Time Lab VBS Curriculum
Welcome to Time Lab!
Wouldn’t it be amazing to travel back in time and witness epic events in history? Imagine the thrill of meeting great heroes of the faith like Abraham, Moses, or Gideon. Or the fun of experiencing life in ancient cultures like Rome. Or the fascination of watching famous inventors make discoveries that change the world.
Discovering Jesus from Eternity Past to Eternity Future
Now imagine traveling through time and meeting the most important man ever—a man who was not just a man, but also God. One who turned the world upside-down. One who existed outside of time.
We’ll do just that as we embark on Time Lab. We’ll use words beginning with “C” to help us remember that Jesus, our forever faithful, loving, caring, promise-keeping Lord, has been with us always!
- Creation: Did you know the Son of God has always existed? We’ll talk about his existence before time and his activity at Creation.
- Christophany: Big, cool word the kids will love learning that teaches the Son of God didn’t start as a babe in a manger but has been around forever, actively involved throughout history, including the Old Testament! They’ll study the biblical accounts of Abraham and Moses that show appearances of the Son of God to people before he came to earth.
- Cross: Here’s when Jesus is actually given the name “Jesus.” And here’s where he lives, dies, and comes back to life. It’s the most epic historical account ever! Because of him, we can live forever, too! Although opportunities to present the gospel are provided every day, this is the day we’ll present the gospel in all its glory.
- Clouds: After Jesus rose again, where did he go? He’s actively working on our behalf as he sits at the right hand of God the Father, interceding for us, protecting his Church, and preparing a place for his children! Wow!
- Crown: We’ll end our tour through time at the new heaven and new earth, where Jesus and his children will live together in the most amazing place forever. Whatever your best day ever has been, a day on the new earth will blow it away!
Time sure will fly while we’re having fun. So head this way and get ready to launch into hyperdrive as we take off for Time Lab! Let’s go!
Day 1: Destination: Creation
Flutter the Sparrow shows Jesus before and at creation
Bible Passages
Genesis 1
John 1:1-3
Lesson Focus
Jesus always has been, always will be with us.
High Voltage Verse
All things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:16–17
Apologetics Focus
Jesus as a member of the Trinity
Inventors’ Science and Crafts
Experiment: A Work of Art, Rocks That Fizz
Main Craft: Eternity Circlet
Bits and Bytes Snacks
Beginning of Time Treats, Trinity Trio
Cool Contests
Back in Time Candy Contest
Quantum Leap Games
Garden of Eden Games
Day 2: Destination: Old Testament Locations
Lottie the Lamb shows Jesus in the Old Testament
Bible Passages
Genesis 18, Exodus 3
Lesson Focus
Jesus always has been, always will be a promise keeper, from Old Testament times to forever.
High Voltage Verses
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
Apologetics Focus
Prophecies made and fulfilled about Jesus.
Inventors’ Science and Crafts
Experiment: Moment in Time, Time to Shine
Main Craft: Burning Bush Light
Bits and Bytes Snacks
Sarah’s Cakes, Burning Branches
Cool Contests
Backwards Day, Team Cheers
Quantum Leap Games
Ancient Hebrew Games
Day 3: Destination: Visitation
Sergeant the St. Bernard shows Jesus in the New Testament.
Bible Passages
Selected Verses
Lesson Focus
Jesus always has been, always will be ready to love and forgive those who want to become his child.
High Voltage Verses
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal live. John 3:16
Apologetics Focus
Jesus is fully God and fully man.
Inventors’ Science and Crafts
Experiment: Balancing Act, Don’t Lose Your Marbles
Main Craft: Criss-Cross
Bits and Bytes Snacks
Christmas Cookies, Resurrection Brownies
Cool Contests
Christmas in (month of your VBS)
Quantum Leap Games
Ancient Roman Games
Day 4: Destination: Preparation
Bucky the Beaver shows Jesus today.
Bible Passages
Acts 1, John 14:2-3
Lesson Focus
Jesus always has been, always will be caring for his children—even now from heaven.
High Voltage Verses
In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? John 14:2
Apologetics Focus
Evidences of the resurrection of Jesus
Inventors’ Science and Crafts
Experiment: The Hand Is Quicker Than the Eye, Blast Off!
Main Craft: Time Warp Time Capsule
Bits and Bytes Snacks
Mansion of Many Rooms, Cotton Candy Clouds
Cool Contests
Dress-Up Day, Design-the-Time Challenge
Quantum Leap Games
Nowadays Games
Day 5: Destination: Celebration
King the Lion invites kids to celebrate Jesus in the future.
Bible Passages
Revelation 21-22
Lesson Focus
Jesus always has been, always will be in charge, including when he reigns as King of kings in the new heaven and new earth.
High Voltage Verses
At the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11
Apologetics Focus
Jesus on the New Earth
Inventors’ Science and Crafts
Experiment: This Is Nuts, Twister Time
Main Craft: Build-a-Bot Pencil Holder
Bits and Bytes Snacks
King’s Crown, Petri Critters
Cool Contests
Mission Money Mania, Names of Jesus Challenge
Quantum Leap Games
Futuristic Games
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