Second Peter 3:18 is a wonderful verse for children to memorize as they think about growing in Jesus.
As you make this fun flower pot copywork craft, talk to your kids about what it means to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The best way for us to get to know Jesus better, and to avoid the false teachings of those who twist Scripture, is to read God’s Word to us, the Bible!
2 Peter 3:18
As a family, read 2 Peter 3:13-18 before you begin your craft.
2 Peter 3:18, ESV, says:
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Your child can copy the first sentence in the verse on the copywork page in the version of your choice. As you make your craft, discuss:
- What does verse 13 tell us we are waiting for?
- What must we do while we are waiting?
- Some ignorant and unstable people twist the Scriptures.
- How can we be careful not to be carried away with their error?
- How can you grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ?
When we spend time in Scripture each day, learning the truth of God’s Word, we grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus. The more we know God’s Word, the less likely we are to be led astray by false teachers!
Grow in the Grace and Knowledge of Jesus Verse Craft
Check out this quick video showing you how to construct your 2 Peter 3:18 copywork craft:
2 Peter 3:18 Verse Craft Template Printable
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Supplies Needed to Create Your Grow in Grace and Knowledge Craft
- Your 2 Peter 3:28 Craft Templates
- Colored Cardstock
- White Cardstock
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Permanent Markers
- Toilet Paper Rolls
- Erasable Pens
Creating Your Growing in Jesus Craft for Kids
1) Print Your Templates.
Trace the template pieces on colored cardstock. Cut out the colored pieces as shown.
2) Create Your Flower.
Make a small slit part way up the center of the bottom of each petal, as shown.
Overlap the slit ends and glue one on top of the other so that each petal is tapered, as shown.
Glue the ends of each petal to one of the circles to create the flower.
Glue the center of the flower over the tapered ends of the petals in the middle of the flower.
Fold the leaves in half, then create several diagonal folds to give the leaves texture. Unfold each leaf.
Roll green cardstock into a tight straw and glue the end longways.
Glue the flower head to the green stem.
Glue a leaf to the back of the stem on each side.
Cut the toilet paper roll in thirds to create short flower pots.
Trace the end of the roll on a thin piece of cardboard and cut the circle out.
Glue the circle to the bottom of the flower pot.
Glue your flower stem inside the toilet paper roll flower pot.
3) Assemble and Display Your 2 Peter 3:18 Grow in Grace and Knowledge Craft.
Choose the line width for your child and cut around the outside of the copywork card.
Have your child use an erasable pen to write 2 Peter 3:18a on the card.
Glue your flower pot onto the card in the square.
Put your 2 Peter 3:18 Grow in Jesus craft somewhere your child can see it!
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“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2, ESV
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- Observe: They pay attention to what they’re reading.
- Interpret: They figure out what the Bible means in that section.
- Apply: They decide how the truth of God’s Word impacts their life today.
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Every child is sure to find activities they’ll love!
Elementary-aged kids need hands-on middle grade resources that engage them and equip them to process important truths.
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