January 17th lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
Why We Got the Bible Lesson 6--The Bible Calls to Everyone

Abraham’s Blessing—Genesis 12:1-3; 15

God’s Word extends around the world when Christians show Jesus’ love.

Verse: 

" We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ."—1 John 1:3

Focus:

~God promised to bless every nation through Abraham’ offspring.

~God wants the Good News about Jesus proclaimed to everyone in every nation.

~God’s Word will be alive forever.

~Bruce Olson brought God’s Word to the Motilone people.

Inspire Action: Bruce Olson—Missionary to Colombia

9:00am DiscipleLand

3rd-4th grade 
Powerful Messengers Lesson 4—Changes

Acts 11

 The Holy Spirit charges believers to take Jesus’ message into new regions.

Verse: 

“When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, “So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life."

—Acts 11:18

Focus:

~Some believers who obey the Lord’s leading may be criticized and misunderstood.

~Some may resist change, even when God directs it.

~The Gospel message must not change, but the methods used to share it will vary.

Missionary Biography: Roque Gonzalez de Santa Cruz—1628, Paraguay

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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 
Main Focus: God Looks at the Heart

1 Samuel 16:1-13 (Samuel and David)

ANTICIPATE:  "What Is It" (part 2) 

Samuel knew God chose one of Jesse’s sons to be the new king of Israel.  As each son came before him, Samuel was tempted to guess whom God had chosen based on their physical appearance.  God corrected Samuel by reminding him that God looks at the heart. 

Memory Verse: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps. "  (Proverbs 16:9 )

Game: "Looking for 'the Best'"

Worship Response: A Heart like His

When God looks at our hearts, He sees who we really are.  But He also sees who we can become in Him.  God tells us that what impresses Hi isn't what impresses people.  God looks at the heart.  He isn't looking for perfect people, but for those whose hearts are like God's. That means you care about what God cares about and what saddens God also makes you sad.  

May our children know that God sees them, cares for them and knows them.  May our children have a heart like God's.