Posts with the category “impact-kids-archive”

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says there’s a wide path that leads to hell but He’s the only way to get to God’s kingdom, heaven. Jesus is the only way, the truth, and the life! Ask everyone in you...  Read More

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to treat others the way we want to be treated. This adage is known as the Golden Rule. Later, Jesus illustrates the Golden Rule with a story about a debtor who i...  Read More

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer. When we pray, God will give us good gifts, just as a father gives good gifts to provide for his children. Tre...  Read More

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that the way we judge others is the way we will be judged. He tells his listeners to focus on getting themselves right with God first, rather than pointing out t...  Read More

Jesus tells his listeners not to store up treasure on earth or love money, which adds more worry to our lives. Instead, we don’t need to worry about anything! Just as God clothes the flowers and provi...  Read More

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns about doing good things like giving just to be noticed by other people. Hypocrites call attention to their gifts, but Jesus wants us to give pri...  Read More

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus talks about how to treat our enemies. Even though most people think it’s okay to hate their enemies, Jesus says to love our enemies and pray for peop...  Read More

In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus takes the complexity out of making vows or promises. Often we add qualifiers to our promises, such as “I swear by heaven” or “I really mean it.” But ...  Read More

Jesus says that the command not to murder goes beyond simply not killing; harboring anger and speaking in anger means we’re subject to judgment. Instead, we should settle matters with people quickly. ...  Read More

Jesus says to be the salt of the earth, bringing flavor to the world around us. He also says to be the light of the world and not to hide our lights. Our good deeds can be like lights that point out G...  Read More

Jesus begins his most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, with something known as the Beatitudes. In this section of His sermon, Jesus lists kinds of people who seem lowly or down and out and name...  Read More

God commands His people not to want other people’s stuff. Joseph’s brothers are jealous because their dad likes Joseph best and gives Joseph a fancy coat. Plus, Joseph brags about dreams in which his ...  Read More

God commands His people not to lie. When Ananias and Sapphira sell their property, they lie about how much money they sell it for so they can keep some money but make it seem like they gave it all. Bo...  Read More

God commands His people not to steal. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, is the treasurer for the group. Instead of being responsible with the money, he secretly steals some for himself and then criticiz...  Read More

God says not to commit murder. In a brotherly feud between Cain and Abel, Cain is jealous of his brother, Abel. God warns Cain not to fall into sin’s trap by being angry and dejected. But Cain doesn’t...  Read More

God says to honor our parents, and He promises a long life for those who do. We can honor our parents by listening to them, not saying mean things to them, bringing them joy, and obeying them. Think b...  Read More

God is strong. Kids love to demonstrate their physical strength. Whether it’s a preteen boy jumping to hit a door frame or a preschooler carrying a heavy bag, kids value strength. Help them see that i...  Read More

Jesus is forever. Forever is a hard concept for kids (and adults!) to understand. And for some kids, the idea of heaven might seem boring, and thinking about being there forever could be a little inti...  Read More

God is miraculous. Most kids probably haven’t seen such amazing miracles as someone coming back to life! This lesson may raise questions about how God can work through us as he worked through Paul. He...  Read More

God is the only God. Kids probably can’t relate to Paul and Barnabas’ experience exactly—they’ve probably never mistaken them for a god, and they probably never mistook someone else for a god. However...  Read More

Jesus is powerful. The Holy Spirit can be a bit mysterious, especially to kids. Who is he? What does he do? Because of this mystery, it can be tempting to avoid talking too much about the Holy Spirit....  Read More

God wins. Kids love winning. They celebrate victory in a soccer game or even a board game. There’s just nothing like the feeling of victory! Help kids see that even though we win some games and lose s...  Read More

Jesus does hard things. Nobody wants to do hard things, and that includes kids! Hard things for kids could be as small as eating their broccoli or cleaning the bathroom, or they could be more signific...  Read More

Jesus stands up for God. One distinction this lesson makes is that standing up for God isn’t about judging what everyone is doing; it’s about standing up when people do things in God’s name that don’t...  Read More

Jesus knows us. One of the greatest cries of the human heart is to be known, understood, and loved. That goes for kids, too. Help kids take comfort in the fact that Jesus knows them, loves them, and i...  Read More

God cares about our details. Most kids know that God cares for them in general, but they may be surprised to hear that God cares about the details of their lives. Help kids take comfort in the fact th...  Read More

Jesus is the vine. This lesson is a guiding principle behind the whole Heart of God theme. An apple branch doesn’t try to produce apples; it does because of the power that flows through the tree and o...  Read More

Jesus is dependable. Kids can be easily distracted from keeping their word. Use this lesson to show kids that even when there are disruptions, they can be dependable and follow through when they promi...  Read More

Jesus is bold. Bold faith can be hard for kids. Being bold about their beliefs may cause them to be teased or rejected. Help kids see that when we’re bold about loving others, we reflect Jesus’ heart!...  Read More

Jesus is our friend. Friendships among kids can be fickle. Help kids see that Jesus was a good friend even when it wasn’t good for his reputation. Jesus befriended the unpopular guy! Help kids realize...  Read More

Jesus is humble. Humility seems to be a lost art form these days. Our culture teaches kids to have a “me, me, me” attitude. And most kids naturally focus more on getting than giving. Help kids see tha...  Read More

Jesus is different. Being different (or weird) isn’t usually something kids aspire to. They don’t typically want to stand out as unusual! Help kids see that when we live the way Jesus lived, we will s...  Read More

God is generous. Generosity is hard for kids. Even just sharing can be a challenge, but generosity is giving above and beyond what most people would consider reasonable. Help kids see God’s generous h...  Read More

God is our provider. Kids may not be used to thinking of God as their provider. The way they get their food may not seem as miraculous to them as a door-to-door raven delivery service. Help kids see t...  Read More

God is praiseworthy. Kids celebrate a lot of things! They celebrate sports, celebrities, special occasions, and more. Help kids tap into their celebrating spirit as they consider how to connect with G...  Read More

God values people. On some level, kids will be able to relate to David. Many have had people perpetually bully them, and all have known people who at least annoy them. The idea of being able to put a ...  Read More

God is real. This lesson will help kids explore modern-day idols. They’re probably not statues like Dagon, but they may be things kids put before God. Help kids understand that because God is real, we...  Read More

The Lord knows all things and works in all things. He knows exactly where you are and exactly what you want and need before you even say it! All of those things matter to Him, and His greatest desire ...  Read More

God speaks. Kids have busier schedules than ever. Without a break in their activities, it can be hard for kids to have room to listen for God. Use this lesson to encourage kids to pause for at least a...  Read More

God is special. This passage focuses on God’s holiness. We’re using a more kid friendly term for holiness: special. Help kids know that God is so special, Moses’ face glowed just because he spent time...  Read More