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Parables of Jesus
From a lost sheep to a mustard seed.
Five parables Jesus told, each turned into a complete, ready-to-teach lesson. Children meet a shepherd who won’t stop searching, a father who runs to his son, a stranger who stops to help, a house that stands through the storm, and a tiny seed that grows beyond belief. Every lesson pauses for a Selah moment, so the story has time to take root.
Each lesson is planned for about 45 minutes, with extra crafts, games and coloring pages if you have more time. Use what fits your group. The discussion questions and worksheets come in two versions, for ages 5–7 and 8–12, so every child is challenged at the right level, whether they’re together in one room or in separate classes.
- 01The Lost SheepLuke 15:1–7
- 02Welcome Home (The Prodigal Son)Luke 15:11–32
- 03The Good SamaritanLuke 10:25–37
- 04The Two BuildersMatthew 7:24–27
- 05The Mustard SeedLuke 13:18–19
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What’s inside
Every lesson includes
- Teacher guide with a ready-made 45-minute lesson plan, learning objectives and a supply list
- Bible story pages to read aloud, written for ages 5–12
- A full-page story illustration to show while you teach and hang on your story wall
- A Selah pause and life application questions for ages 5–7 and 8–12
- Two worksheets: one for ages 5–7 and one for ages 8–12
- Memory verse cards in two styles: quick print and color-your-own
- Group games with clear instructions
- Hands-on crafts with step-by-step instructions
- Coloring pages drawn from the story
- A take-home parent page so families can continue the conversation
- A closing prayer: responsive for ages 5–7, guided for ages 8–12
What you’ll need
Coloring pencils, scissors, glue, craft sticks, cotton balls, split pins, string or yarn, and a large branch (or a few smaller ones) for lesson 5. Everything else is in the download.
Good to know
- Scripture from the New Living Translation (NLT)
- Licensed for one teacher, family or classroom (see license)
- Need it for your whole church? Ask us about a church license
See every lesson in detail
“In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away.” Luke 15:7 (NLT)
Pop-Up Sheep card · My Sheep (with cotton-ball wool)
The Shepherd’s Search · Ninety-Nine vs One
4 coloring pages
“For this son of mine was dead and has now returned to life. He was lost, but now he is found.” Luke 15:24 (NLT)
“Welcome Home” Doorhanger · Father Puppet
The Running Father Relay · Lost and Found Tag
4 coloring pages
Answer keys for both worksheets
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27 (NLT)
Who’s My Neighbor? Wheel · Samaritan Care Kit Envelope
The Road to Jericho · Freeze and Help
4 coloring pages
Answer key for the ages 5–7 worksheet
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Matthew 7:24 (NLT)
My Two-House Flip Book · My Foundation House
The Two Builders · The Storm Game
4 coloring pages
“I tell you the truth, if you had faith even as small as a mustard seed, you could say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it would move. Nothing would be impossible.” Matthew 17:20 (NLT)
Birds in the Branches Mobile · From Seed to Tree Accordion Book
Tiny Seed, Big Tree · The Growing Tree Relay
3 coloring pages