Here are the images you need for the hero’s attributes linked to Young Jesus (Luke 2). This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. For each passage, there is a collectable card alongside high-quality character images and a colouring page. All other graphics are extra’s! Click on the images below to see a larger version. Save the images by right click + ‘save image as’ (computers) OR long press + ‘save image’ (mobile). These images are NOT copyright free. These resources are provided for personal/classroom use only. Use can use them for teaching, games, publicity ..read more

Layered image crafts are simple and yet lovely keepsake crafts. This one for Young Jesus shows him in the temple talking to the crowd. This moment is really significant because here Jesus is showing us that while he is still almost 2 decades away from his main ministry time, his earthly relationship with God as his father is not something that just develops overnight. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout and scissors. You may want to use spacers (foam or cardboard), and a hole punch. Colour if required, then onto cutting. Use a hole punch to start the kids c ..read more

There is a real ‘potential’ focus within the Young Jesus story, and this craft ties into the idea that this child is developing into the man who will one day fully claim the title of Christ. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, and some paper glue. Add any colour you want, then cut out the two rectangles. Fold the long strip in half, blank sides touching. Fold back each side, the folds should go along the dotted lines. Add glue to the two inside sections. Glue them together – doing this first will make the cutting easier. Cut a ..read more

The account of Young Jesus in the temple is a well-loved account of youthful contribution, but when it comes to games and activities, a question and answer session may not grab the kids’ attention so much. Here are a few activities that may let them get the wiggles out a bit more effectively. This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Finding Jesus All Ages Small group Requires setup time Noisy game Space needed A ‘hide the thimble’ alternative. Using the hero’s post, print a small picture of the Jesus graphic and hide it in the room. Variants: play as ..read more

Oh, to have heard young Jesus in the temple. A boy on the cusp of manhood, astounding the scholars of the faith. Rather than take the traditional parent perspective to this story, it’s written it from the eyes of one of the temple priests. There are 2 reasons for this, firstly this story is sometimes taught as the one thing Jesus did wrong, scripture disputes this and yet from a child’s viewpoint it’s an easy lesson to accidentally learn. Secondly, the story is an echo of a time yet to come and so the focus should be on the message of Jesus here, the significance of him being lost for 3 days ..read more

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The story of the God calling Samuel as a youngster is a great story to draw out ideas about listening, decoding, sources, support, and cooperation. This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Nighttime Sounds All Ages Small group Requires setup time Quiet game Can be seated Cut out the cards and separate one. Place all the remaining cards face down over random squares. Look at the picture in the remaining uncovered square; this is what we aim to find. Lift any card. Does it match the original picture? If it matches, place it face up on that square; if ..read more

These are the Character resources provided for: Young Samuel (1 Samuel 3). This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. For each passage, there is a collectable card alongside high-quality character images and a colouring page. All other graphics are extra’s! Click on the images below to see a larger version. Save the images by right click + ‘save image as’ (computers) OR long press + ‘save image’ (mobile). These images are NOT copyright free. These resources are provided for personal/classroom use only. Use can use them for teaching, games, publicity, decor, big s ..read more

Wake up Samuel from him slumber with this simple split pin craft. Both colour and outline templates are free to download at the end of the post. The template includes a photo, materials list and instructions or follow along the step-by-step photo’s on this post. This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. To make this craft, you will need the 1-page template printout, scissors, a craft knife, hole punch, and a split pin (brad). Use a craft knife to cut along the dotted line. (For younger groups, do this before you start.) Then, cut out both pieces. Make ho ..read more

This passage is a short story and quite a straightforward message. Samuel is called, but he doesn’t recognise the voice and needs the help of an older believer in learning how to respond. This retold version of the Bible passage is supplied for inspiration, feel free to omit or embellish to give it your personal voice. Main Passage : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 This is part of a single lesson pack, all ready to print and go. Hannah had left young Samuel at the Shiloh temple with the priest Eli. The temple became Samuel’s home. He slept there, ate there, and spent his days helping Eli with various j ..read more