Oct. 18th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
How We Got The Bible Lesson 7--Scholars Translated the Bible

(The Tower of Babel--Genesis 11:1-9)

Bible scholars translate the Bible so more people can learn about God.

Verse:
"They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read."  --Nehemiah 8:8

Focus:

~People speak different languages.

~God wants everyone to know His Word.

~In order for people to understand what they are reading, words must be translated in their own language.
~Glorifying God is more important than honoring ourselves.

Missionary Biography: Cameron Townsend--Traveland Illness...land Lots of Ideals!

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Eyewitnesses Lesson 6--Great Boldness

Acts 4:1-31

The Holy Spirit empowers believers to speak boldly about Jesus

Verse Review:

Acts 1:8; Acts 1:9; John 14:26; Acts 2:42; Acts 3:6

Focus:

~The Sanhedrin arrested Peter and John and warned them to stop speaking about Jesus.
~Believers prayed for boldness to continue speaking about Jesus.

~The Holy Spirit empowered believers with boldness.

Missionary Biography: Amy Carmichael--Kimonos and Petticoats

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: God Is Enough (Exodus 12:1-15:21; 19-30; 32-34--The Gold Calf)

Anticipate: Marshmallow Calf

It makes no sense to call something that we made ourselves a god and expect it to help us.  But that was what the Israelites asked Aaron to do for them rather than trust the true God who led them out of captivity.  We need to remember that our God is the only true God.  He alone is enough for us.

Memory Verse: "'Let the one who boasts boast about this: that they have the understanding to know me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight," declares the LORD."  (Jeremiah 9:24)

Moses went up to the mountain to talk with God for 40 days.  During the absence of their leader, and in their fear, the Israelites did exactly what God had commanded them not to do and made an idol for themselves.  This grieved God's heart.  When Moses came down the mountain, the Israelites realized the greta sin they had committed through Moses' action and anger.  And they repented from their sins.  This is a sad reminder of how easy it an be to not trust God when things get hard.  God called His people to worship only Him, the one true God, who is enough for them.  Today, God is still calling His people to worship Him alone.  He is always with us and He will give us everything we need to live a life of faith.  God Himself is enough for us.  

Game: Take Down That Idol

RESPOND: How Much Is Enough?

Only God knows everything and so He knows every part of our hearts that need to be filled until we have enough love, peace, and hope to live a good life.

May God pour His blessings into our children's lives.  May they know that He is enough for them today, tomorrow, and always.