📘 Grade 2 Bible Curriculum – Term 1, Week 2
Theme: How We Should Live as God’s People
Unit Focus: The Ministry of Jesus
Lesson Title: Jesus Teaches – The Wise and Foolish Builders
Key Scripture: Matthew 7:24–27
Biblical Themes: Wisdom, Obedience, Hearing God’s Word, Building a Faithful Life
Memory Verse:
📖 Matthew 7:24a – “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise.”
🎯 Learning Intentions
• Understand that Jesus teaches us how to live wisely.
• Explore how listening to and following God’s Word is like building on a strong foundation.
• Learn that Jesus used stories (parables) to help people understand spiritual truths.
❓ Discussion Starters
• What is a parable?
• Why do you think Jesus told the story about the two builders?
• What does it mean to build your life on Jesus’ words?
• Can you think of a wise decision you’ve made before?
📖 Story Time
Read Matthew 7:24–27 from a children’s Bible or illustrated storybook. Use toy figures or visual props (e.g., rock, sand, house cut-outs) to act out the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Emphasize the contrast between listening and ignoring Jesus’ words.
🎨 Creative Response Activity
“Build on the Rock” Craft/Activity
- Provide students with templates of two houses—one on rock and one on sand.
- Children decorate and label both while discussing what kind of choices are "wise" or "foolish."
- Extension: use LEGO or building blocks to make mini houses and test them on shaking trays of sand vs. firm platforms.
🎵 Weekly Worship Song
🎶 “The Wise Man Built His House Upon the Rock” (classic action song)
Sing along and include motions to reinforce the message.
🧠 Reflection Prompt
• What did Jesus want people to learn from this story?
• Which kind of builder do you want to be?
• How can we build our lives on Jesus’ words?
🙏 Prayer Time
“Dear Jesus, thank You for teaching us how to live wisely. Help us to listen to Your words and build our lives on Your truth. Amen.”