Fruit of the Spirit · Lesson 3
Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
John 20:19-21; John 14:27; Isaiah 53:5; Philippians 4:6-7 New Testament PrinciplePeace
On the first Easter evening, Jesus' friends hid behind locked doors, full of fear. Jesus came and stood among them. His first word was "Peace," and then He showed them His hands. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. Jesus made peace between us and God at the cross, and His Spirit calms our worried hearts when we bring our fears to Him.
Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. Jesus made peace for us with God, and He gives us His peace when we bring our worries to Him.
- CreationGod made it
- FallWe broke it
- RedemptionJesus fixes it (this lesson)
- RestorationJesus makes it new
Memory verse
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.”
John 14:27 BSB
Christ Connection · Promise
Seven hundred years earlier, Isaiah promised a Servant who would be pierced for our sins: "the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5). On Easter evening Jesus said "Peace" and showed the very hands and side where that peace was paid for. "Since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Romans 5:1). He Himself is our peace (Ephesians 2:14).
John 20:19-21; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:14; Colossians 1:20
The Big Story · Redemption
Sin broke our peace with God, and Jesus made peace by His cross and resurrection, so that one day all things will be made whole.
Teacher Guide
This version includes:
- Background and context for the passage
- Hidden in Plain Sight: the detail most people miss
- The Christ Connection: how this story points to Jesus
- A 50-minute class plan and prep checklist
- Object lesson: The worry jar
- Ellie’s Lab (science experiment): Be still
- A skit to act out the story
- Review game: Still as a statue
- Pronunciation help, tips for every age, song ideas and a note for parents
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Preschool (ages 3–5)
Jesus gives me peace when I'm scared.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 4-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 3 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Shake and settle, Color the peaceful night
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at church
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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Free preview · Kindergarten – 2nd grade
On Easter night, Jesus' friends hid behind locked doors because they were afraid. Jesus came in and said, "Peace be with you," and showed them His hands. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. When we bring our worries to Jesus, He gives us His peace.
Memory verse
“Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
Adapted from John 14:27
Start here
Shake a jar of water and soil. Ask, "Does this look calm?" Say, "Sometimes our hearts feel stirred up like this. Today Jesus brings peace to some very scared friends."
Bible story 6 min
It was the first Easter. That morning, the tomb was empty! But Jesus' friends did not know what to think. They were scared. They hid in a room. They locked the door.
"What if the soldiers come for us?" they said. Some of them had run away when Jesus was taken. They felt bad and afraid.
Then, all at once, Jesus was standing right there with them! The door was still locked. But Jesus was in the room.
The rest of the story, discussion questions, songs, Live It and prayer are for members.
Try an activity
Worry, pray, peace 8 min
- Call out a worry ("Thunder at night," "A big test," "A new school"). Kids crouch and shake. Then everyone folds hands and says, "Jesus, help me!" Then they stand tall, take a slow breath and say, "Peace!"
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3rd – 4th grade
On the first Easter evening, Jesus walked into a locked room full of frightened friends who had abandoned Him, and His first word was "Peace." Then He showed them the hands that paid for it. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit. Because Jesus made peace between us and God, we can bring every worry to Him, and His peace guards our hearts.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 8-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Jesus' peace, My worry jar
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: at home, at school, online and on screens
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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5th – 6th grade
On Easter evening, Jesus stood among the friends who had abandoned Him, behind doors locked in fear, and His first word was "Peace," followed by His scarred hands. Peace is a fruit of the Spirit with two layers. There is peace with God, won at the cross, and the peace of God, which guards our hearts when we bring our anxieties to Him.
This version includes:
- An opening hook and a 10-minute Bible story written for this age, with a Hidden in Plain Sight moment
- 5 discussion questions
- 2 activities: Two kinds of peace, Worry, prayer, truth
- 6 “Dasch Digs Up” facts
- Real-life connections: online and on screens, at home, with friends
- Song ideas, Live It, a prayer, and a printable student handout (preview below)
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More lessons from this story
Same Bible story, a different principle.
More lessons on Peace
The same principle in other Bible stories.
Big Feelings: Taking Them to GodBig Feelings: WorryGenesis 32:3-21; Genesis 33:1-11; Philippians 4:6-7; Luke 15:20Jacob was going home after twenty years, and his brother Esau was coming to meet him with 400 men. Jacob was "greatly afraid and distressed." He made worried plans. But then he prayed. He thanked God, reminded himself of God's promises and asked for help. And when Esau came, he ran to Jacob and hugged him! Worry is a big feeling we can take to God. When we pray with thanks, God gives His peace to guard our hearts.Old TestamentPeace
In the BeginningThrough the Red SeaExodus 14:1-31; Exodus 15:1-21When Israel was trapped between Pharaoh's army and the sea, God made a path through the water and fought for His people.Old TestamentPeace
Jesus the KingJesus Calms the StormMark 4:35-41; Psalm 107:23-31When a terrible storm hit the disciples' boat, Jesus woke up and said, "Peace, be still!" and the wind and waves obeyed Him.New TestamentFreePeace