Sunday School
Walking With Jesus
Ages 5–16 Years
Ages 5–16 Years
Theme: God is our Creator, and everything He made is good.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
Genesis 1:1–31
Supporting Scriptures
Everything we see belongs to God because He created it. God created people in His own image, and every person has great value.
By the end of this lesson students should:
Children often ask, "Who made God?" Explain gently that God has always existed. He has no beginning and no end.
Point out that houses have builders, cars have makers, books have authors, and creation has a Creator.
Help older children understand that believing in God is based on faith, the witness of Scripture, and the order seen throughout creation.
Imagine walking outside early in the morning. The sun is rising. Birds are singing. Flowers are blooming. Clouds float across the sky. Who made all these beautiful things? The Bible tells us that God did.
God created light. He separated light from darkness. He called the light Day and the darkness Night.
God made the sky.
God made land, oceans, grass, plants, flowers, and trees.
God made the sun, moon, and stars.
God filled the seas with fish and the skies with birds.
God created animals. Then He created Adam and Eve. People are special because they are created in God's image.
God rested. Not because He was tired, but because His work was complete. He gave us an example of taking time to worship and rest.
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
Practice together several times until everyone can say it.
Creation Relay Children run to pictures labelled Day 1–7 and place the correct creation item under each day.
Name That Animal Act out animals while others guess.
Create a paper plate showing the seven days of creation.
Draw your favourite thing God created and explain why.
Every day this week:
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for creating the beautiful world around us. Thank You for creating each one of us with love and purpose. Help us to care for Your creation, to respect one another, and to remember every day that You are our wonderful Creator. May we honour You with our lives and always give You thanks. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Theme: Trusting God and obeying Him, even when others do not.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
Genesis 6:5–22; Genesis 7; Genesis 8; Genesis 9:8–17
Noah trusted God when no one else did. God always keeps His promises and protects those who place their faith in Him.
Students will learn that:
Noah lived during a time when people ignored God and continually chose evil. Although the world around him was corrupt, Noah remained faithful and obedient.
Emphasize that Noah was not saved because he was perfect. He found grace in God's eyes (Genesis 6:8) and responded with faithful obedience.
For older students, discuss how Christians today may sometimes stand alone for what is right, just as Noah did.
People had become very wicked. Violence and selfishness filled the earth. God was deeply saddened by humanity's sin.
Unlike everyone else, Noah loved God and obeyed Him. God chose Noah to build a huge ark because a great flood was coming.
Imagine building a massive boat where there had never been a flood! People likely laughed at Noah for many years, yet he continued working because he trusted God's word.
God brought the animals to Noah. They entered the ark two by two, while Noah's family entered safely before the rain began.
Rain fell for forty days and forty nights. The waters covered the earth, but God kept Noah and his family safe inside the ark.
When the flood ended, Noah worshipped God by building an altar. God then placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of His covenant never again to destroy the whole earth by a flood.
"By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark..."
Challenge older children to memorize the entire verse and younger children to learn the opening phrase.
Each child chooses an animal and walks into the "ark" two by two while everyone names the animal.
Carry small toy animals across the room into a cardboard ark.
Create a rainbow using coloured paper or paint. Write "God Keeps His Promises" across the rainbow.
Use an umbrella to demonstrate how God protects those who trust Him, just as the ark protected Noah's family.
Dear Father, Thank You for the story of Noah. Help us to trust You even when it is difficult. Give us courage to obey Your Word, even when others choose a different path. Thank You that You always keep Your promises and never leave Your children. Help us live each day by faith. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Theme: Trusting God when we face challenges.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
1 Samuel 17
Faith in God is greater than fear. When we trust Him, He gives us courage to face life's "giants."
By the end of this lesson, students should understand that:
David was the youngest son of Jesse and worked as a shepherd. Although he seemed insignificant to others, God had already prepared him by helping him protect his sheep from lions and bears.
