Lesson: Luke 14:17 (Ages 6-8)

📖 Luke 14:17 – Ages 6-8

Explanation

In this verse, Jesus tells a story about a big feast that was ready, and the host wanted his friends to come and enjoy the delicious food he had prepared. The host sent his servant to invite them because everything was prepared and waiting for them.

Imagine you are having a birthday party, and you have your favorite cake, balloons, and games all set up. You would want your friends to come and celebrate with you, right? That's just like what the host in the story wanted – he wanted his friends to come and have a good time at the feast he had planned.

In the same way, God wants us to come to Him and be a part of His family. He has prepared wonderful things for us, like love, joy, and peace. When we accept God's invitation and follow Him, we get to experience all the good things He has ready for us.

So, just like the people were invited to the feast in the story, God invites us to be a part of His family and enjoy His blessings. Let's say "Yes" to God's invitation and be happy guests at His wonderful feast of love and grace.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little bunny named Benny who loved to throw parties for his friends. One day, Benny decided to host a big carrot feast in the meadow. He sent out invitations to all his friends and eagerly awaited their arrival.

As the day of the feast approached, Benny grew more and more excited. He set up tables with delicious carrot dishes, colorful decorations, and even a carrot-shaped piñata. But as the sun began to set, none of his friends had shown up.

Feeling sad and disappointed, Benny wondered if his friends had forgotten about the feast. Just then, he remembered the verse from Luke 14:17. Benny realized that just like the master in the Bible story, he needed to go out and remind his friends that the banquet was ready.

Benny hopped to each of his friends' burrows, inviting them once again to the feast. Soon, all his friends arrived, and they had a wonderful time celebrating together under the twinkling stars. Benny learned that sometimes, a gentle reminder is all it takes to bring everyone together for a joyful gathering.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for inviting us to Your banquet and for preparing everything for us. Help us to always be ready to come when You call us. Amen.

Discussion Questions

What do you think the word "banquet" means in this verse?
Why do you think the servant was sent to invite people to the banquet?
How do you think the people felt when they were invited to the banquet?
Why do you think it was important for the servant to tell everyone that everything was ready?
Do you think it is important to accept invitations like the one in this verse? Why or why not?

Life Application

In Luke 14:17, Jesus tells a parable about a man who invites people to a banquet. This verse teaches us about being ready to accept invitations and participate in special events. Children can apply this message in their lives by being eager and prepared to join in activities with family, friends, and classmates.

At home, children can show readiness by being helpful when asked to do chores or tasks. They can also be willing to participate in family activities like game nights or outings. This shows a cheerful and willing heart, just like the guests who were invited to the banquet in the Bible verse.

In school, children can apply this message by being attentive and ready to learn. They can actively participate in classroom discussions and group activities, showing their enthusiasm for learning and being part of the school community.

With friends, children can demonstrate readiness by being open to playing together, sharing toys, and including others in their games. They can also be ready to offer help or support when a friend is in need, showing kindness and compassion just like the servant in the parable who invited people to the banquet.

By applying the message of Luke 14:17 in their daily lives, children can cultivate a spirit of readiness, willingness, and joy in participating in various activities and relationships, just as God invites us to join in His kingdom with open hearts.

Craft or Activity

To help children understand and remember the message of Luke 14:17, you can have them create a simple invitation craft. Provide them with materials like colorful paper, markers, stickers, and glitter to design their own invitations. Encourage them to write the message from the verse on their invitation: "Come, because everything is now ready." This hands-on activity will help reinforce the idea of being invited to God's banquet and the importance of responding to His invitation.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When the banquet is all set,
The servant's job is to get
The invited guests to come and see
That everything's ready, come and be!

Songs or Videos

One Christian song that relates to the message of Luke 14:17 is "Come to the Table" by Sidewalk Prophets. This song talks about how Jesus invites us to come to Him and partake in His love and grace, just like the guests invited to the banquet in the verse.

Another song that children might enjoy is "Come, Now is the Time to Worship" by Brian Doerksen. This song emphasizes the importance of responding to God's invitation to come and worship Him, just like the guests were invited to the banquet in the verse.

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