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Jonah 2:1–10
Jonah 2:1–10 shows Jonah praying to Yahweh from inside the fish. Children can listen for who is speaking, the strong water pictures, and how the prayer moves from affliction and deep trouble toward remembering Yahweh, thanksgiving, and praise.
Matthew 8:1–4; Mark 1:40–45; Luke 5:12–16
In this lesson, children will trace what happened when a man with leprosy came to Jesus, notice Jesus’ words and actions, and think about the difference between listening to Jesus and spreading our own message.
Matthew 10:1–4; Mark 3:13–19; Luke 6:12–16
In these passages, children hear how Jesus prayed, called disciples, chose twelve, and gave them a purpose. The lesson helps them notice what Luke, Mark and Matthew each say, without mixing all the details into one single timeline.
Matthew 14:22–33; Mark 6:45–52; John 6:16–21
Jesus sends the disciples ahead by boat, prays alone, then comes to them on the sea in the dark and wind. This lesson helps children trace the story, notice the disciples’ choices, and hear Jesus’ words, “Don’t be afraid.”
Matthew 21:12–17; Mark 11:15–19; Luke 19:45–48
Jesus entered the temple and acted firmly. In this lesson, children will trace what Jesus did there, what he said about God’s house, and how different people responded to him.
Matthew 21:18–22; Mark 11:12–14; Mark 11:20–25
Jesus spoke to a fig tree that had leaves but no fruit, and the disciples later saw it withered. In these verses, Jesus uses what they saw to teach about faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.
Matthew 26:36–56; Mark 14:32–52; Luke 22:39–53; John 18:1–14
Jesus goes with his disciples to pray, warns them to pray, and is then arrested. In this lesson, children trace the account carefully and notice what Jesus says and what other people do.
Luke 1:46–56
Mary’s song is a prayer of praise. In these verses, children can hear who is speaking, notice the strong word pictures, and trace how Mary moves from thanking God for what he has done for her to praising his mercy to Israel.
Luke 18:1–8
Jesus told this parable to show why people should keep praying and not give up. Children can learn what the widow kept asking for, how the judge responded, and what Jesus says about faith.
Luke 18:9–14
Jesus tells this parable to people who are sure they are righteous and who look down on others. Children can learn why the two prayers are different and what Jesus says about humility before God.
John 17:1–26
In this lesson, children hear Jesus praying to the Father. They will notice who Jesus prays for, what he asks for, and how the prayer moves from Jesus’ words about himself to prayer for his followers and later believers.
Acts 1:12–26
In this lesson, students will trace how the group in Jerusalem prayed together, recognised the need for another apostle, and saw Matthias counted with the eleven. They will examine the decisions made in the passage and the outcome described.
Acts 2:42–47; Acts 4:32–37
This lesson helps children follow the order of the passage and notice both the believers’ actions and God’s work among them. They will see shared learning, prayer, generosity, awe, testimony about Jesus, and the care shown when needs were met.
Acts 12:1–19
In this lesson, children trace how Peter was arrested, how the church prayed, how the angel led Peter out, and how the believers reacted when he arrived. The passage helps us notice both God’s action and people’s responses.
Acts 16:16–40
This lesson traces how Paul and Silas were treated, what they chose to do in prison, and how the jailer and city leaders responded. Students will sequence the account and notice how people’s actions led to very different outcomes.
Romans 15:1–6; Romans 15:7–13; Romans 15:14–22; Romans 15:23–33
Romans 15 teaches a church how to live together, why Christ welcomes different people, how Paul explains his ministry, and how believers can help needy saints in Jerusalem, pray, and share fellowship.
1 Corinthians 11:1–16; 1 Corinthians 11:17–34
This lesson helps children notice two parts of 1 Corinthians 11. Paul teaches about behaviour in prayer and prophecy, and he also teaches about sharing the Lord’s Supper in a way that remembers Jesus and cares for others.
2 Corinthians 1:1–2; 2 Corinthians 1:3–11; 2 Corinthians 1:12–24
In 2 Corinthians 1, Paul greets the church, praises God for his comfort in affliction, and explains his change of plans. This lesson helps children follow those ideas and respond with prayer, trust and sincere living.
Ephesians 1:1–2; Ephesians 1:3–14; Ephesians 1:15–23
Ephesians 1 begins with Paul’s greeting, then a long praise to God for blessings in Christ, and then a prayer for believers to know God better. This lesson helps children notice what God gives, what Paul prays, and how Jesus is described.
Ephesians 3:1–13; Ephesians 3:14–21
In Ephesians 3, Paul explains a mystery that has now been revealed and then prays for believers. This lesson helps children hear who is speaking, what the mystery is, and how the prayer moves from need to praise.
Philippians 1:1–2; Philippians 1:3–11; Philippians 1:12–20; Philippians 1:21–26; Philippians 1:27–30
Philippians 1 opens with a greeting from Paul and Timothy, then moves through thanks, prayer, hardship, courage and a call to live in a way worthy of the good news. This lesson sequence helps children trace that movement and notice the passage’s image language.
Philippians 4:1–9; Philippians 4:10–20; Philippians 4:21–23
Philippians 4 teaches believers to stand firm in the Lord, rejoice, pray instead of giving way to anxiety, think about what is good, and value generous giving. This lesson helps children trace those ideas through the whole chapter.
Colossians 1:1–2; Colossians 1:3–14; Colossians 1:15–23; Colossians 1:24–29
This four-session sequence helps children follow Colossians 1 step by step: the greeting, the thanksgiving and prayer, the great description of the Son, and Paul’s hard work for the assembly.
Colossians 4:1–6; Colossians 4:7–14; Colossians 4:15–18
This lesson helps children notice how Colossians 4 joins prayer, speech and support for others in daily life. The passage speaks about fairness, thankful prayer, wise answers, caring messengers, greetings and final instructions.
