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A story to share, something to wonder about, and a little making together.
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Matthew 1:18–25; Luke 2:1–20
This lesson helps children trace how Jesus’ birth was announced and how the shepherds responded. They will notice the good news, the sign the angel gave, and the way people reacted when they heard about Jesus.
Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25
In this lesson, children hear how the disciples were frightened in a storm, woke Jesus for help, and saw him bring a great calm. They will name the fear in the story and describe Jesus’ response.
Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15
These four Gospel accounts describe Jesus feeding a very large crowd in a deserted place. Children will see, from the details each account gives, that Jesus noticed the people’s need and provided food for them.
Matthew 18:10; Matthew 18:12–14; Luke 15:1–7
Jesus told the parable of the lost sheep to show that one person matters greatly. This lesson helps children see the shepherd’s careful search and joyful response, and connects that picture to Jesus’ teaching about welcoming and valuing people.
Matthew 19:13–15; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 18:15–17
In this lesson, children will see that people brought little children and even babies to Jesus, the disciples tried to stop them, and Jesus clearly welcomed them. The passage also shows what Jesus said about receiving God’s Kingdom.
Luke 10:25–37
Jesus answers a question about loving your neighbour by telling a parable. In this lesson, children will notice the Samaritan’s practical acts of mercy and consider what it looks like to show mercy in everyday situations.
Luke 15:11–32
Jesus tells a story about a father and two sons. Children will follow the younger son’s return, the father’s welcome, and the older son’s anger so they can describe each response from the passage. (Luke 15:11, Luke 15:20, Luke 15:28)
Luke 17:11–19
In this lesson, children read how Jesus cleansed ten men who were lepers and notice that only one returned to thank him. They will compare the different responses and practise saying thank you clearly and thoughtfully.
John 13:1–17
In this lesson, children explore how Jesus used a simple action to teach humble service. John 13:1–17 shows that the Lord and Teacher cared for his disciples and told them to follow his example.
Matthew 5:1–12
Jesus begins this teaching by naming people he calls blessed. In these words, he speaks about mercy, peace, gentleness, sorrow, and standing firm when people oppose his followers.
Matthew 6:5–15; Luke 11:1–4; Luke 11:9–13
Jesus teaches that prayer is not for showing off or using empty words. In these verses, he gives his disciples a pattern for prayer and tells them to keep asking their heavenly Father.
Matthew 22:34–40; Mark 12:28–34
Jesus is asked which commandment is the greatest. In these verses, he gives two linked commands that help children see what matters most: loving God fully and loving a neighbour as ourselves.
Matthew 13:24–30; Matthew 13:36–43; Matthew 13:31–32; Mark 4:30–34; Luke 13:18–19; Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20–21
Jesus told three short parables to answer what the Kingdom of Heaven or God’s Kingdom is like. This lesson helps students trace each comparison, notice Jesus’ own explanation of one parable, and respond carefully to his warning to hear.
Matthew 13:44–46; Matthew 13:47–52
Jesus tells three short parables about the Kingdom of Heaven. Two show its great value, and one shows a coming separation. He then asks, “Have you understood all these things?” and gives one more picture about what to do with understanding.
Matthew 16:13–23; Mark 8:27–33; Luke 9:18–22; Matthew 17:1–13; Mark 9:1–13; Luke 9:28–36; Matthew 17:14–20; Mark 9:14–29; Luke 9:37–42
Jesus asks who he is, shows his glory on a mountain, and then meets a family in trouble below. In one lesson, children can trace the order of these events and notice what Jesus says, what the disciples say, and what God says.
Matthew 21:28–32; Matthew 21:33–46; Mark 12:1–12; Luke 20:9–18; Matthew 22:1–14
Jesus told three parables about response. One son says no and then goes. Tenants refuse to give fruit and reject the son. Invited guests refuse a wedding feast, and one guest is found unready. These stories press listeners to consider belief, repentance, fruit and readiness.
Matthew 24:45–51; Mark 13:34–37; Luke 12:35–48; Matthew 25:1–13; Matthew 25:14–30
Jesus tells several parables about waiting servants, prepared bridesmaids, and entrusted money. Together they ask what people should be doing while waiting for the master or bridegroom, especially when the time of return is unknown.
Matthew 26:1–5; Matthew 26:14–16; Mark 14:1–2; Mark 14:10–11; Luke 22:1–6; John 11:45–57; Matthew 26:6–13; Mark 14:3–9; John 12:1–11
In this lesson, children explore two linked parts of the Gospel story. Some people planned against Jesus, while a woman honoured him with costly ointment, and Jesus explained why that act mattered.
Matthew 26:57–68; Mark 14:53–65; Luke 22:63–71; John 18:19–24; Matthew 26:69–75; Mark 14:66–72; Luke 22:54–62; John 18:15–18; John 18:25–27; Matthew 27:1–2; Matthew 27:11–31; Mark 15:1–20; Luke 23:1–16; Luke 23:18–25; John 18:28–19:15
This lesson helps children follow the order of Jesus before the council, Peter’s three denials, and Jesus before Pilate and Herod. Students will notice what Jesus said, what others chose, and the outcomes named in the passage.
Matthew 27:32–56; Mark 15:21–27; Mark 15:29–41; Luke 23:26–49; John 19:16–37; Matthew 27:57–66; Mark 15:42–47; Luke 23:50–56; John 19:38–42
This lesson helps children follow the order of Jesus’ death and burial, notice the different choices people made around Jesus, and identify what these verses say about Jesus, about people’s responses, and about the outcome of Joseph’s request to bury him.
Matthew 28:1–10; Mark 16:1–11; Luke 24:1–12; John 20:1–18; Matthew 28:11–15
This lesson helps children read these resurrection passages carefully, notice what each reading reports, and compare how people responded to the news that Jesus was alive.
Luke 1:5–25; Luke 1:26–38; Luke 1:39–45; Luke 1:57–66; Luke 2:21–38
This lesson sequence follows five linked scenes in Luke. Each 30-minute session uses the same simple pattern so children can order the events, notice people’s responses, and hear what the passage says about John and Jesus.
Luke 7:36–40; Luke 7:44–50; Luke 7:41–43
Jesus is invited to a Pharisee’s house, where a woman comes to him with tears and ointment. In this lesson, children trace what happens, hear Jesus’ short parable, and connect it to his words about forgiveness and love.
Luke 13:10–17; Luke 14:1–6; Luke 14:7–14
In these Sabbath meal scenes, Jesus heals two people and then teaches guests and hosts at a table. Children can trace what happened, notice the questions people faced, and explain what Jesus taught about mercy and humility.
