God's Treasure Map

Big Idea: The Bible is like a treasure map that helps us find what matters most—knowing and following Jesus

set ing the scene

(hold up “treasure map” scroll)

Hello kids, I've got something really cool to show you, Look at this

(unroll the map slowly and dramatically)

i looks old.. burned on the edges… It’s got arrow ans dotted lines and an X on it

what do you think it is?

( let them answer: “a Treasure map”)

Yes! A treasure map! Now, who here would love to go on a treasure hunt?

(Let them respond—maybe get a few hands or excited shouts.)

Me too! Imagine the adventure, the clues, the mystery… and the TREASURE.

Imagine you were given this amazing treasure map… it leads to gold, jewels, maybe even a hidden pirate chest!

But instead of using it, you just… [roll it up] …stuff it in your drawer and forget about it.

Would you ever find the treasure?

(Let them respond: “No!”)

Right! If you don’t read the map, you’ll never find what it’s pointing to.

Did you know that God has already given us a treasure map? It’s not full of “X marks the spot” or buried chests… it’s even better.

(Hold up a Bible)

It’s this. The Bible. God gave us His Word to help us know what really matters—how to live, how to love, and how to follow Jesus.

The Bible is like a treasure map that helps us find what matters most—knowing and following Jesus

The bible says so in Psalm 119:162: “I rejoice at your word like one who finds great treasure.”

That means reading the Bible is like discovering treasure every day! Not gold or diamonds—but something even more valuable: Jesus

But how do we use the Map? How do we use the Bible

Now, you might be thinking, “But I don’t always understand the Bible!” That’s okay! Studying the Bible doesn’t mean reading everything at once. It’s like following the map step by step.

Here are some ways you can study the Bible:

Ask an adult to read with you

Pick a story from a children’s Bible

Highlight your favorite verse

Draw what you imagine when you hear the story

Pray: “God, help me understand what You’re saying.”

Every time you open the Bible, it’s like you’re going on a new part of the treasure hunt. God has something for you!

And do you know what the greatest treasure the Bible points to is?

It’s Jesus.

Every book, every story, every verse is like an arrow pointing to Him. to jesus He’s the one who rescues us, loves us, and gives us eternal life.

Following Jesus is the greatest adventure you’ll ever go on, and the Bible is your guide the whole way.

So here’s your challenge this week: Open your Bible like you’re opening a treasure map. Ask, “God, what do You want to show me today?”

Whether it’s one verse or one story, remember—God’s Word is full of treasure. And He gave it to you because He loves you.Ready to go treasure hunting this week?

(Let them respond!)

Let’s go find what God has for us.