Helping children discover what the Bible says about being wonderfully made, uniquely created, and designed by God.
Have you ever watched a child discover something wonderful about themselves?
Maybe they’ve learned to do something new, noticed how different their fingerprints are from someone else’s, or discovered a talent they didn’t know they had.
Children are naturally curious about how things work, how they grow, and what makes them different. But what happens when we take that curiosity to Scripture?
The Bible has some wonderful things to teach us about who made us, who we belong to, and why our lives matter.
Let’s explore God’s design together!
One of my favorite passages to explore with children is Psalm 139.
David writes:
“I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” — Psalm 139:14 (KJV)
We often focus on the words fearfully and wonderfully made.
And they’re certainly worth remembering!
But did you notice what David says next?
“Marvellous are thy works.”
David isn’t simply celebrating himself. He’s praising the One who made him!
And when we read the verses surrounding Psalm 139:14, we discover that David is reflecting on God’s knowledge of him and His work in forming him.
Now turn to Isaiah 64:8.
“But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.” (KJV)
What an interesting picture!
God is described as the potter, and we are the clay.
A potter doesn’t simply find a finished piece of pottery. The potter shapes it.
And in Ephesians 2:10, Paul writes:
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” (KJV)
There’s another connection!
Made by God. The work of His hands. His workmanship.
These verses help children discover that their value isn’t measured by how talented, popular, fast, or successful they are.
They can praise God because He is their Creator.
And as we continue exploring Scripture, we discover that God’s work in our lives doesn’t stop with how He made us. In Christ, He is also making us new.
Here’s a simple way to explore these passages together.
Read Psalm 139:13–14. Then ask:
Who is David talking to in these verses?
What does David say about how he was made?
Who does David praise?
What can we learn about God from these verses?
Now read Isaiah 64:8.
Ask your child what a potter does with clay.
What does the picture of a potter and clay help us understand about God as our Maker?
You don’t need to have all the answers ready. Give your children time to notice the words and ask their own questions.
Grab some washable markers, paper, and a magnifying glass if you have one.
Color your fingertips with the marker and press to the paper. Invite your children to make several fingerprints on the paper.
Look closely at the lines, loops, and patterns.
Are they all the same?
Now compare fingerprints with another family member.
What do you notice?
Talk about the wonderful details in God’s creation and how each person is different.
Then read Psalm 139:14 again.
Ask your children: Who deserves our praise for the wonderful way we are made?
You might write the words Marvellous are thy works beside the fingerprints as a reminder.,
What can Scripture teach us about how God made us?
Explore the wonderful connections between God’s creation, His workmanship, and the people He has made.
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What if children could investigate what Scripture says about being wonderfully made and belonging to God?
Our Fearfully Made Bible Adventure Collection invites children to explore God’s Word, notice important connections, and respond through creative activities.
Through four connected Bible Adventures, children investigate passages about God’s design, His workmanship, and the new life we have in Christ.
Rather than focusing only on what makes each child different, these Adventures encourage children to discover more about the God who made them.
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As your children create, talk about how artists make choices when designing something and how Scripture describes God as our Creator and Maker.
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