June 7
turn in 6/14
This week, kids discover how God created the whole world.
BIG IDEA: God made the world and everything in it.
BIBLE: Genesis 1:1-25, 2:1-3
CONVERSATION:
- How did God create? By speaking.
- In the first six days, what are some things that God created? Light, sky, land, plants, the sun, moon, stars, birds, fish, animals, and humans.
- What did God think about all of creation? It was good.
- Read Psalm 33:5. What does this psalm say the earth is full of? God’s unfailing love.
MEMORY VERSE:
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
– Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
LESSON VIDEO
June 14
turn in 6/21
This week, kids discover how God created the first humans.
BIG IDEA: We are made in God’s image.
BIBLE: Genesis 1:26-31, 2:4-7
CONVERSATION:
- Who made humans and how? God, from the dust of the ground, breathed life into humans.
- Read Genesis 1:27. How were humans made differently than the rest of creation? Humans were made in God’s image.
- What command did God give humans? To rule over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and every living creature that moves on the ground.
- Read Matthew 9:36. What is one way Jesus showed what it’s like to reflect God’s image? Jesus had compassion on others.
MEMORY VERSE:
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
– Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
LESSON VIDEO
June 21
turn in 6/28
This week, kids discover how Adam and Eve disobeyed God.
BIG IDEA: God made a plan to save us.
BIBLE: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-15
CONVERSATION:
- What did God put Adam in the garden to do? To work it and take care of it.
- What did God tell the first humans in the Garden of Eden? To eat from any tree in the garden, except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
- Why did Adam and Eve hide in the garden? They sinned and disobeyed God’s command.
- Read Romans 6:9–11. How do we have power over sin and death? Through Jesus.
MEMORY VERSE:
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
– Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
LESSON VIDEO
June 28
turn in 7/5
This week, kids discover the story of Cain and Abel.
BIG IDEA: God helps us make good choices.
BIBLE: Genesis 4:2-16
CONVERSATION:
- What jobs did God give Cain and Abel? Cain worked the soil, and Abel kept flocks.
- What was the main difference between Abel’s and Cain’s offerings? Cain brought produce, and Abel brought an animal. Abel brought the best he had as an offering, but Cain didn’t.
- God asked Cain where Abel was. Why did Cain say, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” Cain might have been trying to avoid responsibility and hide what he did.
- Read Romans 6:23. What do we receive when we choose God’s way? Eternal life.
MEMORY VERSE:
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.
– Psalm 24:1 (NIV)
LESSON VIDEO