- Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
Jesus is born, and wise men and shepherds celebrate, teaching kids about the joy of Christmas.
Jesus is God’s Son, born as a tiny baby to bring love and joy to the world, showing us that
God’s greatest gift is His love.
Jesus is the best gift ever because He came to show us God’s love, and Christmas is a time to
celebrate Him with joy.
A long time ago, in a little town called Nazareth, there lived a young woman named Mary. One
day, an angel named Gabriel appeared to her, shining bright, and said, “Mary, don’t be afraid!
God has chosen you to have a special baby—His Son, Jesus, who will save the world!” Mary
was surprised but said, “I’ll do what God wants!” Soon after, Mary got married to a kind man
named Joseph, who was a carpenter. An angel told Joseph in a dream, “Mary’s baby is God’s
Son, and you’ll name Him Jesus.” Joseph trusted God and took care of Mary.
When it was almost time for the baby to be born, the king, Caesar, said everyone had to go to
their hometowns to be counted. So Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, a long
trip—clip-clop, clip-clop—on a donkey while Mary was very pregnant. When they got there, the
town was so full that there was no room in any inn. A kind innkeeper said, “You can stay in my
stable with the animals.” That night, in the quiet stable with cows mooing and sheep baaing,
baby Jesus was born! Mary wrapped Him in soft cloths and laid Him in a manger, a box where
animals eat hay, because there was no crib.
Far away, shepherds were watching their sheep under the stars when—BOOM!—angels filled
the sky, singing, “Glory to God! A Savior is born in Bethlehem!” The shepherds ran to see baby Jesus and told everyone, “The Savior is here!” In a far-off land, wise men saw a bright star in the sky and knew it meant a king was born. They followed the star for a long time, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When they found Jesus, they bowed down and gave Him their
treasures, saying, “This is the King of kings!” Mary and Joseph smiled, knowing Jesus was
God’s best gift to the world, bringing love and joy to everyone.
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son.” – John 3:16 (NIV)
– The Angel’s Message: Describe the angel Gabriel visiting Mary—shine like an angel! Say,
“God chose Mary to have His Son, Jesus!”
– The Trip to Bethlehem: Act out Mary and Joseph traveling—pat your legs like a donkey walking! Say, “They went to Bethlehem, even though it was hard!”
– Jesus’ Birth: Show baby Jesus in the manger—rock your arms like you’re holding a baby. Say,
“Jesus was born in a stable because He came for everyone!”
– The Celebration: Share how the shepherds and wise men came to see Jesus. Say, “Everyone
was so happy because Jesus is the best Christmas gift!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Christmas is all about Jesus, God’s greatest gift to us. Jesus came to show us God’s love, and we can celebrate Him by loving others and being joyful, just like the shepherds and wise men were.
– Younger Kids: Make a “manger scene” craft. Give kids a paper stable and let them add a baby
Jesus (a small figure or sticker), stars, and animals. Say, “Jesus was born in a stable, and He’s
the best gift!”
– Big Kids: Sing a simple Christmas song like “Away in a Manger” and act out the story—let kids
be Mary, Joseph, shepherds, or wise men. Say, “We celebrate Jesus at Christmas because He
loves us!”
– What would it be like to sleep in a stable with animals? – Why do you think the shepherds and wise men were so excited to see baby Jesus? – How can you celebrate Jesus at Christmas?
The wise men’s gifts had special meanings—gold for a king, frankincense for worship, and
myrrh for Jesus’ future sacrifice. They traveled for months, maybe even years, to find Jesus!
Angels sing to shepherds about Jesus’ birth, spreading joy and hope.
The shepherds are simple workers who hear the angels’ good news and run to see Jesus,
showing that God shares His joy with everyone.
God shares His good news with everyone, even simple shepherds, and we can share the joy of
Jesus with others too.
On the night Jesus was born in Bethlehem, some shepherds were out in the fields, watching
their fluffy sheep under the twinkling stars. They sat around a small fire, keeping the sheep safe
from wolves, when suddenly—BOOM!—the sky lit up with a bright light! An angel appeared,
shining like the sun, and the shepherds were so scared they hid behind their sheep—baa, baa!
The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! I have good news that will make everyone happy! A Savior,
Jesus, is born in Bethlehem tonight. You’ll find Him wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger.”
Then—WHOOSH!—the whole sky filled with angels, more than the shepherds could count,
singing a beautiful song: “Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to everyone!” The
angels’ voices were so sweet, like a big choir, and the shepherds couldn’t believe their ears.
When the angels went back to heaven, the shepherds looked at each other and said, “Let’s go
to Bethlehem right now and see this baby the angels told us about!” They ran down the
hill—run, run, run!—leaving their sheep behind, so excited to find Jesus.
In Bethlehem, they found Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus in the stable, just like the angel said.
Jesus was tiny, wrapped in soft cloths, sleeping in the manger with hay all around. The
shepherds knelt down and said, “This is the Savior the angels told us about!” They told Mary
and Joseph about the angels’ song, and Mary smiled, keeping all these things in her heart. The
shepherds went back to their sheep, but they couldn’t stop talking about Jesus—they told
everyone they met, “We saw the Savior! He’s here!” The shepherds’ hearts were full of joy
because God shared His good news with them, even though they were just simple shepherds.
“I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” – Luke 2:10 (NIV)
– The Shepherds’ Night: Describe the shepherds watching their sheep—pretend to pat a sheep!
Say, “They were working hard when something amazing happened!”
– The Angel’s Message: Act out the angel appearing—shine bright! Say, “The angel told them
about baby Jesus, the Savior!”
– The Angel Song: Sing a simple “Glory to God” tune together. Say, “The angels sang a beautiful
song to celebrate Jesus!”
– Finding Jesus: Share how the shepherds found Jesus in the manger. Say, “They were so happy to see the Savior and tell everyone!”
– For kids, this story shows that God loves everyone, even simple shepherds, and wants to
share His good news with us all. We can be like the shepherds and tell others about Jesus,
spreading joy and hope, especially at Christmas.
– Younger Kids: Make an “angel” craft. Give kids a paper angel shape to decorate with glitter or
foil for wings. Say, “The angels told the shepherds about Jesus, and we can tell others too!”
– Big Kids: Play a “find the baby” game. Hide a small baby Jesus figure (or picture) in a “stable”
(a box with hay), and let kids search for Him like the shepherds did. Say, “The shepherds found
Jesus and shared the good news!”
