Sundays This Month

Just as you should listen to a coach when playing on a sports team, each Bible story teaches us how to listen to God and His playbook, the Bible. Like a trusty playbook, God’s Word is there guiding us through life. This month, kids will learn that God is constant, powerful, and worthy of trust in all circumstances. By giving the law to His people, God showed His commitment to the Israelites’ well-being. Joshua was rewarded for trusting God despite others’ fear. God was trustworthy as He led the Israelites to victory in Jericho. Samson’s life showed that even when people fail, God remains faithful and merciful, ready to redeem those who turn back to Him. We can trust our heavenly Coach!

God’s Big Story: The 10 Commandments (Exodus 19-20)
God gave laws to Moses to show the people how to act toward Him and toward others. The Ten Commandments taught people how to love God and love others. 
Preschool Big Question: When can we trust God? Always!

• Who made the Ten Commandments? 
• Why were the Ten Commandments important? 
• Does God love us? 
• Why is living God’s way best? 

 Elementary Bright Idea: God tells us how life works best.

• Why is God the One who makes the rules? 
• How do we know what God wants us to do? 
• God tells us how life works best, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond? 

Memory Verse: “Those who know the Lord trust him. He will not leave those who come to him.” - Psalm 9:10 
 
*Need help navigating the tough topic of “FOLLOWING YOUR HEART” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*

God’s Big Story: The 12 Spies (Numbers 13-14)
Moses sent spies to explore the Promised Land. The people gave into fear instead of trusting God. Consequently, the Israelites wandered in the wilderness for 40 years. 
Preschool Big Question: When can we trust God? Always!

• Who was sent to explore the Promised Land? 
• Why were ten of the spies scared? 
• What did Joshua and Caleb believe? 
• Can we always trust God? 

Elementary Bright Idea: God can be trusted.

• Why can God be trusted? 
• What does it mean to trust God? 
• God can be trusted, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond? 

Memory Verse: “Those who know the Lord trust him. He will not leave those who come to him.” - Psalm 9:10

*Need help navigating the tough topic of DISAGREEMENTS with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*

 God’s Big Story: The Walls of Jericho (Joshua 1:1-3, 5:13-6:27)
God gave Joshua, the leader of His people, unusual instructions to defeat Jericho. Joshua led the Israelite army to follow God’s instructions and the walls of the city fell on the seventh day. God led His people to victory! 
Preschool Big Question: When can we trust God? Always!

• Did God’s instructions to walk around the walls of Jericho seem like they would work? 
• Did the Israelites trust God to make a way through the walls? 
• What happened to the walls of Jericho? 
• How does God lead us? 

Elementary Bright Idea: God leads His people.

• What kind of leader is God? 
• How do we follow God when it doesn’t make sense? 
• God leads His people, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond? 

Memory Verse: “Those who know the Lord trust him. He will not leave those who come to him.” - Psalm 9:10

*Need help navigating the tough topic of the FEAR OF THE FUTURE with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*

 God’s Big Story: Samson (Judges 13-16)
Samson was a judge while the Israelites were oppressed by the Philistines. Samson was dedicated to God but also caused trouble and did things his own way. Samson was captured, but God ultimately used him to destroy the Philistine leaders. 
Preschool Big Question: When can we trust God? Always!

• What special gift did God give Samson? 
• What was the secret to Samson’s strength? 
• Was Samson faithful to God? 
• Who is always faithful? 

Elementary Bright Idea: God is faithful even when we are not.

• Can anything change God’s faithfulness to His people? 
• What can we do when we are not faithful to God? 
• God is faithful even when we are not, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond? 

Memory Verse: “Those who know the Lord trust him. He will not leave those who come to him.” - Psalm 9:10

*Need help navigating the tough topic of HYPOCRISY with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*