The big idea
Grace is God giving us a gift we could never earn. A wrapped box gives children something concrete to remember when the idea feels abstract.
What you need
- A small wrapped gift
- A volunteer who does not know what is inside
- The printable reflection sheet, if desired
Teaching outline
Offer the gift to a volunteer, then ask what they did to earn it. Explore the difference between a wage and a gift. Read Ephesians 2:8–9 together and connect each part of the verse to what just happened.
Finish by asking: “If grace is a gift, how can we respond to the giver?” Invite answers such as gratitude, trust, and generosity toward others.
A question to carry home
Where did you notice an undeserved gift from God this week?