Step into the incredible story of Jesus walking on water and discover meaningful ways to bring it to life for preschoolers! Discover below engaging activities, creative crafts, and simple teaching ideas that help children understand that Jesus is powerful and worthy of our trust.
Objective: Keep Your Eyes on Jesus
Matthew 14:22-33
The New Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes: pg 296-297
The Beginner's Bible: pg 364-365
Through the Bible in Felt: pg 187
Shorten the verses as appropriate for the child's developmental level.
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise.
The Lord your God is with you wherever you go.
Matthew 14:27 (NIV)
Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.
Matthew 8:27 (NIV)
What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV)
Do not fear, for I am with you.
Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.
Steve Green – Hide 'Em In Your Heart, Vol 1 - #16
James 1:22a (NLT)
But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says.
Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
Fixing our eyes on Jesus.
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
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He Walked Upon the Sea Original Source Unknown
Tune: Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, row, row your boat,
Gently down the stream.
Jesus did not need a boat,
He walked upon the sea.
Sheet available in the Bible Activity Workbook
Glue torn pieces of tissue paper
Paint the water with shaving cream and blue food coloring.
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All Printables Free for Immediate Family Use or with a Current License Only
Print the I am Looking at Jesus activity sheet. Have the child look in the mirror noticing the three main colors.
Cut out the circles on the printable. Place the circles in order from biggest to smallest and glue on a piece of paper. Add the title “I am looking at Jesus.” Use this craft to remind your child to keep their eyes on Jesus.
Paint two toilet paper rolls. Staple together and add a string. Discuss with the child the importance to keep his/her eyes on Jesus.
Twist one pipe cleaner into the shape of an "8". Attach one pipe cleaner on each side to make earpieces on the glasses. Twist the earpieces together in the back to hold them on the child's head. This is a silly craft, but my kiddos loved this one and it really helped them remember the objective of the Bible Story.
Jesus Walks on the Water Craft
Print the Jesus Walks on the Water activity sheets. Color the first picture of Jesus and the boat. Cut a slit along the dotted line. Color and cut out Peter on the second page. Glue the figure to a craft stick. Slide the stick into the slit and move Peter up and down in the water according to the story.
Free Coloring Sheet for Immediate Family Use: Jesus Walks on Water
Available in the New Testament Curriculum and 4 Year Interactive Bible Stories.
