10. We love the Bible

Sermon

Let’s see what is in today’s treasure chest! Who wants to know? Remember we only open the treasure chest when everyone is sitting down quietly. Now let’s open the chest

Peep inside. Oooh, it must be something really precious, because it’s wrapped up really carefully!  

Pull out a children’s Bible which has been wrapped in red velvet (or something that looks special) - unwrap it – Ah, it’s a Bible. It is precious, because it’s God’s word to us. He wanted us to know how much he loves us, and how he wants us to live, so he put it in this book for us. We’re going to read a story from the Bible today.  

Gather all the kids around you, and make sure they are all comfortable and listening. Read the story of Joshua and the battle of Jericho from Joshua 6. Mention these points:

Joshua was told to keep the words of God in his heart always. 

Joshua did what God told him to do even though it didn’t make sense

Once you have told the story, use cushions and soft blocks to create Jericho and re-enact it.  

Isn’t God’s word wonderful! Let’s say thank you to him for the Bible.  

Pass the Bible around, as each child holds it, let them say “Thank you Jesus for the Bible.”