Teach kids the superpowers of these Sheroes of the Bible with 4 simple lessons. Sarah, Rebekah, Ruth and Esther are just a few of the many mighty women of God we can learn from and follow. Talk about each (she)ro then put her super power to work in your home, school and community!
- Prepare Your Heart: what (she)ro do we want to talk about?
- Learn from the Word: where is her story found? what is her key verse?
- Ask Questions: why is she important?
- Name the Truth: what’s her superpower? what can we learn from her?
- Take Action: what’s our superhero move? how can we use her superpower in our life?
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(She)roes of the Bible
(She)ro:
Sarah
Read the story of Sarah in a children’s Bible or Genesis 21:1-7.
God promised Abraham he would be the father to many but he and his wife Sarah didn’t have any children. Sarah really wanted a child but she didn’t see how it could ever happen in her old age. Eventually, in his perfect timing, God allowed Sarah and Abraham to have a baby! They named him Isaac, which means, laughter. Sarah faithfully waited on God to give her what he had promised.
Power Verse:
But if we look forward to something we don’t yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently. Romans 8:25 (NLT)
Power Questions:
- Why do you think it’s so hard to wait?
- What happens when we wait patiently and trust God?
Superpower:
Patience
Power Move:
I wait with patience because God can be trusted.
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(She)ro:
Rebekah
Read the story of Rebekah in a children’s Bible or Genesis 24.
Isaac grew up and Abraham wanted him to find a good wife. So Abraham sent his servant back to his own country to find a woman for Isaac to marry. The servant prayed and asked God to show him which girl he had chosen for Isaac. Rebekah was a beautiful woman with a generous spirit. When she offered the servant and his camels a drink of water, he knew she was the one. Rebekah blessed the man and also his animals. The servant knew this generous woman was the one God had chosen to be Isaac’s wife.
Power Verse:
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves a person who gives cheerfully. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have plenty left over to share with others. 2 Corinthians 9:7-8 (NLT)
Power Questions:
- Why is it important to give more than is expected of us?
- What can you share with others right now?
Superpower:
Generosity
Power Move:
I give more because God provides abundantly.
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(She)ro:
Ruth
Read the story of Ruth in a children’s Bible or Ruth 1-4.
Naomi lived in Moab, far away from her hometown in Israel. Her husband and sons died and she was left alone except for her son’s wife, Ruth. Ruth was from Moab but when Naomi decided to return to her homeland, Ruth was determined to go with her. “Don’t ask me to leave you! Don’t beg me not to follow you! Every place you go, I will go. Every place you live, I will live. Your people will be my people. Your God will be my God.” (ICB) Ruth was faithful (loyal, firm, strong, present) to Naomi, even if it meant leaving her home place. Because of Ruth’s faithfulness, God provided big things for both Ruth and Naomi.
Power Verse:
So do not lose the courage that you had in the past. It has a great reward. You must hold on, so you can do what God wants and receive what he has promised. Hebrews 10:35-36 (ICB)
Power Questions:
- What does it mean to be faithful?
- What are some ways we can be faithful to God and to others?
Superpower:
Faithfulness
Power Move:
I am faithful to God and others because God is faithful to me.
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(She)ro:
Esther
Read the story of Esther in a children’s Bible or Esther 4-5.
Esther’s family was in trouble! God knew that she could help but she needed to be brave. Esther became queen and God used her position to help others. Esther took action with courage to speak up for her people. In the end, Esther’s family was saved from an evil plot to destroy them. If it hadn’t been for Esther’s brave action, things might have gone very differently! Maybe God has something big he wants you to do to help others; right now, right where you are. . .
Power Verse:
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV)
Power Questions:
- Why is it important to have the courage to take action?
- What is something you can take action on right now, where were you are?
Superpower:
Action
Power Move:
I can do great things for God – right now, right where I am.
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Who are your favorite (she)roes of the Bible?
Check out our Heroes of the Bible post to teach your kids about more faith superpowers!
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