Matthew Follows Jesus

Hi, kids! In the post Andrew's Big Catch, we learned that Jesus chose people to become His disciples. Today, we meet another one of those disciples—a man named Matthew!

Did you know that before Matthew became one of Jesus' followers, many people did not like him? Let's find out why!

Matthew Follows Jesus Story Illustration

Moses and the Israelites Leave Egypt

Hi, kids! Do you remember what happened in the lesson the Ten Plagues to Egypt? God sent 10 plagues because Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites go free. After the tenth plague, Pharaoh finally told Moses and Aaron to take all the Israelites and leave Egypt.

Today, we'll find out what happened after the Israelites left Egypt.

Israel Leaves Egypt

The Israelites hurried to leave Egypt. They packed everything they had and brought along their sheep, goats, cattle, and other animals.

Before they left, the Egyptians even gave them silver, gold, and clothing. The Egyptians wanted them to leave quickly because they were afraid of God's power.

God did not leave His people alone during their journey. During the day, He guided them with a tall pillar of cloud. At night, the cloud became a pillar of fire that gave them light.

Wherever the pillar went, the Israelites followed because God was leading them every step of the way.

Andrew's Big Catch -- A Story of Faith and Following Jesus

Hi, kids! Today, we are going to learn about Andrew, one of Jesus’ very first disciples. Andrew was a fisherman, but Jesus had a very special plan for him. Let’s hear the exciting story of Andrew’s big catch and how he followed Jesus with faith and love!

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Andrew Meets Jesus (Matthew 4:18-20)

There was a fisherman named Andrew who lived near the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Every day, Andrew and his brother Simon Peter worked hard catching fish. They would throw their nets into the sea and hope for a big catch to sell at the market.

How to Make Resurrection Eggs for Your Sunday School Class (Ages 4–9)

In a world full of noise and busyness, sometimes it’s the simplest hands-on activities that stay in a child’s heart the longest.

That’s why Resurrection Eggs are such a beautiful learning object for kids Sunday School.

They’re not just a craft.

They’re not just an activity.

They’re a gentle, meaningful way to help children see, touch, and remember the story of Jesus’ love.

If you’re teaching children ages 4–9, here’s a simple and heartfelt way to create your own set of Resurrection Eggs for your class.

The Lord's Prayer for Kids: A Simple Breakdown of Matthew 6:9-13

Hi Kids. Our topic for today is the Lord's Prayer.

The Lord's Prayer is one of the most beautiful and important prayers in the Bible. It's a prayer that Jesus himself taught his disciples, and it's a wonderful guide for how we can talk to God. Some of the words can seem a little tricky! So, let's break down Matthew 6:9-13 into easy-to-understand parts so you can grasp the meaning of this powerful prayer.

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