October 4

 Jesus Fed a Crowd (Matthew 14; Mark 6; Luke 9; John 6)

STORY POINT
This is the main point to emphasize from today’s Bible story.
●       Toddlers-Kindergarten: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of people with five loaves and two fish.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish.

CHRIST CONNECTION
This is the big idea of how this week’s Bible story points to Jesus.
●       Toddlers: Jesus fed many people with little food. Jesus is God’s Son. He gives us life forever!
●       Preschool/Kindergarten: Jesus fed thousands with just a little food to show He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He gives us everything we need, including forgiveness of sin and life with God forever.
●       1^st-5^th Grade: Jesus miraculously fed thousands of people with five loaves and two fish. This miracle showed that He is God’s Son. Jesus is the Bread of Life. He meets our greatest need—not just for food, but for forgiveness and eternal life with God.
 

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