Preschool-Kindergarten, Sunday Sept 15: John Baptized Jesus

Bible Text: Matthew 3:1-17

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 286-289

Key Point of Passage: John baptized people for repentance, but Jesus brings the Holy Spirit too.

Memory Verse: Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 9:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      John the Baptist taught people to turn away from their sins and then he baptized them. What is sin? What does baptize mean?

2)      When Jesus was baptized, some very special things happened. Do you remember what they were?

3)      John said he baptized only with water, but that Jesus baptizes with the Holy Spirit. When we believe in Jesus today, do we receive the Holy Spirit too?

Preschool-Kindergarten, Sunday Sept 8: Jesus as a Boy in the Temple

Bible Text: Luke 2:41-52

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 280-285

Key Point of Passage: Jesus’ parents were looking everywhere for Him, but they finally found Him in God’s house, asking and answering amazing questions with the teachers there.

Memory Verse: Jesus is the Son of God (Acts 9:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      When Jesus’ parents realized He wasn’t with them, what did they do?

2)      After three days, where did they finally find Him?

3)      What was Jesus doing in God’s house (the temple)?

4)      The Bible says everyone was amazed at how much Jesus understood. How do you think Jesus knew so much when He was only 12 years old?

5)      Even though Jesus was the Son of God, He grew up and got stronger and wiser just like we do. What can you do to learn more about God?

Preschool-Kindergarten, Sunday Sept 1: Jesus is Born!

Bible Text: Luke 2:1-20

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 256-265

Key Point of Passage: Angels and Shepherds praised God because Jesus the savior was born; the shepherds found baby Jesus lying in a manger, just as the angels said.

Memory Verse: A Savior has been born; He is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      Jesus is our Lord and Savior. But when He was first born, He wasn’t born in a palace with a nice warm crib. What was Jesus’ first bed?

2)      What was the good news the angels told to the shepherds?

3)      After the shepherds saw baby Jesus, they praised God. Let’s praise God and thank Him for sending His Son Jesus on Christmas.

Preschool-Kindergarten, Sunday Aug 25: The Angel Visits Mary

Bible Text: Luke 1:26-38 

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 252-255

Key Point of Passage: The Holy Spirit came upon Mary so that she became pregnant with King Jesus, the Son of God.

Memory Verse: A Savior has been born; He is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      Who did the angel visit in the Bible story today?

2)      Why do you think Mary was afraid at first?

3)      What did the angel tell Mary?

4)      The baby to be born was the Son of God. What was His name?

5)      Did Mary trust God? Can we trust God too?

Preschool-Kindergarten, Sundays Aug 11-18: Righteousness, Consequences and the Gospel

The Preschool-Kindergarten class finished our Proverbs Wisdom series by learning about the topics of Righteousness, Consequences and the Gospel.  We learned about how righteous actions produce good fruit, and sinful actions produce bad consequences on August 11th. Then, we talked more about Righteousness and how both Proverbs and the rest of the Bible teach that Jesus needs to be our Righteousness. We presented the Gospel message in class this past Sunday. But knowing how important this is, we encourage you to follow up with your children this week and regularly regarding these topics. Our memory verse for this unit was Romans 6:23: “When you sin, you get death. But the gift of God is eternal life because of what Jesus has done”.

On Aug 11, we looked at Consequences. Check out our Parent Handout here: Parent Handout – Consequences

On Aug 18, we looked at Righteousness (the Gospel). Check out our Parent Handout here: Parent Handout – Gospel

Preschool-Kindergarten, Sundays July 21 – Aug 4: Patience, Peace, and Words

The Preschool-Kindergarten class continued in our Proverbs Wisdom series by learning about three related topics of Patience, Peace, and words.  Our memory verse for this unit was Proverbs 16:32: “It is better to be patient than to fight. It is better to control your temper”.

On July 21, we looked at Patience. Check out our Parent Handout here: Parent Handout – Patience

On July 28, we looked at Peace (instead of fighting). Check out our Parent Handout here: Parent Handout – Peace

On Aug 4, we looked at Words. Check out our Parent Handout here: Parent Handout – words

Family Devotions for Early Childhood, Sunday Aug 18: Joseph Reassures His Brothers

Bible Text: Genesis 50:15-26

Key Point of Passage: Joseph’s brothers were afraid that he would not forgive the bad things they had done to him, but Joseph knew that God had planned it all for good . 

Memory Verse: (They) planned to harm (him), but God planned it for good (Genesis 50:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      Joseph’s brothers knew they had done many mean things to him when they were young. Have you ever been hurt by a brother or sister or friend?

2)      Joseph’s brothers were scared he would be mad. Did they say they were sorry and ask Joseph to forgive them?

3)      Joseph trusted that God would use everything for good, even the mean things his brothers had done. Does God still use everything for good?

4)      Does God wants us to trust him and forgive others when they hurt us too?

Family Devotions for Early Childhood, Sunday Aug 4: Joseph and the Famine

Bible Text: Genesis 47:13-27

Key Point of Passage: All of the people traded Joseph everything they owned for food during the famine, so Pharaoh ended up owning all the land in Egypt.

Memory Verse: (They) planned to harm (him), but God planned it for good (Genesis 50:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      When the food ran out in Egypt, where did all the people go to buy food?

2)      When the people ran out of money, did Joseph still help them? What did the people trade to Joseph for food?

3)      Once Pharaoh owned all the land and people of Egypt, did Joseph still help them? What did he give them so they could grow food?

4)      Can God use us to help other people too? In what ways might God use you to help someone else?

Family Devotions for Early Childhood, Sunday Jul 28: Joseph and Jacob Meet Again

Bible Text: Genesis 45:16-46:30

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 87-92

Key Point of Passage: Pharaoh, Joseph, and God all asked Jacob to come to Egypt, so he went to Egypt and brought his whole family and everything he owned. 

Memory Verse: (They) planned to harm (him), but God planned it for good (Genesis 50:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      Pharoah and Joseph gave Jacob and his whole family many good gifts. What are some of the things they sent Jacob?

2)      Pharaoh and Joseph invited Jacob to come to Egypt and God told him to go there too. Did Jacob go to Egypt?

3)      Jacob had a big family of 70 people. Did he bring them all with him?

4)      When God tells us to do things, should we listen too?

Family Devotions for Early Childhood, Sundays Jul 14-21: Joseph Forgives His Brothers

Bible Text: Genesis 42:1-45:5 (NIrV)

Read with Me Bible Reference: Pages 87-92

Key Point of Passage: God used Joseph’s brothers’ mean act of selling him into slavery for good to save many lives.

Memory Verse: (They) planned to harm (him), but God planned it for good (Genesis 50:20).

Questions for Discussion:

1)      When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy food, who was in charge of selling the food?

2)      When they realized that the governor of Egypt was their brother Joseph, why were they afraid?

3)      Why did Joseph tell them not to be afraid?

4)      Do you think it made Joseph and his brothers feel good to be friends again?

5)      When your brother or sister or friend hurts you, does God want you to forgive too?