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A SERIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT ON HOW GOD HELPS HIS PEOPLE
Our stories this month show that God helps by giving His people what they need to live faithfully and serve others. God gives us the Holy Spirit to guide and grow us, helping us to live like Jesus. He helps us have faith and trust Him even when it's hard. God also equips us to do His work, just as He helped Timothy lead and serve the church. Through wisdom and love, He helps us care for others and live out our faith in practical ways. In every situation, God gives us what we need to follow Him.
Conversation Starters
To help families talk about God's Big Story
MAY 3
God’s Big Story: Acts 4:32–37; 5:1–11
The early church was generous, and the people shared their possessions with those in need. Barnabas sold a field and gave the money away. Ananias and Sapphira also owned a field, but when they sold it, they kept a portion of the money for themselves. They lied about the amount and then when Ananias was confronted with the lie, he immediately died. His wife lied too, and she also fell down dead! The early church learned God’s way is best!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
Elementary Bright Idea: God’s way is best!
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
The early church was generous, and the people shared their possessions with those in need. Barnabas sold a field and gave the money away. Ananias and Sapphira also owned a field, but when they sold it, they kept a portion of the money for themselves. They lied about the amount and then when Ananias was confronted with the lie, he immediately died. His wife lied too, and she also fell down dead! The early church learned God’s way is best!
Preschool Big Question: Is God in control of everything? Yes!
- Do you like to share your toys?
- Who gives us everything we need?
- What can you give to help someone today?
Elementary Bright Idea: God’s way is best!
- Why is God’s way best?
- How does God want His people to treat each other?
- If God’s way is best, how does this impact your everyday decisions? In what way do you think Jesus is calling you to respond?
Memory Verse: “Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.”
(1 Chronicles 29:11a)
June 7th: Fruit of the Spirit
God’s Big Story: (Galatians 5:13–26)
God sent Paul to share the Gospel and start churches. He wrote letters, including one to the Galatians, urging them to live by the Spirit. Paul taught that the Holy Spirit produces fruit in our hearts. We need the Spirit’s help to live the way God wants us too!
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
Elementary Bright Idea: The Holy Spirit helps us live like Jesus.
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)
God sent Paul to share the Gospel and start churches. He wrote letters, including one to the Galatians, urging them to live by the Spirit. Paul taught that the Holy Spirit produces fruit in our hearts. We need the Spirit’s help to live the way God wants us too!
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
- Who helps us grow this fruit?
- Can we eat the fruit of the spirit?
- When is a time that you have shown a fruit of the spirit?
Elementary Bright Idea: The Holy Spirit helps us live like Jesus.
- Who perfectly demonstrates the fruit of the spirit?
- How can we live like Jesus?
- If the Holy Spirit helps us to live like Jesus, then how can you invite Him in your daily life?
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)
June 14: Faith
God’s Big Story: Hebrews 11:1-12:2
Hebrews teaches the importance of faith and reminds us that it is essential to our relationship with God. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus by His grace. The book of Hebrews emphasizes the importance of faith. Hebrews 11 highlights examples of individuals who showed faith, such as Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses and Joshua. They trusted God despite not seeing the outcome, and are called a "great cloud of witnesses," encouraging believers to trust in God.
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
Elementary Bright Idea: God helps his people have faith.
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)
Hebrews teaches the importance of faith and reminds us that it is essential to our relationship with God. Salvation comes through faith in Jesus by His grace. The book of Hebrews emphasizes the importance of faith. Hebrews 11 highlights examples of individuals who showed faith, such as Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Moses and Joshua. They trusted God despite not seeing the outcome, and are called a "great cloud of witnesses," encouraging believers to trust in God.
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
- What is faith?
- Can you remember someone in the Bible who had faith?
- Have you ever had to trust someone when you didn’t understand?
Elementary Bright Idea: God helps his people have faith.
- What kinds of things please God?
- How can we show our faith in Jesus?
- If God has been faithful to you, how can you thank Him?
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)
June 21: Timothy
God’s Big Story: 1 & 2 Timothy
Timothy helped Paul share the Gospel and start churches. He later became a pastor. Paul wrote two letters to guide and encourage him, reminding him to lead well, even in hard times. He also encouraged Timothy to be an example to the believers even though he was young. These letters show us that everyone has a role in God’s church.
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
Elementary Bright Idea: God helps us do His work.
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)
Timothy helped Paul share the Gospel and start churches. He later became a pastor. Paul wrote two letters to guide and encourage him, reminding him to lead well, even in hard times. He also encouraged Timothy to be an example to the believers even though he was young. These letters show us that everyone has a role in God’s church.
Preschool Big Question: Who can we ask for help? We can ask God!
- Who helps you be brave?
- Can God help you help others?
- What’s an act of kindness you can show to someone this week?
Elementary Bright Idea: God helps us do His work.
- Is God still working in the world?
- What kind of work does God want us to do?
- In what way is Jesus asking you to respond to His calling?
Memory Verse: “May God equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ.” (Hebrews 13:21a)