Unshakable Truth: God's Word Stands Forever Children's Bible Lesson (Isaiah 40:8) with Crafts & Activities
LESSON OVERVIEW
Theme: The Eternal Power and Truth of God's Word
Big Truth: God's Word never changes and always stands forever — it is our unshakable foundation.
Key Scripture: Isaiah 40:8 —
Bible Story: Isaiah 40:1–11; Psalm 119:89; Matthew 24:35
Pillar Focus: Power — Trusting in the everlasting strength and unchanging nature of God's promises.
1) INTRODUCTION
Have you ever watched a flower fade or seen a sandcastle wash away? Many things in our world change and disappear. But do you know what never changes? God's Word! God's promises, His teachings, and His love are forever strong and true. When everything around us feels uncertain or scary, God's Word gives us courage and hope because it stands forever and never fails us. Today, we'll discover what it means to have an unshakable foundation in God's eternal truth.
2) GAME: "Unshakable Tower Challenge"
Say this: Who's ready for a challenge? Yes, me too!
Materials:
Building blocks, plastic cups, or foam blocks
A small fan or gentle blowing device (optional)
Open space for each team
Instructions:
Divide children into small teams.
Each team builds the tallest tower they can using the blocks or cups.
Once towers are built, gently blow on them or use the fan to test which ones stay standing.
The team with the strongest, most unshakable tower wins!
Say this: Just like we built towers with strong foundations, God's Word is the strongest foundation we can build our lives on. It never falls down!
Preschool adaptation: Use soft foam blocks and make shorter towers. Gently blow to see which towers stay up. Celebrate all efforts and emphasize: "God's Word is strong!"
3) PRAISE & WORSHIP
Instructions: Today is all about unshakable truth, and as you as leaders / parents guide this time lean on the Lord. Pray that the truth of Jesus will be rooted deeply within your kids!
"Forever" — Kari Jobe (Kids Version)
"God's Word is True" — Seeds Family Worship
"Strong Tower" — Worship Together Kids
"The Rock Won't Move" — Elevation Worship Kids
"All My Hope" — Hillsong Kids
4) BIBLE STORY SERMON: UNSHAKABLE TRUTH
Say this: Boys and girls, imagine a farmer's field on a beautiful sunny day. All around are flowers blooming, grass growing tall and green. Everything looks so strong and beautiful. But what happens to flowers when winter comes? They fade. What happens to grass when the sun is too hot? It turns brown and dries up. But today, God wants to tell us something amazing about His Word.
Opening: The Prophet Isaiah
Long ago, there was a man named Isaiah. God gave Isaiah a very special message to share with all the people. Now, Isaiah wanted everyone to understand how powerful and everlasting God is so he used something everyone understood—flowers and grass!
Isaiah said, "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever." (Isaiah 40:8)
Pause and ask:
Have you ever seen a flower fade or wilt?
What happens to flowers when they don't get water?
Isaiah was saying something really important: everything in nature changes. Flowers don't last forever. Grass doesn't last forever. But God? God's Word lasts forever!
What Does Forever Mean?
Forever means always and always and always. It means no end. It means never stopping. When God promises something, that promise is true today, tomorrow, next year, and a million years from now!
Think about this: Maybe your favorite toy breaks. Maybe your bicycle gets old. Maybe a beautiful painting gets dusty. But God's Word? It never breaks. It never gets old. It never changes!
Ask:
What's something you have that changed or broke?
How is God's Word different?
God's Word Never Changes
Jesus taught us this same truth. He said in Matthew 24:35, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." That means the whole world could change, but God's promises to us will always be true!
When you feel sad, God's Word says, "I am with you always." (Matthew 28:20)
When you feel afraid, God's Word says, "Fear not, for I am with you." (Isaiah 41:10)
When you feel all alone, God's Word says, "I will never leave you." (Hebrews 13:5)
These promises are not just for today. They were true yesterday. They're true today. And they'll be true forever and ever!
The Psalmist Agrees
A long time ago, someone called the psalmist also understood this truth. He wrote in Psalm 119:89, "Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens."
Think about the sky. The sky is huge, right? It goes on forever and ever. And God's Word is even more firm and strong than the sky! God's Word is built on God Himself, and God lasts forever.
