October 18

 Jesus Healed a Child and a Man (Matthew 15 Mark 7)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: People were amazed at Jesus’ miracles and praised God.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus. 
●       Toddlers: Jesus healed people to show He is God’s Son. He loves us and came so we can be with God forever if we believe in Him.
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus has power over sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus has power of sickness and healed many people to show He is God’s Son. Jesus also has power over sin and came to bring forgiveness, life, and hope to everyone who believes in Him.
 

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