The Church of Jesus

The Church of Jesus

Wednesday, May 8th & Sunday, May 12th

Key Passages: Selected verses from Acts

Basic Truth: The church is God's plan to tell all nations about Jesus

Memory Verse: Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ. Acts 5:42

Think About it:

Amid changing standards and collapsing values, some professing Christians in every generation are enticed to turn from the bedrock principles of Scripture to the sparkle of the “New”.  Material excesses, glamorous spiritual novelties, new thrills, new relationships, new “lovers”, new “gospels” - all serve Satan’s purpose to weaken the Church, the Body of Christ, and to block its vital witness to a perishing world.

Despite the incessant temptations, the Holy Spirit continues to direct all who walk by faith, and who yield to His guidance through repeated heartaches and trials.  Although sudden blows can lead even the faithful to questioning and doubts, our loving Lord stands firmly by His own: “God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.” (Hebrews 6:10)

Pray for your students to have a clear vision of their place in the body of Christ – and steadfastness to faithfully carry out His commands.

Ask it:

All Levels

Q: Why is it good news that Jesus is the Christ?

A: "Christ" is the Greek word for Messiah- meaning the One anointed, or chosen, by God to rescue sinners. Jesus came to rescue sinners!

Grade 1-2

Q: What is the church?

A: The church is the family of God made up of loyal followers who are committed to learning and obeying the teachings of Jesus.

Q: Can children be apart of God's family? If they can, how can they help?

A: Yes they can! All believers are part of God's Church, and are apart of God's family. The Church is God's plan to make disciples of all nations. Children can learn what Jesus taught and believe in Him, and obey His commands too!

Q: What happens when people tell others about Jesus?

A: more believe and become disciples, and the family of God grows!

Grade 3-4

Q: How do believers participate in God's plan to build His Church?

A: God's plan to build the Church of Jesus will succeed without our help, but we have the privilege of sharing in His work as we obey His commands.

Q: When do you think the Church of Jesus will stop growing?

A: When Jesus takes His Church out of this world! But that won't be until all nations have been told about Him!

Q: How can we participate in building the Church of Jesus right where we live? 

A: We can learn and obey Jesus' teachings, tell others about Him, and live for Jesus wherever we are!

Grade 5-6

Q: How does the church continue the work of Jesus?

A: As the church faithfully proclaims the Gospel, new disciples are made. As the church faithfully passes on the teachings of Jesus, believers are equipped to obey Jesus and continue His work. 

Q: Why does our church need to proclaim that Jesus is the Christ? 

A: People need to know that Jesus is the One who can rescue them from their sins! (Acts 5:42)

Q: How is the church like the body of Christ? (1 Corinthians 12:12)

A: The church is many people working together, like the parts of our bodies work together, to do the work of Jesus. 

Family Activities:

1) Write a note thanking your pastor and/or teachers for helping you to learn about God's truth.

2) Practice telling the Good News of Jesus to each other.