A Father In Heaven - The Sugar Daddy Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Sugar Daddy - A Father In Heaven

 

Lollipop's Fact Check:
 

The Object Lesson:

The Shapes


Memory Verse:

2 Corinthians 6:18 ESV

and I will be a father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord Almighty.”

Bible Lesson:

Psalm 139 (A Father in Heaven, Our Maker Knows All About Us)

It can be a great comfort to know we have a father at home who loves us and will do all they can to make sure we have what we need. They protect us and they provide for us. More than all of this we have a father in Heaven. God the Father loves you. He wants the best for you and more than that He knows everything about you. He is your maker and Psalm 139 goes to great depths in showing this. Maybe you do not have an earthy father, or maybe yours has failed you in some way. The heavenly Father will never fail, nor forsake you. Even though he knows every bad thing you have every done, and may ever do... He still chooses to love you. 

You are not a Whatchamachalit - The Whatchamachalit Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Whatchamachalit - Jacob wrestles changes name - You are not a Whatchamachalit

 

Lollipop's Fact Check:
 

The Object Lesson:

The Jacob Card Trick


Memory Verse:

The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered. Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with humans and have overcome.”

     -Genesis 32:27-28 (NIV)

Bible Lesson:

Genesis 32:22-32 (Jacob wrestles God and his name is changed)

We all know our names. We make like them... We may hate them. I even know people who use their middle name instead of their first, or they even go by a nickname instead of their actual name. Names can mean a bunch to us, but did you know God does not want you to be a Whatchamacallit! He wants you to have a name, something people will know you by. Often in the past peoples names meant who they were. Jacob, a liar. Esau, Hairy. What does your name mean? It may mean something awesome, or it could mean something you don't like. It does not matter though because God has a name which will fit perfectly with you, just like with Jacob's name changing to Israel. There may be a wrestling match to go through, but you will learn who you are in seeking God!

God gives Everlasting Life - The Everlasting Gobstopper Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Everlasting Gobstoper - Jesus Died For You - God gives Everlasting Life

 

Lollipop's Fact Check:
 

The Object Lesson:

The Money Bucket


Memory Verse:

For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.”

-John 6:40 (NIV)

Bible Lesson:

Death on a Cross With an Everlasting Gift (John 19)

Do you want to live forever? I am sure we all would say that we do! There is only one way to heaven and that is through the Son of God, Jesus Christ. His death upon a cross created the pathway for us to take in being able to get to to heaven. If it were up to us alone we all would deserve death and, as much as it sounds terrible...Hell. The good thing is that Jesus suffered for our sake. He died upon a cross as an innocent man in order to cleanse us all of our sins. Thank God for this sacrifice, because I am certain no one wanted the alternative. 

Sometimes It is OK to Laugh - The Laffy Taffy Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Laffy Taffy - Sometimes It is OK to Laugh

Lollipop's Fact Check:
 

The Object Lesson:

The Funny Card Trick


Memory Verse:

And I commend joy, for man has no good thing under the sun but to eat and drink and be joyful, for this will go with him in his toil through the days of his life that God has given him under the sun.
-Ecclesiastes 8:15 ESV

Bible Lesson:

Isaac Is Born (Genesis 21)

When Isaac is finally born Sarah has another chance at joy. Before she took to laughing in doubt (remember the Snickers lesson) and it got her into a bit of trouble. This time she is overjoyed with the laugher and even has invited others to laugh with her. This is the joy we should have in our lives. A joy that invites others into it. We should want to bring laughter and joy to others, and of course Jesus as well. 

Jesus and the Lollipop Drink - The Lollipop Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Lollipop - Jesus and The Lollipop Drink

Lollipop's Fact Check:
 

The Object Lesson:

The Funny Card Trick


Memory Verse:

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

-John 19:28 (NIV)

Bible Lesson:

 

Matthew 27 - Jesus Refuses the Sour Wine Sponge, but accepts another

Matthew 27:33 - 34 (denies it)

Psalm 69:16 - 21 (fulfilling prophecy)

John 19:28 (takes it)

Prophecy is a hard thing to understand. What once was something said or written down is now something happening, or something that has happened - as in the case with Jesus. So much was predicted about who he would be, where he would come from, and even how he would die. One of the things was that he would be thirsty and get a drink. This happened when he was on the cross. He was given a drink by a sponge on a stick. This is almost like a lollipop! Wow. It is cool to know God wanted to be sure we knew who his son was. He made some specific prophecy that needed to take place.