– What would you do if you saw angels singing in the sky?
– Why do you think the shepherds were so excited to see baby Jesus?
– How can you share the joy of Jesus with someone
Shepherds were some of the poorest people back then, but God chose them to be the first to
hear about Jesus’ birth, showing that Jesus came for everyone, no matter who they are!
Jesus’ life, miracles, and love show kids how He gave everything for us.
Jesus is the King of kings who came to earth to show God’s love, doing miracles and giving His
life to save us.
Jesus loves us so much that He gave everything for us, and we can love Him back by following
Him.
Jesus, the baby born in Bethlehem, grew up to be a man who showed everyone God’s love. He
lived in a town called Nazareth with Mary and Joseph, helping Joseph in his carpenter
shop—saw, saw, saw! When Jesus was about 30 years old, He started traveling around to tell
people about God. He said, “God loves you, and I’m here to show you His love!” Jesus did
amazing things called miracles to help people. One time, He made a blind man see—pop, his
eyes opened! Another time, He healed a man who couldn’t walk, and the man jumped up and
danced—hop, hop, hop! Jesus even turned five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food
for 5,000 people—yum, yum!
Jesus told stories called parables to teach people how to love God and each other, like the story
of the Good Samaritan, who helped a hurt man. He picked 12 special friends, called disciples, to
follow Him, like Peter, James, and John. They watched Jesus walk on water, calm a big storm,
and even bring a little girl back to life—hug, hug! Everyone loved Jesus because He was kind
and showed God’s love, but some leaders got jealous and didn’t like Him. They made a mean
plan to get rid of Jesus.
Even though Jesus knew what would happen, He loved us so much that He gave everything for
us. One night, He had a special dinner with His disciples and said, “I’m going to die for you, but
I’ll come back!” The leaders took Jesus, and soldiers put Him on a cross, which was very sad.
Jesus died, and His friends buried Him in a tomb with a big stone in front. But three days
later—surprise!—the stone rolled away, and Jesus was alive! An angel said, “Jesus has risen!”
Jesus appeared to His friends, saying, “I’m alive, and I’ll always be with you!” Jesus gave His life
to take away our sins, so we can be friends with God forever. He’s the King who gave
everything because He loves us so much!
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” – John 15:13 (NIV)
– Jesus’ Miracles: Describe Jesus’ miracles—pretend to make a blind man see or walk on water!
Say, “Jesus showed God’s love with amazing things!”
– Jesus’ Stories: Share how Jesus told stories to teach love. Say, “Jesus wanted us to love God
and each other!”
– The Cross: Explain that Jesus died on the cross—look sad, but then smile! Say, “Jesus gave
everything because He loves us!”
– Jesus Rises: Act out the stone rolling away—push with your hands! Say, “Jesus came back to
life, and He’s with us forever!”
– For kids, this story shows that Jesus loves us so much that He gave His life for us, so we can
be friends with God. We can love Jesus back by following Him, being kind, and telling others
about His love.
– Younger Kids: Make a “heart for Jesus” craft. Give kids a paper heart to decorate, saying,
“Jesus loves me, and I love Him!”
– Big Kids: Play a “miracle match” game. Describe a miracle (like “Jesus fed 5,000 people”), and
let kids guess what Jesus used (like “bread and fish”). Say, “Jesus did miracles to show God’s
love!”
– What’s your favorite thing Jesus did, like healing people or walking on water?
– Why do you think Jesus gave His life for us?
– How can you show Jesus you love Him
Jesus’ name means “God saves,” and that’s exactly what He did! He lived for about 33 years on
earth, and His life changed the world forever.
Jesus welcomes children, showing kids they’re special to Him.
Jesus is the loving Savior who welcomes children, showing that everyone, even kids, is important to Him.
Jesus loves kids and wants them to come to Him, because they’re special to Him, and we can come to Him too.
While Jesus was teaching people about God’s love, some moms and dads brought their little kids to Him, hoping Jesus would bless them. The kids were giggling and running—run, run, run!—so excited to see Jesus. They wanted to give Him hugs and sit on His lap. But Jesus’ disciples, His special helpers, thought the kids were too noisy. They said, “Go away, kids! Jesus is too busy for you. He’s teaching the grown-ups!” The kids’ faces turned sad, and they started to walk away.
But Jesus saw what happened, and He wasn’t happy with His disciples. He said, “Don’t stop the children! Let them come to Me, because God’s kingdom belongs to kids like these!” Jesus opened His arms wide, and the kids ran back—yay!—jumping into His arms. Jesus hugged them tight, put His hands on their heads, and blessed them, saying, “God loves you so much!” He smiled and laughed with them, maybe even playing a little game of peek-a-boo—boo! The moms and dads were so happy, and the kids felt so special. Jesus told everyone, “You need to love God with a heart like these kids—full of trust and joy.” The children left with big smiles, knowing Jesus loved them just the way they were.
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them.” – Mark 10:14 (NIV)
For kids, this story shows that Jesus loves them so much and wants them to come to Him. They’re special to Jesus, and they can talk to Him anytime, just like the kids in the story ran to Him for hugs and blessings.
Back then, kids weren’t always seen as important, but Jesus showed everyone that children matter to God! He wanted kids to know they’re part of His kingdom.
Jesus feeds 5,000 people with a small lunch, teaching kids to share and trust God.
Jesus is the caring Savior who uses a small lunch to feed a huge crowd, showing that He can
do big things when we share and trust Him.
Jesus can do big things with what we share, and we can trust Him to take care of us when we
give what we have.
One day, Jesus was teaching a huge crowd of people—5,000 men, plus women and
kids—about God’s love. They followed Him up a big hill because they wanted to hear more and
see His miracles. It got late, and everyone’s tummies were growling—grrr! Jesus looked at the
crowd and said to His disciples, “We need to feed these people—they’re hungry!” Philip, one of
the disciples, said, “But Jesus, we don’t have enough money to buy food for all these people!”
Andrew, another disciple, found a little boy who had a small lunch—five loaves of bread and two
fish. Andrew said, “This boy has some food, but it’s not enough for everyone.”
