Lesson: Luke 19:20 (Ages 3-5)

📖 Luke 19:20 – Ages 3-5

Explanation

In this Bible verse, a man was given something special called a "mina" by his master. The man decided to keep it safe by wrapping it up in a cloth instead of using it or growing it. This shows us that sometimes we may have special gifts or talents from God, like being kind, helpful, or good at drawing.

Just like the man in the story, we should not hide or keep our gifts to ourselves, but share them with others and use them to make the world a better place. When we share our gifts and talents, we can make a big difference and bring joy to those around us.

So, remember, God gives us special gifts and wants us to use them to help others and spread love. Let's not hide our gifts away like the man in the story, but share them with the world to make it a brighter and happier place!

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, there was a little squirrel named Sammy who loved collecting acorns. One day, Sammy's friend, the wise owl, gave him a shiny acorn and said, "Take care of this special acorn, Sammy."

Excited, Sammy ran home and hid the shiny acorn in a secret spot, forgetting all about it. Winter came, and Sammy found his acorn hidden away.

Remembering the wise owl's words, Sammy felt sad for not using the shiny acorn wisely. He decided to plant it in the ground so it could grow into a big oak tree and help other animals.

Just like in the Bible verse, Sammy learned that it's important to use our gifts and talents wisely, and not keep them hidden away. It's always best to share our blessings with others!

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for all you give us. Help us to always use our gifts and talents wisely, like the servant in the Bible who kept his mina safe. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think the servant kept the mina hidden in a cloth instead of using it?
2. How do you think the master felt when he found out the servant had hidden the mina?
3. What do you think the servant could have done differently with the mina instead of hiding it?
4. Can you think of a time when you were given something to take care of, like a toy or a task?
5. How can we show God that we are grateful for the things He gives us by using them wisely and not hiding them away?

Life Application

This Bible verse teaches us about using the gifts and talents that God has given us. Just like the servant in the story who kept his mina hidden and didn't use it, we should not hide our talents. Children can apply this message by sharing their toys with others, helping their family with chores, or using their creativity to make something special for a friend. By sharing and using their gifts, children can show love and kindness just like Jesus teaches us to do.

Craft or Activity

Let's create a simple treasure chest craft to help children understand and remember the message of Luke 19:20. You can provide children with small cardboard boxes or containers, along with craft materials like paint, stickers, and markers.

Encourage the children to decorate their treasure chests creatively, making them special and unique. While they are decorating, you can talk to them about the importance of using their talents and gifts wisely, just as the servants were entrusted with their master's money in the Bible story.

After decorating, guide the children to think about what treasures they can fill their chests with. Help them write or draw things like kindness, sharing, helping others, or using their talents on small pieces of paper. These can represent the treasures they are storing wisely, just like the servant who invested his master's mina.

Through this craft activity, children can visually connect the idea of storing treasures and using their gifts wisely, making the lesson from Luke 19:20 more tangible and memorable for them.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

Let's learn a rhyme to help us remember this time,
In Luke 19:20, a servant did say,
"I kept my mina hidden away."
So remember, dear child, don't hide what you're given,
Use your gifts from God to brighten your livin'!

Songs or Videos

One Christian song that relates to the message of Luke 19:20 is "Give Me Faith" by Elevation Worship. This song talks about trusting God and having faith in Him even when we can't see the outcome. Another great song is "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective, which reminds us that God is our guiding light and we can trust Him with everything we have, just like the servant who kept his mina safe in the parable. Both songs emphasize the importance of faith and trust in God's plans.

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