April 27

BIG IDEA: Jesus connects us to God.

BIBLE: Jesus Appears to His Disciples: John 20:19–31; John 15:1–13

CONVERSATION:

Why were all the disciples locked in a room? They were scared and worried.
Why do you think Jesus appeared a second time to his friends? To reassure them that he really was alive and to include Thomas!
Read John 20:29. Who are the people “who have not seen and yet have believed?” Us!
Read John 15:5. What type of fruit do you think Jesus is talking about here?
When are times you feel disconnected from God or find it hard to talk to God?
Who can you talk to, or what can you do to reconnect to God?
How can you encourage a friend who feels disconnected from God?

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Preschool | Elementary | Bible Story

May 4

BIG IDEA: We can follow Jesus.

BIBLE: Saul on the Road to Damascus: Acts 9:1–20; 1 Corinthians 15:1–9

CONVERSATION:

Where was Saul heading when he heard from Jesus? He was headed to a place called Damascus so that he could arrest more followers of Jesus.
What did Jesus ask Saul? How do you think Saul felt when he heard that question? “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” (Possible answers: Saul probably felt afraid. He might have thought Jesus would punish him for what he was doing. Maybe he didn’t know if the voice was real.)
How did Ananias feel when God first told him to go to Saul? Why did Ananias go anyway? Ananias was afraid because he had heard about all that Saul had done. He went because he trusted God and wanted to follow Jesus.
Read 1 Corinthians 15:9. Why did Saul (Paul) think he was the “least of the apostles?” Because he persecuted the church of God.
What is one way you can follow Jesus this week?
What might make it hard for you to follow Jesus?
Who is someone who can help you follow Jesus?

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Preschool | Elementary | Bible Story

BIG IDEA: We can pray for others.

BIBLE: Peter Prays for Tabitha: Acts 9:36–43; James 5:13–16

CONVERSATION:

What are some things Tabitha did for her community? She was always doing good and helping the poor. She made robes and other clothing for people.
Why do you think the disciples called for Peter even though Tabitha was already dead? Possible answers: They wanted him to grieve with them. They wanted him to comfort them. They were hoping for a miracle.
What did Peter do when he got to the place where Tabitha was? What happened afterward? He sent everyone out of the room, knelt down, and prayed. When he told her to get up, she came back to life!
Read James 5:15. How does this verse describe the prayer of a righteous person? It is powerful and effective.
How do you usually pray? What could you do to talk to God more throughout the day?
Who is someone you want to pray for this week?
If God already knows everything that we need, why do you think we should pray anyway?

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Preschool | Elementary | Bible Story

BIG IDEA: We can love like Jesus does.

BIBLE: Peter Meets with Cornelius: Acts 10:1–8; 11:1–18; John 13:34–35

CONVERSATION:

Why might people like Peter not have been friends with Cornelius? Cornelius was a Gentile and a centurion who worked for the Roman government.
What vision did God give Peter? What did the vision mean? Peter was invited to eat foods he used to think were “unclean.” God was showing him that everyone was invited to know God.
How do you know that Peter understood the message God was sending him? Peter went to Cornelius’ house and shared the good news with them.
Read John 13:34. How does Jesus want us to love one another? The way Jesus loves us.
What are some ways people show they love you?
What are some ways you show others you love them?
Who is someone you can show God’s love to this week whom you haven’t before?

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Preschool | Elementary | Bible Story

BIG IDEA: We can share the good news.

BIBLE: Paul in Macedonia: Acts 16:6–15; Matthew 28:18–20

CONVERSATION:

What prompted Paul to go to Macedonia? God told him to go in a dream.
What was Lydia’s profession? She was a dealer of purple cloth.
What did Lydia do after she received the good news Paul and friends shared with her? She persuaded them to stay at her home because she was so thankful she had received the good news about Jesus.
Read Matthew 28:20. What promise does Jesus give at the end of this passage? Why is this good news to you? That he will be with us always.
What is the good news?
Who are some people you can tell this good news to?
Can you share the good news without using words? How?

LESSON VIDEOS

Preschool | Elementary | Bible Story