In the book of Exodus, God gave Moses the Ten Commandments to share with the Hebrew people. The commandments help us to understand God’s nature and what He considers to be right and wrong. The Commandments help us understand God, but they don’t actually help us get close to Him. For that, we need Jesus.
Archives for July 2012
Teach about Father Abraham and Sons by Jumping Rope!
We meet Abraham in Genesis because he was special to God. God liked his faith and promised that he would be the father of many generations to the whole nation of Israel! Abraham’s sons and grandsons were the beginnings of Israel, and they have special chapters in the Book of Genesis. Let’s learn their names by jumping rope!
How to Use a Snack to Teach the Ascension of Jesus
Using snacks as one of your teaching tools during your Bible Lessons is an excellent way to engage your students. When Jesus left the earth last time, He went up into the clouds. He said that when he would return, it would be in the clouds again, with lightning flashing from east to west.
2 Ways to Boost Sunday School Attendance
One of the most important ways you can increase attendance at Sunday school is to create lesson plans that include a moral as well as a project.
How a Game can Teach us the Art of Patience
Sometimes we ask God for something, and it starts to feel like He’s never going to answer that prayer. But Psalm 37:7-9 says, “Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.” Practicing having patience can be very difficult. But we’re going to make it fun”¦You have to outlast your partner in a game of “Who Cracked Up First.”
Jesus Eats Fish with his Disciples After the Resurrection
Jesus ate to prove to his disciples that he was really and truly resurrected – in body. He was not a ghost. It was important that His disciples know this, because it proved that someday they would be resurrected,too, and Jesus had won over death!
Helping Children Help Others
One of the most challenging type of fundraising can also be the one that can be the most rewarding – both for you as a leader and a child with some determination, initiative and family support. Kids have started many charities which have come to be highly regarded services for the community and even the nation. Check out the one below for inspiration.
A Game That Teaches What Temptation Feels Like & How To Resist
Some wise people describe that act of resisting temptation like being in a tug of war. A part of us wants to commit that sin. Your conscience, where God keeps His spirit, will tell you to do the right thing. It “tugs” on you.