🪨 Bible Study for Kids: Christ, the Solid Rock
Theme: Jesus is the strong and steady foundation we
can always count on.
Key Verse: “For no one can lay any foundation other than the one
already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” — 1 Corinthians 3:11 (NIV)
🏗️ 1. Let’s Talk About Foundations
Opening Question:
What do you think happens to a house if it's built on sand? What about a house built on a rock?
Object Lesson (Optional):
Bring two small containers. Fill one with sand and one with a large rock. Place
a toy block on each and gently shake the table. Ask:
Which one stayed steady? Why?
Main Point:
Jesus is like the solid rock. If we build our lives on Him, we can stand
strong—even in hard times.
📖 2. Bible Story Time – The Wise and Foolish Builders
Read: Matthew 7:24–27
Story Summary:
Jesus told a story about two builders. One was wise and built his house on a
rock. The other was foolish and built on sand. When the storm came, only the
house on the rock stood firm.
Ask:
- What do the rock and the sand stand for?
- Who is the Rock in our lives? (Answer: Jesus!)
✍️ 3. Think and Talk
Discussion Questions:
- What does it mean to “build your life on Jesus”?
- What are some things kids sometimes put their trust in instead of Jesus?
- How can we grow stronger in our faith every day?
💡 4. Bible Truths to Remember
Jesus is our Rock
“Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord himself is the
Rock eternal.” — Isaiah 26:4
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He’s strong, unchanging, and always dependable.
We grow strong by following Jesus’ words
“Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them
into practice is like a wise man...” — Matthew 7:24
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Reading the Bible and doing what it says makes our foundation stronger.
🧠 5. Activity Ideas
A. Rock or Sand? Game
Call out different life choices and ask kids to tell you if
they are building on “rock” (wise choices) or “sand” (unwise choices).
Examples:
- Praying when you’re scared (rock)
- Lying to stay out of trouble (sand)
- Reading your Bible (rock)
- Doing what all your friends do even if it’s wrong (sand)
B. Build a Mini Foundation (Craft or LEGO)
Give each child a small rock and a marker. Have them write “Jesus” on the rock and glue it onto cardboard as the foundation for a paper house, or build a LEGO house on a hard surface vs. something unstable.
🙏 6. Prayer
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for being our strong Rock. Help us to build our lives on You and Your
Word. When hard things happen, remind us that You are always with us. Make us
strong in faith and help us to follow You every day. Amen.