January 28th Lessons

9:00am DiscipleLand

1st-2nd grade 
Why We Got the Bible Lesson 7--The Bible Reaches Asia

God’s Word Proclaims His Goodness—Psalm 78:1-8

God transforms people from generation to generation and from nation to nation.

Verse: 

" We will not hide them from their descendants;
    we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,    his power, and the wonders he has done."—Psalm 78:4

Focus:

~God wants believers to teach their children about Him.

~God wants everyone to know Him.

~Asia is the largest continent with the most population.

~Joanne Shelter followed God’s calling and brought God’s Word to the Philippines.

Inspire Action: Joanne Shelter—Missionary to the Philippines

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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 Rescues
(Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego--Daniel 3)

Anticipate: Save Me!

Saving people is not easy. We humans cannot just say ‘I’m going to save you!’ and expect to do it every time. Even so, remember to thank God for the brave soldiers, aid workers, policemen and firemen whose job it to try to save people every day. It is so wonderful that God IS able to save everyone with the ultimate LP, His son Jesus Christ. Sometimes the human circumstances don’t change (people aren’t healed, things don’t
work out) but with salvation, the eternal circumstances are always known.

Worship with singing:  Youth Band
Game: Lego Rescue
Memory Verse:

"Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’” --Luke 4:8

Today we look at the story of 3 young men who defied a powerful ruler to obey God’s most basic command not to worship anything other than Him. So much about the story is incredible that sometimes its easy to overlook their deep friendship and trust in each other and God. Even if they died, they would die for God together. God didn’t have to save them for them to trust Him. God is good no matter what. But God did come through in a big way by saving them from the fiery furnace.

RESPOND: 

 How wonderful it was that these young men stuck together and stuck with God! So today, we’ll be making suction cup friend who stick to glass (or any smooth surface) to remind us to support one another and trust God.  Notice that the suction cups don’t just stick to any surface. The surface must be smooth. So remember to keep your spirit “smooth” and peaceful. When you don’t feel that way, ask the Holy Spirit to help you be the best friend and best child of God that you can be.

Bless:

"Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve him only.’” -Luke 4:8

May our children know that God rescues and protects His children.  He is always with us.