Jars of Clay (2 Corinthians 4:5-18) Sunday School Lesson & Activities for Kids PDF

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Jars of Clay is a printable Sunday school lesson on 2 Corinthians 4:5-18. It is written for ages 6 to 12 (kindergarten to 6th grade) and shows kids that we are vessels, like clay jars, that carry the treasure of the Gospel, and that all our strength comes from God. It fits Kids' Church or Sunday School, with 45 to 60 minutes of teaching time. The instant PDF download includes a teaching plan, an object lesson and craft ideas with video demonstrations, game suggestions, a coloring page, a word find worksheet and a memory verse poster. Choose NIV, ESV or KJV.

Sometimes our human nature tempts us to emphasize our own role in sharing God’s love or working with others. It’s important to remind children that we can do nothing apart from God’s power. He is the one who makes anything (and everything) possible, and His strength is what we should glorify and share with others. This lesson begins with a lamp to illustrate how essential it is to remain connected and “plugged in” to the Lord. Just as the lamp is a vessel for electricity that must be connected to a power source, we are vessels of the Gospel who must remain close to our power source, Jesus Christ!

All of our strength comes from God, and through Him all things are possible. Jesus empowers us to do all things and gives us life and blessing. The Gospel of His good news is the “treasure” that we have. As Paul describes treasure in jars of clay, we are the vessels (clay jars) that carry His love to others. The spirit of Jesus lives and works in our lives when we allow Him to!

Passage: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade

Materials Needed: Modeling clay or Play-Doh, shoeboxes, bricks, rocks, tissue paper, glow sticks, construction paper, decorative materials, scissors, tape, lanterns or lights, aluminum foil, Bible.

More Resources Online

Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson.
Watch the video example for the craft projects.
Watch the video Bible story "The Church of Corinth from Saddleback Kids Club
Watch the video Bible story “Books of the Bible: Corinthians” from Crossroads Kids
Compare this free Bible lesson from Ministry-To-Children
Download the 2 Corinthians Bible Coloring Page
Compare the Youth Bible Lesson on 2 Corinthians

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Target Age: elementary school, adaptable for K-6th grades
Translation: choose NIV, ESV or KJV
Stand-alone lesson plan
Instant digital download
Flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups
Ideal for Kids' Church or Sunday School (45-60 minutes teaching time)

Kids' Sunday School Activities

Object Lesson with video demonstration
Game Suggestions
Easy To Follow Teaching Plan
Craft Ideas with video demonstration
Coloring Page
Word Find Worksheet
Memory Verse Poster

Quick Answers

What does "treasure in jars of clay" mean?

In this lesson the Gospel is the treasure. As Paul describes it in 2 Corinthians 4, we are the vessels, the clay jars, that carry God's love to others, and all of our strength comes from God.

What ages is it for?

Ages 6 to 12, kindergarten to 6th grade, with a flexible teaching plan for mixed age groups.

What is included in the download?

A teaching plan, an object lesson and craft ideas (both with video demonstrations), game suggestions, a coloring page, a word find worksheet and a memory verse poster, in NIV, ESV or KJV.

How long does it take to teach?

The lesson is meant for Kids' Church or Sunday School with 45 to 60 minutes of teaching time.

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