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FaithWeaver NOW™ Bible Curriculum, Grades 3 & 4, Bible Truth Sleuth, Winter 2013-2014Copyright © 2001 and 2013 Group Publishing, Inc.2013 edition

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Solomon Tells ofJesus’ Coming Psalm 72:1-19

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 1

Grades3 & 4 Grades3 & 4

Jesus

The Bible tells us a lot about Jesus, even in the Old Testament. Today’s Bible passage

tells us who Jesus is and what he will do when he comes. This Psalm shows us that Jesus is

righteous and just. It tells us he will be around forever, that he “will rule from sea to sea,”

and that kings and nations will bow down to him.

Jesus is pretty awesome, but one of the best things he does for us is to act as a

mediator between God and us! Because of Jesus, we can talk to and hear God!

Bible Point: Jesus does great things.

Key Verse: “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man

Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5).

BIBLE FOCUS (THE BASICS)

• When have you needed a mediator?• How is Jesus a mediator for us?• What great things does Jesus do?

THE WiRD FOR THE WEEK

MONday 1 Corinthians 15:56-57What does Jesus’ power save you from?

TuESday Ephesians 1:18-21How does knowing Jesus’ power is like no other give you hope?

WEdNESday 2 Corinthians 12:9How can your weakness show the power of Jesus?

ThurSday Romans 5:6-8What can you do to show your thanks for what Jesus did for you?

Friday Acts 10:37-38How does Jesus’ power give glory to God?

SaTurday John 14:6What do you need to do to know God?

Q: How will Jesus judge people?

A: with righteousness and justice

Are you being a FaithWeaver this week?

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Charade ParadeSome evening this week, have your family play this fun game. Have each family member think

of something fun that the family could do together, such as make cookies, watch a video everyone wants to see, go on a walk, or go to a favorite fast-food place to eat. Have each person write an idea on an index card. Then have each family member try to get the rest of the family to guess what he or she has written. The activity that family members guess first will be what you do that night. You may want to do this several times this week if you want to fit in everyone’s idea!

This week kids committed to praying about a situation they need Jesus to mediate. Help your child weave

faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

An Angel Appears

to Joseph Isaiah 7:13-14; Matthew 1:18-25

What might a message from God say if it came from one of these

“messengers”?

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 2


MONday Psalm 37:3 How can trusting God keep you safe? TuESday Psalm 32:10

What are some benefits of being surrounded by God’s unfailing love?

WEdNESday Proverbs 3:5-6

How are your paths different from God’s paths? Which do you think are better for you? Why?

ThurSday John 14:1Why can we trust in Jesus the same way we trust in God?

FrIday Psalm 56:3With what fears do you need to trust God?

SaTurday Isaiah 25:9What has God done for you when you’ve put your trust in him?

A: “God with us”

Q: What does “Immanuel” mean?

Are you weaving faith into your life?

Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he found out Mary was going to have a

baby? Joseph loved Mary and didn’t want to embarrass her, so he planned to quietly break the

engagement. Then he could get on with his life. But while he slept, an angel appeared to him and

explained what was really happening with Mary. The baby was from the Holy Spirit, and it was a

boy. They were to name the baby boy Jesus, and he would be the Savior that Isaiah prophesied

about. Joseph married Mary, and they named the baby Jesus, just as Joseph had been told to do.

Bible Point: Trust God’s plans.Key Verse: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosp

er you

and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).


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Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.)

• Ask a trusted adult about a time he or she trusted God’s plan even though it didn’t seem to make sense. What happened?

• Each night this week, before going to bed, ask God to help you trust him with your problems.

• Write a letter to God explaining why it’s hard to trust him sometimes and asking him to help you during those times.

Hope for the Future BookAs a family, create a “Hope for the Future

Book” that shows what each family member hopes for his or her future. You can either purchase a scrapbook album or make one

yourself. To make one, use construction paper for the inside pages and create a cover from poster board. Punch holes in all pages (including the cover), and use ribbon to tie them together.

Have family members each talk about the things they hope for. These could be things like going on a trip, which college to go to, or someday living in a different city or town. Then in the pages of the book, paste pictures from magazines, draw, or write about each family member’s hope for the future. When you’ve finished, pray together as a family to trust whatever God’s plans are for these hopes.

