The Book of Ruth is a short book in the Old Testament telling an inspiring story about the life of King David’s great-grandmother. Kids will find inspiration in Ruth’s loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi as well as her trust in God. Who was Ruth in the Bible? Video Here is a video introduction to Ruth’s…
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Introduction to the Bible Lesson Plan
Use this lesson plan to introduce students to the Bible, it’s major parts, but most importantly how to read it. Bible Lesson Objectives Bible Lesson Activities Hook Bring in one of your own bibles from home. Tell the story of where you got this bible and what it has meant to use personally to read…
Book of Judges Activities (Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and More)
Teach your students about the Book of Judges and the classic Old Testament stories about Samson, Gideon, Deborah, and more with this collection of activities, lesson plans, crafts, and more. Book of Judges Activities, Crafts, and Worksheets Book of Judges Object Lesson (Future Flying Saucers) Judges Bible Activities (Sunday School Zone) Judges Posters and Printables…
King Solomon Activities & Worksheet
Here is a collection of activities, crafts, and worksheets you can use to teach about the life of King Solomon in the Bible. King Solomon Activities The Story of Solomon Lesson (Ministry-to-Children) Solomon: The Wisest King? Lesson and Games (Ministry-to-Children) King Solomon Sunday School Activities (Christianity Cove) Solomon Sunday School Lesson (Children’s Ministry Deals) King…
The Prophet Elijah Activities, Crafts, and Worksheets
Elijah is one of the most important prophets in the Old Testament. Use these activities to teach about the life of the Prophet Elijah and invite your students to reflect on the lessons they can learn from his life and message. I have categorized these resources according to the major stories and events in the…
The Patriarchs: Activities & Worksheets (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob)
The Patriarchs in the Old Testament Book of Genesis reveal the origin story of God’s people and the covenant that God established with the Israelites. There are many stories about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the Old Testament to help your students grow closer in their own relationships with God. The activities here will help…
Exodus and Moses Activities for Kids
The Book of Exodus includes the fundamental event in Salvation history of God calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt into freedom. There are many important stories in the Book of Exodus to teach our students including the birth of Moses, Moses and the burning bush, the plagues, the crossing of the Red…
Bible Worksheets for Kids
Here is a collection of Bible worksheets for kids to use as they read and reflect on Scripture stories and passages. I have found the process of Lectio Divina to be a transformative experience in reading the Bible both for myself and for my students. Most of the worksheets you find here are based on…
A Ten Commandments Prayer
Invite your students to pray this Ten Commandments Prayer to help them follow God’s Law. This prayer includes positive petitions to ask for God’s help in following each of the commandments. A Ten Commandments Prayer My Lord and God, Amen. The Ten Commandments This prayer is based on the traditional Ten Commandments as they are…
Old Testament Prophets Lesson Plan
This lesson plan will introduce students to the prophetic books of the Old Testament and the main messages they brought to God’s people. For additional resources including 21 worksheets about each of the Old Testament Prophets, check out The Religion Teacher’s Prophet’s worksheet Pack. Prophets Lesson Objectives Students will be able to (SWBAT) differentiate between…
