The Day The Jelly Beans Taught Me About Jesus Sunday School Lesson Plan
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The Day the Jelly Beans Taught Me About Jesus
It all started on a Sunday morning when our Sunday school teacher, Miss Patty, walked in carrying a giant jar of jelly beans. And I mean GIANT—it was bigger than my little brother!
We all gasped. Was it snack time already? Had Miss Patty forgotten about the Bible lesson? Did we just hit the jackpot of all jackpots?
Miss Patty smiled as she placed the jar on the table. “Today, we’re going to learn about Jesus… using jelly beans!”
I nearly fell out of my chair. Jesus… and candy? This was the best Sunday ever.
The Jelly Bean Challenge
Miss Patty reached into the jar and pulled out a green jelly bean. “Green reminds us of the grass and trees God created,” she said. “It’s a reminder that Jesus made everything!”
I nodded while secretly hoping she’d pass the jar around.
Next, she grabbed a yellow jelly bean. “Yellow reminds us of heaven! Jesus made a way for us to be with Him forever!”
I started to drool a little. Heaven sounded amazing, but when could we eat the jelly beans?
Then, she picked up a red jelly bean. “Red reminds us of Jesus’ sacrifice—He gave His life for us because He loves us.”
I started to feel a little guilty for being more focused on candy than on Jesus. But then she held up a white jelly bean. “White means we’re clean when we believe in Him!”
Now that one sounded important. Clean? Like after a bath? Because my mom says I still smell like peanut butter no matter how many times I wash.
Finally, she picked up a purple jelly bean. “Purple is for Jesus being our King! He’s powerful, loving, and rules over all.”
The Great Jelly Bean Disaster
At this point, I could barely handle it. The jar was right there. I had listened so patiently. I had learned about Jesus. I deserved a jelly bean!
So, while Miss Patty was explaining how we could use jelly beans to share Jesus with others, I slowly reached for the jar. Just one. Just a little taste of God’s creation.
But disaster struck.
My elbow hit the edge of the table. The jar wobbled. I froze. The whole room gasped. And then—BOOM!
Jelly beans exploded everywhere.
They bounced off chairs, rolled under tables, and shot across the floor. Kids scrambled to grab them. Miss Patty’s mouth dropped open.
And that’s when I learned about consequences.
A Sweet Lesson About Jesus
Miss Patty helped us clean up, and I thought for sure I’d never get a jelly bean again. But instead, she handed me one with a smile.
“Jesus forgives us even when we mess up,” she said, winking. “But next time, let’s ask instead of sneaking.”
I nodded, chewing my jelly bean slowly. It was the sweetest lesson I had ever learned.
Moral of the Story:
- Be patient! God’s blessings (and jelly beans) come in the right time.
- Jesus forgives us even when we make mistakes—but we should still try to do the right thing.
- We can use anything—even candy—to share Jesus with others!
And from that day on, every time I saw a jelly bean, I didn’t just think about candy… I thought about Jesus. 🍬✨
The End.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
This verse teaches about trusting God (instead of sneaking jelly beans!) and waiting for His timing. It also reminds us that when we follow Jesus, He helps guide us to make the right choices—just like the lesson Miss Patty shared after the great jelly bean disaster! 🍬✨
🍬 The Jelly Bean Gospel – Colors, Meanings, and Scriptures 🍬
Each jelly bean color represents a part of God’s love and plan for us:
❤️ Red – Jesus’ Love & Sacrifice
🔹 Romans 5:8 (KJV) – “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
🔹 Meaning: Red reminds us that Jesus loved us so much that He gave His life for us.
⚪ White – Forgiveness & Purity
🔹 Isaiah 1:18 (KJV) – “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”
🔹 Meaning: When we believe in Jesus, He washes away our sins and makes our hearts clean.
💛 Yellow – Heaven & God’s Glory
🔹 John 14:2 (KJV) – “In my Father's house are many mansions… I go to prepare a place for you.”
🔹 Meaning: Yellow reminds us of heaven, where Jesus has prepared a place for those who follow Him.
🟢 Green – Growing in Faith
🔹 2 Peter 3:18 (KJV) – “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”
🔹 Meaning: Green reminds us to grow in our faith by reading the Bible, praying, and learning more about Jesus.
🟣 Purple – Jesus is King
🔹 Revelation 19:16 (KJV) – “And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.”
🔹 Meaning: Purple represents royalty, reminding us that Jesus is the King of Kings!
🖤 Black – God Made the Night
🔹 Genesis 1:5 (KJV) – “And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.”
🔹 Meaning: Black reminds us that God created nighttime, giving us rest and peace, just as we can rest in Him.
💙 Blue – Baptism & Faithfulness
🔹 Acts 2:38 (KJV) – “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins.”
🔹 Meaning: Blue represents baptism, showing that we have given our lives to Jesus and will follow Him.
How to Use These Colors in the Craft:
1️⃣ Draw a large cross on a piece of cardstock or construction paper.
2️⃣ Glue the jelly beans (or pom-poms/paper circles) in the order above.
3️⃣ Write out the meanings of each color around the cross or on a separate paper.
4️⃣ Read Proverbs 3:5-6 and remind kids to trust in Jesus every day!
Jelly Bean Cross Craft
Materials:
- Colored jelly beans (or pom-poms for a non-candy version)
- Glue
- Cardstock or construction paper
- Markers
How to Make It:
- Draw a large cross on a piece of paper.
- Assign each jelly bean color a meaning (e.g., red = Jesus’ love, white = forgiveness).
- Glue the jelly beans inside the cross outline.
- Write Proverbs 3:5-6 at the bottom.
Lesson Connection: The cross reminds kids of Jesus’ sacrifice and love, just like the jelly beans in the story!
🍬 "Jelly Bean Relay: Sweet Truths About Jesus" Game 🍬
Objective:
Kids will race to match jelly bean colors to their biblical meaning, reinforcing the lesson in a fun and active way!
🔹 What You’ll Need:
✅ A large bowl of colored jelly beans (or colored paper circles if no candy)
✅ 7 cups or small bowls labeled with each color’s meaning:
- Red – Jesus’ Love
- White – Forgiveness
- Yellow – Heaven
- Green – Growing in Faith
- Purple – Jesus is King
- Black – God Made the Night
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Blue – Baptism & Faithfulness
✅ A spoon for each player
✅ A table or space to set up the cups
🔹 How to Play:
1️⃣ Divide the kids into two teams. Each team gets a spoon.
2️⃣ Place a large bowl of jelly beans at one end of the room.
3️⃣ Place the labeled cups on the opposite side.
4️⃣ One player at a time scoops a jelly bean, runs across the room, and drops it into the correct cup.
5️⃣ Players tag the next teammate, and the relay continues until all jelly beans are sorted.
6️⃣ At the end, go through the cups together, reviewing what each color means!
🔹 Lesson Connection:
This game is a fun way to help kids remember the meaning of each jelly bean color while getting active! Plus, it teaches teamwork, patience, and listening—all things that help us grow in faith!
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