Grace

Receiving from God something good we do not deserve (See also mercy)

"For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17

ACTIVITIES

Finish The Story

Children will discover how God became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, so He could show us the way to salvation.

My Prayer Of Faith

Children learn about the "Prayer of Faith," and then develop their own prayer for the appropriate time.

Salvation Balloons

The children will identify true and false statements regarding salvation.

Stir The Pot, Or Cover It With Love?

Children learn that it is better to show others love, rather than stir up conflict.

What Would I Do To Go To Heaven?

Children rank good deeds for getting to Heaven, only to learn that Heaven is a gift, and cannot be earned.

What's In Your Wallet?

The children will create an ID card to help them remember that their citizenship is in Heaven.

CRAFTS

Old Versus New

The children will have fun drawing while their choices lead them to consider the biblical meaning of replacing the old self with the new.

Teaching Necklace

Children create ornaments to hang around their necks to remind them of Proverbs 1:8-9.

GAMES

Aaa Dev Test

The children will learn about God’s grace through justification.

Good As New Relay

The children will enjoy playing a relay game that helps them understand God’s mercy.

Keeping Score

The children will learn about God’s grace through justification.

Keeping Score

The children will learn about God’s grace through justification.

Opposites Charades

The children will practice identifying negative actions that do not obey God’s word.

LESSONS

After completing this Sunday school lesson, the children will understand that it is impossible for someone to get to Heaven on his or her own efforts. The next two lessons address the issues that all persons are sinners and this sin causes separation from God. The last two lessons explain how God sent His only Son to pay the price for our sins and how it is by placing our trust in Jesus alone that we can be saved.

Jesus Is The Answer

In this Sunday school lesson, the children will discover that Jesus is God's answer to our sin. They will learn that Jesus died on the cross for us, and purchased our place in Heaven. Jesus got what he did not deserve, to keep us from getting what we do deserve, that is eternal death and separation from God.

The Cost Of Sin

After completing this Sunday school lesson, the children will realize that because of sin they are separated from God, and that because God is just, He must punish sin. However, He is also merciful, and does not want to punish us.

OBJECT TALKS

Can't Be Earned

Salvation is a free gift and can’t be earned. No matter how hard we try, our own efforts are useless.

Weeds

Weeds in the lawn are like sins in our lives, they're destructive.

PUZZLES

God Is Loving

(Word Scramble) Children unscramble words to learn more about God's love for them.

What Is Justification?

(Word Search) What is Justification?