Free Grace is Sweeter than Candy (Romans 5:1-11, 15-17) Printable Bible Lesson & Sunday School Activities

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🚸 Ages 6-12 Years Old

Our salvation is wonderful, sweet, and absolutely free! This message uses candy to illustrate the grace of God that comes through Jesus. Whether kids go trick-or-treating in October or attend a harvest celebration, they likely receive fun treats that are free, at least to them. Someone had to pay for their prizes, though. As redeemed people, we recognize that we have received free grace from God instead of our deserved death. We know, though, that Jesus paid the price for our eternal life. Thanking God for that gift reminds us that it’s even better than candy! 

We are sometimes tempted to think that we can earn or pay for our own salvation by what we do or how we live. The beauty of grace is that it’s free! All people were condemned to death through the sin of Adam, but we can all have eternal life through Jesus! His death conquered sin and death, and we know that we will live forever with Him because of His sacrifice. This passage reminds us of the good news of the Gospel. We have life through Jesus, and all we do is believe and receive it!  

Passage: Romans 5:1-11, 15-17 (or the entire chapter) 

Target Audience: Kindergarten-6th grade 

Materials Needed: Construction paper; decorative supplies; glue; markers or crayons; tape; scissors; candy; candy corn; paper plates; leaves; popsicle sticks; Bibles.

More Resources Online

• Watch the video demonstration of the object lesson. 
• Watch the video example for the craft projects.
• Watch the video Bible story “Jesus and the Children” from Saddleback Kids Club
• Watch the video Bible story “The Good News” from Crossroads Kids
• Don't miss the Jesus is Sweeter than Candy Curriculum
• For more free illustrations, visit Christian Clip Arts and Ministry-To-Children

Easy-Prep Bible Lesson

• 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)

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