Bible Studies for Life | Kids Leader Training Podcast

God’s plan includes family members who love and help one another. This session will help kids understand that families may struggle in these areas. We will also guide kids to think of ways to be loving and helpful when other family members are not. 

God’s plan is for parents to protect and love their children. Identify people in a child’s family who may serve as parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles, foster parents). This session will help a child know that adults care for him and protect him, even if it is someone other than his mom or dad.

Daniel faced a crisis. The king had outlawed praying to anyone but himself. Daniel chose to pray to God, just as he always had. As a consequence, Daniel was placed in a den of lions for the night. God protected Daniel. Help kids understand they will face difficulties, especially when they try to live in obedience to God. This session will lead them to know that God will give them strength during difficult times and when they are afraid. 

Elijah called for a showdown between God and Baal on Mount Carmel. God responded in a mighty way. He is the only God who deserves honor, worship, and obedience. This session will help kids think about things that may compete for the attention that God deserves (sports, school, gaming, friends). We will stress that God is the One we should obey and worship, not other things.

Joshua and the people stood outside the formidable city of Jericho. God spoke and told them an unusual battle plan. Joshua and the people chose to follow God’s instructions, and the city was conquered. This session will emphasize to kids that God expects obedience, even when that obedience goes against what we think we should do.

The people of Israel stood on the border of the promised land. They sent in spies to check out things. Ten spies said that the people in the land were too powerful and would destroy them. The people chose to rebel against Moses and God. Joshua and Caleb were the only people who chose to obey God. This session will lead kids to understand that people can choose to disobey God and that disobedience has consequences. They can choose to obey God even when others disobey.  

The disciples did not see the value of children coming to Jesus. But Jesus said to not hinder them. Every person is valuable to God and Jesus. Christians should see the value of each person, no matter who the person is.

Jesus showed unconditional love to each person He met. He even loved the unpopular person like a tax collector. Christians should have a Christlike love for everyone around them. That type of love only comes from God.

In the garden, Jesus prayed to follow God’s will for Him. For Jesus, that led to the cross. Christians today can pray for God’s will to be done in their lives and in the world around them. This session will provide opportunities for kids to learn about prayer. 

Kids: Jesus was tempted by Satan. Jesus used Scripture to resist the temptations that Satan brought. This session will help kids understand that God can help Christians resist temptations today through prayer and His Word. No one can be sinless as Jesus is, but Christians can strive to resist sin.

Preschool: Washing the disciples’ feet was a way that Jesus showed His love and a way to teach them, too. Jesus helped His friends because He loved them. Jesus also gave an example of how to help others. This session will help kids to know that people can follow Jesus’ example and help their families, friends, and others.