Jesus smiled and said, “Bring it to Me, and tell everyone to sit down on the grass.” The people
sat down, excited to see what Jesus would do. The little boy gave his lunch to Jesus, and Jesus
took the bread and fish, looked up to heaven, and thanked God, saying, “Thank You, God, for
this food!” Then He started breaking the bread—snap, snap!—and the fish—split, split! He gave the pieces to the disciples to pass out, and something amazing happened. The more they gave out, the more food there was! Everyone ate as much as they wanted—yum, yum!—and they
were so full and happy.
When they were done, Jesus said, “Pick up the leftovers so nothing goes to waste.” The
disciples gathered 12 baskets full of extra bread and fish—wow! The people were amazed and
said, “Jesus is so special! He must be from God!” The little boy who shared his lunch was so
happy—he saw that Jesus used his small gift to do a big thing. Jesus showed everyone that
when we share and trust Him, He can do more than we ever imagine.
“Give, and it will be given to you.” – Luke 6:38 (NIV)
– The Hungry Crowd: Describe the big crowd on the hill—count to five for the 5,000! Say, “They
were hungry after listening to Jesus all day!”
– The Little Lunch: Show the boy’s small lunch—hold up five fingers for the loaves, two for the
fish. Say, “It wasn’t much, but he shared it with Jesus!”
– Jesus’ Miracle: Act out Jesus breaking the bread—snap your hands! Say, “Jesus made enough food for everyone, and even more!”
– The Leftovers: Share how they gathered 12 baskets—count to 12! Say, “Jesus showed we can trust Him when we share!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Jesus can do big things with what we share, even if it seems
small. We can trust Jesus to take care of us, and sharing with others makes everyone happy,
just like the little boy’s lunch fed the whole crowd.
– Younger Kids: Make a “bread and fish” craft. Give kids paper bread and fish shapes to color
and glue on a plate. Say, “Jesus used a small lunch to feed a big crowd!”
– Big Kids: Play a “sharing picnic” game. Have kids sit in a circle and pass around a small
“lunch” (like five crackers and two gummy fish), pretending to feed everyone. Say, “When we
share like the little boy, Jesus can do big things!”
– Why do you think the little boy shared his lunch with Jesus?
– What would you do if you were in the crowd and saw all that food?
– How can you share with others, like the boy did?
The 5,000 people Jesus fed were just the men—there were probably thousands more women
and kids there, so Jesus might have fed over 10,000 people with one small lunch!
Peter walks on water to Jesus but learns to keep his eyes on Him when he gets scared.
Peter is a brave disciple who tries to walk on water to Jesus but learns to trust Him more when
he gets scared.
We can trust Jesus and keep our eyes on Him, even when we’re scared, because He’s always
there to help us.
One evening, after Jesus fed the 5,000 people, He told His disciples to get into a boat and cross
the Sea of Galilee while He went up a hill to pray. The disciples rowed their boat—row, row,
row!—but in the middle of the night, a big storm came. The wind blew—whooosh!—and the
waves rocked the boat—splash, splash! The disciples were scared, holding on tight, when
suddenly they saw something amazing. Jesus was walking on the water, coming toward them!
They thought it was a ghost and shouted, “Ahh, we’re scared!” But Jesus called out, “Don’t be
afraid—it’s Me, Jesus!”
Peter, one of the disciples, said, “Jesus, if it’s really You, tell me to come to You on the water!”
Jesus smiled and said, “Come, Peter!” Peter climbed out of the boat and—step, step, step!—he
started walking on the water toward Jesus! He couldn’t believe it—he was walking on the waves
like they were solid ground! But then Peter looked around and saw the big waves and felt the
wind—whooosh! He got scared and started to sink—splash! He shouted, “Jesus, save me!”
Jesus reached out His hand right away, pulled Peter up, and said, “Peter, why did you doubt?
I’m right here!” They climbed into the boat together, and the storm stopped—calm! The disciples
were amazed and said, “Jesus, You really are God’s Son!” Peter learned to keep his eyes on
Jesus, even when things get scary.
“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” – Matthew 14:27 (NIV)
– The Stormy Night: Describe the storm on the lake—wave your arms like waves! Say, “The
disciples were scared in the storm!”
– Jesus Walks on Water: Show Jesus walking on the water—take big steps! Say, “Jesus came to
help His friends!”
– Peter’s Walk: Act out Peter walking on water—step carefully! Say, “Peter trusted Jesus and
walked on the water!”
– Jesus Saves: Share how Peter sank but Jesus saved him—reach out your hand! Say, “Jesus
helped Peter when he was scared!”
– For kids, this story teaches that we can trust Jesus, even when we’re scared, like in a storm or
when something feels hard. If we keep our eyes on Jesus, He’ll help us, just like He helped
Peter when he started to sink.
– Younger Kids: Make a “walking on water” picture. Give kids blue paper for the water and let
them draw or stick on Jesus and Peter walking on it. Say, “Peter trusted Jesus, and we can too!”
– Big Kids: Play a “trust walk” game. Have kids walk on a pretend “water” path (a blue blanket or
paper), keeping their eyes on a picture of Jesus at the end. Say, “Keep your eyes on Jesus, like
Peter learned to do!”
– What would it be like to walk on water like Peter?
– Why do you think Peter got scared and started to sink?
– How can you keep your eyes on Jesus when you’re scared?
The Sea of Galilee is really a big lake, and it’s famous for sudden storms because of the hills
around it. Jesus showed His power over nature by walking on the water and calming the storm!
Jesus calms a storm, showing kids they can trust Him in scary times.
Jesus is the powerful Savior who calms the storm, showing that He’s in control and we can trust
Him when we’re afraid.
Jesus is stronger than any storm, and we can trust Him to help us when we’re scared because
He loves us.
One day, after Jesus taught a big crowd by the Sea of Galilee, He said to His disciples, “Let’s
cross the lake to the other side.” So they got into a boat—row, row, row!—with Jesus and
started sailing. Jesus was tired from teaching all day, so He went to the back of the boat, put His
head on a cushion, and fell asleep—zzz, zzz! The disciples kept rowing, but suddenly, a huge
storm came—whooosh! The wind blew hard, and big waves crashed over the boat—splash,
splash! The boat rocked back and forth, and water started filling it up. The disciples were so
scared—they shouted, “We’re going to sink!”