Ask:
Why do you think comparing God's Word to the sky helps us understand?
What other things in nature are really big and strong?
What This Means for Us
So what does this mean for you and me? (wait for responses from your kids) It means we can trust God completely. When we read His Word, we're reading truth that will never change. When we pray prayers based on God's promises, we're praying on a foundation that will never shake or fall.
Imagine you're building a house. If you build it on sand, it will fall down when the wind blows. But if you build it on rock—solid, strong rock—it will stand forever. God's Word is like that solid rock. When we build our lives on God's promises, we become strong and unshakable too!
Ask:
How can God's forever Word help you when you're worried?
What promise from God makes you feel brave?
Closing
Kids, God loves you so much that He gave us His Word—His promises that never fail. You can trust them. You can believe them. You can build your whole life on them. God's Word stands forever, and because it does, we can stand forever in His love and truth.
Preschool Tips for This Sermon:
Use simple, repetitive language: "God's Word lasts forever and ever and ever!"
Show physical demonstrations: Hold a flower and let it droop. Then hold up a Bible: "But God's Word stays strong!"
Use motions: Have kids stand on their tiptoes (reaching toward forever), or sway like grass and then stand firm like a rock.
Shorten the sermon to 5–7 minutes maximum.
Ask one simple question at a time and wait for responses.
Use familiar promises: "God loves me forever," "Jesus is always with me."
5) HOLY SPIRIT ACTIVATION: "Forever Promise Stone"
Materials:
Smooth stones or rocks (one per child)
Markers or paint pens
Clear sealant spray (optional)
Small bags or boxes for kids to take home
Instructions:
Give each child a smooth stone and markers.
Have them write or draw a Bible promise on their stone—words or pictures that represent God's eternal truth.
Examples:"God's Word Lasts Forever"
"I Can Trust God Always"
"God Loves Me Forever"
Simple drawings of rocks, stars, or hearts
Let them decorate with colors, patterns, or designs.
Optional: Seal the stones with clear spray to preserve the designs.
Children can take their stones home to place on a shelf, in their room, or carry in their pocket as a reminder.
Say this:
Just like this rock is solid and strong, God's Word is solid and strong. Keep your stone where you can see it and remember: God's Word stands forever!
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, help us remember that God's Word is forever true. Give us strength to trust God's promises every single day, no matter what happens around us. In Jesus name, Amen.
6) SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
What did Isaiah mean when he said grass withers but God's Word stands forever?
How is God's Word like a strong rock or foundation?
What promise from God makes you feel safe and strong?
How can we use God's Word when we feel scared or confused?
Why is it important that God's Word never changes?
How can we share God's unchanging truth with our friends?
Leader Tip: Encourage children to share personal stories about times God's promises helped them feel brave or hopeful.
7) PRAYER
Dear God, thank You for Your Word that stands forever and never changes. Thank You for promises that are always true. Help us remember Isaiah 40:8 and trust that even when everything around us changes, Your Word is solid, strong, and eternal. Give us courage to build our lives on Your unchanging truth. Help us share Your forever promises with everyone we meet. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Leader / Parent Tip: Encourage children to share aloud one promise from God that makes them feel strong.
8) FINAL THOUGHT FOR PARENTS AND LEADERS
This lesson establishes a foundational understanding that God's Word is an unchanging, eternal source of truth and security for children. In a world of constant change and uncertainty, helping kids anchor their faith to God's promises builds resilience, courage, and deep spiritual roots. Encourage families to display the Forever Promise Stone at home, read Isaiah 40:8 together regularly, and identify Bible promises that speak to their children's specific needs or fears. Remind them that God's Word is not just ancient history—it's a living, active force that stands strong in their lives today and forever.
BONUS ACTIVITY: "Forever Words Craft"
Materials:
Paper strips or cardstock
Markers and stickers
Laminating sheets or clear tape
Hole punch and string or ribbon
Instructions:
Write or help children write Bible verses or promises on paper strips.
Decorate each strip with drawings, stickers, or patterns.
Laminate or cover with clear tape to make them durable.
Punch holes and string together to create a "Forever Words" bracelet or necklace.
Children wear their bracelets as reminders throughout the week.
Say this: When you look at your bracelet, remember: God's Word stands forever, and so do His promises to you!
