In this lesson, children learn that God keeps His promises even when things look hopeless, because God is faithful and nothing is too hard for Him. This lesson suits children ages 5 to 11 and takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Big Idea
God always keeps His promises, even when everything around us looks scary or impossible. We can trust Him to do what He says.
Memory Verse
Jeremiah 32:27
“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for me?
(WEB)
Stand tall with your arms stretched out wide, then bring them down slowly as you say “Is anything too hard for God?” Pause, then shout “No!” and clap once. Repeat it together three times so the words stick.
The Story: Jeremiah 32 for Kids
Long ago, the king of Babylon’s army had surrounded the city of Jerusalem. Their soldiers were everywhere, and the people inside were very worried. The prophet Jeremiah was there too, but King Zedekiah had locked him up in the guard’s courtyard because Jeremiah kept telling the people something hard to hear.
God told Jeremiah that the city would be taken by the Babylonians. That sounded terrible. Then God sent a message that seemed strange. Jeremiah’s cousin Hanamel came to him and said, “Please buy my field in Anathoth. It is yours to buy.”
Jeremiah knew this was God’s word, so he bought the field. He weighed out seventeen pieces of silver, signed the papers, and had witnesses watch. He told his helper Baruch, “Put these papers in a clay jar so they will last a long time, because God says houses and fields will be bought in this land again.”
Jeremiah then prayed to God. He said, “Lord, you made the heavens and the earth by your great power. Nothing is too hard for you.” God answered him kindly. He reminded Jeremiah that He is the God of all people and that He would bring His people home again.
God made a promise that His people would one day return to their land, and that they would be His people and He would be their God. He would give them one heart and one way, so they could love and honor Him. Even when things looked dark, God’s plan was still good.
Read It Together
Jeremiah 32:17
“Ah Lord the LORD! Behold, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm. There is nothing too hard for you…
(WEB)
Point out how Jeremiah starts his prayer by remembering who God is. Ask the children what God has made that shows how powerful He is, like the sun, trees, or the ocean.
Jeremiah 32:38-39
38 Then they will be my people, and I will be their God. 39 I will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear me forever, for their good, and the good of their children after them.
(WEB)
Show the children the promise God makes here: He will be their God and they will be His people. Explain that God gives His people a heart that wants to follow Him, which is a gift, not something we earn.
Jeremiah 32:41
Yes, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.”
(WEB)
Point out that God says He will rejoice over His people and do them good. Help children see that God delights in caring for the people He loves.
Talk About It
- What did Jeremiah do even when things looked scary for his city?
- Why do you think God wanted Jeremiah to buy a field when the enemy was coming?
- What is something that felt impossible to you, and how did God help you through it?
- How does it make you feel to know that God always keeps His promises?
- What is one way you can trust God this week when you feel worried?
Activity Ideas
Clay Jar Keepsake
You will need modeling clay or playdough, a small cup, and a marker. Let each child shape a small jar, then press a folded paper with a promise written on it inside before the clay sets. Talk about how Jeremiah kept God’s promise safe in a clay jar, and let the children decorate the outside.
Impossible Made Possible Game
You will need a blindfold, a few cups, and a small toy or coin. Have one child hide the toy while a teammate is blindfolded and must find it using only directions from the others. Afterward, talk about how God guides us even when we cannot see the way, and how nothing is too hard for Him.
Promise Card at Home
You will need index cards, crayons, and a pencil. Have each child draw a picture of something God has made and write “Nothing is too hard for God” underneath. Encourage them to tape the card somewhere they will see it each morning, like the bathroom mirror or the fridge.
Teacher Notes
For adults, this chapter shows that God keeps His word even when circumstances seem hopeless. Jeremiah buys a field in a city about to fall, an act of faith in God’s future promise of restoration. The passage also shows God’s unchanging character: He is powerful, faithful, and committed to His people.
With children, avoid overstating how the story applies to every personal situation. Be careful not to promise that God will always give us what we want in the exact way we hope. Instead, focus on the truth that God is faithful and good, and that He is with us in hard times.
A Prayer to Close
Lord, thank you that nothing is too hard for you. We remember that you made the sky and the earth. Help us trust you when we feel scared, and help us remember that you always keep your promises. Amen.
