He is the Shepherd and we are his sheep.

For this at home Bible lesson you will need the following.

1) The Bible, or The Beginner’s Bible (The Beginner’s Bible is a MUST in every child’s library. If you have children you should get one. For this lesson read page 190)






2) A bag of cotton balls. (Each little cotton ball will be a sheep)







3) A basket. (The basket will be the sheep pin or barn. Their safe place)

This lesson is best for toddler and preschool age children, but it can be taught at any age.

Scared of storms? As a child storms can be scary just like the dark or the monster that lives in the closet or under the bed. Sometimes even as adults we need reminders that God is with us taking care of us. He is our Shepherd, and we are his sheep.

It says in John 10:27 “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” This is a great memory verse for older children to learn. Just make sure they understand the meaning.

Read your child Psalm 23. This is on page 190 in your Beginners Bible.
As you read pause and ask your child the following.

Do you know what a shepherd is? Explain that their job is to take care of their flock of sheep and keep them safe. Just like God keeps us safe. We are his sheep.
Do you ever get scared? Remember, when you are scared that God is always with us.
Remind the children that they always have food to eat and a safe place to sleep, all because God is taking good care of them.

Now, show your child the sheep (cotton balls) are safe inside the basket. Tell your child that they can practice being a shepherd and take care of the sheep. Scatter the cotton balls all over the room and have your child pick them up. Put them in the basket where they will be safe. (Repeat as much as you would like.)


Side note for Adults (You can teach your child this as well if you would like to): Did you know there is such thing as a shepherd and shepherdess to people in TODAY’S time? It’s true. These are men and women that are dedicated to serving God’s people. Many people are shepherds and don’t even know it. How great would it be to raise a child to be a shepherd! Start having them serve now. Service is a gift as well as a learned skill. Help your child think of something nice to do for someone else. I bet they can think of someone they feel is a shepherd. Have them draw a card or write them a thank you note. We recently had a church work day at our building and several children came with their parents to help clean. What a wonderful way to teach your children about serving others! A challenge to you. Say thank you to someone who is your shepherd here on earth. They probably have no idea how they are impacting your spiritual walk, and they should know… job well done. This is dedicated to the Hefley’s. They are shepherds and don’t even know it.

By the way... I have video for this post and can't seem to get it to work. Grrrrr... I'll try again at a later date.