Jesus teaches about the importance of being watchful and ready awaiting his return.
Passage – Luke 12:32-40
Title – Be Ready
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse – Luke 12:35-36
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
Luke 12:35-36 NIV
Coloring pages and copywork are helpful for young children. Coloring pages build creativity and fine motor skills. Copywork enhances their handwriting and spelling skills as they trace or write words or sentences.
Word Search and word scramble Puzzles
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the word search puzzles featuring words from the lesson passage.
Word searches are a fun and engaging way to learn new words and concepts, making them an effective addition to your teaching time.
Puzzle words include –
- Afraid
- Flock
- Father
- Heart
- Ready
- Knocks
- Kingdom
- Treasure
- Heaven
- Watching
- Midnight
- Daybreak
Take time to discuss the characters, objects, and concepts included in the puzzle.
crossword puzzle
The crossword puzzle clues come directly from the lesson’s scripture passage encouraging kids to use their Bibles to find the answers. All text is from the New International Version.
Maze Pages
You’ll find easy and hard versions of the maze pages, which show a servant with his lamp burning walking to the door.
Mazes offer a multitude of benefits for children. They promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as kids navigate the twists and turns to find the correct path to the exit.
Take time for a quick story review and consider:
- How the servants felt while they were waiting.
- How we can stay ready to serve God.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- Moon and clouds at midnight
- Sun peaking from clouds at daybreak
- Treasure chest
- Lamp
- Servant holding lamp
This type of activity page sharpens observation and attention to detail skills as kids search for specific objects within a cluttered scene. A Find and Count page promotes patience and concentration, helping improve focus and cognitive abilities.
Use this activity page to review and discuss the elements of the story.
reflect on god’s character
This passage shows us a God who is faithful and invites us to stay close and ready for love and instruction.
Activity Placemat
The activity sheet is filled with engaging activities for ages 4-10 all on a single page.
craft
Help your students remember today’s lesson with a 3D craft. This easy print, cut, and glue craft is available in color and black/white.
