Back to School Devotion on Fruit of the Spirit: An Interactive Lesson

A back to school devotion is an effective way to welcome and engage children. Whether kids are new to classrooms or seasoned pros, they always have something to say about returning to school.

Use this engaging back-to-school activity to show kids the importance of faith and the fruit of the Spirit. (Some assembly required. Banana not included!)

Back to School Devotion on the Fruit of the Spirit

Bible verses: Jeremiah 33:3 and Galatians 5:22-23

You’ll need:

• a child’s backpack containing the following items:
  • a banana with the fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23 written on it with a permanent marker
  • a hand weight
  • a cell phone
  • a gold construction-paper heart
  • a box of Band-Aids
  • funny glasses

Interactive Back to School Devotion: Fruit of the Spirit

Say: School is starting soon. How many of you have been preparing for school already? What have you done to get ready? I hope you haven’t forgotten to pack the most important things. Just in case you did forget, I packed these things for you.

Pull out each item and explain it.

Banana

Say: When you’re on the playground or in the classroom, you’ll need to have the fruit of the Spirit. These are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 

Hand weight

Say: Exercising your faith and trust God will make your faith muscles stronger.

Cell phone

Read aloud Jeremiah 33:3.

Say: Don’t forget to call on God with prayer anytime you need help or just want to talk to him.