If You Don't Go To Heaven,
Don't Blame Jesus!
Ages 7 -9
LESSONS
January: Creation
Lesson 1: Who is God
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To teach students about the belief that there is only one true God who has revealed Himself through Scripture, regardless of cultural or religious diversity.
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To help students understand that God is all-powerful, and while He may seem distant, He desires a personal relationship with each of us.
Lesson 2: The Beginning
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After completing the lesson, the children will gain an understanding of how beautiful the world is and wonder and majesty of God’s creation
Lesson 3: God’s Creative Ability
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Help children understand that God created them uniquely and purposefully.
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Teach that humans are the most wonderful part of God's creation.
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Instill confidence in God's love and purpose for each child.
Lesson 4: Humanity
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To teach children that human beings are not products of evolution or chance.
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To teach children that God created them to be unique and live a purposeful life
February: Love
Lesson 1: God's Exceptional Love
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Show how God demonstrated His love to humanity through Jesus.
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Help children understand the extent and depth of God’s love.
Lesson 2: Loving God
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Understand God’s love for us and how to respond to it.
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Overcome obstacles preventing us from fully loving God.
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Learn practical ways to cultivate love and passion for God.
Lesson 3: Love as a Fruit of the Spirit
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To teach children that God is the source of love
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To teach children that the Holy Spirit fills our hearts with the Love of God.
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To teach the meaning of love as a fruit of the Spirit.
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Teach the children how to demonstrate the fruit of love.
Lesson 4: Loving your Enemies
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To teach children that love is a command from God.
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To teach children how to respond to those who hate them.
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To teach children who their real enemy is.
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To teach the Children to love the unlovable.
March: Worship
Lesson 1: Living for Eternal Reward
* Using biblical and real-world references, the children will understand the difference between earthly rewards and eternal rewards.
* Learn that God promises rewards in heaven for those who faithfully serve Him.
* Children will be encouraged to live in a way that pleases God and store up their treasures in heaven.
Lesson 2: Living your Faith in the Public Sphere
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Understand that living out their faith means demonstrating to others that they love and follow Jesus.
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Learn that they don’t need to hide their faith; they can share it through their words, actions, and attitudes.
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Be encouraged to be bold and unapologetic about their faith in public settings, such as at school, playgrounds, or in their neighborhoods.
Lesson 3: Waiting Through Fasting and Prayer
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Gain a clear understanding of the importance of waiting on God through the disciplines of fasting and prayer.
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Realize how fasting sharpens our focus on God and deepens our connection with Him.
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Feel inspired to actively pray and place their trust in God as they eagerly await His answers.
Lesson 4: Serving with my Possession
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Understand that everything we own comes from God (Psalm 24:1).
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Learn practical ways to honor God with their possessions.
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Commit to using what they have to serve God and others.
April: Easter
Lesson 1: The Triumphant Entry
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Children discover that they can celebrate Easter by praising Jesus for coming to be our Savior.
Lesson 2: The Suffering Servant
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To empower children to recognize the Messiah by exploring prophecies about His life and understanding how these prophecies were fulfilled.
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To inspire kids to grasp the importance of Jesus Christ's sufferings and how these lessons can profoundly impact their lives.
Lesson 3: The Empty Tomb
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This Easter Sunday school lesson, teaches children about the resurrection of Jesus, and how the disciples found hope and joy because Jesus rose from the grave. This hope and joy is available to all who know Jesus.
Lesson 4: Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead​
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Children will understand that Jesus has power over life and death and that His love for us is so great that He can do amazing things, including raising Lazarus from the dead.
May: Mothers in the bible
Lesson 1: Naomi - Faith in God’s Plan
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Help children understand that God has a plan for us even when life feels sad or confusing.
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Teach that God is always working things out for our good.
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Encourage faith in God’s love and care.
Lesson 2: The Story of Sarah
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Help students understand that faith means trusting God even when we don’t see how something will happen.
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Teach that God always keeps His promises, even if it takes time.
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Encourage students to grow in their own faith and confidence in God's Word.
Lesson 3: God Gives Courage – The Story of Deborah
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Help students understand that God gives courage to those who trust Him.
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Teach that courage doesn’t mean being fearless—it means trusting God and obeying Him even when we’re scared.
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Encourage students to step out in faith with God's strength, just like Deborah did.
Lesson 4: Hannah's - A woman of Prayer
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Children will learn the importance of prayer, faith in God, and trusting His will.
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They will grasp how a mother’s faith and dedication can change lives and have a lasting impact.
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Encourage children to understand that God answers prayers in His perfect timing and that they can trust Him with their desires and challenges.
June: Fathers
Lesson 1: Father of Faith - Abraham
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Understand who Abraham was.
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Learn why he is called the "Father of Faith."
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Recognize the importance of trusting and obeying God.
Lesson 2: Honoring Your Father
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Understand what it means to honor their father according to the Bible.
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Memorize and explain Ephesians 6:1-2.
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Identify practical ways to show respect and love to their fathers or father figures.
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Recognize that honoring their father is part of obeying and loving God.
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Express appreciation for their fathers through words and creative activities.
Lesson 3: Purposeful Living _ Noah
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Understand that Noah was a purposeful father who obeyed God.
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Learn how Noah led his family in faith and action.
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Be encouraged to trust and obey God in their own lives.
Lesson 4: Mentors for the Next Generation _ Paul/Timothy
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Understand what a mentor is and why they matter.
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Learn how Paul helped Timothy grow in his faith.
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See how they can be learners and encouragers in their own lives.
Lesson 5: Evangelist fathers-Cornelius
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Learn who Cornelius was and what made him a godly, evangelistic father.
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Understand that God sees and hears people who seek Him.
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Be encouraged to share the message of Jesus with others, just like Cornelius did.