LESSON THEME: Walk Like Jesus
1 John 2:5-6 reminds us when we truly keep God’s word, His love is perfected and completed within us. Those who claim to abide in God must demonstrate this through their actions by walking as Jesus walked. This passage emphasizes that authentic faith isn’t merely intellectual knowledge but is proven through obedience that reflects Christ’s example in daily life.
WELCOME SENSORY BINS 6:00-6:15 p.m.
Footprint Puzzle Station
Place the footprint outline on a table with the puzzle pieces nearby. As children arrive, they can fit the puzzle pieces into the footprint. Teachers should discuss how the different pieces help us walk like Jesus walked.
Follow Jesus Play Doh Mats
- Walk Like Jesus Activity Mat
- Dry Erase Markers
Have children complete the activities on the activity mat with dry erase markers. Explain to them what it means to walk like Jesus.
WORSHIP JESUS THRU MUSIC: 6:20-6:30 p.m.
Worship Jesus Thru Music
- Trust & Obey
Trust and obey (march in place and then salute)
For there’s no other way (cross arms in front of body)
To be happy in Jesus (move fingers to make happy smile at mouth)
But to trust and obey (march in place and then salute) - Bible Verse Song
WORSHIP JESUS THRU PRAYER: 6:30-6:40 p.m.
WHISPER A PRAYER SONG & FORM CIRCLE
Transition kids to the floor for prayer time.
Ask each kid to pray for being able to walk like Jesus and obey Jesus.
BIBLE STORY & CRAFT 6:40-7:00 p.m.
This lesson focuses on teaching preschoolers the importance of obeying God’s word based on 1 John 2:5-6.
Before kids walk into the room, we will trace their footprints. During the Bible lesson, the assistant will cut out their footprints for the craft.
Items Needed:
- Bible
- Construction Paper
- Scissors
- Markers or Crayons
- Decorative items (glue, beads, etc…) to put on footprints
- Glue
Opening: Follow the Leader Game
USE THIS TO GO TO THE OTHER CLASSROOM
Today we’re going to play a fun game called Follow the Leader. I’ll be the leader, and you need to do exactly what I do. Watch carefully and follow along! (Lead children in simple motions: walking in a circle, clapping hands, jumping, touching toes, etc.)
WHEN WE GET TO THE ROOM
Great job following! Now, who can tell me why it was important to watch what I was doing? (Let children respond) Yes! You needed to pay attention so you could do the same things. Today we’re learning about obeying God. Just like in our game, God wants us to listen and do what He says.
BIBLE LESSON
ITEMS NEEDED
- Bible
- Footprints (printed on cardstock)
- Large sheets of construction paper
- Permanent Marker (to trace feet)
- Glue
- Walk Like Jesus print outs (to glue on feet)
JESUS FOOT PRINT FIND
Place large footprint cutouts in a path around the room. On each footprint write or draw simple actions Jesus did: “Pray,” “Help others,” “Share,” “Be kind,” etc.
Tell kids to find a footprint and take it to the Bible reading squares.
SCRIPTURE STUDY
“Let’s read from God’s Word together! I need your best listening ears.”
Show children the Bible and read slowly and clearly:
“This is from 1 John 2:5-6: ‘But whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.'”
“Hmm, that had some big words! Let’s learn what it means together!”
When we follow God’s words in the Bible, it shows we love Him! The Bible says that when we say we love Jesus, we should act like Jesus too. Jesus was kind, helpful, and always obeyed God – we can do that too!”
Hold up one of the footprint cutouts
“When we follow Jesus, it’s like walking in His footsteps!”
Footprint Craft
Have children glue the words “Walk Like Jesus” on their footprints and decorate their footprints.
Ask each kid to stand up and say what is on their footprint. Discuss what it means.
“When we come to church, we are learning about following in Jesus’s footsteps! We are making our own footprints to help us remember our lesson.”
SNACK TIME: 7:00-7:10 p.m.
ITEMS NEEDED
Coloring Page
Crayons
Snack
Pass out snacks and allow kids time to eat snacks.
A coloring sheet will be available for kids to color while they eat their snack.
CLOSING GAME: Obstacle Course 7:10-7:25 p.m.
For our last activity, we’re going to follow a path with different instructions. You’ll need to listen and obey each instruction to get through the course.
- Walk on a line
- Jump over a small obstacle
- Crawl under a table
- Sit in a circle and count to three
- Give a high five
Great job following all the instructions! Just like you followed the path exactly, God wants us to follow His path exactly by obeying His word.
DISMISSAL 7:25-7:30 p.m.
Prepare for dismissal.