We memorize scriptures because it is one way to get to know God. We should spend time getting to know Him – seeking his will and understanding his power. Sometimes God’s voice comes to us very plainly. Other times it’s challenging to make out. Let’s practice hearing God’s Word in whispers and trying to get it right.
How The Minor Prophets Stand Up As God’s Voice
The Minor Prophets are the last 12 speakers presented in the Old Testament. They stood up for what was right even though their situations were very scary and they lived in hard times. They wrote down their prophecies for the people of Israel. A prophecy is “God’s Inside Scoop;” God’s way of seeing man’s behavior, and special secrets about what God plans to do about it when men are behaving wrongly.
How an Egg Relay Game Helps Us Understand Our Need to Remain Faithful
A lot of things in this world can make us afraid. We think about losing a family member or getting a serious illness, and lo and behold, we get scared. But Jesus promises to be bigger than any situation we find ourselves in. God’s job is to protect us. Our job is to believe in his protection – without being afraid or shaking.
Childrens Church Sermons – Abigail Stands Up for What’s Right
We’ve talked a lot in the past few lessons about the importance of your earthly family and the importance of your spiritual family. However there are times when even your family members can get involved in wrong things. That’s the time when, as a Christian, you need to stand up for what’s right. God rewarded Abigail for going against her husband to do what’s right, and God rewarded her. He will reward you also.
Can A Game with Bottle Caps Help Teach How God Protects Us?
A lot of things in this world can make us afraid. We think about losing a family member or getting a serious illness, and lo and behold, we get scared. But Jesus promises to be bigger than any situation we find ourselves in. Even when our lives seem “scrambled up” and full of fears, God’s protection is alway there for us. Let’s unscramble his words and find what protection he offers!
Try This Lesson from Job to Teach Us How to Handle Hardship
Oftentimes, the characters of the Bible are helpful to us because we get in similar situations to ones they were in, and we can learn lessons from how they acted. (TEACHER WORDS IN BOLD.) How to Handle Hardship Materials: – Marshmallows – M&Ms in little bags Put a handful of cookies or marshmallows down […]
Use this Bible Memory Game to Teach How Our Faith Helps us Handle Fear
A lot of things in this world can make us afraid. We think about losing a family member or getting a serious illness, and lo and behold, we get scared. But Jesus promises to be bigger than any situation we find ourselves in. We don’t have to be afraid no matter what, and to prove that, let’s play a scripture game where we don’t know what’s coming next.
How the Story of Ruth Can Teach about Loyal Friendships
The story of Ruth is a great example of how loyalty pays off in the long run. Ruth gave up all she had because she was compassionate toward her older, poverty stricken friend – -her mother-in-law. In this children’s church lesson, we discuss this story in more detail. ( The teacher’s words are marked in […]
Seeking God Themed Bible Games – Try The Game called Blowin’ in the Wind
We memorize scriptures because it is one way to get to know God. We should spend time getting to know Him – seeking His will and understanding His power. Strong winds or “trials” may come and blow so strongly that we may feel God’s Word has blown far away. But it is always near. Let’s use our own blowing power to put God’s Word in order.