They ran to Jesus, who was still sleeping, and shook Him, saying, “Jesus, wake up! Don’t You
care that we’re going to drown?” Jesus opened His eyes, stood up, and looked at the storm. He
spoke to the wind and waves in a big, strong voice, “Quiet! Be still!” And just like
that—poof!—the wind stopped blowing, and the waves turned flat and calm. The boat stopped
rocking, and the sun peeked through the clouds. The disciples’ mouths dropped open—wow!
Jesus turned to them and said, “Why were you so afraid? Don’t you trust Me?” The disciples
looked at each other and said, “Who is this? Even the wind and waves obey Him!” They learned
that Jesus is stronger than any storm, and they could trust Him, even when they were scared.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” – John 14:27 (NIV)
– The Boat Trip: Describe the disciples rowing the boat—row with your arms! Say, “Jesus was
with them, but He was sleeping!”
– The Big Storm: Act out the storm—wave your arms and make wind noises! Say, “The disciples
were so scared of the waves!”
– Jesus Calms It: Show Jesus calming the storm—hold up your hand and say, “Quiet!” Say, “The
storm stopped because Jesus is so strong!”
– Trusting Jesus: Share how the disciples learned to trust Jesus. Say, “Jesus helped them, and
He helps us too!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Jesus is stronger than anything scary, like a big storm, and we
can trust Him to help us when we’re afraid. He loves us and is always with us, just like He was
with the disciples in the boat.
– Younger Kids: Make a “calm sea” craft. Give kids blue paper for the sea and let them add a
boat with Jesus (a sticker or drawing). Say, “Jesus calmed the storm because He loves us!”
– Big Kids: Play a “storm and calm” game. Have kids pretend to be in a storm—wave their arms
and make wind noises—then say, “Jesus says, ‘Quiet!’” and they all sit down calmly. Say, “Jesus
helps us when we’re scared!”
– What would you do if you were in a boat during a big storm?
– Why do you think the disciples were surprised when Jesus stopped the storm?
– How can you trust Jesus when you’re
The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 8 miles wide, and it’s 700 feet below sea level, which
makes it the lowest freshwater lake on Earth! That’s why storms can come so quickly.
Jesus’ stories, like the Good Samaritan, teach kids about kindness and love.
Jesus is the wise teacher who tells stories called parables to help us learn how to love God and
others.
Jesus’ stories teach us to love God and be kind to others, even people who are different from
us.
Jesus loved telling stories called parables to teach people about God’s love. One day, He told a
story called the Good Samaritan. He said, “A man was walking on a road from Jerusalem to
Jericho when some robbers jumped out—pow, pow! They took his money, hurt him, and left him
on the ground, all alone. A priest walked by, but he didn’t stop to help—he just kept going. Then
a temple worker came by, but he didn’t help either—he walked away too. The man was sad and
hurt, thinking, ‘Will anyone help me?’”
“Then a Samaritan man came along. Samaritans and Jews didn’t usually get along, but this man
didn’t care. He saw the hurt man and felt so sorry for him. He stopped, cleaned the man’s
cuts—pat, pat—put bandages on him, and gave him some water to drink—sip, sip! Then he put
the man on his donkey—clip-clop, clip-clop—and took him to an inn. He told the innkeeper,
‘Take care of this man, and I’ll pay for everything!’” Jesus asked, “Who was a good neighbor to
the hurt man?” The people said, “The Samaritan, because he helped!” Jesus smiled and said,
“Go and do the same—be kind to everyone, even people who are different from you.”
Jesus told another story called the Lost Sheep. He said, “A shepherd had 100 sheep, but one
got lost—baa, baa! The shepherd left the 99 sheep and looked everywhere for the lost
one—under bushes, behind rocks—until he found it! He picked it up, hugged it tight, and carried
it home, saying, ‘I found my sheep!’ He was so happy, he had a party with his friends.” Jesus
said, “That’s how God feels when one person comes back to Him—He’s so happy!” Jesus’
stories showed everyone how to love God and be kind, no matter what.
“Love your neighbor as yourself.” – Luke 10:27 (NIV)
– The Good Samaritan: Describe the hurt man and the Samaritan helping—pretend to bandage
someone! Say, “The Samaritan was kind, even though they were different!” – Being a Neighbor: Share how Jesus said to be kind to everyone. Say, “Jesus wants us to help
others, no matter who they are!”
– The Lost Sheep: Act out the shepherd looking for the sheep—look around! Say, “The shepherd
loved his sheep, just like God loves us!”
– God’s Joy: Explain how God is happy when we love Him. Say, “God throws a party in heaven
when we come to Him!”
– For kids, Jesus’ parables teach us to love God and be kind to others, even people who are
different from us or who we don’t know. We can be like the Good Samaritan by helping others,
and we can know God loves us like the shepherd loves his sheep.
– Younger Kids: Make a “helping hands” craft. Have kids trace their hands on paper and draw a
picture of helping someone, like the Good Samaritan. Say, “We can be kind like the Samaritan!”
– Big Kids: Play a “lost sheep” game. Hide a toy sheep and let kids search for it, then celebrate
when they find it. Say, “God loves us like the shepherd loves his sheep!”
– Why do you think the Samaritan helped the hurt man, even though they were different?
– How would you feel if you were the lost sheep and the shepherd found you?
– How can you be kind to someone who need
Jesus told over 40 parables in the Bible! They were simple stories about things like sheep,
seeds, and neighbors, so everyone could understand God’s love.
Zacchaeus climbs a tree to see Jesus, who changes his heart, showing kids Jesus loves
everyone.
Zacchaeus is a short man who doesn’t make good choices at first, but Jesus loves him and
changes his heart, showing that Jesus loves everyone.
Jesus loves everyone, even when we make bad choices, and He can change our hearts to love
others too.
Zacchaeus lived in a town called Jericho, and he was a tax collector, which meant he took
money from people for the government. But Zacchaeus wasn’t very nice—he took extra money
for himself, more than he should, and kept it. People didn’t like him because he was dishonest,
and Zacchaeus felt lonely. He was also very short, so he couldn’t see over crowds. One day, he
heard that Jesus was coming to town, and everyone was talking about Him— “Jesus heals
people! Jesus loves everyone!” Zacchaeus thought, “I have to see Jesus!”
A big crowd gathered to see Jesus, but Zacchaeus couldn’t see over all the tall people. He had
an idea—he ran ahead and climbed up a sycamore tree—climb, climb, climb!—and sat on a
branch, peeking through the leaves. When Jesus walked by, He stopped right under the tree,
looked up, and said, “Zacchaeus, come down! I’m coming to your house today!” Zacchaeus was
so surprised—how did Jesus know his name? He slid down the tree—whee!—and smiled big.
