Jesus tells the Parable of the Good Samaritan to answer the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
Passage – Luke 10:25-37
Title – Parable of the Good Samaritan
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse – Luke 10:36-37
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Luke 10:36-37 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 –
- Expert
- Teacher
- Justify
- Neighbor
- Parable
- Robbers
- Priest
- Levite
- Samaritan
- Wounds
- Donkey
- Innkeeper
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 the Samaritan and the injured man making their way to the inn.
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 injured man felt when he heard people walk by.
- What the Samaritan man was thinking when he saw the injured man.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- The man traveling
- The robbers
- The Samaritan caring for the injured man
- The Samaritan and in the injured man traveling to the inn
- The inn and innkeeper
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 story shows a God who sees us in the ditch and rescues us, not just in this life but for eternity.
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.
