Jesus tells the Parable of the Rich Fool to remind us to be on our guard against greed.
Passage – Luke 12:13-21
Title – Parable of the Rich Fool
Target Age Group – Ages 4 to 10
Focus Verse – Luke 12:15
Bible Verse Pages
The focus verse for this lesson is:
Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”
Luke 12:15 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 –
- Harvest
- Store
- Bigger
- Surplus
- Merry
- Rich
- Brother
- Judge
- Greed
- Guard
- Parable
- Abundant
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 children following the path to God.
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 person in the crowd felt when he heard the parable.
- What it means to be rich toward God.
Find and Count Puzzle
The Find and Count or “I Spy” activity page features illustrations from the Bible story. Images include
- Jesus
- The rich man
- Quote “Take life easy: eat, drink, and be merry.”
- Bigger barns
- Bushel of wheat
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 wants us to know we can trust and rest in his provision for 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.
