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Christian Sunday School Lesson: “What It Means to be a Christian”. Story: Tell the story of someone, for example Mother Theresa, who exemplifies Christianity to the children in the class. Use a children’s version of the story, or simplify it so that they understand it. Sunday School Lesson Discussion 1:
- Enhance Life Application by Familiarizing Yourself with A Kid’s World.
- Always Ask Yourself, “So What?”
- Ask Life-Application Questions.
- Give Your Own Examples of Life Application.
- Allow Time For Discovery.
- Try Out Life Application—Right Then and There!
- Incorporate Service projects.
- Use Kid-Friendly Language.
- Keep It Simple.
Take a few minutes and mentally walk through a kid’s day. If you have kids, you’ve already got a good idea of the challenges or decisions they regularly face, who they interact with, and things they struggle with. Think about points of conflict with friends, or when it might be hard for kids to boldly be a Christian. Consider what other kids in you...
As you plan activities, look at your main Bible focus, then ask, “So what? What difference will this make to kids?” If you’re exploring the story of God parting the Red Sea, what does that matter to a child’s life today? Is it just good to know because it’s in the Bible? No way! This would be a great time to dig into ways we see God’s power in our ...
As you move through a lesson, be sure you ask open-ended question such as: 1. What was that like? 2. When have you felt like that in your life? 3. What does [forgiveness, grace, boldness, prayer] look like at school? 4. Tell about a time someone showed you [hope, kindness, love, Jesus]. 5. Let’s list all the people who need [mercy, joy, God’s power...
Briefly share how faith matters in your everyday life. Kids may need to see what forgiveness, grace, or boldness really look like—authentically. Be practical and try to use examples that kids can relate to. You might share how you needed to ask forgiveness for arguing with a family member or calling someone a mean name. Or tell about a time when yo...
Be sure you’re not the one doing all the talking. Application takes thought, and thought usually takes time. Rather than lecturing or providing all the answers, provide “think time” as you dig into how Scripture connects to daily life. Give kids the opportunity to make those connections themselves, instead of just hearing them from you. The links t...
Provide opportunities for kids to act out what it means to live part of the Bible lesson. For example, after exploring 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (“So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.”), give kids the opportunity to write encouraging words on sticky notes and put them on their classmates. Or role-play what it l...
BE BOLD, a cutting-edge curriculum for preteens, is infused with life-application opportunities. A key part of every lesson is a service project that kids do, right then and there! Kids might make and deliver encouraging notes for church staff, craft toys for the nursery, or create a snack for the classroom next door. This gives kids a taste of liv...
Most Bible translations are written at a seventh or eighth grade reading level. That means a memory verse you’re working on with a first grader is likely to have words that are difficult or unfamiliar. During their work on The Dirt on Learning, Thom and Joani Schultz interacted with kids right after their Sunday school classes. One boy shared that ...
Oftentimes, Bible stories are full of details that aren’t central to the point you’re making. For example, the story of Peter healing Tabitha (Acts 9:32-43) is a jaw-dropping example of Jesus’ power displayed through his followers. However, including all the names of people and places (Sharon, Lydda, Joppa, Aenas, Tabitha who is also called Dorcas,...
By asking Jesus into your life and trying to live your life to please Him, God forgives you and you will be able to live with God forever in Heaven! Being a Christian is great, but that doesn't mean it will always be easy.
Introduce children to inspiring figures like Moses, Daniel, and Esther, and instill essential Christian values (Fruit of the Spirit) like kindness, peace, honesty, forgiveness, and compassion through interactive lessons.
Jan 11, 2021 · A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus Christ as their Savior and tries to follow close to Him. Bein...more. What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a...
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Introduce children to inspiring figures like Moses, Daniel, and Esther, and instill essential Christian values (Fruit of the Spirit) like kindness, peace, honesty, forgiveness, and compassion through interactive lessons.
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Key Points: Foundations Truth #2: We live to honor God. The Spirit leads us. The Bible guides us. Other Christians help us. Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
