Parables

Key Scripture: Mark 12:41–44 or Luke 21:1-4

Theme: True generosity isn’t about the amount...it’s about the heart.

Key Takeaway: God doesn’t measure gifts by the amount—we are truly generous when we give our best, even if it seems small. 

 Includes: Activity booklet with answer key in color and grayscale.

Key Scripture: Matthew 25:1–13 – The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids

Theme: Being spiritually prepared by staying connected to Jesus, the true light.

Key Scripture: Matthew 13:33, Luke 13:20-21, Romans 8:31-39

Theme: God’s Kingdom grows from within, small, unseen, and powerful just like yeast in bread dough.

Key Takeaway: Though we can’t always see how God is working, His power grows within us and transforms the world quietly, faithfully, and forever.

Key Scripture: Luke 15:11–32 — The Parable of the Prodigal Son. 

Theme: Understanding God’s abundant forgiveness and learning to extend that same grace to others — even when they have hurt us. 

Key Takeaway: God’s forgiveness is generous, joyful, and unconditional. When we experience His grace, we can pass it on, choosing forgiveness over bitterness, love over resentment, and welcome over rejection. 

Key Scriptures: Luke 15:11–24 The Parable of the Prodigal Son & Philippians 1:6 

Theme: God is always at work in our lives, repairing, reshaping, and guiding us back when we wander off the right road. 

Key Takeaway: I am a work in progress. God is still working on me, fixing my mistakes, smoothing out my rough spots, and He won’t give up until His good work in me is complete. 

Key Scripture: Matthew 22:1–14  The Parable of the Wedding Banquet. 

Theme: God invites everyone into His kingdom.

Key Takeaway: God's invitation is for everyone, and when we say “yes” to Him, we receive joy, love, and a place at His table. 

Key Scripture - Matthew 20:1–16 The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard.

Theme: God’s grace isn’t about fairness—it’s about His generosity.

Key Takeaway: God doesn’t reward us based on how much we do; He blesses us because of His grace, His generosity, and His love for all His children. 

Scripture: Luke 16:19–31 

Theme: Listening to God’s call before it’s too late.

 Key Takeaway: Do not hit the spiritual “snooze button.”  When God calls, encourage the kids to wake up, listen, and follow Him today!

Key Scripture: Luke 12:15 The Parable of the Rich Fool

Theme: True happiness comes not from having more, but from being thankful and sharing what we have with others.

Key Takeaway: God doesn’t measure our lives by our possessions but by our generosity.  When we stop trying to collect more and instead share what we have, we find joy.

Key Scripture: Matthew 18:21–35

Theme: Forgiveness and mercy.

Format: Fill-in-the-blank for easy localization and personalization. 

Key Takeaway: Because God has forgiven us so much, we are called to forgive others—even when it’s hard.