No need to Snicker when in Doubt - The Snickers Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Snickers - Sarah Laughs (doubt) - No need to Snicker when in Doubt

Lollipop's Fact Check:

The Object Lesson:

The Finding of Isaac



Memory Verse:

James 1:6

New International Version (NIV)

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Bible Lesson:

Story of Abraham and Sarah and the doubtful laugh (Genesis 16-17)

Abram was promised by God to have so many descendants that they would not even be able to count them. As numerous as the stars, but there was one little problem. Abram had no children. As him and his wife Sarai worried over this they tried various ways to MAKE God's plan happen, but that only really ever caused problems. Finally, right before God fulfilled the promise he came and changed their names. He told them Sarah would have a child, but both Abraham and Sarah laughed, or snickered, when hearing this. Abraham was 100 and Sarah was over 90. They were WAY to old for kids. Right? Nope. When God has a plan and a promise, he fulfills it EVERY time. We shouldn't snicker in doubt at the promises of God. Trust in HIM! 

Break Me Off a Piece of That Communion - The Kit Kat Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Kit Kat - The Last Supper - Break Me Off a Piece of That Communion

The Object Lesson:

Taking Communion

We did not film this. We took a moment of the lesson time to actually have the children partake, if at least symbolically in communion. You have to at least see it done, or do it yourself to begin to understand it!

Memory Verse:

John 6:54

New International Version (NIV)
Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.

Bible Lesson:

The Last Supper - Mark 14, Matt 26, Luke 22

1 Cor. 11:24

Do this in remembrance of Jesus

The Last Supper occurs at the time of Passover. This was a time the Nation of Israel was to remind their children of the hardships they faced under the slavery in Egypt. They were to be reminded of this and teach their children 'in remembrance'. While the ordinance has changed slightly we do it for the same reason. We eat of the bread and drink of the fruit of the vine in order to have a time to remember the hardship we were under when slaves to sin. Jesus was and is still our freedom from that. His body was broken for us. 

Staying on Milk Makes You a Dud - The Milk Dud Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Milk Duds - Spiritual Milk To Spiritual Meat (Staying on Milk Makes You a Dud)

The Object Lesson:

The Spiritual Milk



Memory Verse:

1 Peter 2:2-3

New International Version (NIV)

Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Bible Lesson:

Samuel is weaned before being given fully to the Lord (1 Samuel 1)

Samuel was born to his mother Hannah after a hardship of not having children. The promise was to give Samuel to the Lord. After Samuel was born Hannah waited until Samuel was weaned, which means he was no longer drinking milk as a baby any longer. As the story continues we see Samuel learn to also understand when he was hearing the voice of God. We all must grow in our walks with Christ. We are like babies when first saved and know nothing. The time for milk is important when we start, but at some point we should move on from it and return ourselves fully to the Lord and his will. 

Doing Work Pays off, Being Lazy Does Not - The Payday Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Pay Day - Doing Work Pays off - Being Lazy Does Not

The Object Lesson:

The Payday



Memory Verse:

Proverbs 14:23
New International Version (NIV)
All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Bible Lesson:

Parable of talents (Matthew 25)

In the parable of the talents we see an interesting example of how we should be smart with the gifts given to us by God. If those gifts are money or the talents we have within ourselves, it is just as important to use them for the Kingdom of God. This also applies to our lives. Being lazy will not get you anywhere, even if it is just fear that kept you from doing the work - you will end up losing even what you were given if you cannot just step up and do even the simplest thing. We need to try and be smart about the choices in our lives. Work hard and you will end up with a Payday. It may not be loads and loads of money, but there are things better than money. 

The Twick is Teamwork - The Twix Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Twix - The Twick is teamwork

The Object Lesson:

The Invisible Chairs



Memory Verse:

Matthew 18:20
New International Version (NIV)
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

Bible Lesson:

 

Jesus sent them out two by two (Mark 6)

When Jesus sent out the disciples to spread the message of the Gospel, He was sure to not have them travel alone. He wants the same for us now. While we certainly do great work for God on our own, when we have someone who can lift us up when we are down - we don't stay down long. Find a friend who has a similar drive as you for Christ and work together to do something great for the Kingdom!

Parable of The Sower - The Jelly Bean Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Jelly Beans - Parable of The Sower

The Object Lesson:

The Tiny Heroes



Memory Verse:

Galatians 6:7
New International Version (NIV)
Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows

Bible Lesson:

Parable of the sower - Matthew 13

In the Parable of the sower we see a sower doing his job of planting seeds. We also learn about each type of place the seeds land. How they grow or don't grow as well as why. The parable has the sower doing his job exactly as he should, but shows how the growing part is what is important. Tiny seeds of God's word can grow in us a faith that is unshakable if we let them. Be sure you are letting the seeds of God's word get into the GOOD SOIL of yourself. If you are not seeing growth - something is wrong. 