• When have you had to trust God?• What helped you trust God during that time?• What’s the most difficult thing to trust God with right now?

Jesus Is Born

Luke 2:1-20; Hebrews 1:1-4

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 3


Caesar Augustus wanted a census taken. So Joseph and Mary had to go to

Bethlehem to register. Mary was about to have a baby any day, and she and Joseph

needed a place to stay. But every inn was filled. Where would they stay? The only place

available was a stable. And that’s where Jesus was born. Mary wrapped him in cloths and

laid him in a manger.Meanwhile, out in a field, an angel appeared to some shepherds. The angel told th

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shepherds about Jesus’ birth and that he was the Savior who had been promised.

The shepherds hurried to find Jesus, and when they did, they were very excited! They

ran to tell everyone they could. They went back to their fields glorifying and praising God.

Bible Point: Jesus was born to be our Savior.

Key Verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to

the Father except through me’” (John 14:6).


Q: Who was governor of Syria when the census was taken?

A: Quirinius

• Why was Jesus born?• What does Jesus’ birth mean to you?• Why do we need a Savior?

How are you following through on your commitment?

Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have

kids circle their choice below.)

• Tell a friend why Jesus was born.

• Make a list of the people you know who don’t understand why Jesus was born. Pray for each of these people this week, asking God to help them understand who Jesus is.

• Make a Christmas ornament for someone you don’t know very well, such as the mail carrier or school principal. When you give the ornament away, explain why Jesus was born.

THE WiRD FOR THE WEEKMONday Romans 6:23

God wants to give this gift to everyone. What can you tell people about it?

TuESday Isaiah 9:6What are some other names you can use to describe Jesus?

WEdNESday Mark 10:45Jesus came to serve. To be like him, how can you serve someone today?

THurSday Isaiah 7:14How was this promise fulfilled in this week’s Bible passage?

Friday 1 John 4:14-16What can we do to show that God livesin us?

SaTurday Titus 3:4-5How has God shown his mercy to you?

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Sing the Good News!Make up your own Christmas song about

why Jesus’ birth is important to you. You don’t have to play an instrument or even sing well. You could even make up words to sing to a familiar Christmas song, such as “Away in a Manger,” “The First Noel,” or “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Just praise and glorify God as the shepherds did on the night of Jesus’ birth!

Matthew 2:1-12

Foreign Visitors

Worship Jesus

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 4


BIBLE FOCUS (THE BASICS)During the reign of King Herod, Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem. Magi cam

e to

Jerusalem from the east because they were following a bright star that was to lead them to a

new king. “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?” they asked. “We have seen

his star in the east and have come to worship him.” Well, as you can imagine, King Herod did

not like the sound of that. After all, he was king over the Jewish people and if a new king had

been born, that meant that he would soon be out of a job. There was no way he was going to let

that happen, so after he talked to his advisers on Jewish teaching to find out exactly where this

birth was to take place, he said to the Magi, “Bethlehem is the place! Go and find this newborn

king, and when you do, come back and tell me so I can go and worship him, too.” Something

tells me King Herod had other plans for baby Jesus.

The Magi set out for Bethlehem, again following the bright star. The star shone right over

Jesus. The Magi bowed down and worshipped him and gave him all sorts of gifts and treasures.

When it was time for them to go, God warned them in a dream not to go back and tell King Herod

where they had found the new king. Then they went home a different way.

Bible Point: Anyone can worship Jesus.

Key Verse: “For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile—the same Lord is Lord of all

and richly blesses all who call on him, for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be

saved’” (Romans 10:12-13).

Q: What did King Herod find out from the Magi?

A: The exact time the star appeared

MONday Deuteronomy 30:19What can you do today to choose to worship God?

TuESday 1 Timothy 2:4Who can you pray for who doesn’t know Jesus?

WEdNESday Mark 16:15What can you do to share your faith with others?

ThurSday 1 Samuel 16:7What can help you remember to look at a person’s heart instead of outward appearances?

Friday Galatians 3:28What can you do to help show God’s love to someone who may feel left out?

SaTurday Luke 6:41What can you do to see others the way God sees them?