The crowd grumbled, “Why is Jesus going to Zacchaeus’ house? He’s not nice!” But Jesus
didn’t care what they thought.
At Zacchaeus’ house, Jesus ate with him and talked to him about God’s love. Zacchaeus felt so
happy that Jesus loved him, even though he had done wrong things. He stood up and said,
“Jesus, I’m going to change! I’ll give half my money to the poor, and if I took too much from
anyone, I’ll give them back four times as much!” Jesus smiled and said, “Today, God’s love has
come to this house! I came to find people like Zacchaeus and show them God’s love.”
Zacchaeus’ heart was changed, and he became a kind man who loved others, all because
Jesus loved him first.
“The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” – Luke 19:10 (NIV)
– Zacchaeus’ Problem: Describe how Zacchaeus was short and not nice—stand on your tiptoes
to see over a crowd! Say, “Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus!”
– Climbing the Tree: Act out Zacchaeus climbing the tree—reach up high! Say, “He climbed up to
see Jesus over the crowd!”
– Jesus Calls Him: Show Jesus looking up and calling Zacchaeus—look up and smile! Say,
“Jesus knew Zacchaeus and loved him!”
– A Changed Heart: Share how Zacchaeus changed after meeting Jesus. Say, “Jesus’ love
made Zacchaeus kind!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Jesus loves everyone, even when we make bad choices, like
Zacchaeus did. Jesus can change our hearts to be kind and loving, and we can love others too,
because Jesus loves us first.
– Younger Kids: Make a “tree for Zacchaeus” craft. Give kids a paper tree and let them draw or
stick on a small Zacchaeus in the branches. Say, “Zacchaeus climbed a tree to see Jesus, and
Jesus loved him!”
– Big Kids: Play a “climb to see Jesus” game. Set up a pretend tree (a chair or step), and let kids
take turns “climbing” to see a picture of Jesus. Say, “Jesus loves us, just like He loved
Zacchaeus!”
– Why do you think Zacchaeus wanted to see Jesus so badly?
– How would you feel if Jesus called your name, like He did for Zacchaeus?
– How can you show kindness to others, like Zacchaeus did after meeting Jesus?
A sycamore tree in Jericho is still called “Zacchaeus’ tree” today! It’s a kind of fig tree, and its
branches are low, so it would have been easy for Zacchaeus to climb.
Jesus shares a special meal with His friends, teaching kids to remember Him.
Jesus is the loving Savior who shares a special meal with His disciples to help them remember
His love and sacrifice.
Jesus wants us to remember Him and His love by sharing special times together, like He did
with His friends at the Last Supper.
Jesus knew His time on earth was almost over, and He wanted to have a special dinner with His
12 disciples, His closest friends, like Peter, John, and even Judas, who would later betray Him.
It was the time of a big Jewish celebration called Passover, when people remembered how God
saved the Israelites from Egypt. Jesus told His disciples, “Get a room ready for our dinner.” They
found a big upstairs room, set the table, and got everything ready—bread, wine, and yummy
food for the Passover meal.
That night, Jesus and His disciples sat around the table, laughing and talking. But Jesus had
something important to say. He took some bread, thanked God for it, broke it into pieces—snap,
snap!—and gave it to His friends, saying, “This is My body, given for you. Eat this and
remember Me.” Then He took a cup of wine, thanked God, and said, “This is My blood, poured
out for you to forgive your sins. Drink this and remember Me.” The disciples ate and drank,
feeling Jesus’ love, but they were a little confused—what did He mean?
Jesus knew He would soon die on the cross to save everyone, and He wanted His friends to
always remember Him and His love. During the dinner, He also did something surprising—He
washed His disciples’ feet, even though that was a job for servants! He said, “I’m showing you
how to love and serve each other.” After dinner, they sang a song to thank God, and then Jesus
went to pray, knowing what was coming next. The Last Supper was a special time for Jesus to
show His love and help His friends remember Him forever.
“Do this in remembrance of me.” – Luke 22:19 (NIV)
– The Special Dinner: Describe the Passover meal—set a pretend table! Say, “Jesus wanted to
have a special time with His friends!”
– Bread and Wine: Act out Jesus breaking the bread and sharing the cup—snap your hands!
Say, “Jesus said, ‘Remember Me!’”
– Washing Feet: Show Jesus washing the disciples’ feet—pretend to wash feet! Say, “Jesus
showed how to love by serving!”
– Remembering Jesus: Explain that we can remember Jesus too. Say, “When we share bread
and juice at church, we remember Jesus’ love!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Jesus loves us so much that He gave His life for us, and He
wants us to remember Him. We can think about Jesus’ love when we have special times, like at
church with bread and juice, and we can love others like He did.
– Younger Kids: Make a “dinner plate” craft. Give kids a paper plate to draw bread and a cup on,
reminding them of the Last Supper. Say, “We can remember Jesus, just like His friends did!”
– Big Kids: Play a “serve like Jesus” game. Have kids take turns pretending to wash each other’s
feet (with a cloth, no water) and say, “I’m serving you like Jesus did!” Say, “Jesus showed us
how to love!”
– What would you eat if you had a special dinner with Jesus?
– Why do you think Jesus wanted His friends to remember Him?
– How can you show love to others, like Jesus did at the dinner?
The Last Supper happened during Passover, a Jewish holiday that remembers how God saved
the Israelites. Today, Christians celebrate Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, to remember
Jesus, just like He asked!
Jesus dies and rises again, bringing hope and joy to the world.
Jesus is the Savior who dies on the cross and rises again, showing that He has power over
death and gives us hope.
Jesus died and rose again to save us, giving us hope and joy because He loves us and wants
us to be with Him forever.
After the Last Supper, Jesus went to a garden to pray, but one of His disciples, Judas, betrayed
Him and brought soldiers to arrest Him. The leaders didn’t like Jesus because He said He was
God’s Son, so they made a plan to hurt Him. They took Jesus, and even though He hadn’t done
anything wrong, they put Him on a cross—a big wooden cross where people were punished. It
was a very sad day. Jesus’ friends, like Mary and John, stood nearby, crying as Jesus suffered.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them,” because He loved everyone, even the people who hurt Him.
