Lesson 6: Trusting in God’s care.
Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 - Jesus teaches his followers not to worry about things like food or clothing, since life is more than these things and since God takes care of our needs. He gives the examples of birds who do not store food in barns but are fed by God, as well as flowers that are here today and gone tomorrow and yet are clothed in beauty. Rather than worrying, we should seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness and everything else will be provided. We shouldn’t worry about the future but should let the future worry about itself.
Big Idea: Letting tomorrow worry about itself.
For Teachers
Lesson plan.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Shake Your Sillies Out — Activity Leader
Play song on YouTube for the children to dance to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03zqJQJRLN0
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we will be learning more about Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which was the many things he taught his followers from the side of a mountain.
Does anyone remember any of Jesus' lessons we’ve learned so far?
Today, Jesus’ message is all about worrying.
Do you ever worry about things? What kind of things make you feel worried?
Let’s watch today’s video to find out more about what Jesus said about worrying…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Questions — Bible Story Leader
Can anyone remember what Jesus says about how God cares for the birds?
And what did Jesus say about the flowers in the fields?
If God takes care of even the birds and the flowers… What do you think that means for us?
What are some ways that you know that God is taking care of you every day?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today from Jesus about how we don’t need to worry so much because we know that you love and care for us. Thank you for the ways that you care for our needs every single day. Please help us to always trust in you even when we start to feel worried, and remind us that you’re always with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Tissue Paper Wall Hangings— Activity Leader
There will be circle cut outs provided, which the kids can glue tissue paper and other decorative elements onto to make their wall hanging.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them to move to free play.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in a circle on the circle time rug. Welcome them to class.
Warm Up Activity: Slow Motion Game — Activity Leader
Challenge the kids to do different activities in slow motion. Examples: bicycling, ballet, running, hopscotch, karate, swimming, basketball.
To mix it up, you can call our different speeds (fast, slow, normal, super fast) and the kids have to adjust their speed mid-action.Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is week 6 of a summer series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, which was the sermon that he taught his followers from the side of a mountain.
Does anyone remember any of Jesus' lessons we’ve learned so far?
Today, Jesus’ message is all about worrying.
Do you ever worry about things? What kind of things make you feel worried?
Let’s watch today’s video to find out more about what Jesus said about worrying…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Questions — Bible Story Leader
Can anyone remember what Jesus says about how God cares for the birds?
And what did Jesus say about the flowers in the fields?
If God takes care of even the birds and the flowers… What do you think that means for us?
What are some ways that you know that God is taking care of you every day?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for the lesson we learned today from Jesus about how we don’t need to worry so much because we know that you love and care for us. Thank you for the ways that you care for our needs every single day. Please help us to always trust in you even when we start to feel worried, and remind us that you’re always with us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Tissue Paper Wall Hangings— Activity Leader
There will be circle cut outs provided, which the kids can glue tissue paper and other decorative elements onto to make their wall hanging.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Welcome the kids to class, ask how their week was.
Warm Up Activity: Connector Straws Building Challenge — Activity Leader
Break the kids up into groups of 2-3. Give them a short time limit and challenge them to build something like a spaceship, house, basketball net, etc. When the time is up, everyone can show the others what they have built. You can do a few rounds of the game.
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today is week 6 of our summer series on Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount.
Does anyone remember any of the lessons we’ve learned so far?
Today, Jesus’ message is all about worrying.
Do you ever worry about things? What kind of things make you feel worried?
Let’s watch today’s video to find out more about what Jesus said about worrying…
Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Questions — Bible Story Leader
When Jesus was talking about worrying about food and what we will eat, what was the example that he gave?
What example did he give about worrying about clothes and what we will wear?
Do you find it easy or hard to trust that God is always taking care of you and that you don’t need to worry so much about things?
What are some signs that you see in your life that God is taking care of you?
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
“Dear God, thank you for Jesus’ message that we heard today about worrying. Even though sometimes it can be very easy to worry about things, please help us to remember that you are always there taking care of us and our needs. Please help us to remember all the ways that you have come through for us in the past so that whenever we face uncertainties in life, we’ll be able to put our trust in you to get us through anything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Activity: Tissue Paper Wall Hangings— Activity Leader
There will be circle cut outs provided, which the kids can glue tissue paper and other decorative elements onto to make their wall hanging.
Dismissal: Collect tags and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
For Parents:
Follow-up questions.
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What did Jesus say about the way that God takes care of birds and flowers?
Do you think that God cares for us even more than those things?
What are some ways that God takes care of us every day?
Why does Jesus say that we shouldn’t worry?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
What are some ways that God takes care of animals and plants?
Do you think that God cares for us even more than them?
What are some ways that God takes care of us every day?
Why does Jesus say that we shouldn’t worry about anything?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Why do you think the topic of worrying was important enough for Jesus to mention it in his sermon?
What are some big and small worries that we might have in life?
What examples did Jesus give to show why we shouldn’t worry so much?
What do you think it means to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness?
