March 1

 Missionary: Faith in Deeds

Toddlers:

Jesus, the Son of God

Lesson: Matt. 2:1-11; Luke 2:1-20, 41-47; 

John 4:46-54

• Who is Jesus? (The Son of God. He lives in Heaven with His Father, God.)

Verse: “[God] loved us and sent his Son” ) 1 John 4:10

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Pre-K/Kindergarten:

Jesus Showed His Glory

Lesson: Matt. 16:21; 17:1-13; Mark 9:1-13

• What if Jesus stayed on that mountain instead of going to the cross and dying for our sin? (He would never pay the price for sin, and we wouldn’t have a Savior!)

Verse: “We have seen [Jesus’] glory” (John 1:14)

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg.

1st Grade SS:

King Solomon’s Glory Faded

Lesson: 1 King 3:1-15; 11:1-13

• Why did King Solomon’s glory fade?

Verse: Psalm 25:5

• Activity: Call out commands for your child to follow as they say the verse. Suggestions: Whisper as you say the verse, clap your hands as you say the verse, stand on one leg. 

Application: Help your child memorize God’s Word and recall it in applicable circumstances. 

2nd/3rd Grade SS:

Jerusalem’s Restoration

Lesson: Ezra, Nehemiah

• Everyone sins. What should you do when you sin?

Verse: 1 John 2:1

Theme: God offers us hope and forgiveness when we sin. 

Application: This week’s lesson covered the three returns of God’s People to the Promised Land. God granted His People forgiveness and supplied for the rebuilding of the temple and Jerusalem’s walls. Help your child praise God for lovingly forgiving him or her. 

4th/5th Grade SS:

The Word Rises Again

Lesson: John 20; 21

• How do we know Jesus rose again?

Verse: John 20: 20, 21

Theme: The Word defeated death once and for all.

Application: The lesson covered the resurrection of Christ. Jesus’ resurrection brought a new mission for His disciples and for us. Jesus wants us to follow Him and even be willing to suffer for His work on earth. Help your child understand that his or her faith is worthless without Jesus’ resurrection.

1st-3rd Grade CC:

Israel Requests a King

Lesson: 1 Samuel 8-10

Theme: God is the perfect King of all. 

• What are some ways you can submit to God as your King?

Verse: 1 Samuel 2:2

• Recite the verse with little to no help.