Obedience

A Plentiful Harvest

The children will help one another harvest the wheat.

Adventures In Trust

An activity in overcoming life's obstacles.

All About King Josiah

The children will learn about a young king who did what was right in the eyes of the Lord.

Always Do Good

The children will identify ways to do good for others.

Crumple It!

Children identify sin and then “crumple” its influence in their lives.

Excuses

In this activity, children learn to distinguish between good and bad excuses.

Follow The Directions

The children will learn what they must do in order to obey God.

Follow The Rules

Following the rules is very important. We must be careful. Sometimes we overlook the obvious.

Helper Keys

The children will identify actions that “unlock” hearts for the Lord.

How Tempted Are You?

Children are tempted by many things. This little quiz will give the kids an idea of how well they can resist some everyday temptations.

If I Was In Charge!

Changing the rules may sound like fun at first, but consequences follow.

Inside My Heart

The children will identify sinful and righteous motives of the heart.

Make It Right

The children will learn that it takes action to make something right.

Mini Roles Of Obedience

What would you say to someone who wants you to join him or her in doing the wrong thing?

Obey The Master

The children enjoy following detailed instructions and learn about personal obedience.

Queen Athaliah Character Cards

Children will create cards to learn about the characters in the Queen Athaliah Bible story found in 2 Kings 11.

Size Up The Ark

Children visit the great outdoors to visualize the size of Noah’s ark.

Stand Up, Speak Up!

The children will practice identifying ungodly directives and acting on their faith.

Temptation Resistance

How easy is it to do something you know is wrong, especially when the temptation is so great? Four short stories to test the kids' temptation resistance.

The Cost Of Serving

Children identify with John the Baptist, the disciples, and many others who gave up everything to serve Christ.

Remain In My Love

If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. (John 15:10)

Follow Jesus

This display will remind the kids that they can follow Jesus and obey Him wherever they are, at home, in school, at church and even while playing.

Classroom Advice Wreath

The children will create a group craft that encourages giving good advice.

Crowned For God

Children make a paper crown that displays the characteristics of a godly leader.

God's Reward

The children will identify God’s rewards for obedience.

I'm A Child Of God

A fun craft to help children with their daily walk with God and to encourage good habits.

My Beautiful Heart

A craft to help children understand how their hearts can become "beautiful" and acceptable to God.

My Spirit-Filled Heart

The children will fill their “hearts” with the Spirit.

Obedience Plates

The children will create a craft to compare the disobedient actions of Zedekiah and the obedient actions of Jeremiah.

Shield Of Character

The children will create a shield to display godly characteristics.

Spit Out Jonah

Kids create a fun beach scene that includes a whale spiting out Jonah and a few other things.

Step Up And Help

The children will create a craft about bravely choosing to help others.

Teachings To Remember

This Mother’s Day craft teaches children to honor their parents and obey God.

Carry The Treasure!

The children will work together to find and gather coins to offer to God.

Finding Something Special

The children will discover that the Bible is our most special possession.

Inside-Out Race

The children will turn clothing items inside-out while learning to obey the Holy Spirit.

Moved By Your Actions

Children advance to the finish only by imitating the actions of familiar characters.

Path To Great Treasure

A game to show how rewarding it is when we completely follow God's instructions.

Sound The Alarm

In this game, similar to "Red Light, Green Light," the children will have fun showing their crawling skills while learning about the Lord's Army.

Swat Away Sin

The children will play a game that teaches them to recognize sin and “swat” it away!

Walk Of Obedience

Children race to solve puzzles, answer questions, and obey the rules.

A King Is Appointed

In this lesson children will see how God can direct the events in our lives to guide us towards what He has called us to accomplish. It is up to us to be obedient, follow the direction God provides and use the abilities that He has given us.

A Mother's Obedience

In this lesson, the children will learn about a mother’s obedience, faith, and belief in God. When she shared the little she had, she was given more than she could ever expect.

Adonai

God is our Lord and Master.

Ahab And Jezebel

This lesson teaches that God holds wicked leaders accountable.

An Obedient Faith

Children discover how salvation comes by being obedient to God’s calling.

Athaliah

This lesson will teach children that God uses His followers to stand up to wicked leaders.

Becoming A Doer

After completing this lesson, the children will understand the importance of living a life that shows what they believe. They will be challenged to become doers of the word, not merely hearers.

Becoming Submissive

After completing this lesson, the children will understand what it means to become submissive and what they can do to practice submission.

