January 25

 Missionary: Alpha Grand Rapids

Toddlers:

Jesus in the Temple

Lesson: Luke 2:41-47

• What did Jesus do in the temple? (Listened to teachers read from God’s Word)

Verse: “Let us go to the house of the Lord.” (Psalm 122:1)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Obeyed the Father

Lesson: Matt. 3

• Repentance was discussed in the lesson today - talk about the meaning of ‘repent’. (To stop what you are doing and go the other way)

• Baptism was also discussed. Talk about the importance of baptism as believers. (We should not be baptized unless we believe Jesus died for our sin, was buried, and rose again for us. Baptism is the first way we show our obedience after we have trusted Jesus as Savior)

Verse: “A voice from heaven said, This is my beloved Son” (Matt. 3:17)

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

1st Grade SS:

King Saul Lost His Patience

Lesson: 1 Samuel 13:1-16

• How did Saul show disobedience to God? 

Verse: John 14:15

• Have your child draw a picture representing the verse and talk about it together. 

Application: Help your child recognize the importance of obedience in actions and attitudes. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Israel Finally Fell

Lesson: 2 Kings 17

• How were the wicked Assyrians able to conquer Israel? Were they stronger than God?

Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Theme: God warns us about the seriousness of sin.  

Application: This week covered the fall of Israel. God warned them about their sin, but Israel rejected the warnings. So God allowed Assyria to take Israel captive. Help your child understand he or she needs God’s help in resisting temptation.

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Cares for His Flock

Lesson: John 9; 10

• How can I hear Jesus, my good shepherd?

Verse: John 10:11

Theme: The Word cares for us like a good shepherd cares for sheep. 

Application: Jesus presented himself as the Good Shepherd. He compared Himself to the Pharisees to show His sacrificial love for His sheep. Help your child see Jesus’ direction in his/her life from His Word. 

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Samson’s Downfall

Lesson: Judges 16

Theme: God wants us to desire to please Him about all else. 

• What are some things you can do to please God?

Verse: Judges 10:16a

• Create a verse hunt with the verse. Write 1-2 words on a card and hide them around the house. Once all cards have been found, put the verse in the correct order.