Then He died, and the sky turned dark, and the ground shook—rumble, rumble!
Jesus’ friends took His body, wrapped it in cloths, and put it in a tomb—a cave with a big stone
rolled in front. They were so sad, thinking, “Jesus is gone.” The leaders put guards at the tomb
to make sure no one took Jesus’ body. But on the third day—surprise!—something amazing
happened! Early in the morning, some women, like Mary Magdalene, went to the tomb.
Suddenly, an angel appeared, shining bright, and the stone rolled away—roll, roll! The guards
were so scared they ran away. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Jesus isn’t here—He’s alive! Go
tell His friends!”
The women ran to tell the disciples, and on the way, they saw Jesus! He said, “Don’t be
afraid—I’m alive! Tell everyone!” The women were so happy—they ran to the disciples,
shouting, “Jesus is alive!” Later, Jesus appeared to His disciples, showing them His hands
where the nails had been. They touched Him and ate with Him, and their hearts were full of joy.
Jesus said, “I died and rose again to save you. Now go tell everyone about My love!” Easter is
the happiest day because Jesus beat death and gives us hope to be with Him forever.
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” – Matthew 28:6 (NIV)
– The Sad Day: Describe Jesus on the cross—look sad. Say, “Jesus died because He loves us
so much!”
– The Tomb: Show the tomb with the stone—pretend to roll a stone! Say, “Jesus’ friends thought
He was gone.”
– The Happy Surprise: Act out the angel rolling the stone away—shine like an angel! Say, “Jesus
is alive!”
– Easter Joy: Share how Jesus’ friends were so happy—jump for joy! Say, “Easter means Jesus
gives us hope!”
– For kids, the Easter story teaches that Jesus loves us so much that He died for us and rose
again, beating death! This gives us hope and joy because we can be with Jesus forever, and we
can tell others about His love.
– Younger Kids: Make an “empty tomb” craft. Give kids a paper tomb with a stone they can move
to show it’s empty. Say, “Jesus is alive, and that’s why we celebrate Easter!”
– Big Kids: Play an “Easter hunt” game. Hide a small cross or empty tomb picture, and let kids
find it, shouting, “Jesus is alive!” Say, “Easter is the happiest day because Jesus rose again!”
– How would you feel if you saw the empty tomb, like the women did?
– Why do you think Jesus wanted to die and rise again for us?
– How can you share the joy of Easter with someone
Easter is celebrated with eggs and bunnies today because they’re signs of new life, just like
Jesus’ resurrection gives us new life! Christians all over the world celebrate Easter as the most
important day.
Jesus goes to heaven and tells His friends to share His love with everyone.
Jesus is the risen Savior who goes to heaven but gives His disciples a big job to share His love
with the whole world.
Jesus wants us to share His love with everyone, and He promises to be with us always, even
though He’s in heaven.
After Jesus rose from the dead, He spent 40 days with His disciples, teaching them and
showing them He was really alive. They ate together, walked together, and Jesus told them
more about God’s love. One day, He took them to a hill near Bethany and said, “I have a big job
for you! Go into all the world and tell everyone about Me. Make new friends for Me, baptize
them, and teach them to follow Me. This is called the Great Commission, because it’s a great
big mission!” The disciples listened closely, nodding their heads—yes, yes!
Jesus also said, “Don’t worry—I’ll be with you always, even until the end of the world!” Then
something amazing happened. Jesus lifted His hands to bless them, and He started to rise up
into the sky—up, up, up! The disciples watched as He went higher and higher, until a cloud hid
Him, and He was gone to heaven. They stood there, looking up with their mouths open—wow!
Suddenly, two angels appeared, shining bright, and said, “Why are you looking up? Jesus will
come back one day, just like He left!”
The disciples were so happy—they worshipped Jesus right there on the hill, then went back to
Jerusalem, full of joy. They knew Jesus was in heaven, sitting with God, but He was still with
them in their hearts. They started telling everyone about Jesus, just like He asked, and more
and more people became His friends. Jesus’ big mission is for us too—we can tell others about
His love, knowing He’s always with us!
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” – Matthew 28:20 (NIV)
– Jesus’ Time After Easter: Describe Jesus spending time with His friends—pretend to eat with
Him! Say, “Jesus showed He was alive!”
– The Big Job: Share Jesus’ Great Commission—point to the world! Say, “Jesus said, ‘Tell
everyone about Me!’”
– Jesus Goes Up: Act out Jesus going to heaven—reach up high! Say, “Jesus went to heaven,
but He’s still with us!”
– Our Mission: Explain that we can tell others about Jesus. Say, “We can share Jesus’ love, just
like the disciples did!”
– For kids, this story teaches that Jesus wants us to share His love with everyone, like telling our
friends about Him. Even though Jesus is in heaven, He’s always with us, helping us do this big
job, and that makes us happy and brave.
– Younger Kids: Make a “Jesus in heaven” craft. Give kids a paper cloud and let them draw
Jesus or add a sticker of Him. Say, “Jesus is in heaven, but He’s with us too!”
– Big Kids: Play a “tell everyone” game. Have kids take turns pretending to tell a friend about
Jesus (like “Jesus loves you!”), passing a small globe or ball to show the world. Say, “We can
share Jesus’ love with everyone!”
– What would you say if you saw Jesus go up to heaven?
– Who can you tell about Jesus’ love?
– How does it make you feel to know Jesus is always with you?
The place where Jesus went up to heaven is called the Mount of Olives, near Jerusalem. Today,
there’s a small church there shaped like a footprint, because people say Jesus left a footprint
when He went up!
The Holy Spirit comes like wind and fire, helping the disciples share Jesus’ message.
The Holy Spirit is God’s special helper who comes to the disciples, giving them power to share
Jesus’ love with everyone.
The Holy Spirit helps us share Jesus’ love and be brave, because God is with us in a special
way.
After Jesus went to heaven, He told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for a special gift—the
Holy Spirit. So the disciples, about 120 of them, waited together, praying and talking about
Jesus. It was the day of a big Jewish festival called Pentecost, and lots of people from all over
the world were in the city. The disciples were in a house when suddenly—WHOOSH!—a big
wind blew through the room, sounding like a storm, but the windows didn’t even move!
Then—POP!—little flames of fire appeared over each person’s head, like tiny candles, but they
didn’t burn!