• When have you felt left out and not included?• When have you made someone else feel left out and not

included?• What can we do to show the accepting love of God to

family members and to others?

How are you being a FaithWeaver this week?

Three-Armed RaceThis is a three-armed race! Use a

bandanna or a scarf to tie two of your family members together at one of each of their wrists. Now they are two people sharing three arms. Have them try to do everyday tasks such as folding clothes, tying their shoes, or making a bed. They’ll have to work together to finish the tasks. You could take turns and time one another, or if you have an even number of people in your family, you could compete in teams.

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This week kids committed to getting to know someone better. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

Matthew 2:13-23

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2. How could you respond to God’s guidance in this situation?

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 5


Soon after Jesus’ birth, the ruler in Israel, Herod, heard that the new king had just been

born. He didn’t want anyone other than himself to be king, so he made plans to kill Jesus.

He told his soldiers to kill all the babies in the area who were 2 years old or younger. But an

angel from God appeared to Joseph and told him to take Jesus out of that land to another

one, where he would be safe from Herod. Joseph followed God’s guidance and left with Jesus

and Mary. Later, after Herod had died, Joseph returned to Nazareth. Each time God guided

Joseph, Joseph followed God’s lead, and he and his family were kept safe.

Bible Point: God guides us.Key Verse: “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who

trust

in him” (Nahum 1:7).


• Has God guided you lately? What happened?• When is it difficult for you to follow God’s

guidance?• What can we do as a family to follow God’s

guidance?

Role-Play ResponsesAs a family, take turns creatively thinking

up role-play situations in which God might guide you. Have two or three members of the family act out listening to God’s guidance and responding to it in each situation. You may even want to play a Follow the Leader game in which one family member guides the rest of the family on a household journey.

As an opportunity to tell others about God’s guidance, invite friends and their families over to play this role-play game.

MONday Psalm 119:105-106What does it mean for God’s Word to be a “light for my path”? How can the Bible be a light for your path?

TuESday Exodus 13:21-22How did God guide the Israelites through the desert? How does God guide you?

WEdNESday John 16:13-14How can the Holy Spirit be your guide today?

ThurSday Psalm 48:14What guidance from God do you think you’ll need way in the future?

Friday Isaiah 58:11What does God do for you when he guides you?

SaTurday Exodus 15:13How does God lead and guide us?

What are you doing to weave faith into your life?

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• When a tough or difficult situation appears this week, ask God to guide you through it.

• Why is it hard sometimes to rely on God instead of yourself? Make a list of reasons to rely on God to guide you.

• Read Nahum 1:7; then look up the word refuge in the dictionary for a better understanding of this verse.

Q: After the Magi visited Jesus in Bethlehem, where did the angel tell

Joseph to take Jesus and Mary?A: Egypt

Matthew 3:13-17Jesus Is Baptized

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 6


Jesus came to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist. At first

John wouldn’t do it. He said, “You should be the one baptizing me.” John must have

understood who Jesus really was. After Jesus convinced him that for now it had to be

this way, John agreed to baptize him. As soon as Jesus came up out of the water, an

amazing thing happened. Heaven opened, and the Spirit of God came down like a

dove and landed on Jesus. Then, as if that weren’t amazing enough, the voice of God

said from heaven, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” It was

God’s way of introducing Jesus to the world.

Bible Point: Jesus is God’s Son.Key Verse: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the

Word was God” (John 1:1).



MONday Jeremiah 1:5How do you think this verse relates to you?

TuESday Matthew 16:13-16The more time you spend with Jesus, the better you’ll know him! What can you do to spend more time with Jesus each day?

WEdNESday Matthew 28:20When is Jesus with you?

ThurSday Galatians 3:26-27How do you know you are a child of God?

Friday 1 John 5:10-12What do you believe about Jesus, the Son of God?

SaTurday Hebrews 4:14-15Jesus is the Son of God and he is God. But how was he also like you?

• How are God and Jesus the same?• How do we explain that Jesus and God are one to

someone who does not know God?• When have you known that Jesus was with you?

Q: Where was Jesus coming from when he came to the Jordan

River to be baptized by John?

A: Galilee

Don’t forget to follow through on your commitment!

