Parable of Mustard Seed
What did Jesus compare a mustard seed to?
Hint: Jesus said, "The _______ of _________ is like a mustard seed"
The Kingdom of Heaven
Fill in the blank: "God's words are a _________ unto my feet & a ________ unto my path"
(Bonus: Do the motions while you say it!)
Lamp; Light
In this story, the owner of the house goes into his storage. When he comes back, he brings things that are both ______ and _______ .
Old and New
In this story, the women mixed yeast and flour together to make bread. Did she use a LOT of yeast and a LITTLE flour or a LITTLE yeast and a LOT of flour?
A little yeast and a lot of flour. Just a little bit of yeast spread through all 60 pounds of flour!
How many times does Jesus say we should forgive others?
70 x 7 = 490 (we should always forgive!)
How big does the plant from a small mustard seed grow?
VERY big (big enough for birds to build their nests in!)
In this story, a man was walking across a field and stumbled upon a buried treasure. What did he do next?
He sold everything that he had so that he could buy the land with the treasure buried in it.
What are the 2 main sections that the Bible is divided into?
The OLD and New Testament
Who is the Kingdom of Heaven for?
EVERYONE! Jesus wants everyone to follow Him!
In this story, there was a king and 2 servants. One servant owed a LOT of money (he could not pay it back). What did the King do?
He forgave the servant and told him he did not have to pay back all the money he owed.
Who taught the parable of the mustard seed?
Jesus
Name one way that you can show Jesus he is the most valuable treasure in your life?
Worship Him! Pray to Him, praise Him, and try to be like Him (be kind, generous, compassionate, etc.)
Which is more important, old things like the Old Testament, or new things like the New Testament?
Trick question: They are BOTH very important and valuable!
Name one person that you can share God's love with? Remember that you are helping expand God's kingdom just like the yeast helped expand the balloon in our craft.
Anyone :) Coaching, teachers, classmates, friends, family...
In order to be able to forgive over and over, what do we need?
Jesus! We can only forgive with God's help.
How is a mustard seed like the Kingdom of Heaven?
The beginning might be small (there were only initially 7 followers of Jesus), but with a little faith, the Kingdom of Heaven can grow & be fruitful like a large tree.
FREE POINTS (Just have one member of your team read this out loud to everyone)
Even though the treasure in the field seemed hidden to most people, it was there the whole time! This is just like Jesus. Sometimes He is hard to see in our lives, but He is always there!
Remember, God will NEVER leave you, even when He is hard to see.
Who can remember the main idea Pastor Roy helped us learn with our hand motions?
Hint: _______ + _________ = Our _________
Old + New = Our testimony!
In order for yeast to work and help the bread grow it needs a secret ingredient called ________ . In order for us to help the kingdom of heaven grow, what is our secret ingredient?
Sugar
Jesus
What is one way you can act our of forgiveness in your life?
Accept your siblings apology and give them a hug after they take your toy. Remind them that you love them, even though they hurt your feelings.
What 3 books of the Bible is this parable mentioned in?
Hint: It's in 3 of the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John)
Matthew, Mark, and Luke!
This parable helps us learn that knowing God & being in the kingdom of heaven is greater than ________ .
ANYTHING! Toys, school, sports, money...
Fill in the blanks:
"Jesus told stories called _______ to communicate _______. These stories help us gain ________ and remember __________"
Bonus: Add in the motions :)
Jesus told stories called parables to communicate big ideas. These stories help us gain wisdom and remember God's truth
Building the Kingdom of Heaven and making 144 loaves of bread both require what?
Hard work! We have to sacrifice our time, use our muscles, and be willing to serve others.
He died on the cross for each of us.