Why Did They Come?

Name a student or two who attended your Sunday School class yesterday. Picture them in your mind. Then ask yourself, "Why did he or she come?"

• Was it parental insistence?
• A chance to see a friend?
• Enjoying the craft activity?
• The good feeling of being able to answer the teachers' questions?
• The promise of a snack?
• Thirst for God's Word?

Intrinsic motivation, the love of learning, the thirst for God's Word, is probably a rare thing for your students. This side of heaven our desires are more often corrupted by our sinful nature. That does not mean, though, that the force of the Law is the only motive that will bring your students to class.

If your students love engaging in conversation with each other, it is not Law to give them opportunities to do that before or during the lesson. If your students enjoy craft activities, or singing, or drama, or art, it is not Law to make frequent use of those activities in your class.

Use the tools at your disposal, all of them, to draw in your students to hear God's Word, talk about their faith, and grow as Jesus' disciples.

God will bless you as you teach His children His Word.