July 2023 Children’s Ministry Guide
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We Are Saved by Faith in Jesus (Hebrews 11)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is the only true hero of the Bible. We are saved from our sin when we have faith in Jesus.
Younger Preschool: Jesus is the only true hero of the Bible. We are saved from our sin when we have faith in Jesus.
Kids: The Bible gives examples of people who had faith, but the true hero of the Bible is Jesus. Jesus lived a perfect life, died on the cross, and rose from the dead. We are saved from our sins by faith in Jesus.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
Kids: How can we be saved? We are only saved through faith in Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Younger Preschool: Believe in God. Hebrews 11:6
Kids: Now without faith it is impossible to please God, since the one who draws near to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. Hebrews 11:6
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Jesus Calmed a Storm (Matthew 8; Mark 4; Luke 8)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is Lord. He has power over everything.
Younger Preschool: Jesus’ friends knew He was a good teacher. When Jesus calmed the storm, He showed that He is the Lord. Jesus has power over everything.
Kids: Jesus’ disciples knew Jesus was a good man and a good teacher. When Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, He showed His disciples that He is also God. God rules the sea and stills its waves.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: Is Jesus God or a person? Jesus is both God and a person.
Kids: Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. John 1:18
Younger Preschool: Jesus shows us what God is like. John 1:18
Kids: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him. John 1:18
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Jesus Healed and Forgave (Matthew 9; Mark 2; Luke 5)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus has the power to heal and to forgive sins.
Younger Preschool: Jesus forgave the man’s sins. Jesus also healed the man. Jesus has the power to heal and to forgive sins.
Kids: The man who was paralyzed needed to be healed. Jesus did something even greater; Jesus forgave his sins, and then He healed the man. Because Jesus is God, He has the power and authority to heal and forgive. Jesus forgives everyone who trusts in Him.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: Is Jesus God or a person? Jesus is both God and a person.
Kids: Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. John 1:18
Younger Preschool: Jesus shows us what God is like. John 1:18
Kids: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him. John 1:18
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Jesus Healed Sickness (Matthew 9; Mark 5; Luke 8)
FAMILY TALKING POINTS
CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus can heal and give people life.
Younger Preschool: Jesus showed His power to heal and give life. Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save people from sin and death.
Kids: By healing the woman and raising the little girl from the dead, Jesus showed His power as the Messiah. Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save people from sin and death. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sins and changes us to be more like His Son.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: Is Jesus God or a person? Jesus is both God and a person.
Kids: Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human.
KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. John 1:18
Younger Preschool: Jesus shows us what God is like. John 1:18
Kids: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him. John 1:18
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CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
Babies & Toddlers: Only Jesus can give us everything we need.
Younger Preschool: Jesus fed the people who were hungry. Jesus can give us everything we need: forgiveness, peace with God, and life with Him forever.
Kids: By feeding the crowd, Jesus provided for the physical needs of the people. Later, Jesus called Himself the bread of life. (John 6:35) Only Jesus can satisfy our souls forever by providing forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life.
BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Younger Preschool: Is Jesus God or a person? Jesus is both God and a person.
Kids: Is Jesus God or a human? As the Son of God, Jesus is both fully God and fully human.
KEY PASSAGE
Babies & Toddlers: Jesus is God’s Son. John 1:18
Younger Preschool: Jesus shows us what God is like. John 1:18
Kids: No one has ever seen God. The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father’s side—he has revealed him. John 1:18