Description
Bring the fascinating story from Matthew 17:24-37 to life with this engaging, ready-to-use kids ministry lesson! This complete resource teaches children about God’s provision through the story of Jesus instructing Peter to find a coin in a fish’s mouth to pay the temple tax.
What’s Included:
- Detailed teacher instructions with step-by-step lesson flow
- Interactive “ocean” storytelling setup using a blue blanket
- Coin hunt activity that ties directly to the Bible story
- Heart-shaped fish craft template and assembly instructions
- Coin rubbing activity that reinforces the miracle
- Complete script with discussion questions and biblical explanations
- Printable “Temple Tax” signs
Why Your Students Will Love It:
Students actively participate throughout the entire lesson—making fish crafts, hunting for coins, sitting in the “ocean,” and experiencing the miraculous provision firsthand when you reveal the coin hidden in the fish’s mouth!
This lesson teaches valuable biblical principles about trusting God’s provision and choosing peace over conflict, all while keeping young learners thoroughly engaged through multisensory activities. The lesson theme “Trusting in God’s Provision” is reinforced through hands-on experiences that children will remember long after class ends.
Perfect for Sunday School, children’s church, VBS, or any children’s ministry setting with preschool and elementary-aged students!
