The Parable of the Mustard Seed

Jul 25, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the Parable of the Mustard Seed, found in Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, and Luke 13:18-19. The children love this parable, and if you help them process it through the wondering questions, they’re sure to come up with some profound thoughts and ideas. The...

The Parable of the Great Pearl

Jul 5, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the Parable of the Great Pearl, based on the scripture found in Matthew 13:45-46. In a world like ours which places such importance on having things, this story gives us a chance to explore the greatest treasure one can possess: God’s kingdom and a...

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Jun 27, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to our lesson for the Parable of the Good Samaritan. What a wonderful story about what it means to be a neighbor and our responsibilities as followers of The Way to help those around us. If you’re at FBC Greenville, you might want to include time in your...

The Parable of The Good Shepherd

Jun 19, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the Parable of The Good Shepherd. What a beautiful story that so perfectly depicts Jesus–the one who would (and did) lay down his life for his sheep! The parable is full of so much meaning, so many layers that the children can explore. I’m sure they’ll be...

Knowing Jesus in a New Way 4: Known in the Morning

May 9, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to Knowing Jesus in a New Way 4: Known in the Morning. This week we enjoy yet another goose-bump raising story, that of Jesus’ appearance to seven disciples at the sea of Galilee, as told in John 21:1-24. There are several different things you may choose to...