Lesson: Ephesians 6:19 (Ages 9-11)

📖 Ephesians 6:19 – Ages 9-11

Explanation

In Ephesians 6:19, the apostle Paul is asking his friends to pray for him. He wants their prayers to help him speak boldly about the good news of Jesus. Just like when you have a big test at school, you might ask your family to pray for you to do well. Paul is asking for prayers so he can talk about Jesus courageously.

Imagine you have a secret treasure map, but you need to tell everyone about the amazing treasure hidden at the end. Paul felt like he had a special treasure to share with others, and he wanted to do it with bravery and confidence. So, he asked his friends to pray for him to be strong and bold when he talked about Jesus.

Similarly, when we have something important to say or do, we can ask our friends and family to pray for us too. Just like how Paul asked for prayers, we can also ask for help from God and our loved ones when we need courage to share God's love with others.

Kid's Story

Once upon a time, in a cozy forest, lived a little squirrel named Sammy. Sammy loved sharing acorns with his friends, just like how we share God's love with others. One day, Sammy overheard his friend, the wise owl, struggling to speak up about the importance of kindness in the forest.

Remembering the verse from Ephesians 6:19, Sammy knew just what to do. He scurried over to the wise owl and said, "Let me pray for you, so you can speak boldly like the good news says!" Sammy closed his eyes and prayed for the wise owl with all his heart.

The next day, the wise owl stood tall and spoke with confidence, sharing the message of kindness with all the animals in the forest. Sammy learned that praying for others can give them courage to share God's love boldly, just like the wise owl did.

Prayer Prompt

Dear God, thank you for your love and for the good news of Jesus. Help us to remember to pray for others, just like Paul asked for prayers in Ephesians 6:19. May we speak boldly about your amazing love and share it with everyone around us. Amen.

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think Paul asked for prayers to speak boldly about the good news?
2. How can we pray for others who share the message of Jesus with boldness?
3. What do you think the "mystery of the good news" refers to in this verse?
4. How can we be brave like Paul in sharing our faith with others?
5. Can you think of a time when you needed courage to share about Jesus?

Life Application

This Bible verse from Ephesians 6:19 encourages children to pray for others who are sharing the message of the good news of Jesus. Kids aged 9-11 can apply this by praying for their parents, teachers, or pastors who teach them about God. They can also pray for their friends who may not know about Jesus, asking for courage and boldness for them to share the good news.

At home, children can pray for their family members to be bold in talking about Jesus to others. In school, they can pray for their teachers to have opportunities to share about God's love with their classmates. With friends, they can pray for courage to talk about Jesus and His message of love and hope.

By praying for others to speak boldly about Jesus, children can show love and support for those who are spreading the good news and help in spreading God's message of hope and salvation to others.

Craft or Activity

To help children understand and remember Ephesians 6:19, you can have them create their own "Prayer Warrior Shields." Provide them with blank shields made of cardboard or heavy paper. Encourage the children to decorate their shields with symbols and words representing prayer, boldness, and sharing the good news.

As they work on their shields, discuss the verse and its meaning. Talk about how just like a shield protects a warrior in battle, prayer can protect and strengthen us as we share the message of the good news with boldness. Encourage the children to think about who they can pray for to have boldness in sharing the gospel.

After they have finished decorating their shields, have a time of prayer where each child can share who they are praying for and how they can boldly share the good news. This hands-on activity will help reinforce the message of Ephesians 6:19 and encourage the children to be prayer warriors for others.

Memory Verse or Rhyme

When you pray, don't forget me,
To speak boldly, let it be.
Sharing the good news, a mystery untold,
With courage and faith, let it unfold!

Songs or Videos

One great Christian song for kids that relates to the message of Ephesians 6:19 is "The Joy of the Lord" by Rend Collective. This song talks about spreading the good news of Jesus with joy and boldness, just like the verse encourages us to do. Another wonderful song is "My Lighthouse" by Rend Collective, which reminds us that God's light guides us and gives us the courage to share His message with others. Both of these songs are uplifting and encourage children to be bold in sharing the good news of Jesus.

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