Bible Lesson Activities About Forgiveness

To forgive means to cancel the debt an individual owes because he or she committed an offense. God is the ultimate Forgiver, and He forgives on the basis of Jesus' shed blood on the cross. People who have been forgiven by God are also to forgive others. The kids Bible lesson activities below highlight Bible stories in which forgiveness is an important theme. Even young children can begin to grasp the concept of forgiveness, as well as its importance.

The Story of the Forgiving King Word Tiles

This word tiles activity emphasizes a fitting point of application in light of the story of the forgiving king in Matthew 18:21-35: God wants me to forgive others.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Word Search

This word search puzzle emphasizes 10 elements of Jesus’ parable of the forgiving king. Can your kids find all 10? Answers are provided.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Word Line Up

Can your kids correctly unscramble all six of these words relating to the parable of the forgiving king? If they can, they will have discovered a seventh key word—and an important biblical principle.

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The Story of the Forgiving King – Crown Bible Craft

Let each of your kids color and wear this forgiveness crown and be reminded of the power of a king to forgive—and especially of God’s power to forgive.

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The Story of the Forgiving King Color By Number Page

This color by number Bible activity will make an impression on your kids—and on you! The Bible lesson it reinforces? Those forgiven by God should forgive others!

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Jesus Healed the Paralytic Code Words

This Bible activity helps middle and older children become familiar with the experience of the man Jesus forgave and healed after the man’s four friends lowered him down to Jesus through a hole in the roof. Sharpen your pencils! Your children will have a great deal of fun with this one!

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Jesus Healed the Paralytic Word Scramble

This Bible activity is a word scramble based on Jesus’ actions to heal and forgive a lame man who was lowered before Him through the roof of the house where He was teaching. The activity highlights eight elements of this event. It also underscores a “bottom line” lesson from the biblical record of the account.

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Jesus Healed the Paralytic Word Tiles

Word tiles give kids an opportunity to learn important phrases that convey Bible truths. This one is no exception. In this Bible activity for preschoolers, young children will learn that “Jesus healed bodies and souls.”

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Jesus Healed the Paralytic Hidden Pictures

This Bible activity for older preschoolers and young children gives them the opportunity to find hidden objects in a picture showing Jesus looking with compassion on the paralyzed man He was about to heal. It’s a fun activity associated with a very important Bible story.

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