WEEK 2 LESSON: March 9, 2025
WEEK 2 LESSON: March 9, 2025
G2K: We can give back to God.
Memory Verse: Jeremiah 33:3 - “Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
Bible Lesson: The Parable of the Bags of Gold: Matthew 25:14-29; Deuteronomy 26:1-11
WEEKLY CHALLENGE: This week, we taught the kids that we can give back to God! God can use whatever we give and do amazing things through it. I mean, God can do amazing things even without us, but God chooses to work with us and make us a part of the big picture! We can give back to God because everything we have comes from God anyway! To reinforce this lesson, use this activity.
Instructions: For this week's activity, check out this tutorial (click here) to help kids make their own no-sew coin bags using felt or fleece, string, and beads. Pro tip: tape the ends of the string (like shoelaces) so they’re easier to weave through the slits and beads. Provide several wood coins for kids to decorate or write on—they can write the Good to Know or list what they can give to God. You could also encourage kids to save money in these pouches they want to give to God.
God may not give us bags of gold, but God has given all of us special gifts and opportunities to give back to God and others. As you make your own bag, think about how you might use what God gave you! Our talents are not for us to hide and keep to ourselves but so we can give back to God.
FAMILY TIME: Use these questions to start a conversation with your children about this week’s lesson.
Read Deuteronomy 26:9-11. Why do you think giving first fruits back is an appropriate way to worship God?
Name some of the things you have (skills, abilities, time) that you can give back to God.
Does God need us to give? Why should we do it anyway?