It was the Holy Spirit, just like Jesus promised! The disciples felt so brave and happy—they
started speaking in languages they didn’t even know, telling people about Jesus. They ran
outside, and the crowd heard them speaking in their own languages—people from faraway
places like Egypt, Rome, and Parthia! The crowd was amazed and said, “How can they speak
our languages? We can understand them!” Peter, one of the disciples, stood up and said, “This
is God’s Holy Spirit! Jesus died and rose again to save us, and now He’s sent His Spirit to help
us tell everyone about Him!”
The people listened, and their hearts felt warm. They said, “What should we do?” Peter said,
“Believe in Jesus, and you’ll be saved!” That day, 3,000 people became friends with
Jesus—wow! They were baptized, and the church started growing, all because the Holy Spirit
came like wind and fire to help the disciples share Jesus’ love with the whole world.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.” – Acts 1:8 (NIV)
– Waiting for the Spirit: Describe the disciples waiting and praying—put your hands together!
Say, “Jesus promised to send a special helper!”
– Wind and Fire: Act out the wind and fire—blow like the wind and wave your hands like flames!
Say, “The Holy Spirit came to help them!”
– Speaking New Languages: Pretend to speak a made-up language—say “Bloopa zoopa!” Say,
“The disciples told everyone about Jesus!”
– The Church Grows: Share how 3,000 people believed—count to three for 3,000! Say, “The
Holy Spirit helped the church grow!”
– For kids, this story teaches that the Holy Spirit is God’s special helper who gives us power to
share Jesus’ love and be brave. The Holy Spirit is with us too, helping us tell others about Jesus
and do what’s right.
– Younger Kids: Make a “flame of the Spirit” craft. Give kids a paper flame shape to color red
and orange, and let them add it to a headband. Say, “The Holy Spirit came like fire to help the
disciples!”
– Big Kids: Play a “language game.” Have kids take turns saying “Jesus loves you” in a pretend
language (like gibberish), then say it in their real language. Say, “The Holy Spirit helped the
disciples tell everyone about Jesus!”
– What would you do if you saw flames over your friends’ heads?
– Why do you think the Holy Spirit helped the disciples speak new languages?
– How can the Holy Spirit help you share Jesus’ love?
Pentecost means “50 days,” because it happened 50 days after Passover, which was when
Jesus died and rose again. It’s also called the “birthday of the church” because that’s when the
church started growing!
Peter learns God’s love is for everyone, teaching kids to include others.
Peter is a disciple who learns from God that His love is for everyone, even people who are
different, and shares that love with Cornelius.
God’s love is for everyone, and we should include others, even if they’re different from us,
because Jesus loves them too.
After the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, Peter was busy telling people about Jesus. But back
then, many Jewish people, like Peter, thought God’s love was mostly for them, not for
Gentiles—people who weren’t Jewish. One day, a Gentile named Cornelius, who was a Roman
soldier, was praying in a city called Caesarea. Cornelius loved God and was kind to people, but
he didn’t know about Jesus yet. God sent an angel to Cornelius, saying, “Send for a man named
Peter in Joppa—he’ll tell you about God’s love!”
At the same time, Peter was in Joppa, praying on a rooftop. He got hungry and had a vision
from God. A big sheet came down from heaven, full of animals that Jewish people weren’t
supposed to eat, like pigs and lizards. A voice said, “Peter, eat these!” Peter said, “No way,
God—I’ve never eaten those!” But the voice said, “Don’t call anything unclean that I’ve made
clean.” This happened three times, and Peter was confused—huh? Just then, Cornelius’ men
arrived and said, “Come to Cornelius’ house—he wants to hear about God!”
Peter went with them to Caesarea, even though Jewish people didn’t usually visit Gentiles.
When he got to Cornelius’ house, Cornelius and his whole family were waiting, so excited to
hear from Peter. Peter said, “I used to think God’s love was just for Jewish people, but now I
know it’s for everyone!” He told them about Jesus—how He died and rose again to save us.
While Peter was talking, the Holy Spirit came on Cornelius and his family, just like at Pentecost!
They started praising God, and Peter said, “Wow, God’s love really is for everyone!” Cornelius
and his family were baptized, and they became part of God’s big family. Peter learned that
Jesus wants us to include everyone, no matter how different they are.
“God does not show favoritism.” – Acts 10:34 (NIV)
– Cornelius’ Prayer: Describe Cornelius praying—put your hands together! Say, “Cornelius loved
God, and God sent him to Peter!”
– Peter’s Vision: Act out the sheet coming down—lower your arms like a sheet! Say, “God told
Peter His love is for everyone!”
– Peter Visits Cornelius: Show Peter going to Cornelius’ house—walk in place! Say, “Peter
shared Jesus with someone different!”
– God’s Love for All: Share how the Holy Spirit came to Cornelius’ family. Say, “God showed
Peter that Jesus loves everyone!”
– For kids, this story teaches that God’s love is for everyone, even people who are different from
us, like Cornelius was to Peter. We can include others and share Jesus’ love with them,
because Jesus wants everyone to be part of His family.
– Younger Kids: Make a “God’s big family” picture. Give kids a paper with a big heart and let
them draw or stick on pictures of different people. Say, “God’s love is for everyone!”
– Big Kids: Play an “include everyone” game. Have kids sit in a circle and take turns inviting a
“new friend” (a stuffed animal or doll) to join, saying, “Jesus loves you!” Say, “We can include
others, like Peter did!”
– Why do you think Peter was surprised by his vision?
– How would you feel if the Holy Spirit came while you were listening to Peter?
– How can you include someone who’s different from you?
Cornelius was a centurion, which means he was a Roman soldier in charge of 100 men! He was the first Gentile to become a Christian, helping the church grow to include everyone.
Stories of the early church growing, showing kids how Jesus’ message spread.
The early church is a group of Jesus’ friends who share His love, showing that we can help
others know Jesus too.
Jesus’ love spreads when we share it with others, and we can be part of His big family, the
church, by loving and helping each other.
After the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, Jesus’ disciples started telling everyone about Him, and
the church began to grow! One day, Peter and John were going to the temple to pray when they
saw a man who couldn’t walk, sitting by the gate called Beautiful. The man asked for money, but
Peter said, “I don’t have silver or gold, but I’ll give you what I have—in the name of Jesus, get
up and walk!” Peter took the man’s hand, and—pop!—the man’s legs became strong! He
jumped up, walked, and even danced—hop, hop, hop!—praising God. Everyone in the temple
saw him and said, “Wow, it’s a miracle!” Peter told the crowd, “This happened because of Jesus’
power!” Many people believed in Jesus that day, and the church grew bigger.
