Monday, November 16, 2015

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.

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