It’s never too early to teach our children that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. His character has always been true and right according to Hebrews 13:8. Try sharing this fun Bible activity to help your preschoolers learn this truth.
“Yesterday, Today and Forever” is a fun Bible activity based on Hebrews 13:8, which says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” We all have our good days when our character is reflecting Jesus. But we also have our bad days, when we give in to doing that which is displeasing to the Father. But we can be very thankful that Jesus never changes. He has, does and always will exhibit the truth of His Word.
Here are 9 quick stories that you can share with your preschoolers to help them learn the truth of Hebrews 13:8. As you read through the stories, you will notice that they showcase the “Fruit of the Spirit.” These stories can be an opportunity for you as a parent or teacher to talk about the kind of character that Jesus wants us to have through the power of His Holy Spirit.
I have also provided you with some very basic pictures to help engage your children while sharing “Yesterday, Today and Forever.”
Directions for “Yesterday, Today and Forever”
Print off all the pictures that I have provided for you. Read each story and show the correct picture as I have noted within each story. Show the picture of Jesus after each story and have the children recite Hebrews 13:8 along with you.
Nine Stories for “Yesterday, Today and Forever”
Yesterday was Wednesday (Story 1, p1) and Jack showed his grandpa some love (Story 1, p2) by kissing him on the cheek while he visited his family. Grandpa said, “Thanks for the kiss, Jack! That was very loving of you.” Today, on Thursday, (Story 1, p3) Jack got in a fight over a toy (Story 1, p4) with his friend, Chase, and yanked it out of Chase’s hand. Chase fell down and started to cry. Jack’s teacher said, “That was not very loving, Jack. Tell Chase that you are sorry.” Jack is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when he lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, he will always be loving like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Friday (Story 2, p1) and Samantha was sad and began to pout (Story 2, p2) because her dad said they couldn’t get a dog right now. Today is Saturday (Story 2, p3) and Samantha was joyful when her dad said that they could go visit her cousin whose dog (Story 2, p4) just had puppies. Samantha is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when she lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, she will always be joyful like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Saturday (Story 3, p1) and when it was time for bed, (Story 3, p2) Randall told his mom that he was afraid of the dark. His mom said, “Let’s pray and ask Jesus to give you peace while you sleep and to take away your fear.” Today is Sunday (Story 3, p3) and Randall woke up with a peaceful (Story 3, p4) and happy heart. Randall is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when he lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, he will always be peaceful like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Tuesday (Story 4, p1) and Max and his mom had to wait patiently (Story 4, p2) to see the doctor for his checkup. Max played with his toy while they waited. Today, on Wednesday, (Story 4, p3) Max kept interrupting his mom (Story 4, p4) while she was on the phone talking to his Aunt Jane. After Mom got off the phone, she told Max, “You were not being patient while I was on the phone. You need to learn to wait next time.” Max is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when he lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, he will always be patient like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Monday (Story 5, p1) and Sally (Story 5, p2) stuck her tongue out at her little baby brother when he knocked over her blocks. Mommy told Sally that was not kind of her. Today, on Tuesday, (Story 5, p3) Sally was playing blocks (Story 5, p4) again and her baby brother knocked them over again. But today, Sally said, “It’s OK,” and invited her brother to play blocks with her. Sally is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when she lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, she will always be kind like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Thursday (Story 6, p1) and Emma snuck a cookie (Story 6, p2) out of the cookie jar when Amanda, her baby sitter, wasn’t looking. Emma was being naughty, which is not good. Today, on Friday, (Story 6, p3) Emma told Amanda (Story 6, p4) that she took the cookie without asking and said that she was sorry. Emma is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when she lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, she will always be good like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Sunday (Story 7, p1) and Ben has been faithful (Story 7, p2) to work on learning a new Bible verse every Sunday. Today is Monday, (Story 7, p3) and Ben’s mom (Story 7, p4) had to remind him again to make his bed. Ben has not been faithful to make his bed every day. Ben is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when he lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, he will always be faithful like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Wednesday (Story 8, p1) and Ming got to hold her new baby (Story 8, p2) sister in her arms while mommy folded the laundry. Ming gently cradled her baby sister and rocked her back and forth and sang a little song. Today is Thursday (Story 8, p3) and Ming went next door (Story 8, p4) to play with her friend’s kittens. But Ming was rough with them and one of them scratched her. Her friend said, “You need to be gentle with the kittens, Ming, then they’ll be gentle with you.” Ming is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when she lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, she will always be gentle like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Yesterday was Tuesday (Story 9, p1) and Caleb lost his self-control (Story 9, p2) and got very angry when his big brother Christopher wouldn’t let him play football with him and his friends. Caleb’s mom said, “You need to control your anger, Caleb. Go to your room for 10 minutes and calm down.” Today is Wednesday (Story 9, p3) and Caleb controlled himself (Story 9, p4) and played quietly while dad took a nap on the couch. Caleb is learning to be more like Jesus and someday when he lives in Heaven with Jesus forever, he will always be self-controlled like Jesus. Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Downloadable Pictures for “Yesterday, Today and Forever”
Picture of Jesus and Hebrews 13:8 (Show this picture after each story and have the children say the Bible verse with you.)
Story One: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Two: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Three: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Four: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Five: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Six: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Seven: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Eight: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
Story Nine: Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Page 4
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