Keys to the Kingdom 1

Supplies Needed:

Perfection Game

Large Key

Play a few rounds of Perfection.  Students try to get all the shape pieces in their correct places before the timer runs out and they all pop out of place!  Say to children, “These pieces remind me of how a key works.  Each piece would only fit into its correct place.  A key will only fit into the lock it was designed to fit into.” Show students the large key.  “Jesus gave us some keys that will fit into a most special place.  Does anyone know where that place is?”  Heaven!

 “Today we will learn about the Keys to the Kingdom and how we can use them to bring Heaven to earth.  Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me.  Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of Heaven belongs to people who are like these children.’  As children, you hold a special place in Jesus’ heart and He has some special keys for you.”  Scripture references:  Matthew 16, 19, Mark 10, Luke 18 


Jesus blessing the children is one of my favorite Bible stories!  I'd love to hear your suggestions for this story.