Sunday Mornings in January
Kids' Konnection and Preschool Praisers are going through . . .
A SERIES FROM THE GOSPELS ON HOW GOD GAVE US NEW LIFE THROUGH HIS SON JESUS
Jesus took the punishment for sin and rose from the dead, defeating death and offering new life to all who believe in Him. Jesus revealed that all of Scripture points to His redemptive mission to save people from their sin. The promise of His return assures believers that redemption is not only a past event but a future hope. God sent the Holy Spirit to empower His followers and continue His work of redemption through the Church. God is our Redeemer who rescues, restores, and brings new life through Jesus His son!
Conversation Starters
To help families talk about God's Big Story
APRIL 12
God’s Big Story: Mark 15:13-16:8; Luke 23:26 - 24:1-9
Jesus was arrested even though he was innocent and betrayed by his disciples. He was then beaten, mocked, and spit on which lead to his crucifixion on the cross. After this, some of his followers went to look for him but he wasn’t there, He had risen!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus defeated death!
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
Jesus was arrested even though he was innocent and betrayed by his disciples. He was then beaten, mocked, and spit on which lead to his crucifixion on the cross. After this, some of his followers went to look for him but he wasn’t there, He had risen!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
- Does Jesus love us?
- Why did Jesus go to the cross?
- Did Jesus stay in the tomb?
- Is Jesus alive?
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus defeated death!
- How could Jesus rise from the dead?
- What does it mean for us that Jesus is alive?
- Jesus defeated death so what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond?
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
APRIL 19
God’s Big Story: Acts 1:1-11
After Jesus’ death on the cross, he appeared to his disciples many times and stayed with them for forty days to teach about God’s kingdom. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit’s arrival and then went up to heaven. Two men told the disciples that Jesus would return one day the same way that He left!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus will return one day.
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
After Jesus’ death on the cross, he appeared to his disciples many times and stayed with them for forty days to teach about God’s kingdom. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit’s arrival and then went up to heaven. Two men told the disciples that Jesus would return one day the same way that He left!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
- What did Jesus do for us?
- What did Jesus say to wait for?
- What did Jesus tell his disciples to do?
- What will Jesus do one day?
Elementary Bright Idea: Jesus will return one day.
- Why will Jesus return?
- What does God want us to do while we wait for Jesus’ return?
- Jesus will come back one day so what does this mean for you? How is God calling you to respond?
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
APRIL 26
God’s Big Story: Acts 2:1-41
The disciples gathered on Pentecost. They heard a mighty rushing wind come from heaven. Then tongues of fire appeared over their heads and they were filled with the Holy Spirit! The spirit gave them the ability to speak in foreign languages and people from all over the nations were amazed. Peter explained that this was a fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy and spoke about Jesus’ death and resurrection. From this, three thousand believed and were baptized, which marked the birth of the church!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
Elementary Bright Idea: The Holy Spirit lives in believers.
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
The disciples gathered on Pentecost. They heard a mighty rushing wind come from heaven. Then tongues of fire appeared over their heads and they were filled with the Holy Spirit! The spirit gave them the ability to speak in foreign languages and people from all over the nations were amazed. Peter explained that this was a fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy and spoke about Jesus’ death and resurrection. From this, three thousand believed and were baptized, which marked the birth of the church!
Preschool Big Question: How did Jesus save us? He died on the cross and rose again!
- Who helps us follow Jesus?
- Is the Holy Spirit our helper?
- Where does the Holy Spirit live now?
Elementary Bright Idea: The Holy Spirit lives in believers.
- Who is the Holy Spirit?
- How does the Holy Spirit help us?
- If the Holy Spirit lives in us, what does this mean for you? How is God inviting you to respond to this?
Memory Verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)