HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
BIG PICTURE: HOPE
BIG IDEA: Happy Happy Joy Joy
BIG POINT: NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, LIVING WITH HOPE BRINGS JOY
BIG WORD: WE HAVE THIS HOPE AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL, FIRM AND SECURE. HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV) use big word image
BIG BIBLE STORY: Paul and Silas Are Thrown Into Prison (Acts 16:16-40)
Questions:
1. What happened to Paul and Silas in today’s Bible story? (Acts 16:16-40)
2. Why do you think Paul and Silas worshipped God even though they were in jail?
3. What should we do when we face tough times?.
ACTIVITY:
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ANCHOR FOR MY SOUL
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
BIG PICTURE:
HOPE
BIG IDEA:
Anchor for my soul
BIG POINT:
If my hope is in God, I'm safe and secure.
BIG WORD:
WE HAVE THIS HOPE AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL, FIRM AND SECURE. HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV)
Questions:
1. What does an anchor do for a ship?
2. Who is our hope anchored to?
3. When you are going through storms or hard times in your life, what should you do?
ACTIVITY:
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Don’t Worry Be Hopey
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
BIG POINT:
MY HOPE IS IN GOD AND I CAN ALWAYS COUNT ON HIM
BIG WORD:
WE HAVE THIS HOPE AS AN ANCHOR FOR THE SOUL, FIRM AND SECURE. HEBREWS 6:19 (NIV)
BIBLE VERSE:
Matthew 6:25-26 “I tell you, do not worry. Don’t worry about your life and what you will eat or drink. And don’t worry about your body and what you will wear. Isn’t there more to life than eating? Aren’t there more important things for the body than clothes? “Look at the birds of the air. They don’t plant or gather crops. They don’t put away crops in storerooms. But your Father who is in heaven feeds them. Aren’t you worth much more than they are?”
Questions:
1- What does Jesus say about worrying?
2 - Why do we not need to worry?
3 - What should we do instead of worrying?
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CHRISTMAS CHEER - JESUS IS THE GIFT
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Story: The Birth of Jesus - Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-20
Matthew 1:18-25
18This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and yetdid not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly.
20But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. 21She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,because he will save his people from their sins.”
22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”(which means “God with us”).
24When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. 25But he did not consummate their marriage until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Luke 2:1-20
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place whileQuirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to their own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Power Statement: Jesus is God’s Gift to Me!
Memory Verse: “God sent his Son to be the savior of the world” 1 John 4:13
Motions:
God (point up)
Sent his son (hold a baby)
To be the savior (x on chest)
Of the world (arms wide)
1 John 4:14 (bible hands)
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CHRISTMAS CHEER - JESUS IS UNDESERVED
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses:
John 3:16-17
16“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. 17God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but to save the world through him.
Romans 3:24
Yet God, in his grace, freely makes us right in his sight. He did this through Christ Jesus when he freed us from the penalty for our sins.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses, but God’s unfailing love and faithfulness came through Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
1 Corinthians 15:1-19
1Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it. 2It is this Good News that saves you if you continue to believe the message I told you—unless, of course, you believed something that was never true in the first place.
3I passed on to you what was most important and what had also been passed on to me. Christ died for our sins, just as the Scriptures said. 4He was buried, and he was raised from the dead on the third day, just as the Scriptures said. 5He was seen by Peter and then by the Twelve. 6After that, he was seen by more than 500 of his followers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. 7Then he was seen by James and later by all the apostles. 8Last of all, as though I had been born at the wrong time, I also saw him. 9For I am the least of all the apostles. In fact, I’m not even worthy to be called an apostle after the way I persecuted God’s church.
10But whatever I am now, it is all because God poured out his special favor on me—and not without results. For I have worked harder than any of the other apostles; yet it was not I but God who was working through me by his grace. 11So it makes no difference whether I preach or they preach, for we all preach the same message you have already believed.
12But tell me this—since we preach that Christ rose from the dead, why are some of you saying there will be no resurrection of the dead? 13For if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised either. 14And if Christ has not been raised, then all our preaching is useless, and your faith is useless. 15And we apostles would all be lying about God—for we have said that God raised Christ from the grave. But that can’t be true if there is no resurrection of the dead. 16And if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ has not been raised. 17And if Christ has not been raised, then your faith is useless and you are still guilty of your sins. 18In that case, all who have died believing in Christ are lost! 19And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean to not deserve or not be
worthy of something?
What makes you and I undeserving?
Have you ever received something that you did
not deserve? Tell us about it.
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CHRISTMAS CHEER - JESUS IS UNEXPECTED
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses:
Luke 2:1-20
“But the angel reassured them. ‘Don't be afraid!’ he said. ‘I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.’”