Encourage children to see that God often prepares us through everyday experiences before giving us bigger responsibilities.
For teenagers, discuss how "giants" today may include fear, temptation, peer pressure, anxiety, bullying, or difficult decisions.
The Philistine army had a champion named Goliath. He was over nine feet tall and wore heavy bronze armour. Every day for forty days he challenged Israel to send someone to fight him.
King Saul and the Israelite soldiers were terrified. They focused on how big Goliath was instead of how great God is.
David came to the battlefield to deliver food to his brothers. When he heard Goliath mocking God's people, he could not understand why no one trusted God enough to stand against him.
David remembered how God had helped him defeat a lion and a bear while protecting his father's sheep. He believed the same God would help him defeat Goliath.
King Saul offered David his armour, but it did not fit. David chose to trust God instead of relying on human strength.
David took five smooth stones and his sling. As Goliath laughed, David declared that the battle belonged to the Lord. David slung one stone, and God gave him victory over the giant.
Victory came because David trusted God, not because of his size, strength, or experience.
Every person faces "giants." These may include:
God does not promise we will never face giants, but He promises to be with us through them.
"You come to me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord Almighty."
Encourage younger children to learn the first sentence and older students to memorize the complete verse.
Build a tower of cups labelled with words like Fear, Pride, Anger, Lies, Worry, and Doubt. Children throw a soft ball to knock them down, reminding everyone that God helps us overcome challenges.
Decorate five paper "stones." On each one, write a Bible truth such as Faith, Prayer, Love, Hope, and Courage.
Hide paper stones around the room. Each stone contains a word from the memory verse. Children work together to arrange the verse correctly.
Act out the story of David and Goliath, allowing children to take turns playing David, Goliath, King Saul, and the soldiers.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for teaching us through David that no problem is too big for You. When we are afraid, help us remember that You are always with us. Give us courage to stand for what is right, to trust You completely, and to face every challenge with faith instead of fear. May our lives bring honour to Your name. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Theme: Staying faithful to God no matter what happens.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
Daniel 6:1–28
God is always with His people. When we remain faithful to Him, He gives us courage and never leaves us alone.
Daniel had been taken from Judah to Babylon as a young man. Even in a foreign country he continued to honour God. Because Daniel was honest, hardworking and trustworthy, King Darius placed him in a position of great responsibility.
Other officials became jealous. They could find no fault in Daniel except his faith in God. They persuaded the king to make a law that no one could pray to anyone except the king for thirty days.
Daniel knew about the new law, but he continued to pray to God three times every day just as he always had.
Daniel was respected because he was honest, dependable and faithful. He served God whether people were watching or not.
When the new law was announced, Daniel had a choice. Should he stop praying to protect himself, or should he remain faithful to God? Daniel chose to obey God.
Daniel was arrested and thrown into a den filled with hungry lions. King Darius was deeply troubled because he respected Daniel, but the law could not be changed.
During the night God sent His angel to shut the lions' mouths. Daniel was completely unharmed because he trusted in God.
The next morning the king hurried to the den and called out, "Daniel, servant of the living God, has your God been able to rescue you?" Daniel answered that God had protected him. The king praised God and made a decree that everyone should respect the God of Daniel.
We may not face hungry lions, but we all face difficult situations.
God honours those who honour Him.
"...because he had trusted in his God."
Older students can memorise the full verse while younger children learn the key phrase.
Choose one child to be Daniel and several to be lions. When the teacher says, "God sent His angel," the lions freeze while Daniel safely walks out.
Make a paper lion mask and write "God Is My Protector" across the top.
Write prayer requests on slips of paper and place them in a jar. Pray together each week for the requests.
Act out Daniel praying, being arrested, entering the lions' den and God's miraculous rescue.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for the example of Daniel. Help us to be faithful, honest and courageous every day. Teach us to pray faithfully and to trust You when life becomes difficult. Thank You that You are always with us and that nothing is impossible for You. Help us to live in a way that brings glory to Your name. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Theme: Jesus came to seek and save the lost, and His love is for everyone.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
Jesus loves every person regardless of age, background, appearance, or past mistakes. His love changes lives.