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Family TimelineCreate a family timeline like the one

you made in your group. Place a sheet of paper on a table. Have each family member add important events to the timeline. Then talk about how God and Jesus have been with you throughout each event. Even if your family is new to church, you can still look back and see that God was with you even before you knew much about him!

Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this

week and follow through on his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.)

• Break open an egg. How are the three parts of the egg like God? Talk to a parent about your discoveries; then help make breakfast!

• Think about how awesome it is that God sent his Son to earth so that we could know him. Write a letter to God, thanking him for this amazing gift.

• Each day this week, pray for people who don’t know that Jesus is God’s Son. Ask God to show them this truth.

John 1:35-42

Peter and Andrew

Meet Jesus

LESSON 7

Bible Truth Sleuth

DETECTIVE P

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Andrew and John passed Jesus along the road as they were walking. John pointed his finger toward the

man. “That’s the Lamb of God!” he said. Andrew wanted to learn from the Son of God, so he asked Jesus,

“Where are you staying?”“Come and you will see,” Jesus replied.

The rest of the day Andrew listened as Jesus taught him about God. They became friends.

Andrew just couldn’t wait to share the good news with his brother. “Simon, Simon, I’ve found him! I’ve

found the Son of God! Come and see for yourself.”

Simon came with his brother Andrew to see the Son of God with his very own eyes.

When Jesus met Simon, he called him by name and even knew his father’s name.

Does Jesus know you as a friend? Are you part of God’s family, too? Become a friend of Jesus, and you

can be part of God’s family today.

Bible Point: Jesus is our friend.

Key Verse: “Yet to all who received him, to those

who believed in his name, he gave the right to become

children of God” (John 1:12).


Q: Who introduced Andrew to Jesus?

A: John the Baptist

• What happened when you first became friends with Jesus?

• What can our family do to introduce our friends and family to Jesus?

• What can our family do to grow in friendship with Jesus?

Postcards and LettersSend a postcard, letter, or text to a family member or friend, inviting them to attend church with you and to enjoy a meal with you after the service.

Have everyone participate in writing the message. Plan a special meal together that everyone can help prepare. Have each person contribute one item to the meal.

The most important thing to do in preparing for your company is to pray. Everyone can pray that the visitor would decide to become a child of God.

Your family can continue this tradition of inviting others to church followed by a meal. It’s a great way to strengthen the bonds of friendship and to help others learn more about Jesus.

What new ways are you finding to weave faith into your life?


• Write down three ways Jesus is your friend. Thank Jesus for his friendship. Then write three ways you can grow in friendship with Jesus this week.

• Think of someone you really care about who doesn’t know Jesus. Pray every day this week that someday that person will get to know Jesus as a friend.

• Make a list of all the things that happen when a person becomes a child of God. Share your list with a friend.

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MONDAY Mark 1:16-18In what ways are you following Jesus?

TUESDAY Philippians 3:8What have you gained by knowing Jesus?

WEDNESDAY 2 Corinthians 2:14What can you do to spread “the fragrance of the knowledge” of Jesus?

THURSDAY 2 Corinthians 4:6What can you do to let Jesus’ light shine through you?

FRIDAY 2 Peter 3:18What are some things you can do to grow in your knowledge of Jesus?

SATURDAY 1 John 5:13How do you know you can have eternal life?

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Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 8

My Problem:My Prayer:

My Hope:


BIBLE FOCUS (THE BASICS)It was a whirlwind tour. Jesus went around the countryside teaching the people and

healing the

sick. His popularity grew with every miracle, and crowds hurried to be near him. They traveled from

far away just to be near the Son of God and to touch him. Jesus rewarded their long journeys by

instantly healing their lifelong illnesses. Just a touch from his hand or a simple word and suddenly all

their pain and suffering were over.Others came to Jesus because he cared. He cared that they were hurting. He care

d when no

one else did. And that’s one reason people still follow him today. He cares about them, and he

cares about you, too.Bible Point: Jesus wants everyone to follow him.

Key Verse: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

Messages of Love Think of a simple way to spread the good news of Jesus this week. Send a text, email, or

find another way to spread the message about what Jesus has done for you, and invite others to follow Jesus.MONDAY Mark 2:1-12

These men needed to talk to Jesus because their friend was paralyzed. Why do you need to talk to Jesus?

