October 6

BIG IDEA: God is with me no matter what I go through.

BIBLE: Job Is Tested: Job 1–2:10; Hebrews 2:5–12

CONVERSATION:

What were some of the things Job lost in today’s Bible story? His family, his possessions, his health.
What did Job do after all the bad things happened to him? He praised God. He didn’t blame God.
Why do you think Job wasn’t angry with God?
Read Hebrews 2:11. How does this verse remind you that God is always with you?
What are some feelings we might have when things happen that we can’t explain?
What can you do when you go through tough times because you know God is with you?
How can you help a friend when they are going through a hard time?

MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” -Psalm 121:8

LESSON VIDEOS

Bible Story | Preschool | Elementary

October 13

BIG IDEA: We can show God’s love in small ways.

CONVERSATION:

Why did Job’s friends decide to get together? To go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.
What did Job’s friends do when they saw what had happened to Job? Why do you think they did this? They wept aloud, tore their robes, and sprinkled dust on their heads. They sat on the ground with him for a week and did not say a word. To show that they were also sad about what happened to Job
How did Job respond when his friends tried to explain the reasons for this suffering? He called them miserable comforters and said if he were them, he would try to comfort and encourage them.
Read Hebrews 4:15. How do you know Jesus understands everything you’re going through? Jesus has experienced pain and suffering, too.
Can you think of a time when you were sad about something, and nothing that anyone said could cheer you up?
What do you think it means to show God’s love to someone?
What are some ways that you can show God’s love to someone who might be going through a hard time?

MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” -Psalm 121:8

LESSON VIDEOS

Bible Story | Preschool | Elementary

BIG IDEA: God is bigger than we could ever understand.

BIBLE: God Speaks To Job: Job 38:1–7, 34–41; Matthew 6:25–34

CONVERSATION:

Who created the earth and measured it? God.
Why do you think God asked Job this question and others like it? Possible answer: To remind Job and his friends that God is the creator of everything and they could rely on God’s knowledge and power.
How do you think Job felt when God asked him this question?
Read Matthew 6:34. Why do you think Jesus tells us not to worry about the future?
How does it make you feel knowing that God is bigger than we could ever understand?
How can you show that you trust God, even when you don’t fully understand how big God is?
What are some of the things you worry about that you can turn over to God instead of worrying about them?

MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” -Psalm 121:8

LESSON VIDEOS

Bible Story | Preschool | Elementary

BIG IDEA: We can trust God will make everything right.

BIBLE: Job Is Restored: Job 42:1–17; Mark 10:46–52

CONVERSATION:

What unexpected things happened in Job’s life? Job lost his family, his possessions, and his health. His friends turned out to be unhelpful leaving Job more miserable and alone.
What did God have Job do for his friends? Job prayed for them and God accepted his prayer.
How did God make things right for Job? He received more blessings than he had before. He had a family again, great wealth, and he lived a long life.
Read Mark 10:52. How did Jesus make things right for Bartimaeus? He helped him see, he cared for him when others told him to be quiet, he gave him a place among his followers.
What does it mean or look like to have things made right?
What are some things you want to see made right in the world around you?
Is there something you need God’s help to make right in your life right now?

MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore” -Psalm 121:8

LESSON VIDEOS

Bible Story | Preschool | Elementary