The parables of Jesus are rich resources for transforming children! This edition of the Kids' Travel Guide series explores 13 of Jesus' "greatest hits" parables. Lead kids (age levels K-5th grade) on a 13-week exploration of the parables that will help them understand what God wants of them. Kids' Travel Guide to the Parables includes "Pathway Points" to focus kids in on the point to each parable in fun and interactive ways. It's perfect for Sunday school or midweek, and flexible -- works for 2 kids...12 kids...20 kids!
In each of these 13 lessons, you will take your kids on a travel adventure with:
Departure Prayer designed for children to add their own words of prayer.
First Stop Discovery: Narrated enactment or group activity exploring the lesson's Bible Story.
Story Excursions: Dive deeper into the teachings of the parable.
Adventures in Growing: Activities (board games, comic strips, and more) show kids ways of living out the Fruit of the Spirit in their daily lives.
Home Again Prayer closes the lesson.
Souvenirs: Kids create pages that go into a notebook to remind them of what they have learned about God's laws.
You will also get:
Tour Guide Tips: Ideas you can use to enhance or adapt the lesson for different ages.
Items to Pack: Supplies and props for the journey.
Scenic Routes give you more creative options.
Fun Facts: Jokes and interesting tidbits related to the lesson.
Reproducible pages: Games, role-playing, situations like School and "Fruity Situations", board games, fill-in cartoon strips and artwork patterns.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The Parable of the Yeast
God grows his kingdom in amazing ways.
Matthew 13:33
The Parable of the Talents
God wants us to do our best with the talents he gives us.
Matthew 25:14-30
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
God forgives us when we sin.
Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Lost Sheep
God cares for each of us.
Matthew 18:10-14
The Parable of the Vineyard Laborers
God is fair and gracious to everyone.
Matthew 20:1-15
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
God makes the smallest faith grow wildly.
Matthew 13:31-32
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
God wants us to show mercy to others.
Matthew 18:21-35
The Parable of the Rich Farmer
God wants us to live for what matters most.
Luke 12:13-21
The Parable of the Sower
God wants to grow the seeds of faith planted in us.
Mark 4:1-20
The Parable of the Tower Builder
God asks us to count the cost of being a disciple of Jesus.
Luke 14:25-35
The Parable of the Feast That the Invited Guests Refused to Attend
God wants us in heaven with him.
Luke 14:12-24
The Parable of the Persistent Widow
God wants us to keep praying, no matter what.
Luke 18:1-8
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
God wants us to care for others.
Luke 10:25-37
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