A-51 Hope Beyond Doom

Jeremiah Buys a Field in Faith

Theme: Searching for a Treasure That Isn’t There… Yet

Supplies:, 5–6 empty envelopes labeled CONTRACT, prizes/treasures children can take home

Directions:

• If more than 4 children, divide into groups
• Give each child (or group) a sealed envelope labeled CONTRACT.
• Inside each envelope is a message that says something like: “A treasure has been promised. Search the room to find it.” 
• After each group opens and reads their envelope, say, “You won’t see any treasure yet, but you have a promise. Go search.”
• Let kids search for 30–60 seconds (But there is NO treasure hidden).
• After the search fails, call them back.

Discussion:

• Ask: “How did it feel to search when nothing seemed to be there?”
• Ask: “Did the promise feel real when you couldn’t find anything?”
• Ask: “Would you buy land during a war when your city is being captured?”
• Explain: Jeremiah bought a field—even though Babylon was taking over and the land looked worthless. Why? Because God promised the people would return someday. Jeremiah acted on God’s promise, not on what he could see.
• “Just like God’s promises, the treasure didn’t exist yet—but it does now.” Place small prizes in a visible spot and let them “find” them.