John 1:14
So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
Matthew 2:1-12-16, 19-23
Visitors from the East
1Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, 2“Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star as it rose, and we have come to worship him.”
3King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem. 4He called a meeting of the leading priests and teachers of religious law and asked, “Where is the Messiah supposed to be born?”
5“In Bethlehem in Judea,” they said, “for this is what the prophet wrote:
6‘And you, O Bethlehem in the land of Judah,
are not least among the ruling cities of Judah,
for a ruler will come from you
who will be the shepherd for my people Israel.’”
7Then Herod called for a private meeting with the wise men, and he learned from them the time when the star first appeared. 8Then he told them, “Go to Bethlehem and search carefully for the child. And when you find him, come back and tell me so that I can go and worship him, too!”
9After this interview the wise men went their way. And the star they had seen in the east guided them to Bethlehem. It went ahead of them and stopped over the place where the child was. 10When they saw the star, they were filled with joy! 11They entered the house and saw the child with his mother, Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasure chests and gave him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
12When it was time to leave, they returned to their own country by another route, for God had warned them in a dream not to return to Herod.
The Escape to Egypt
13After the wise men were gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up! Flee to Egypt with the child and his mother,” the angel said. “Stay there until I tell you to return, because Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.”
14That night Joseph left for Egypt with the child and Mary, his mother, 15and they stayed there until Herod’s death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “I called my Son out of Egypt.”16Herod was furious when he realized that the wise men had outwitted him. He sent soldiers to kill all the boys in and around Bethlehem who were two years old and under, based on the wise men’s report of the star’s first appearance. 17Herod’s brutal action fulfilled what God had spoken through the prophet Jeremiah:18“A cry was heard in Ramah—weeping and great mourning.Rachel weeps for her children,refusing to be comforted,for they are dead.”
The Return to Nazareth
19When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. 20“Get up!” the angel said. “Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying to kill the child are dead.”21So Joseph got up and returned to the land of Israel with Jesus and his mother. 22But when he learned that the new ruler of Judea was Herod’s son Archelaus, he was afraid to go there. Then, after being warned in a dream, he left for the region of Galilee. 23So the family went and lived in a town called Nazareth. This fulfilled what the prophets had said: “He will be called a Nazarene.”
Discussion Questions:
What does it mean when something is “unexpected?”
Have you ever had something “unexpected” happen to you? Tell us about it!
What was it about Jesus’ birth that was so “unexpected?”
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SWORD OF THE SPIRIT - Lesson 6
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Sword of the Spirit
Series Verse:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Bible Story:
Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness, Matthew 4:1-11
Power Statement:
Victory comes when I know Gods word.
Memory Verse:
“Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Discussion Questions:
What do I know about the word of God?
Why is Gods word a sword?
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ARMOR OF GOD - Lesson 5
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Helmet of Salvation
Series Verse:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Bible Story:
John 4:46-53, Jesus heals an Officials Son
Power Statement:
Victory comes when I know my savior.
Memory Verse:
“Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Discussion Questions:
What is salvation?
How do I get saved?
Why is protecting my head so important?
FAMILY SOAP GUIDE:
ACTIVITY:
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ARMOR OF GOD - Lesson 4
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Shield of Faith
Series Verse:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Bible Story:
Exploring Canaan, Numbers 13-14
Power Statement:
Victory comes when I live by faith!
Memory Verse:
“Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Discussion Questions:
What does faithfulness mean?
What does the shield of faith protect you from?
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ARMOR OF GOD - Lesson 3
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Good News Boots
Series Verse:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Bible Story:
The Great Commission, Matthew 28:16-10
16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Power Statement:
Victory comes when I share the good news of God’s love!
Memory Verse:
“Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Discussion Questions:
Who can I share the good news with?
Share a time when you got to share the Gospel with someone.
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ARMOR OF GOD - Lesson 2
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Truth/Power Statement:
Victory comes when I do what is right!
Bible Story:
Gideon (Judges 6:1-32)
Bible Verses:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Power Statement:
Victory comes when I do what is right!
Memory Verse:
“Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Questions:
What does this piece of armor do?
What is righteousness?
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ARMOR OF GOD - Lesson 1
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Truth/Power Statement:
Victory comes when I speak and know the truth!
Bible Verses:
Ephesians 6:10-18
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
Memory Verse: “Put on the full armor of God” Ephesians 6:11a
Motions:
Put on - bring hands into your chest
The full armor - hands to on hips
Of God - point up to the sky
Ephesians 6:11 - hands open holding book
Questions:
What truths do you know about God?
When was the last time you told a lie?
Can you make that right and tell the truth?
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FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - Lesson 2
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Foundational Truth:
The Holy Spirit leads!
