In Matthew 5:38-40 Jesus says, “You have heard that it was said, “˜An eye for eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” This is a game that helps children understand the concept of turning the other cheek.
Archives for April 2012
Mary Sees an Angel and Promises of Angel Cake
In the New Testament we learn how an angel came and visited Mary and told her about the birth of Jesus through her. So now, we’re eating angel food cake which isn’t really food for angels but a treat for us to enjoy while studying our Sunday school lesson.
How to Help Your Class Provide Service to Large Charities In America
Many teachers find that the best way to complete a charity project with a class is to latch on to a large, national or international charity that already has established fundraisers or local events, and serving them means not having to carve out a path of your own. Large charities count on grass roots clubs and businesses to loan support and many go out of their way to make it easy.
A Treasure Hunt to Identify Things that Represent the Peace of God
One of the most exciting things Jesus did in the Bible was calm the storms at sea. He did this so we’ll know that he is able to calm the storms in our lives. Getting God’s peace doesn’t always happen right away. You have to look for it. Jesus says, “Seek and you will find.” […]
Ezekiel and The Wheel – Wheel of Time Chocolate Pie
Ezekiel 1 describes the wheel Ezekiel saw in some very mysterious terms. Some think Ezekiel actually saw four wheels. Some think he only saw one, but it had wheels within its wheel. Sort of like this pie! Someday we’ll get to the know the truth about what Ezekiel saw, but for now, we just need […]
Ways Children Can Help in Community Shelters
Most communities near a city have opportunities to serve at homeless shelters, women’s shelters, etc. A simple phone call or email might reveal a program already in place where services are needed. Here are some ideas that have been used by children’s ministries.
Sunday School Game – Launching Words of Kindness
This Sunday school game helps students learn how kindness isn’t always easy, but mean words can make hearts “splatter.”God wants us to treat each other as Christ instructed. Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God has forgiven you.”
Bible Snack – Desert Dessert
When Jesus was tempted in the desert, he was hungry. Satan told him to turn the stones nearby into bread and eat. Jesus said, “Thou shalt not live by bread alone,” in reply, or the temptation may have yielded something that looks like what we have today.