Jesus Loved the Children

In Luke 18:15-17 we read about a time when Jesus' disciples tried to turn away young children and their parents from spending time with him. Jesus rebuked His disciples and, rather than turning the children away, He welcomed the children and spent time with them because he loved them. These Bible lesson activities are about this important and touching event in Jesus' ministry.
Large Jigsaw Puzzle for Jesus and the Children
This Large Jigsaw Puzzle for Jesus and the Children activity will remind kids that Jesus loves them, they are important to Him, and He invites them to come to Him.
Coded Words for Jesus and the Children
This Coded Words for Jesus and the Children activity will remind kids that Jesus loves them, they are important to Him, and He invites them to come to Him. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible activities we provide on the site, including large activities. Other related activities can be accessed via the…
Hidden Pictures in Jesus and the Children
This Hidden Pictures in Jesus and the Children reminds kids that Jesus loves them, they are important to Him, and He invites them to come to Him. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible activities we provide on the site, including large activities. Other related activities can be accessed via the links below.…
Jesus and the Children Maze
This Jesus and the Children Maze will affirm that Jesus not only welcomes children, He actually encourages kids to come to Him just like they are, with all their fears and joys and simple way of seeing things. You can also see a list of the types of free Bible activities we provide on the site, including large…
Write the Bible Phrase, Mark 10:14
It can be easy for children to think that Jesus and church are mainly for adults. Does Jesus see the simple but real needs of a child? Does He welcome their prayers and hear their concerns? Of course He does! This Write the Bible Phrase activity, based on the story found in Mark 10:13-16, affirms…
Jesus and the Children Jigsaw Puzzle
It can be easy for children to think that Jesus and church are mainly for adults. Does Jesus see the simple but real needs of a child? Does He welcome their prayers and hear their concerns? Of course He does, and this jigsaw puzzle, based on the story found in Mark 10:13-16, affirms that Jesus…
Jesus and the Children Parents Connect Page
Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a Parents Connect page to help parents or guardians reinforce the lesson at home during the week following the lesson. This is the Jesus and the Children Parents Connect page (NT06L3PC). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.
Jesus and the Children Teaching Picture
Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes a full-color teaching picture for use in teaching the lesson. This is the Jesus and the Children Teaching Picture (NT06L3TP). Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the teaching picture PDF.
Jesus and the Children Hour B Lesson Plan
Every lesson from God’s Unfolding Story for Older Preschoolers includes two lesson plans (Hour A and Hour B). This Jesus and the Children Hour B Lesson Plan (NT06L3HB) includes the Hour B lesson plan and the needed reproducibles for that plan. Click on the Get Activity button below to view and/or download the lesson PDF.