Heaven’s Kitchen

Heaven’s Kitchen is a five week series that explores parables Jesus told during his life. Through the use of a cooking theme, kids will learn how Jesus used ordinary ingredients like soil and seeds, salt, yeast, wheat and fruit to teach us about everyday living here on earth.
Whether competing in an Iron Chef Competition, participating in the telling of a parable, tasting the ingredient of the day, or investigating with a Kitchen Science experiment, kids will not only learn what the parables mean but also how to apply them to their own lives.

Lesson 1: I should listen and learn from God’s Word.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Parable: The Sower Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23
Verse: I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm119:11

Lesson 2: A little bit can make a big difference.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Parable: Parable of the yeast Matthew13:33
Verse: But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” 2 Corinthians 4:7

Lesson 3: We should be a good influence in the world by showing Jesus’ love.                                                                                                                                                                                                   The Parable: Parable of the Salt Matthew 5:13
Verse: “Follow God’s examples, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to
God.” Ephesians 5:1-2

Lesson 4: It’s not about me, it’s about Jesus.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The Parable: Parable of the Wheat Seed John 12:24-25                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Verse:“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live.” John 11:25

Lesson 5: Your actions and words will show what is inside you.                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The Parable: The Parable of a Tree and Its Fruit Luke 6:43-45
Verse: “For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” Luke 6:45b