August 3

BIG IDEA:God’s love is timeless.

BIBLE: Elisha And Naaman: Hosea 11:1–11; Hebrews 10:19–25

CONVERSATION:

Who was Hosea, and what was his job? Hosea was a prophet who delivered messages from God to the people.
Hosea was asked to do more than just speak for God. His life would resemble God’s love for the people. Do you remember how? Hosea had a wife who wasn’t always faithful to him, and his children were given names that showed how God’s people were rejecting God, too.
What was God’s message to the people through Hosea? God would continue to love them no matter what.
Read Hebrews 10:23. How does this verse show us that it’s true that God’s love is timeless? We can hold onto this truth because God is faithful and keeps promises.
Why do you think God spoke through prophets? How might God speak to us today?
What are the ways God’s timeless love shows up in your life?
What is one way you can share God’s love with someone this week?

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August 10

BIG IDEA:We can seek God any time.

BIBLE: Elisha And Naaman: Isaiah 1:1, 10–20; Hebrews 11:1–3, 6

CONVERSATION:

Who was Isaiah and what was his job? Isaiah was a prophet who delivered messages from God to the people.
What was God’s message to the people through Isaiah? Seek God with the right heart instead of offering meaningless worship.
What did God want the people’s worship to include, more than just rituals and offerings? “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed” (Isaiah 1:17).
Read Hebrews 11:6. How can we please God? By having faith—believing in Jesus and earnestly seeking God.
What does “seeking God” mean to you?
Where is one place you normally don’t seek God? How could you start?
Think of a time each day that you can devote to seeking God. How will you spend that time?

LESSON VIDEO

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BIG IDEA:God is good all the time.

BIBLE: Elisha And Naaman: Micah 6:1–8; Hebrews 12:1–3

CONVERSATION:

Who was Micah and what was his job? Micah was a prophet who delivered messages from God to the people.
What is one way God reminded the people of God’s goodness? God had rescued the people from Egypt where they had been captives.
What was God’s message to the people through Micah? To act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Read Hebrews 12:2. Why does this verse tell us to look to Jesus? Because he is the “pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Jesus shows us God’s goodness.
How has God been good in your life?
How have you seen God be good to others?
What are some things you can do this week “to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”?

LESSON VIDEO

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BIG IDEA:God takes the time to forgive.

BIBLE: Elisha And Naaman: Jeremiah 18:1–10; Hebrews 12:18–29

CONVERSATION:

Who was Jeremiah and what was his job? Jeremiah was a prophet who delivered messages from God to the people.
Where did God send Jeremiah? To a potter’s house to see a potter at the wheel with marred clay.
What was God’s message to the people through Jeremiah? God would forgive the people even though they turned away from God’s words.
Read Hebrews 12:24. What do you think it means that Jesus is our “mediator?” Jesus is the way to God, we can ask for forgiveness from God through Jesus.
What do you think it means to be like clay in God’s hands?
How do you know God forgives you?
Can you think of a time you had to forgive someone else? Or someone else had to forgive you? How did that make you feel?

LESSON VIDEO

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BIG IDEA:God is with us at all times.

BIBLE: Elisha And Naaman: Ezekiel 37:1–14; Hebrews 13:6–8

CONVERSATION:

Who was Ezekiel and what was his job? Ezekiel was a prophet who delivered God’s messages to the people.
What was in the valley that God showed Ezekiel? What did God tell Ezekiel to do there? Dry bones. God told Ezekiel to command the bones to come to life.
What was God’s message to the people through Ezekiel? God would be with them at all times and give them new life.
Read Hebrews 13:8. How does this verse help you know that the Big Idea is true? Just like Jesus doesn’t change, we can trust God’s promises to be with us at all times.
What are ways we can remind ourselves that God is with us at all times?
Where do you need God’s help most right now?
How might you be “God’s hands” to someone who needs to know God is with them?

LESSON VIDEO

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