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Where Is Your Treasure?

Don't Worry, Trust God

Day 131of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that true treasure is spiritual, not material

2

Identify ways to invest in 'heavenly treasures'

3

Develop a heart that values God's kingdom over worldly possessions

📖 Scripture Connection

Matthew 6:19-21

“Don't lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes, and where thieves don't break through and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

— Matthew 6:19-21 (WEB)

Teaches children the lasting value of spiritual investments over material possessions

📦 Materials Needed

  • Bible (World English Bible)
  • Small box or container
  • Various small items (coins, toy, drawing, Bible verse card)
  • Colored paper
  • Markers
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure! Let's play a quick game of 'What's Most Valuable?'

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about prayer in our last lesson?
2Teaching (8 min)

Jesus teaches us about true treasure in His special way of explaining God's kingdom

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Earthly treasures can break or get stolen
  • God cares about what we value in our hearts
  • True treasure is loving God and helping others
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What things do you think are most important?
  • How can we show God is our greatest treasure?
3Activity: Treasure Heart Sorting (10 min)
treasure evaluation

Create a visual representation of what we truly value

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw a heart divided into two sections
  2. On one side, draw earthly treasures
  3. On the other side, draw 'heavenly treasures'
  4. Discuss the difference between temporary and eternal things
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use stickers instead of drawing

Challenge: Write Bible verses about each 'treasure'

4Closing (3 min)

Recap our BibleMouse lesson about true treasure

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did Jesus teach about treasure?
  • What are some 'heavenly treasures'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us value what matters most to You

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about serving God, not money

💎 Memory Verse

Matthew 6:33

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

— Matthew 6:33 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Treasure Map Memorization: Create a treasure map where each landmark represents a word of the memory verse, helping children physically move and learn the verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children understand value beyond material possessions

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use concrete examples children can understand
  • Be patient with abstract concepts
  • Encourage honest discussions about wants vs. needs
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may find it hard to think beyond immediate, tangible desires

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Moments of insight about what truly matters

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'treasure journal' tracking spiritual growth
  • Family discussion about using resources to help others
  • Explore BibleMouse Printables Library for additional worksheets

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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