this. That is why he was so very sad. He knew he loved his money more than God and did not want to give up his riches. The rich young ruler might have been very rich in this world, but he was very poor towards God. "Older Student" Tips: We should always put God first in our lives. Whether it is sports practice or a good TV show or someone's birthday or whatever, we should always do spiritual things first. God knows our hearts and what our intentions are. He knows when we are really trying and when we are just pretending. We should always love God with our whole hearts! The rich young ruler asked the best question ever! "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" Notice how the rich young ruler came to Jesus--running! He was eager to know the answer to his question! May we be the same way about spiritual things. Running, eager, and not afraid to ask a question! ACTIVITY: The Rich Young Ruler Materials needed: 6" x 18" light blue construction paper, marker, crayons. Hand out light blue paper. Fold in half. Fold in half again. With fold on the left, write "The Rich young Ruler" and "Luke 18:18-27" on the cover. (see picture at top) Unfold once. Draw the rich, young ruler saying, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Completely unfold to reveal four sections. Trace on fold lines. In Box #1, write "Do not commit adultery," "Do not kill," "Do not steal," "Do not bear false witness," and "Honor your father and mother." In Box #2, draw the rich young ruler saying, "I have these from my youth." In Box #3, write "Jesus said, Go. Sell all. Give to poor. Come. Follow me." In Box #4, draw the rich young ruler very sad and sorrowful. In Box #4, write "He was very sad because he was very rich." Fold up and take home.