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KINDER - 4th GRADE

LESSON 2: PAUL’S FIRST JOURNEY (Acts 13:1-3; 14:8-28)

MEMORY VERSE: Romans 1:16 “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (ESV)

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS

What are some ways Paul changed after meeting Jesus?
What are some ways Jesus changes people today?
Do you know anyone who treats Christians badly? How can you respond to the person?

5th GRADE

LESSON 8: LOOK FOR TRUTHS REVEALED

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.”

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS

Only an artist can tell you exactly what their artwork means, because they are the ones who created it. It is the same way with the Bible. God is the author of the Bible. He is the one who put the meaning in the words. We do not get to decide what the Bible means to us. Instead, it is our job to look for what truths God has revealed in the Bible.

In Genesis 3:4-5, how did Satan deceive Eve?

Why is it dangerous for us to read a passage and decide what it means to us?
How can we figure out what God means in a certain passage?

Read carefully and focus on what is clear and obvious.
How does this passage fit into God’s big story?
What does this passage reveal about God?
Read other related passages (with the help of a concordance). The correct meaning will be supported by other scriptures.

We are practicing this process in class as we read the story of Esther.

6th GRADE

LESSON 5: WHO AM I?

MEMORY VERSE: Genesis 1:26-28

Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS

This week, we researched what other worldviews believe about humans. As a family, read the summary of each worldview.

Islam
If you use the Islamic worldview map as your worldview map, you believe that humans were purposefully created by Allah. You believe that Allah created humans as bodies and souls and made them boys or girls on purpose. However, you do not believe that humans are created in Allah’s image. And you think that it is better to be a boy than a girl.

Postmodernism
If you use the postmodern worldview map as your worldview map, you believe that humans are accidentally evolved animals. you do not believe we can ever be sure exactly what humans are. So, you think it is important for humans to look to their communities to help them decide who to be.

As a family, discuss what each worldview believes about humans. How might believing these different things affect your choices and behaviors? This week, as you read books, watch movies, and listen to songs, pay attention for any messages about what humans are that may come from one of these worldviews.

As a family, thank God for making you in His image. Pray specifically for Muslims and postmodernists. Ask that God would soften their hearts to the Truth and give you opportunities to share the Truth with them.

7TH & 8TH GRADE

LESSON 6: GOD’S PROMISED RESTORATION & ETERNAL PLAN (Ezra/Nehemiah/Malachi)

MEMORY VERSE: 2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

FAMILY DISCUSSION STARTERS

God’s promise of return was fulfilled under His sovereign direction after 70 years of exile. What does this say about the importance of waiting on the Lord and relying on His timing?
If worship is primarily of the heart, how has your worship been lately? Are you currently finding satisfaction and joy in God? If not, why do you think that is the case?
Why is it important for younger Christians to build relationships with older Christians? What are the dangers of never having older Christians who speak into your life?