Father's Day - Go And Do

In this lesson, the children will learn about the importance of honoring their word and following through in obedience even when they do not feel like it.

God Calls Abram

Children will learn how God created an entire nation of people, starting with just the faith and obedience of one man who chose to follow Him.

God Speaks To Elijah

Children learn that when they do what God asks of them, through obedience, God will watch over them, and take care of all their needs.

Godliness In A Corrupt World

Children learn the importance of living a godly and righteous life instead of conforming to a sinful world.

Hezekiah

This lesson will teach children that God is our one, true source of strength and protection.

Instructions And Commands

In this first lesson, the children will learn that paying close attention to and obeying instructions, especially those given by parents and teachers is important to build character and to please God.

Jethro

Children learn that giving good advice is a great way to be a helper.

Joash

This lesson will teach children that following God is a life-long commitment. He holds us accountable for leading others astray.

Josiah

This lesson will teach children that God wants us to act on what we know is right.

LESSONS ON OBEDIENCE

Seven memorable Bible lessons that instruct children on the importance of being obedient to God, which demonstrate how quickly our lives become derailed when we take our focus off of God and onto ourselves.

Obey And Grow

Our faith grows as we serve the Lord.

Sending The Apostles

After completing this lesson, the children will understand that in following Jesus, we are to be obedient to His commands and to His teachings.

The Cost Of Serving Jesus

In this lesson, children will learn the cost John the Baptist paid to serve Christ. Students will also learn what it means for us to deny ourselves and take up our crosses.

The Fall

After finishing this lesson children will understand that sin is deceptively beautiful at first, but that there is always a price to pay for disobedience. They will also see why God allowed mankind to fall.

The Holy Spirit Lives In Us

The Holy Spirit lives in us when we become believers.

The Holy Spirit Teaches Us

The Holy Spirit teaches us about God and how to live a holy life.

The Thief On The Cross

God’s helpers choose to speak the truth.

We Can Obey Jesus

After completing this lesson, the children will learn that we can obey Jesus, because He gives us the Holy Spirit to help us recognize the truth.

The Spirit Is Willing

An object talk to show how easily the Devil can keep us from doing what we know is right. The Spirit is willing, but the body is weak.

Vine And Branches

The children will realize how important it is to remain in God.

World Without Rules

A world without rules would be chaotic, just as a game without rules would be pointless.

Remain In My Love

If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. (John 15:10)

Depend On Jesus

(Word Search) The children will review and find words that relate to Christian maturity.

King Joash

(Crossword) A puzzle based on the reign of King Joash.

Saul Is Anointed King

(Word Search) Children search for words related to Saul becoming king.

Silas Is A Helper

(Crossword) The children will identify key words about Silas’ service to the Lord.

Tower Maze

(Maze) Kids race to see who can get through the maze and to the top of the tower first.

Tower Of Babel

(Word Search) Children search for words from the Biblical account of the Tower of Babel.

Unlikely Bible Heroes

(Word Scramble) God often uses ordinary people to accomplish great things for His purpose. In this puzzle, children unscramble the names of some unlikely Bible heroes.

Word Jumble Of Kings And Queens

Students unscramble words that name seven of the kings and queens found in the Bible.

God Is Our Protector

The children will perform a skit based on Isaiah 36-37 to remind them that God is the only true protector. (Skit for seven or more: King Hezekiah, King of Assyria, Eliakim, Isaiah, Citizens, and two narrators.)

God Will Provide

The story of the prophet Elijah during the time of severe drought while an unfaithful king ruled in the Northern Kingdom. Shows how God can provide in miraculous ways. 1 Kings 17:1-16 (Skit for five)

Joe And Sons: A Modern Parable

Here’s a silly twist on the story of "The parable of the Two Sons" found in Matthew 21:28-30.

Practice Being Submissive

It's not easy to be submissive, but in this skit we see that practice makes it easier. (A skit for two persons)

You Can Be A Doer!

Amy learns that she cannot simply listen to the Word of God, she must also do what it says. (A skit for two)

Abraham Packed Up All His Things

(Audio Available) An entertaining song about Abraham and the promise he received from God. Sung to the tune of "Jingle Bells."

Christians Who Don't Do Anything

A song about some Christians who just don't get it! They believe in God, but have no actions to show it! This is their song! Sung to the Veggie Tales tune of "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything"

Mighty Men

This song about some mighty men of the Bible will soon become a favorite Sung to the march “Seventy Six Trombones.”

The Mural

(Storybook Available) Obedience can be its own reward as two young boys learn after a quite embarrassing moment.