What Is a Citizen?
Understand that we are citizens of both our country and God's kingdom
Create a personal 'Citizen Badge' representing belonging
Learn how faith connects to citizenship
“For our citizenship is in heaven, from where we also wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”
— Philippians 3:20 (WEB)Shows that believers have a special citizenship in God's kingdom
Gather students in a circle and ask them what makes someone a citizen. Explain that being a citizen means belonging to a special group.
Today we'll learn about being a citizen of two special places - our country and God's kingdom! Just like we have rights and responsibilities in our country, we also have a special role in God's family.
Create a personal badge showing citizenship in God's kingdom
Simpler: Pre-cut shapes for younger children
Challenge: Add Bible verse to badge
Share badges and talk about being part of God's family
Dear Jesus, thank you for letting us be part of Your special kingdom. Help us love and serve You every day.
Coming up: Next week, we'll learn more about how we can be helpers in our community!
“Our citizenship is in heaven”
— Philippians 3:20 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Hand motions: Point up for 'heaven', cross arms for 'citizenship'
This lesson helps children understand citizenship as belonging, with a spiritual dimension
Children might find abstract concepts of 'kingdom' difficult
Enthusiasm about belonging to God's family
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