Lesson 13

Feeding 5,000; Martha and Mary

Key Passages: Luke 9:10-17 and Luke 10:38-42

Basic Truth: God knows and provides everything we need

Memory Verse: And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well.  Luke 12:29-31

Discussion Questions: 

All Levels

Q: Why do pagans run after things for this life? 

A: They don't know the true God who takes care of them. They think they can take care of themselves. 

Grade 1-2

Q: Why does God always provide what we need? 

A: God generously provides everything we have because of His love and grace

Grade 3-4

Q: Why does God tell us not to worry about this life? 

A: God has promised to provide everything we need. To worry means we don't trust God. 

Grade 5-6

Q: Why is my worldview important? 

A: What I believe about life shapes my priorities and choices. 

Family Activities:

1) Try sharing 1 pita and 1 can of tuna for your evening meal. Talk about God's faithful provision (be prepared for a follow-up meal...which is provided by GOD!)

2) Read and discuss Psalm 63:1-3 or Luke 12:22-34

For the full lesson:

1st & 2nd Grade

3rd & 4th Grade

5th & 6th Grade

Lesson 11

Healing a Leper, Servant, and Widow's Son: Lesson 11

Wednesday, November 19th & Sunday, November 23rd

Key Passages: Luke 5:12-16; 17:1-17

Basic Truth: God is able to repair what sin has destroyed.

Memory Verse: He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. He who was seated on the throne said, "I am making everything new!" Then he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

Discussion Questions: 

All Levels

Q: Why is God able to promise these things? 

A: God created a world without sin the first time. He is able to conquer all sin and make a perfect world again. 

Grade 1-2

Q: Why does everything need to be made new? 

A: Sin has caused great destruction in this world, but God can repair all that sin has destroyed. 

Grade 3-4

Q: Why does God repair the damage caused by sin? 

A: In spite of our sin, God still wants a relationship with mankind. His love and grace are unending.

Grade 5-6

Q: What hope does God offer for the problems of this life? 

A: All trouble in this world is the consequence of sin. God is the only One who has power to forgive sins and reverse the consequences. 

Family Activities:

1) Look at the headlines in the newspaper. Find examples of the destruction of sin. Praise God for His power and His promise to make "everything new"!

2) What "headlines" would describe recent happenings in your home? Is there evidence of sin? Is there evidence of God's power? 

For the full lesson:

Grades 1 & 2

Grades 3 & 4

Grades 5 & 6

Nicodemus

Nicodemus: Lesson 8

Wednesday, October 22nd & Sunday, October 26th

Key Passages: John 3:1-21

Basic Truth: Eternal life is a gift from God.

Memory Verse: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. John 3:16

Discussion Questions: 

All Levels

Q: What is eternal life? 

A: Eternal life means having a correct relationship--fellowship--with God now and forever!

Grade 1-2

Q: Why does eternal life have to come from God? 

A: All people are sinners. Only God can take away our sin and make us acceptable to live with Him. 

Grade 3-4

Q: How do we get eternal life? 

A: God gives eternal life as a gift to anyone who has faith in Jesus as the only way to be saved. 

Grade 5-6

Q: How can we be sure we have eternal life? 

A: Eternal life doesn't depend on what we do--it's a gift that God promised to give to all who believe in Jesus. We see evidence of eternal life in a life of love and obedience to God. 

Family Activities:

1) Let anyone in your family who has been Born Again retell the story of how they received Jesus as their Savior. 

2) Look at a photo album or home video to see how we've grown physically. How are you growing up spiritually?