Disciples Under Construction  

Kids love Minecraft – creating whole worlds from tiny little blocks. God made the universe from nothing. God made us to know him, love him and obey him. We were crafted to be his disciples. In I'm Crafted 8-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum, kids will know they were crafted by God to love him and be his disciples.

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I'm Crafted Children's Ministry Curriculum Lesson Overview

Memory Verse:

“Every house is built by someone. But God is the builder of everything.” Hebrews 3:4 (NIrV)

Lessons:

On The Grid

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

God made the universe and everything in it. His favorite creation is us – the Bible says that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Even before we were “on the grid” God knew us and loved us.    

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted by God!”

Your Way or Mine

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-7:5, Noah Builds an Ark

God gave Noah special instructions: build a boat to save your family and all the animals. God chose Noah specifically for this job, and Noah obeyed. God has built each of us for a special purpose in mind.  He has plans for us to love him, serve him and show his love to others.

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted for a special purpose!”

Don't Build The Wrong Thing

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, The Tower of Babel

In this story, the people tried to do their own thing, by trying to build a tower to heaven, so they could be like God.  They were thinking only about themselves and not thinking about God. God had no trouble showing them that he is in control and no one is as great as God. We can avoid making the same mistake, if we put God first and seek to obey Him rather than do things our own way. 

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted to obey and let God lead the way.”

No Lava Lost

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-28, The Fiery Furnace

The king was on a building frenzy – constructing a huge statue of himself for the people to worship, and a fiery furnace to kill anyone who refused to obey. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to worship anything or anyone but God, and were thrown into the fire. That must have been scary, but they knew that God was on their side, no matter what happened. 

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted to love and serve God no matter what happens.”

Idol Builders

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7, 15-19, The Golden Calf

Moses had been gone for a long time. The people grew scared that their leader and their God had abandoned them. So they crafted for themselves an idol to worship. . . . this was the wrong move. 

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted to follow God and not give in to fear.”

Get Creative

Scripture: Joshua 3:14-4:9, Israelites Cross the Jordan

The Israelites crossed the Jordan River, ending their long journey through the desert and taking them to the land God had promised. The people crafted a memorial of stone to serve as a constant reminder of God's faithfulness. 

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted to remember God's faithfulness.”

Survival Mode

Scripture: Nehemiah 4, Opposition to the Rebuilding

Nehemiah had returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall surrounding the city, which had been destroyed. The enemies of God's people did not want to see the wall rebuilt, but Nehemiah and the people never lost their boldness. They continued to craft the new wall in the face of opposition.

Objective: Kids will say, “I'm crafted to be bold for God even in the face of opposition.”

The Ultimate Build

Scripture: John 14:1-14, Jesus Comforts His Disciples

Jesus told his disciples that he was going away to prepare – craft – a place for them. While we wait for that day when we get to be with him forever in heaven, we are instructed to continue the work that Jesus started – sharing the good news with others. 

Objective: Kids will say, “We are all crafted to be with God forever in Heaven.”

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