God Helps BREAK The Battle - The Jawbreaker Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Jawbreaker - God Helps Break The Battle

The Object Lesson:

The Power of the Egg



Memory Verse:

Isaiah 40:29

English Standard Version (ESV)

He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.

Bible Lesson:

 

Samson and the battle with the Donkeys Jawbone (Judges 15)

Samson was given a crazy amount of strength by God. He also had to follow some certain rules in his life to have his strength stay with him. Once he even used the jawbone of a donkey to fight and beat 1,000 men. So much of what Samson did seems impossible, but the truth is that if we keep doing what God calls us to do He will bring us through all the battles we face as well. 

The Day of Salvation is NOW - The Now and Later Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

Now and Later - The Day of Salvation is NOW

The Object Lesson:

The Salvation Choice



Memory Verse:

2 Corinthians 6:2

English Standard Version (ESV)

For he says,

“In a favorable time I listened to you,

    and in a day of salvation I have helped you.”

Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

Bible Lesson:

The Rich King and Lazarus the beggar (Luke 16:19-31)

In this story we learn of a rich man who had all one could ask for in life, and also of a beggar who lived at the rich man's gates who could only hope for even just the crumbs from the rich man's table.  They both died and the Rich man begs for comfort and more importantly he begs for a warning to be given to his brothers about what their choices can gain them after they die.  

We do not have a luxury of Now and Later when it comes to salvation and we see this as we read this story as well as the memory verse (2 Cor. 6:2) and must understand we have to slow down and evaluate NOW when it comes to salvation!

We Can Be Brand New - The Mentos Lesson #Kidmin

The Main Point:

 Mentos - The Freshmaker (Being Born New)

The Object Lesson:

Mentos and Soda

You can see a video of us doing this here

When mentos enter a soda it is spectacular.  All watching before are bored and ignoring the bottle while it sits and does nothing, but as it explodes from the candies being added everyone is in awe of the difference. 

God entering our lives is the same.

Memory Verse:

Corinthians 5:17

English Standard Version (ESV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

Bible Lesson:

Nicodemus (John 3)

We read about a man who had high standings in the Israelite community who wished to see Jesus.  He did so in the cover of night to learn more.  Jesus explained how he needed to be 'Born again' in order to understand... to be saved.  This did not mean to be again born from your mommy, but instead Jesus mean spiritually we all need to be born again.  We need to die to the old sinful things of our past and look forward to the righteous things He has for us instead!

FREE Curriculum - Avengers Lessons on Jesus (8 Lessons)

These lessons each take one character from the Avengers movie and have a lesson about Jesus in them.  These are all modified from a blog I wrote on the movie shortly after seeing it.  Some of the lessons were modified to fit better with the actual lesson that is taught.

You can check out that blog HERE. 

Be sure to read and understand our Intro sheet for using these Lessons. 

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Avengers Lessons on Jesus (at the bottom of the post is a FULL .zip package so you can download them all at once)

Lesson 1 - Hawkeye (Jesus Sees The Little Guy Too)
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Lesson 2 - Captain America (Jesus Helps Us Move On)
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Lesson 3 - Loki (Jesus Serves His Father, God)
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Lesson 4 - Thor (Jesus Left Heaven For Us)
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Lesson 5 - Black Widow (Jesus Never Loses)
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Lesson 6 - Iron Man (Jesus Protects His Heart)
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Lesson 7 - Incredible Hulk (Jesus Knows How To Handle Anger)
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Lesson 8 - Agent Coulson (Jesus' Sacrifice Brings People Together)
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FREE Curriculum - Nursery Rhyme and Silly Songs (Lessons 21-31)

This is a fun way to connect some very well known Nursery Rhymes and Silly Songs to the Bible.  We have over 30 lessons that we did in this way. Here are the First 10. Here are the Second 10 and listed here are the final 11.

Be sure to read and understand our Intro sheet for using these Lessons.

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Lessons 21-31:

Lesson 21 - Pussycat Pussycat (Obey God, Rather Than Men )
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Lesson 22 - Wise Old Owl (Solomons Choice)
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Lesson 23 - Jack and Jill (Adam and Eve)
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Lesson 24 - Three Little Kittens (Pleasing others.. or God..)
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 Lesson 25 - Hickory, Dickory, Dock (A Time and Place)
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Lesson 26 - The Muffin Man (Standing Up For Your Faith)
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Lesson 27 - Pat a cake Pat a Cake (God, The Gift Giver)
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Lesson 28 - Mary Had a Little Lamb (Jesus Is Always With You)
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Lesson 29 - Little Boy Blue- (Pray Without Ceasing)
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Lesson 30 - Queen of Hearts (Stealing)
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Lesson 31 - Rock a Bye Baby (God, The Protector)
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