Sunday school lessons can be taught using many different techniques. Not every Sunday school class has to be the same. For instance, do you stick to a routine each Sunday? Do you have the kids sit in the same chairs, around the same table, or in the same spot on the floor? Does snack time come at the end of each lesson?
This week, shake things up a bit and have the kids doing something totally different!
The more fun stuff you do in class that is out of routine the more kids will look forward to coming. They won't know what you're going to do next and won't be able to wait to get to Sunday school each week!
The best mind set I can give you is think like it is VBS all the time!
That being said, let's take a look at how to use bible verses as this week's Sunday school lesson.
For this Sunday school lesson, you'll need:
Teaching kids the importance of serving the Lord with gladness is a lesson all in itself, but go a bit further and add on the second part. Every time we come before the Lord we should do it joyfully with singing.
Does this mean he expects us to sing all our words?
I don't think so, but when the opportunity presents itself, we shouldn't be ashamed. We should do it willingly and joyfully.
Have you ever read the book, "90 Minutes in Heaven
"?
There is a part in the book that talks about how the preacher is in heaven. He describes how he hears hundreds of voices singing. They are singing different songs, but the voices are so beautiful, the songs sound amazing together. If you've never read it, you should.
I think God enjoys music. He loves to hear singing and loves it when we sing.
Divide your class into two teams.
Write one word of the bible verse onto each index card. You need two of each so that each team has the whole verse. If you don't have enough kids, give two words to each child, but still only put one word on each card. This means that some kids will have two index cards. If needed, some kids can have three.
Tape the string or yarn onto the back of the index cards. It should be long enough to go around a child's neck.
Have the kids form a circle. Place the bottle in the center. Let the kids take turns spinning the bottle. To make things fair, the bottle will need to go around at least 3 times before it can stop. This will help eliminate cheating and allow the child spinning to get back into place.
When the bottle's top lands on a child, that child gets to put his card onto the table. If that child has another card, let him get back into the circle. If he doesn't, he will stand by the cards to help put the verse in order as the kids continue playing. The kids can move in closer as more kids move out of the circle.
Keep the game moving fast by letting the next child go immediately.
Continue playing until one team finishes putting his verse into order.
The kids learn not only to work as a team, but they will learn the bible verse. Talk about the importance of the verse. You can choose whatever verse you wish for this Sunday school lesson.
The main point of the verse above is that we should serve the Lord willingly and joyfully. When it is time for church, we shouldn't complain about not wanting to go or about how the big game or movie is coming on TV. We should be ready to go willingly when it is time.
When it is time to read our bible at night, we shouldn't say 'I'm too tired'.
What if God was too tired for us?
Always do things for the Lord willingly and happily. NO grumbling or complaining.
This week, shake things up a bit and have the kids doing something totally different!
The more fun stuff you do in class that is out of routine the more kids will look forward to coming. They won't know what you're going to do next and won't be able to wait to get to Sunday school each week!
The best mind set I can give you is think like it is VBS all the time!
That being said, let's take a look at how to use bible verses as this week's Sunday school lesson.
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| Sunday School Lessons can be taught playing and having fun! Photo: Daniel Schwen, Wikimedia |
Sunday School Lessons Using Bible Verses
For this Sunday school lesson, you'll need:
- yarn or twine
- large index cards
- marker
- an empty 2 liter plastic bottle (you can fill it 3/4 full with water)
- a table or area to lay out the cards
Psalm 100:2 KJV
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Teaching kids the importance of serving the Lord with gladness is a lesson all in itself, but go a bit further and add on the second part. Every time we come before the Lord we should do it joyfully with singing.
Does this mean he expects us to sing all our words?
I don't think so, but when the opportunity presents itself, we shouldn't be ashamed. We should do it willingly and joyfully.
Have you ever read the book, "90 Minutes in Heaven
"?There is a part in the book that talks about how the preacher is in heaven. He describes how he hears hundreds of voices singing. They are singing different songs, but the voices are so beautiful, the songs sound amazing together. If you've never read it, you should.
I think God enjoys music. He loves to hear singing and loves it when we sing.
What You Need to Do
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Write one word of the bible verse onto each index card. You need two of each so that each team has the whole verse. If you don't have enough kids, give two words to each child, but still only put one word on each card. This means that some kids will have two index cards. If needed, some kids can have three.
Tape the string or yarn onto the back of the index cards. It should be long enough to go around a child's neck.
Have the kids form a circle. Place the bottle in the center. Let the kids take turns spinning the bottle. To make things fair, the bottle will need to go around at least 3 times before it can stop. This will help eliminate cheating and allow the child spinning to get back into place.
When the bottle's top lands on a child, that child gets to put his card onto the table. If that child has another card, let him get back into the circle. If he doesn't, he will stand by the cards to help put the verse in order as the kids continue playing. The kids can move in closer as more kids move out of the circle.
Keep the game moving fast by letting the next child go immediately.
Continue playing until one team finishes putting his verse into order.
What You Learn
The kids learn not only to work as a team, but they will learn the bible verse. Talk about the importance of the verse. You can choose whatever verse you wish for this Sunday school lesson.
The main point of the verse above is that we should serve the Lord willingly and joyfully. When it is time for church, we shouldn't complain about not wanting to go or about how the big game or movie is coming on TV. We should be ready to go willingly when it is time.
When it is time to read our bible at night, we shouldn't say 'I'm too tired'.
What if God was too tired for us?
Always do things for the Lord willingly and happily. NO grumbling or complaining.
Philippians 2:14 KJV
Do all things without murmurings and disputings.
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