Zacchaeus was a chief tax collector. Many people disliked him because tax collectors often collected more money than required and became wealthy by cheating others.
Although others rejected Zacchaeus, Jesus saw his heart and invited Himself to Zacchaeus' home. This meeting transformed Zacchaeus' life.
Connect this lesson with Jesus welcoming little children. Explain that every child is valuable to God and that His invitation is open to all.
When Jesus came to Jericho, large crowds gathered around Him. Zacchaeus was short, so he climbed a sycamore tree to catch a glimpse of Jesus.
Jesus stopped beneath the tree and said, "Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today." Jesus knew Zacchaeus by name and loved him before Zacchaeus had changed his life.
Meeting Jesus changed everything. Zacchaeus promised to give half of his possessions to the poor and repay anyone he had cheated four times the amount. Real faith produces changed behaviour.
Parents brought their children to Jesus. The disciples tried to send them away, but Jesus welcomed them and said, "Let the little children come to Me." Jesus showed that children are precious in God's Kingdom.
Jesus sees people differently than the world does. He offers forgiveness, hope, and a new beginning to everyone who believes in Him.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life."
Hide a small figure or picture of Zacchaeus around the room. Children search for him while discussing why he climbed the tree.
Create a paper sycamore tree and write "Jesus Knows My Name" on the trunk. Add each child's name to a leaf.
Use a heart-shaped paper. On one side write "Old Life." Turn it over and write "New Life in Christ." Explain how Jesus changes our hearts.
Encourage the class to make greeting cards or kindness notes for elderly church members, hospital patients, or neighbours.
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You for loving every person, including us. Thank You that You know our names and invite us to follow You. Help us to love others as You have loved us. Give us kind hearts, forgiving spirits, and the courage to share Your love wherever we go. May our lives reflect Your goodness every day. In Your precious name, Amen.
Theme: Jesus calls every believer to share the Good News.
Age Group: 5–16 Years
Jesus commands His followers to make disciples, share the Gospel, and help others follow Him. Every Christian has a role in God's mission.
After Jesus died and rose again, He spent time teaching His disciples before returning to Heaven. Before He ascended, He gave them an important mission: to go into the world and make disciples.
Emphasize that the Great Commission is not only for pastors and missionaries. Every Christian can share God's love through words and actions.
For younger children, focus on telling others about Jesus. For older students, discuss discipleship, evangelism, and living as a witness in everyday life.
Jesus began by saying, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me." This means He is Lord over everything.
Jesus instructed His followers to go into all nations, teaching people about Him and helping them grow in faith.
Jesus knew His followers could not complete this mission alone. He promised that the Holy Spirit would empower them to be His witnesses.
After receiving the Holy Spirit, the disciples boldly shared the Gospel. Thousands came to faith, and the message of Jesus spread throughout the world.
The Great Commission continues today. We can share Jesus through our words, our actions, our kindness, our prayers, and our example.
Jesus ended His command with a wonderful promise: "I am with you always, even to the end of the age." We never serve alone.
Sometimes our witness is through speaking, and sometimes it is through kindness, honesty, service, and compassion.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."
Challenge older students to memorize Matthew 28:19–20 in its entirety.
Display a map and allow students to place stickers on countries they want to pray for.
Teams pass a message across the room to illustrate how the Gospel spreads from person to person.
Create a "Go and Tell" bookmark using Matthew 28:19.
Practice inviting a friend to church, encouraging someone, or explaining who Jesus is.
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for sending Jesus to save us. Thank You for trusting us with the mission of sharing Your Good News. Fill us with the Holy Spirit and give us courage to be witnesses wherever we go. Help us to love others, serve others, and point people to Jesus through our words and actions. Thank You for Your promise to always be with us. In Jesus' name, Amen.