In this lesson, children learn that when they ask God for help, He is able to help them, even when the problem looks much bigger than they are. This lesson suits children ages 5 to 11 and takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Big Idea
When we are small and scared, we can ask God for help, and He is always strong enough to help us.
Memory Verse
2 Chronicles 14:11
Asa cried to the LORD his God, and said, “The LORD, there is no one besides you to help, between the mighty and him who has no strength. Help us, the LORD our God; for we rely on you, and in your name are we come against this multitude. The LORD, you are our God. Don’t let man prevail against you.”
(WEB)
Ask the children to cup their hands in front of their chests, as if holding a small prayer, then lift their hands up toward the ceiling on the word “help.” Say the verse together three times, lifting and lowering the hands each time to make it a rhythm they can carry home.
The Story: 2 Chronicles 14 for Kids
Long ago, there was a good king named Asa in the land of Judah. For ten years, Asa’s land was peaceful, and there was no war. Asa loved God, so he took away the idol altars and the false gods that people had been worshiping. He told all the people, “Let us seek the LORD, the God of our fathers, and obey His rules.”
Asa’s people grew strong. They built walls and towers around their cities so they would be safe. Asa had a big army of brave men, with shields and spears and bows. Everyone was ready to protect the land.
Then one day a huge enemy army came. Their leader was named Zerah, and his army was enormous, with a million soldiers and three hundred chariots. It looked impossible for Asa’s men to win. Asa did not panic. He went out to the valley and prayed, “Lord, there is no one else who can help us. We trust You. Please help us, for we belong to You.”
God answered Asa’s prayer. The LORD struck the enemy army, and they ran away in fear. Asa and his men chased them all the way to Gerar, and they won a great victory. The people also brought home sheep, camels, and many other good things from the enemy camps.
Asa and his people went back to Jerusalem happy and thankful. They knew the victory came from God, not from their own strength. God had helped them because they trusted Him.
Read It Together
2 Chronicles 14:2
Asa did that which was good and right in the LORD his God’s eyes…
(WEB)
Point out that Asa did what was good and right in the LORD’s eyes. Explain that “good and right” means doing the things that make God happy, like telling the truth, being kind, and obeying Him.
2 Chronicles 14:4
And commanded Judah to seek the LORD, the God of their fathers, and to obey his law and command.
(WEB)
Show the children that Asa told his people to seek the LORD. Explain that seeking God means looking for Him, spending time with Him, and listening to what He says in His Word.
2 Chronicles 14:12
So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa and before Judah; and the Ethiopians fled.
(WEB)
Point out that God was the one who won the battle. Help the children see that God is powerful enough to defeat any enemy, and that He keeps His promises to the people who trust Him.
Talk About It
- What was Asa’s army facing, and how did it feel to be so small against such a big enemy?
- What did Asa do when he was afraid, and what can you do when you feel scared?
- Why do you think Asa told the people to get rid of the false idols and seek God?
- Who did Asa say could help them, and why do you think he trusted God so completely?
- Can you think of a time when God helped you or someone you know?
Activity Ideas
Prayer Hands Drawing
You will need paper, crayons or markers, and a pencil. Ask each child to trace one of their hands onto the paper, then draw a small picture of something they are worried about inside the outline. On the other side, have them write or draw a word they can pray to God about it. Explain that God is always ready to help, just as He helped Asa.
Giant and Little Army Game
You will need a open space, a few soft balls or beanbags, and some cups or cones. Set up cups on one side to be the “enemy” and ask the children to try to knock them over. Give one child the role of the giant, and have the rest of the children work together to tip it over with the balls. Afterward, talk about how working together with God’s help makes hard things possible.
Trust Jar at Home
You will need a clean jar, paper, and a pen. Ask your family to write down things they are afraid of or need help with on slips of paper and place them in the jar. Each evening, pick one slip and pray about it together. This gives children a simple, ongoing way to practice bringing their needs to God.
Teacher Notes
For adults, this chapter shows that God honors trust and faithfulness. Asa’s reliance on God in the face of overwhelming odds is a reminder that our strength is limited, but God’s is not. Asa also shows that real faith includes turning away from anything that competes with God for our devotion.
When teaching children, avoid implying that God will always give us the exact victory we want when we pray, as if prayer works like a guarantee. Instead, emphasize that God is faithful and worthy of our trust, even when His answers look different from what we expected.
A Prayer to Close
Lord, we thank You that You are strong and You always hear us. When we feel small and scared, help us remember that You are bigger than any problem. Teach us to trust You and to turn to You first, just like Asa did. Thank You for being our help and our protection every day. Amen.
