(10 minutes, easy set-up)
Students will design their own kingdoms to introduce the concept of God’s Kingdom.
(10 minutes, easy set-up)
Provide a copy of “The Kingdom” activity sheet and a pencil for each student.
Divide students into groups of three or four. Distribute “The Kingdom” activity sheet and the pencils. Instruct students to use the worksheets to come up with their own kingdoms in which they name the ruler, write the laws, design the flag, and compose the national anthem.
After five minutes, allow them to share with the larger group. Then, say: Today, we begin a focus on Jesus’ teachings about God’s Kingdom. During Jesus’ time, most people had not heard about the Kingdom. It was different from anything they had ever known.