The Tabernacle

Exodus 25-31. 35-40

Memory Verse:
Don't you know that you yourselves are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God lives within you? 1 Corinthians 3:16

Big Idea:
God lives within us, so we can talk to Him anytime we want.

Dinner Time Questions:
God is always with us, so we can talk to Him anytime. What do you want to talk to Him about now?

Joshua and Jericho

Joshua 1, 6

Memory Verse:
Be strong and brave. Make sure you obey the whole law my servant Moses gave you. Do not turn away from it to the right or the left. Then you will have success everywhere you go. Joshua 1:7

Big Idea:
God's instructions for us are good, so I can follow them right away.

Dinner Time Questions:
When do you have the hardest time following what God says to do? Why?

The Judges

Judges 3-21

Memory Verse:
God's way is perfect. The word of the LORD doesn't have any flaws. He is like a shield to all who go to Him for safety. Psalm 18:30

Big Idea:
God's way is perfect, so I can find peace in Him.

Dinner Time Questions:
Why do you think God's way is the most peaceful way? How can we live that out?

God Calls Samuel

1 Samuel 2-3

Memory Verse:
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. John 10:27

Big Idea:
God Knows us by name and calls to us, so we can listen for His voice.

Dinner Time Questions:
Have you ever heard God's voice - through the Bible or through prompting you to follow Him?

Israel Demands A King

1 Samuel 8-10

Memory Verse:
If any of you needs wisdom, ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone. He doesn't find fault. James 1:5

Big Idea:
God is all-knowing, so I can got o Him for wisdom.

Dinner Time Questions:
Where do you need wisdom right now? Can we pray about it together?

The Prophets Fortell of the Coming King

1 Kings12:1-24; Isaiah 7:14,9:6, 53

Memory Verse:
“But now Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” Psalm 39:7

Big Idea:
God gives us hope through the promise of Jesus.

Dinner Time Questions:
Why do you think it matters that God promised Jesus before He ever came?

An Angel Visits Mary and Joseph

Luke 1:26-56; Matthew 1:18-25

Memory Verse:
“Nothing is impossible with God.” Luke 1:37

Big Idea:
Nothing is impossible for God, so I can believe whatever He tells me.

Dinner Time Questions:
God can do the impossible. So, what can we pray about right now?

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1–20

Memory Verse:
“I have come into the world to be a light. No one who believes in me will stay in darkness.” John 12:46

Big Idea:
Jesus is the Light of the World and I can share the light with others like the shepherds did.

Dinner Time Questions:
Who can we share the Good News of Jesus with? When should we do it?

Jesus Is Baptized

Luke 3; Matthew 3; Mark 1:29–34

Memory Verse:
“By being baptized, we were buried with Christ into his death. Christ has been raised from the dead by the Father’s glory. And like Christ we also can have a new life.” Romans 6:4

Big Idea:
Baptism gives us a picture of Jesus’ amazing sacrifice.

Jesus Is Tempted

Luke 4:1–13

Memory Verse:
“You are tempted in the same way all other human beings are. God is faithful. He will not let you be tempted any more than you can take. But when you are tempted, God will give you a way out so that you can stand up under it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIrV)

Big Idea:
Jesus said “no” to sin, and so can we.

Jesus is Rejected

Luke 4:16-30

Memory Verse:
“Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.” Galatians 1:10

Big Idea:
Jesus was rejected for saying unpopular things.