Jesus visits a Pharisee’s house and teaches about hospitality, exaltation, and humbleness.
Passage – Luke 14:1, 7-14
Title – Exalted Will be Humbled
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse – Luke 14:13-14
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.
Luke 14:13-14 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 –
- Table
- Exalt
- Humble
- Banquet
- Invite
- Blessed
- Prominent
- Pharisee
- Watched
- Noticed
- Guests
- Honor
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 Jesus walking toward the Pharisee.
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:
- What the Pharisee might be thinking about Jesus’ teaching.
- Why it is important to invite people who cannot repay you.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- Jesus
- The Pharisee
- People at a banquet
- Jesus’ teaching about inviting the crippled, the lame, the blind
- Servant at the banquet
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 sees the marginalized and welcomes each of us.
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.