TUESDAY John 4:46-54What problems do you need Jesus to help you with?

WEDNESDAY Mark 1:40-42How do you hope Jesus will respond when you ask him for help?

THURSDAY Matthew 18:19-20Who could you ask to pray with you about your problems?

FRIDAY Luke 18:1-8What can we do when our problems are not solved right away?

SATURDAY Hebrews 4:16What do you need to bring to God’s throne?

• Why do people follow Jesus?• What can Jesus help you with?• How can we show other people that they can come

to Jesus with their problems?Q: Where did the news about Jesus spread?

A: All over Syria

Don’t forget to weave faith into your life this week!

Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on his or her chal-lenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.)

• When you’re tempted to do something you know God doesn’t want you to do this week, remember Jesus’ words to help you: “Follow me.”

• What’s your biggest worry? Pray every day, asking God to take this worry from you.

• Ask a close friend about his or her burdens; then pray that Jesus will lift those burdens.

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Jesus Gives the BeatitudesMatthew 5:1-12

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LESSON 9

Bible Truth Sleuth


Everyone had gathered around the teacher, wondering what he had to say—probably hoping he would lead

the Israelites in victory over the Romans. “Maybe he’ll tell us how to strike them down,” some must have thought.

“Blessed are those who mourn,” Jesus said. “Blessed are those who are persecuted.”

“Excuse me? Maybe I heard you wrong. We’ve had enough mourning and enough persecution. After all, we’re

living like slaves under the Roman leaders.”

But Jesus continued. His words must have been so shocking yet so refreshing: “Be meek. Be humble. Be pure.

Show mercy.” Jesus turned the world upside down in the famous teaching that’s often called the Beatitudes.

He showed the world that God cares about our hearts more than our abilities. Jesus challenged everything

most people feel is important and encouraged them to go after and hold on to the things of God.

Bible Point: God blesses us when we choose his ways.

Key Verse: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is

lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8).


• Why is humility so important?

• What part of Matthew 5:1-12 is most difficult for you to understand?

• What part of the world’s way of thinking do you need to let go of?

Designated Blessings AreaDesignate an area or room in your house where

people can go to understand God’s ways. Consider placing a Bible opened to Matthew 5:1-12 in the area. Family members will agree to go to that spot this week to rethink how to choose God’s ways.

Each person can come out of the area after he or she has talked to God about the issue and feels ready to return.

Garbage In…Agree with your family to use Philippians 4:8 as a filter for everything

you watch, listen to, or read. For example, as you’re watching TV, ask, “Is this program true, right, pure, and lovely? According to Philippians 4:8, do you think we should watch it? Why or why not?”

Find a new way to weave faith into your life every day!

MONDAY 1 Peter 2:11-12 How are Christians “aliens” or

“strangers”?

TUESDAY Romans 12:2 What does the world accept and

want that Christians don’t accept or want?

WEDNESDAY Philippians 2:5 What can we do to have the same

attitude as Jesus?

THURSDAY 1 John 2:15 What does it mean to love God

more than the things of this world?

FRIDAY Ephesians 4:22-24 What ways do you need to put on the

“new self”?

SATURDAY Psalm 19:14 What ways are pleasing to God?

Q: What did Jesus say was the blessing for the “pure in heart”?

A: They will see God.

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This week kids committed to choosing God’s way instead of the world’s way. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on this commitment!

One day, as Jesus taught a large crowd of people, he began to speak about salt and

light. He told the people that they were the “salt of the earth.” He said this because just

as salt has the power to change the flavor of food, we, as Christians, have the power to

show people who Jesus is. He also told the people that they were the “light of the world.”

He said we can let our lights shine before men so that people will see our good deeds

and praise God. Jesus wants our actions to be Christ-like so that people will come to

know Jesus by our godly actions. He also wants us to be salt to people, helping them

understand how Jesus can change their lives for the better, just as salt can improve the

flavor of food.Bible Point: Help others see Jesus. Key Verse: “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see yo

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good deeds and praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).


