FREE Children's Ministry Lessons
Sometimes titled the Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees, the Bible passage in Matthew 23:1-12 is all warning to everyone about hypocrisy and pride. We all need to remember to put others first and keep humble even when we are doing the right thing for God. Use these free Bible lesson to teach kids … Read more
These free lesson plans are a timely reminder of what matters most to God. They are based on Matthew 23:34-46 where Jesus explains the greatest commandment is loving God and the second is loving others. Download our free lesson plans and teaching activities below based on Matthew 23:34-46, where Jesus says, “Thou shalt love the … Read more
Give to God what belongs to Him – that’s the powerful message Jesus shared when asked about paying the imperial tax in Matthew 22:15-22. The Pharisees wanted to catch Jesus up in the middle of a controversy, so they flooded Jesus with trick questions. His response has become a classic expression of our Lord’s wisdom … Read more
God invites us to reap the benefits of salvation, and all we have to do is accept that free gift. Sometimes we make excuses or push Him aside, as the people in the parable did. But God wants everyone to hear the good news of Jesus, and accepts all who come to Him in faith. … Read more
The Parable of the Tenants is a seemingly strange one, and can be challenging in terms of how we convey it to younger children. Even to the original hearers, this might have sounded like an odd story. Why would the land-owner keep sending more people to the obviously wicked tenants? Why sacrifice his own son? … Read more
Obedience is shown through actions, not just words. That’s the point of Jesus’ parable of the Two Sons found in Matthew 21:23-32. “I’ll believe it when I see it…” This is an oft-quoted maxim that reminds us how important it is to follow through on promises. It can be easy to “talk a big game” … Read more
Life’s not fair, but Jesus promises something better. These lessons are based on the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, found in Matthew 20:1-16. This passage reminds us that people have always expressed anger for what seems unfair. It also reminds us that God’s view of “fair” is not the same as our human … Read more
Jesus expects his followers to forgive others, because he first showed mercy to us. This is easy to understand but sometimes hard to practice. That’s why Matthew 18:21-35 includes the parable of the unforgiving servant. Use these free Bible lesson to teach kids in your Sunday School class the meaning of mercy and forgiveness. We’ve … Read more
It’s hard to forgive, especially our close friends. That’s why Jesus prescribes a way to restore broken relationships in the church. Use these lessons and teaching activities to help children learn from Matthew 18:15-20. The download links below are directly to PDF lesson plans. The first file includes a complete lesson plan, craft ideas, coloring … Read more
Following Jesus takes sacrifice but the rewards are worth it. That’s the lesson Peter learned after Jesus rebuked him in Matthew 16:21-28. Use these free Sunday School lessons to teach kids this powerful Bible story. The downloads below include everything you need to plan and teach your class. Our links below all lead directly to … Read more