Bible Verses:
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”
Wonder Questions:
Each tree is recognized by its own fruit.. what I am recognized for?
FAMILY DISCUSSION GUIDE:
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - Lesson 1
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Foundational Truth:
The Holy Spirit leads!
Bible Verses:
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”
Wonder Questions:
What are the fruits of the spirit?
What is one “fruit” you think you have a lot of in your life?
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JESUS CALMS THE STORM
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41
Foundational Truth: Jesus is God
Memory Verse: Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. — Psalm 147:5
Motions:
Great is our Lord: Make "L" with right index finger and thumb. Move the "L" from right shoulder to left hip.
and mighty in power: Bring arms up to strong man pose.
his understanding: Place pointer finger to temple and move outward.
has no limit: Shake head side to side.
Bible hands: Psalm 147:5
Blessing:
Jesus is God and He loves you with love that lasts forever. God sent Jesus to show us how much He loves us and wants us to be with Him always. Children, may you always remember that Jesus is God, and that He can calm any storm.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … How did Jesus amaze the disciples?
I wonder … What do I think is amazing about Jesus?
ACTIVITY:
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JESUS CALLS THE DISCIPLES
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Luke 5:1-11
Foundational Truth: We are disciples!
Memory Verse: Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. - John 5:24
Motions:
Very truly I tell you: Nod head in affirmation, cup hands around mouth.
whoever hears my word: cup hands around ears.
and believes him who sent me: Point index fingers to the sky
has eternal life: Point right index finger outward and make a circular motion.
John 5:24: bible hands open
Blessing:
Children, may you follow Jesus wherever He calls you.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … Why does God want me to know Him?
I wonder … How can I know God more?
I wonder … How can I be more like Jesus?
ACTIVITY:
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THE FATHER HAS BIG PLANS FOR JESUS
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Mark 1; Luke 4
Foundational Truth: God has plans for me!
Memory Verse: Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. - John 5:24
Motions:
Very truly I tell you: Nod head in affirmation, cup hands around mouth.
whoever hears my word: cup hands around ears.
and believes him who sent me: Point index fingers to the sky
has eternal life: Point right index finger outward and make a circular motion.
John 5:24: bible hands open
Blessing:
May you always listen to God, so He may continue to show you the best path.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder ... How did Jesus feel when He was in the wilderness?
I wonder… What plans might God have for me?
ACTIVITY:
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OLD TESTAMENT RECAP
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: The Old Testament
Foundational Truth: The Big God story is for you and me!
Memory Verse: I have hidden your word in my heart - Psalm 119:11
Motions:
I have: point thumbs into self
Hidden your word: point up
In my heart: hands over chest
Psalm 119:11: bible hands
Blessing:
May you know and experience God's great big love for you. May you see in each day the special way you're part of The Big God Story.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … how do I know God better today?
I wonder … what sins or bad choices do I make?
I wonder … how can I be apart of the Big God Story?
ACTIVITY:
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NEHEMIAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Nehemiah 1-4; 6-10
Foundational Truth: God redeems
Memory Verse: The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. - Zephaniah 3:17
Motions:
The LORD your God: Make "L" with right index finger and thumb. Move the "L" from right shoulder to left hip.
is with you: Put both hands in front of body and pull close to chest.
the Mighty Warrior: Make fists and flex to show muscles.
who saves: Make fists and fold arms across chest, then open arms.
Zephaniah 3:17: Hold open hands like a book
Blessing:
May you trust in our faithful God who always does what He says He will do.
Wonder Questions:
I wonder ... How would it feel to build the walls around a big city? What tools would I use?
I wonder ... What song or words would I sing to God to celebrate after the walls were finished?
I wonder ... What will it be like when I get to be with God forever? I wonder ... How do I feel about God right now?
ACTIVITY:
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JONAH
RESOURCES FOR LESSON:
Bible Verses: Jonah 1-4
Foundational Truth: God Saves, part 1
Memory Verse: The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. - Zephaniah 3:17
Motions:
The LORD your God: Make "L" with right index finger and thumb. Move the "L" from right shoulder to left hip.
is with you: Put both hands in front of body and pull close to chest.
the Mighty Warrior: Make fists and flex to show muscles.
who saves: Make fists and fold arms across chest, then open arms.
Zephaniah 3:17: Hold open hands like a book
Blessing:
Children, may you remember that our God saves. He is with you each day and in His great love has provided the way for us to be with Him forever. Have joy!
Wonder Questions:
I wonder … Why didn't Jonah listen to God and go to Nineveh right away?
I wonder … What would have happened to the people of Nineveh if God hadn't sent Jonah with the important message for them?
I wonder … When have I seen in my own life that God saves?
ACTIVITY:
Jonah and the Whale
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Coloring Page:
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