Sunday Mornings in January
Kids' Konnection and Preschool Praisers are going through . . .
A SERIES FROM THE GOSPELS ON HOW JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD
As we continue to grow in our faith and learn more about Jesus, our wonder and awe for Him can grow too! This month, kids will learn truths about who Jesus is and be challenged to discover their wonder for God’s Son. At Jesus’ baptism, God declared Jesus His beloved Son. Jesus resisted Satan’s temptations and proved His divine authority. People recognized Jesus’ power and chose to follow Him. Jesus calmed creation and cast out demons with only His words. His words and miracles showed that Jesus was not just a teacher, but truly the Son of God!
Conversation Starters
To help families talk about God's Big Story
JAN 11
God’s Big Story: Jesus’ Baptism and Temptation (Matthew 3:13-17, 4:1-17, John 1:29-34)
John the Baptist baptized Jesus. After Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended on Him, and a voice from heaven declared Him as God’s beloved Son. Jesus then resisted temptation in the wilderness before starting His ministry.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus is God’s Son.
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of JESUS BEING “JUST A GOOD MAN” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*
John the Baptist baptized Jesus. After Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended on Him, and a voice from heaven declared Him as God’s beloved Son. Jesus then resisted temptation in the wilderness before starting His ministry.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
- What did God say about Jesus when He was baptized?
- What makes Jesus different from any other person?
- How do we know Jesus is God’s Son?
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus is God’s Son.
- How is Jesus different than other people?
- How is Jesus like us?
- Jesus is God’s Son, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond?
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of JESUS BEING “JUST A GOOD MAN” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*
JAN 18
God’s Big Story: The Disciples Follow Jesus (John 1:35-51)
People started to follow Jesus as disciples, including Andrew, Simon, Philip and Nathanael. Jesus continued to gather 12 disciples from diverse backgrounds. These men witnessed His teachings, miracles and ministry.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus invites us to follow Him.
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of “FRIEND GROUPS” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*
People started to follow Jesus as disciples, including Andrew, Simon, Philip and Nathanael. Jesus continued to gather 12 disciples from diverse backgrounds. These men witnessed His teachings, miracles and ministry.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
- Who were the disciples?
- Is everyone invited to follow Jesus?
- Why is it important to follow Jesus?
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus invites us to follow Him.
- Why is Jesus worthy of being followed?
- What does it mean to follow Jesus?
- Jesus invites us to follow Him, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond?
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of “FRIEND GROUPS” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*
JAN 25
God’s Big Story: Jesus Demonstrates His Power (Mark 4:35-5:20)
Jesus miraculously demonstrated His power by calming a terrible storm and casting a demon out of a man and into a herd of pigs. The people in the town asked Jesus to leave.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus has power over everything.
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of “IS EVIL REAL?” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*
Jesus miraculously demonstrated His power by calming a terrible storm and casting a demon out of a man and into a herd of pigs. The people in the town asked Jesus to leave.
Preschool Big Question: Who is Jesus? Jesus is God’s Son!
- How did Jesus calm the storm?
- Is anything greater or more powerful than Jesus?
- Who is God’s Son?
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus has power over everything.
- How is Jesus so powerful?
- Do we need to be afraid of Jesus’ power?
- Jesus has power over everything, so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond?
Memory Verse: “But these are written so that you can believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.” - John 20:31a
*Need help navigating the tough topic of “IS EVIL REAL?” with your kids? Visit the Family Resources page!*