Memory Verse:
“That Rock was Christ.” (I Corinthians 10:4)
Memory Verse Craft:
Paper Weight.
One smooth flat rock per child - about the size
of a fist. On strips of paper write “That Rock is Christ” - one
per child and on another strip of paper write “[child’s name]
is building on the Rock. Using a craft glue, paste one strip
on one side of the rock and the other on the other side. The
children draw a picture of themselves to paste on top (standing
on the rock). Varnish may be applied over the rock to make it
last longer (the teacher would have to do this for the children
and return the rocks to them the following week).
Story:
Today's story is about sand, rock and two builders. Jesus
was telling a story to explain what it means to obey Him.
He explained that when we hear His words and do what they say we are like a wise man who builds his house on the rock.
An example of hearing God's words and doing what they say is like hearing in Sunday School that we need to love our neighbor like we love ourselves. Then the next day you notice that one of the kids at school is crying and upset on the playground and kids are laughing and making fun of them. Instead of joining in, you go over and comfort them and play with them. You do what you learned.
When you obey what you learn in the Bible God calls you wise! To be wise or have wisdom is not how smart we are but more what we do that's important. When we obey God and listen to him that makes us wise. Of course being wise is a gift from God and we can ask for it when we pray.
Getting back to the story. Jesus said that the wise man built his house on the rock. When the rain came down and the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house; it didn't fall down because it had a strong thing to stand on (the rock).
The people that hear God's words and doesn't practice them are like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
So, if you learned to love your neighbor as yourself and you didn't do anything to help the kid that was being made fun of on the playground, God calls you foolish.
What do you think happened to the house that was built on the sand? Think about what happens when you build a sand castle. Is the sand castle strong? What would happen if it rained and a big wind came?
Just like a sand castle, a house can't be built on sand and it comes crashing down.
We know that God is the maker of everything, He made us and knows what's best for us. So if he gives us good choices to follow in the Bible and gives us these "rules" they are meant to help us, not to hurt us.
God doesn't want to boss us around, He loves us and wants the best for us. He wants us to listen to what he says in the Bible and obey.
Would you rather be foolish or wise? If you build your life on obeying God that's like building your life on the rock. We will be strong when situations around us are hard to handle.
He explained that when we hear His words and do what they say we are like a wise man who builds his house on the rock.
An example of hearing God's words and doing what they say is like hearing in Sunday School that we need to love our neighbor like we love ourselves. Then the next day you notice that one of the kids at school is crying and upset on the playground and kids are laughing and making fun of them. Instead of joining in, you go over and comfort them and play with them. You do what you learned.
When you obey what you learn in the Bible God calls you wise! To be wise or have wisdom is not how smart we are but more what we do that's important. When we obey God and listen to him that makes us wise. Of course being wise is a gift from God and we can ask for it when we pray.
Getting back to the story. Jesus said that the wise man built his house on the rock. When the rain came down and the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against the house; it didn't fall down because it had a strong thing to stand on (the rock).
The people that hear God's words and doesn't practice them are like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.
So, if you learned to love your neighbor as yourself and you didn't do anything to help the kid that was being made fun of on the playground, God calls you foolish.
What do you think happened to the house that was built on the sand? Think about what happens when you build a sand castle. Is the sand castle strong? What would happen if it rained and a big wind came?
Just like a sand castle, a house can't be built on sand and it comes crashing down.
We know that God is the maker of everything, He made us and knows what's best for us. So if he gives us good choices to follow in the Bible and gives us these "rules" they are meant to help us, not to hurt us.
God doesn't want to boss us around, He loves us and wants the best for us. He wants us to listen to what he says in the Bible and obey.
Would you rather be foolish or wise? If you build your life on obeying God that's like building your life on the rock. We will be strong when situations around us are hard to handle.
Using a sand tray, tell the story using a paper
house and a cardboard house. Have some
small rocks available to hold the cardboard
house firm. Keep in mind that the main
message is not about the houses but about their
foundations.
Craft:
Materials
1 Activity Sheet per child, photocopied or mounted on cardboard.
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Colouring pencils, crayons, felt pens.
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Craft glue (from craft shop or haberdashery), paintbrushes.
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Sand and small pebbles or gravel (from pet shops or nurseries).
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Ice-cream container.
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Steps
At Home
Have one Activity Sheet completed to show the class.
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In Class
Colour the pictures, or collage with scraps of paper.
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After the teacher has applied the craft glue to the bottom of the page, the children can spread it with a paintbrush.
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Sprinkle sand on the glue on the left side of the page, and gravel on the right side of the page. A container with a
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few holes in the top will facilitate the sprinkling of sand and gravel. Shake any excess off the page into an ice-
cream container.
The craft glue will take a short while to dry so the pictures should be carried flat until the sand and gravel is secure.
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To reinforce the focus question the children making link between the foundations and hearing and doing God’s word.
Morning Tea.
Small rock cakes or chocolate crackles.
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