Tuesday, February 9, 2016

February 07th Lessons


9:00am DiscipleLand
1st-2nd grade 
Why We Got the Bible Lesson 9--The Bible Reaches Africa
Isaac’s Wells—Genesis 26
God reaches new people through the persistent obedience of His disciples.
Verse: 
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him."James 1:12
Focus:
~God rewards those who persist in His will.
~Isaac trusted God to do what God had promised.
~Johanna Veenstra brought the gospel to Africans in Nigeria.
Inspire Action: Johanna Veenstra —Missionary to Nigeria
9:00am DiscipleLand
3rd-4th grade 
Powerful Messengers Lesson 7—Jealous or Joyous?
Acts 13-13-52
 The Holy Spirit inspires believers to speak to all who will listen.
Verse: For this is what the Lord has commanded us:
“‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles,
    that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’
--Acts 13:47
Focus:
~Jesus’ resurrection is supreme evidence that He is Lord over all.
~Believers who share the Gospel will not always be well-received.
~There is joy in sharing Jesus with others.
Missionary Biography: Bernard Mizeki—1896, Zimbabwe
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10:45am TRU 

1st-4th grade 
Main Focus: God Is the Lord of Life
2 Kings 5 (Elisha and Naaman)
ANTICIPATE:  "Hidden Pictures" 
Sometimes it's easy to take every day life for granted.  In today's story, we will find out that God is the Lord of Life and He gives us life both for our bodies and our souls.
Naaman was a Gentile commander who grew up without knowing God.  God used prophet Elisha to not only physically heal Naaman from leprosy but also spiritually heal him from sin.  God became the source of life for Naaman.  God is still the Lord of life today.
Memory Verse: "In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes their steps.  (Proverbs 16:9 )

Worship Response: "Fingerprint Creatures to Tell Others About God"
God used people around Naaman to tell him about the Lord of Life.  God wants to use us to encourage, warn or tell others about Jesus.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:  The old has gone, the new is here!"--2 Corinthians 5:17
May the Lord of Life meet al the needs of our children.  May the old ways of our children be washed away and may our children live the new life God has for them in Christ.

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