Nov. 29th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
How We Got The Bible Lesson 13--Review

Review this quarter's lessons and events by playing "Treasure Island".

Focus:

~The Bible came from God.

~The Bible is God inspired, and different from every other book in the world.

~People translated the Bible into different languages so others can read and understand God's Word.

~The Bible is God's perfect, true, alive and eternal message to all people.

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Eyewitnesses Lesson 12--Surprise Ending & Review Lessons

Acts 9:1-31

The Holy Spirit transforms people into Christians who follow and serve God.

Verse Review:
Acts 5:42; Galatians 6:10; 1 Corinthians 16:13; Matthew 5:10; Romans 10:14

Pictures of transformed lives

Focus:

~Saul persecuted those who believed in Jesus.
~Saul encountered Jesus as he traveled to Damascus.
~After Saul's conversion, he began to boldly speak about Jesus as the Messiah.

Missionary Biography: Amy Carmichael--India Today

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: Remember and Celebrate God as Redeemer (Review and Feast of the Unleavened Bread)

Celebrate Game: Make Haste

When Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt, they had to do so as fast as possible because they knew Pharaoh would very likely change his mind and take them back to be his slaves again.  But God had already prepared his people by instructing them to prepare only unleavened bread so in their haste, they could pack their food for the journey.  

Zonk

Every quarter, our TRU children would participate in the game of ZONK! to help them remember what they've discovered during the past several weeks in the Big God Story.

Review Lessons:

~God Is Enough (The Golden Calf--Ex. 12-15; 19-30; 32-34)

~God Is In Control (Wandering in the Wilderness--Num. 9-20)

~God Is Faithful (Jericho--Joshua 1-6)

~God Delivers (Ehud--Judges 3-4)

~God Is With Us (Deborah--Judges 4-5)

~God Is Worthy (Gideon--Judges 6-8)

Nov. 22nd Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
How We Got The Bible Lesson 12--God's Word Is Eternal
(The Eternal Word--Isaiah 6:1-13, 40:6-8)

God protects the Bible so it stays the same and true forever.

Verse Review:

Nehemiah 8:8; 2 timothy 2:15; Psalm 19:7a; Psalm 33:4; Hebrews 4:12

Focus:

~God preserves the Bible so His word will never change.
~God's Word is eternal, it will not change through time.
~Isaiah answered God's call to speak God's Words.

Missionary Biography: Cameron Townsend--World Travel and Famous People

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Eyewitnesses Lesson 11--Into Africa Acts 8:26-40

The Holy Spirit guides believers to tell others about Jesus' love and forgiveness.

Verse :
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?"--Romans 10:14

Focus:

~God directed Philip to an Ethiopian official who needed to hear the Good News of Jesus.
~Philip obeyed God and shared the Gospel of Jesus with the Ethiopian man.
~The Ethiopian man took the truth of the Gospel when he returned home to Africa.

Missionary Biography: Amy Carmichael--the Servant Writer

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: God Is Worthy (Judges 6-8--Gideon)

Anticipate: Gideon's Fleece

God called Gideon to lead the Israelites against the oppressive Midianites and told Gideon that He would be with His people the entire time.  But several times Gideon asked God to reassure him through a fleece as a sign of God’s presence.  God displayed His power to show that we can trust Him because He is worthy.  

 

Memory Verse: "'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."  (Deuteronomy 31:6)

God gave Gideon many signs to reveal He was in control and would win the battle for the Israelites.  When it came time to fight the Midianites, God reduced the size of the Israelites' army to only 300.  By doing this, God made sure that no one took any credit for this unbelievable victory because He alone is worthy.  

Response: Gideon's Torch

During today’s part of The Big God Story Gideon and his soldiers brought torches with them as they went to fight the enemy.  These torches remind us of how God fights for us and is worthy of all glory.

May our children know God is worthy of their time, resources and praise.  May they spend this week praising our God who is worthy.

Nov. 15th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
How We Got The Bible Lesson 11--God's Word Is Alive
(Jeremiah vs. Jehoiakim--Jeremiah 36)

God speaks through His Word, the Bible and makes it alive to people everywhere.

Verse:
" For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart."  --Hebrews 4:12

Focus:

~God's Word is alive, fresh and powerful.
~Some people try to undermine the power of God's Word.
~God speaks to people through the words in the Bible.
~Jesus has the words of life.

Missionary Biography: Cameron Townsend--A Second Mrs. Townsend

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9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Eyewitnesses Lesson 10--Persecution

Acts 8:1-25

The Holy Spirit scatters believers to spread the Good News into new regions.

Verse :
"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."--Matthew 5:10

Focus:

~Believers scattered from Jerusalem to surrounding areas to escape persecution.
~God has promised to bless the persecuted.
~Believers are called to witness about Jesus wherever they are.

Missionary Biography: Amy Carmichael--"Amma"

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 

Main Focus: God Is With Us (Judges 4-5--Deborah)

Anticipate: Hidden Picture 

God rescued the Israelites from the Canaanites by calling a woman named Deborah and a man named Barak to lead them in battle against King Jabin and his commander, Sisera.  Because God was with His people, God won the battle for His people.  Deborah and Barak needed to be aware of the geography of the land before they led the Israelites into battle.  They needed to find the best way to victory and in doing so out to see the bigger picture from God's perspective.

Memory Verse: "'Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."  (Deuteronomy 31:6)

The Israelites had fallen into a cycle of rebellion, repentance, and restoration.  When Israel chose to turn away from God, God turned them over to the hands of their enemies.  God chose Deborah, a prophetess to be a judge and to help deliver Israel.  When Deborah encouraged the Israelites to return to God, God immediately delivered them from the hands of their enemies and showed them that He is always with them. 

Response: Find Your Way

When we do things the way God plans, things get easier.  And when we have many people together obeying God's call that changes things, too.  

May our children know God is always with them.  May they always choose to turn to Him.