Good Samaritan Free Lessons, Crafts, and Activities

We’re delighted you’re here to explore this inspiring resource on The Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. This profound Bible story, where Jesus teaches about loving one’s neighbor through the actions of a compassionate Samaritan, beautifully illustrates God’s call to show mercy to all. Whether you’re a parent, Sunday School teacher, children’s ministry leader, homeschooler, Vacation Bible School coordinator, or passionate about sharing God’s Word, this resource is designed to bring this story to life for kids in a fun, meaningful way!

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• Video (Craft Stick Bible Story)
• 3 Free Story Lessons
• 3 Free Crafts
• Bonus Content

“True religion is not in rituals or rules, but in the heart that loves and serves as Christ does.”

— C. H. Spurgeon

Video: Good Samaritan (Craft Stick Bible Story)

“Who is my neighbor?” Join us for a thoughtful and adventurous Craft Stick Bible Story of the Good Samaritan! In this episode, Jesus teaches about loving your neighbor through the parable of a kind Samaritan helping a stranger in need.

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3 Free Good Samaritan Lessons

Lesson 1: Love Your Neighbor as Yourself

Jesus teaches that true love for one’s neighbor means showing mercy to anyone in need, as the Samaritan did for the wounded man (Luke 10:36-37 – “Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers? He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You go, and do likewise’”). Drawing from Matthew Henry’s commentary, this lesson emphasizes that God’s command to love extends beyond those like us, calling children to act with kindness and compassion to all, reflecting Christ’s selfless love (Commentary on Luke 10:25-37).

Discussion Questions

1. Why do you think the Samaritan helped the man when others didn’t?
2. Who is someone you could show kindness to, even if they’re different from you?
3. How can we show love to people we meet every day?

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Lesson 2: Mercy Reflects God’s Heart

The Samaritan’s mercy, binding up the wounded man’s wounds and caring for him, mirrors God’s compassion for sinners (Luke 10:33-35). Jonathan Edwards teaches that acts of mercy flow from a heart transformed by God’s grace, displaying His love to the world (Sermon: “Charity and Its Fruits,” 1738). This lesson encourages kids to see that showing mercy not only helps others but also honors God, drawing them closer to His heart of love and care.

Discussion Questions for Lesson 2

1. How did the Samaritan’s actions show God’s kind of love?
2. Why does helping others make us feel closer to God?
3. Can you think of a time someone showed you kindness when you needed it?

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Lesson 3: Obedience to God Means Action

Jesus’ command to “go, and do likewise” calls for active obedience, not just good intentions, as the Samaritan took costly steps to help (Luke 10:37). George Whitefield stresses that true faith produces works of love, proving our devotion to Christ (Sermon: “The Almost Christian,” 1740). This lesson inspires kids to put their faith into action by helping others, even when it’s hard, trusting that God equips them to live out His love.

Discussion Questions for Lesson 3

1. Why do you think Jesus told the lawyer to “go, and do likewise”?
2. What’s one way you can help someone this week, even if it’s not easy?
3. How can we ask God for strength to obey Him by helping others?

3 Free Good Samaritan Craft Activities

Craft 1: Samaritan’s Mercy Lantern (Advanced)

What You Need: Clear plastic cup, tissue paper (red, yellow, white), mod podge or diluted glue, paintbrush, construction paper (brown, blue), scissors, markers, battery-operated tea light, pipe cleaners, small beads.

1. Cover the outside of a clear plastic cup with layers of red and yellow tissue paper, using mod podge or diluted glue to create a glowing, warm effect when dry.
2. Cut a brown construction paper strip to form a road, wrapping it around the cup’s base, and add blue paper for a sky background.
3. Draw and cut out small figures of the Samaritan and wounded man from construction paper, gluing them onto the road strip; use pipe cleaners to add details like a helping hand or bandage.
4. Decorate with beads for texture, representing coins or care items, and write “Show Mercy” (Luke 10:37) on the rim with markers.
5. Place a battery-operated tea light inside to illuminate the lantern, symbolizing the light of God’s love.

Why It Helps: This advanced lantern craft artistically captures the Samaritan’s compassionate act, with the glowing light emphasizing God’s love shining through acts of mercy, engaging kids in the story’s call to action.

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Craft 2: Heart of Mercy Pop-Up Card

What You Need: Construction paper (red, white, brown), scissors, glue, markers, yarn, stickers.

1. Fold a white piece of construction paper in half to form a card.
2. Cut a large red heart and glue it inside, with a smaller brown path shape popping up (cut tabs to make it stand out when opened).
3. Draw the Samaritan and wounded man on the path, adding yarn as bandages or a rope for the donkey.
4. Write “Love Your Neighbor” (Luke 10:27) on the heart with markers, decorating with stickers.
5. Open the card to reveal the pop-up scene of mercy.

Why It Helps: The pop-up card creatively illustrates the Samaritan’s love, helping kids connect the act of mercy to God’s command to love others.

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Craft 3: Traveler’s Pouch Ornament

What You Need: Felt or burlap fabric, needle and thread (or fabric glue), scissors, ribbon, beads, markers, small paper heart.

1. Cut two small pouch shapes from felt or burlap, sewing or gluing three sides to form a pocket.
2. Decorate the pouch with beads or markers, adding a small paper heart with “Mercy” written on it, tucked inside.
3. Thread a ribbon loop through the top to hang as an ornament.
4. Encourage kids to place a tiny note or drawing inside, representing a kind deed they plan to do.

Why It Helps: The pouch symbolizes the Samaritan’s generosity, inspiring kids to think of practical ways to show mercy to others.z

Bonus Content

Memory Verse

“And he said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ And Jesus said to him, ‘You go, and do likewise.’” — Luke 10:37

Tip: Practice by writing the verse on a paper heart and repeating it while decorating with drawings of the Samaritan or a road, then display it to review daily.

Bible Verses for Further Study

• Leviticus 19:18: Love your neighbor as yourself, the command Jesus affirms.
  
• Matthew 22:39: Jesus reiterates loving one’s neighbor as a great commandment.
  
• Galatians 6:2: Bearing one another’s burdens fulfills the law of Christ.
  
• 1 John 4:7: Loving others shows we are born of God.

The Good Samaritan Story Summary

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus responds to a lawyer’s question about loving one’s neighbor by telling of a man robbed and left for dead. A priest and a Levite pass by, but a Samaritan stops to help, tending the man’s wounds, taking him to an inn, and paying for his care. Jesus challenges the lawyer to “go, and do likewise,” revealing three key lessons: loving your neighbor means showing mercy to all, mercy reflects God’s heart, and obedience to God requires action. These truths inspire children to show kindness, reflect God’s love, and act boldly in faith.

Good Words to Know

• Neighbor: Anyone in need whom we can help, regardless of differences.
• Mercy: Showing kindness and care to someone who is hurting.
• Compassion: Feeling and acting on concern for others’ suffering.
• Obedience: Doing what God asks, like helping others.

References

• The Holy Bible, Luke 10:25-37.
• Henry, Matthew, Commentary on the Whole Bible, Luke 10:25-37, Public Domain.
• Edwards, Jonathan, “Charity and Its Fruits,” Sermon, 1738, Public Domain.
• Whitefield, George, “The Almost Christian,” Sermon, 1740, Public Domain.
• Spurgeon, Charles Haddon, “The Good Samaritan,” Sermon #1360, delivered June 18, 1876, Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Volume 22.