Running Crowns: Give each child a piece of construction that has been cut like a crown.
Then during free play time allow the class to finish coloring the race tracks, then race small cars such as hot wheels on them. Race Tracks: Get a couple of poster boards and draw race tracks on them before the class arrives. In life we are continuously running to God. Remind the class that even if they get tired they should try to finish the race. You can run regular races and relay races, or whatever your class enjoys. Run Races: Set up field day style races and let the kids race. Nothing is more important than living our lives for God so let’s keep running the race to getting closer and closer to God. The word persevere means that we should keep trying to get closer and closer to God no matter how hard life is. Read verses 26-27 then say, God has called us to persevere. That is definitely something worth working for. We want to please God and if we love God and accept him as our Savior then our prize will be living with him forever. Say, We do this things because we want to win the prize at the end of life. Read verse 25 then say, What kind of training can we do if we want to stay close to God? Answers will vary, but could include going to church and reading the Bible.
We do this by always following God’s commands for our lives and trying to stay as close to him as possible. Read verse 24 then say, In this verse the Bible is teaching us that we should live our lives as if we are going to get a prize at the end. At the end of a race, the person who crosses the finish line gets a prize.īiblical Evidence: Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 to the class. Explain that some people run for fun and others do because they know that it is good for their bodies. Ask, Who runs a race? And Why do people run in races. Have pictures of people running a race ready and show them to the class. Introduction: Greet each student as they arrive. The regular text is simply directions for the teacher. Note: In the teaching plan below the words in italics are meant to be read aloud. Crayons, markers, glitter, stickers, other decorating materials.God is the only prize which we should race after in life.This lesson aims to teach children that God is the only prize worth seeking in life. Like runners in a race, we should never give up but continually try to get closer and closer to God.
Gospel Connection: Paul uses the illustration of a race to explain how Christians are to live their lives. Memory Verse: “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.” 1 Corinthians 9:24b He is the only prize worth chasing in this life and the reward is eternal life. Use this free Bible lesson to help children understand the importance of following God.