October 11

 Jesus Walked on Water (Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
 

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He loves us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He is powerful and loves us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t have to be afraid when hard times come.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water. He has power over everything—wind, waves, and even fear. Jesus is the Son of God who cares for us and is always with us. When we trust Jesus, we don’t need to be afraid.
 

BIG PICTURE QUESTION & ANSWER
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: How can we be saved? We are only saved by trusting in Jesus.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Why do we need to be born again? Because of sin we are spiritually dead, but Jesus came to give us new life.

KEY PASSAGE
This is a Bible verse that relates to what your child will encounter each week of this unit. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live. John 11:25
●       Preschool-5^th Grade: Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25