Another time, a man named Philip met an Ethiopian man who was reading a scroll about God
but didn’t understand it. The man was riding in a chariot—clip-clop, clip-clop!—and Philip ran up
to him and said, “Do you know what you’re reading?” The Ethiopian said, “No, can you help
me?” Philip explained that the scroll was talking about Jesus, who died and rose again to save
us. The Ethiopian was so happy—he said, “I believe in Jesus!” They stopped the chariot by
some water, and Philip baptized him—splash, splash! The Ethiopian went home full of joy, telling
others about Jesus, and the church kept growing.
The early church also loved helping each other. They shared their food, clothes, and money so
no one was hungry or sad. They prayed together, ate together, and told everyone about Jesus’
love. Even when some leaders tried to stop them, like putting Peter and John in jail, God helped
them—He sent an angel to open the jail doors at night, and they went right back to sharing
about Jesus! The early church showed that Jesus’ love can spread everywhere when we share
it and help each other.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread
and to prayer.” – Acts 2:42 (NIV)
– Peter’s Miracle: Describe the man who couldn’t walk getting healed—jump up and dance! Say,
“Peter helped the man because of Jesus’ power!”
– Philip’s Chariot Ride: Act out Philip running to the chariot—run in place! Say, “Philip told the
Ethiopian about Jesus, and he believed!”
– The Church Shares: Share how the early church helped each other—pretend to share food!
Say, “They loved each other like a big family!”
– Spreading Jesus’ Love: Explain how the church grew. Say, “We can share Jesus’ love, and His
family gets bigger!”
– For kids, these stories show that Jesus’ love spreads when we share it with others, like Peter,
John, and Philip did. We can be part of Jesus’ big family, the church, by helping each other and
telling people about Him, even when it’s hard.
– Younger Kids: Make a “helping hands” chain. Have kids trace their hands on paper, cut them
out, and link them together to show the church helping each other. Say, “The early church
shared, and we can too!”
– Big Kids: Play a “share the good news” game. Have kids take turns running to a “friend” (a
stuffed animal or another child) and saying, “Jesus loves you!” Say, “We can tell others about
Jesus, like the early church did!”
– How would you feel if you couldn’t walk and then suddenly could, like the man Peter helped?
– Why do you think the Ethiopian man was so happy to hear about Jesus?
– How can you help someone in Jesus’ family, the church?
The gate called Beautiful at the temple was probably covered in shiny bronze, making it look so
pretty! It was a busy spot where lots of people saw the miracle of the man who was healed.
Paul’s journeys and letters teach kids about sharing Jesus and loving others.
Paul is a brave follower of Jesus who used to not like Him but changed and traveled everywhere
to share Jesus’ love, writing letters to help people follow Him.
Jesus can change our hearts, and we can share His love with others, just like Paul did through
his adventures and letters.
A long time ago, there was a man named Saul who didn’t like Jesus’ followers. He was mean to
them and even put them in jail, saying, “Stop talking about Jesus!” One day, Saul was walking to
a city called Damascus to find more Christians to arrest. Suddenly—BOOM!—a bright light from
heaven shone all around him, and he fell to the ground. A voice said, “Saul, Saul, why are you
being mean to Me?” Saul said, “Who are You?” The voice said, “I am Jesus! Go to the city, and
I’ll tell you what to do.” Saul couldn’t see anything—he was blind! His friends led him to
Damascus, and for three days, he prayed and waited.
God sent a man named Ananias to help Saul. Ananias was scared, but God said, “Saul is My
chosen helper now!” Ananias went to Saul, prayed for him, and—pop!—Saul could see again!
He was baptized and changed his name to Paul, becoming a big friend of Jesus. Paul started
telling everyone about Jesus, even though some people didn’t like it. He traveled to lots of
places—by boat, on foot, and even on a donkey—clip-clop, clip-clop! He went to cities like
Ephesus, Corinth, and Rome, saying, “Jesus loves you, and He died and rose again to save
you!”
Paul had many adventures—he was in shipwrecks, thrown in jail, and even bitten by a snake,
but God kept him safe every time! While he traveled, Paul wrote super awesome letters to the
churches he started, like letters to the Corinthians and Romans. In his letters, he said things
like, “Love each other like Jesus loves you,” and “Be kind and don’t give up!” Even when Paul
was in jail, he kept writing, telling people to follow Jesus and share His love. Paul’s adventures
and letters helped the church grow big, and we can still read his letters in the Bible today to
learn how to love Jesus and others.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
(NIV)
– Saul Meets Jesus: Describe the bright light and Jesus talking to Saul—cover your eyes! Say,
“Jesus changed Saul’s heart!”
– Saul Becomes Paul: Share how Saul became Paul and started loving Jesus—smile big! Say,
“Paul wanted to tell everyone about Jesus!”
– Paul’s Adventures: Act out Paul’s travels—pretend to sail or walk! Say, “Paul went everywhere,
even through storms and jails!”
– Paul’s Letters: Show Paul writing letters—pretend to write! Say, “Paul wrote letters to help
people love Jesus!”
– For kids, Paul’s story teaches that Jesus can change anyone’s heart, even someone who
didn’t like Him at first, like Paul. We can share Jesus’ love with others, just like Paul did, and his
letters remind us to love each other and follow Jesus, no matter what.
– Younger Kids: Make a “letter from Paul” craft. Give kids paper to draw a letter with a heart on
it, pretending it’s from Paul. Say, “Paul wrote letters to tell people about Jesus’ love!”
– Big Kids: Play a “Paul’s journey” game. Set up a simple obstacle course (like crawling under a
table for a shipwreck or jumping over a “jail”), and let kids pretend to be Paul traveling to share
Jesus’ love. Say, “Paul went on adventures for Jesus, and we can share His love too!”
– What would you do if a bright light from heaven stopped you, like it did for Saul?
– Why do you think Paul kept sharing about Jesus, even when it was hard?
– How can you share Jesus’ love with someone, like Paul did?
Paul wrote 13 letters that are in the Bible, like Romans and Corinthians! He traveled over
10,000 miles in his life—that’s like going across the United States three times—to tell people
about Jesus.
