Jesus calls Levi is found in Mark 2:13-17 , Luke 5:27-28 and Matthew 9:9-13 In Matthew's gospel Levi is called Matthew. When you tell the story it's up to you which name to use. To tell the story you need some props for Levi and the Lord Jesus , a picture of a house, some… Continue reading Jesus calls Levi
Category: Lift the flap craft
Sarah laughs! – women in the Bible 2
Sarah laughs when she is told she will have a baby. She is old, too old to have any children and she just can't quite believe the message of the three visitors (who we know are messengers from God) and so she laughs. This is where our story begins. It ends with the birth of… Continue reading Sarah laughs! – women in the Bible 2
God’s promise to Abraham
God's promise to Abraham is the final story in the series What's in God's big book? We began by making a Big Book and then each week we take out a page for our story. So far we have done God made everything , First sad day, Noah built the Ark , The big tower to Heaven and Abram leaves home ( I… Continue reading God’s promise to Abraham
Can you find the lost sheep? – craft & story
A lift the flap craft! Can you find the lost sheep? This craft is not only something to make but will help to retell the story of the Shepherd finding his lost sheep. (From Luke 15:1-7) Children are familiar with lift the flap books - something to find on the page that's hidden under a… Continue reading Can you find the lost sheep? – craft & story
Treasure in a Field – Stories Jesus Told
This Story is from Matthew 13:44. It's all about finding treasure in a field. It's just one verse but one clear meaning too - being in God's kingdom is worth more than everything else. Treasure in a field story Idea You need some treasure in a box, a green blanket/cloth and a trowel or spade… Continue reading Treasure in a Field – Stories Jesus Told
Isaac is born fun and easy craft
Isaac is born craft for young children to enjoy making. The tent opens up to reveal Abraham and Sarah with baby Isaac! We've made an Abraham tent craft before - for the story of how Abraham left his home and went to the land that God promised to give him (Genesis 12). Click here to… Continue reading Isaac is born fun and easy craft
Abraham in his tent craft
This Abraham in his tent craft has a lift the flap element that hides Abraham! It's a lovely craft to make with lots of sticking and opportunities to add texture to the tent by using fabric and texture to the sky by using cotton wool for clouds. Abraham in his tent craft Everything you need… Continue reading Abraham in his tent craft