Matthew 5:13-16

In His Image

Jesus Teaches That We

Are to Be Salt and Light

Bible Truth Sleuth

LESSON 10


Q: When salt loses its saltiness, what does Jesus say it is good for?

A: It is good for nothing, except to be “thrown out and trampled by men.”

• How have you been “salt and light” in the past?

• What can keep us from being “salt and light”?

• Has anyone ever wanted to know more about Jesus because of your being “salt and light”? What happened?

Shining Your Light Choose a person or family who you would specifically like to shine your lights on. Think about what kinds of actions you can do that will help them see Jesus. Take opportunities to do those actions with or for them, and then watch to see what impact your shining lights have. Later, as a family, share your feelings about this experience: your fears, excitements, and hopes. As you discuss this, make sure to note that our Christ-like actions should shine every day, not just during planned activities like this one.

MONDAY Colossians 4:6What do you think it means for our conversation to be “seasoned with salt”?

TUESDAY Colossians 4:5How can you make outsiders feel welcome?

WEDNESDAY Psalm 119:105How can the Bible guide you?

THURSDAY Titus 2:7In what ways do you set a good example for others?

FRIDAY Matthew 5:16How can you “let your light shine”?

SATURDAY 1 John 1:7How does walking in the light benefit you?

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• Follow through on the commitment you wrote on your flashlight.

• At supper one evening, hold a saltshaker and tell your family how Jesus wants us to be the salt of the earth.

• Hold a flashlight at home and ask Jesus to help you shine his light.

Matthew 14:22-33Jesus Walks

on Water

1. Cut the line on each end of the boat. 2. Fold up each side of the boat. 3. Put tape on each flap. Overlap each flap and hold in place. 4. Get ready to sail.

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Lesson 11

OVERLAP and TAPE


• Have you ever had doubts about God? Talk about them.• What do you do when you’re struggling

with doubt?• How has God proven himself to be

faithful in your life?

Jesus had sent the disciples across the lake as he stayed to pray. As the disciples

fought the wind, Jesus walked out to the boat—right on the water! No wonder the disciples

thought they were seeing a ghost.Peter must have thought it looked like fun because he asked Jesus if he could jo

in in.

Jesus told Peter to come on out. But Peter did what we so often do when things around us

get rough. He started thinking about the wind and stopped just looking at his Lord.

When he began to sink, Jesus quickly reached out his hand and helped Peter. That’s

just like our God; even when we doubt, he reaches out his hand to help us along.

Bible Point: Jesus helps us believe.

Key Verse: “If we are faithless, he will remain faithful, for he cannot disown himself”

(2 Timothy 2:13).


Q: What did the men in the boat say to Jesus when he and Peter

were back in it?

A: “Truly you are the Son of God.”

God Is Faithful... Using a large sheet of paper, make a timeline with your family. Mark down every event that you can think

of in which God was faithful to you or to a member of your family. Hang the timeline, and point family members to it whenever they doubt that God will take care of them.

Thursday John 20:29-31Why do you have faith in Jesus?

Friday John 5:24Why is faith so important?

saTurday 1 Timothy 4:12What can you do to show others faith in Jesus?

Monday Matthew 17:20Why is faith so powerful?

Tuesday Romans 10:17How do we hear Christ's message?

Wednesday Hebrews 11:1What do you have faith in?


What are you doing to weave faith into your life?

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Today kids committed to one of the following Daily Challenges. Help your child weave faith into life this week and follow through on

his or her challenge! (Have kids circle their choice below.)

• Take an active step of faith this week, like Peter did when he stepped out of the boat. If you start to feel doubts, call out to Jesus!

• When you feel fear or doubt, ask Jesus for help to stay strong.

• Talk to your parent about the difference between doubt and healthy skepticism.

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LESSON 12

Bible Truth Sleuth

Zacchaeus Climbs aTree to See Jesus


“Zacchaeus was a wee little man…” Yes, he was short, but he thought big! Zacchaeus wanted to

see Jesus. He must have heard of Jesus and the amazing things he was doing. As Jesus came

through Jericho, Zacchaeus, being unable to see over the crowd, ran up ahead and climbed a tree.

When Jesus reached the spot where Zacchaeus was perched, he looked up and called Zacchaeus by

name to come down at once.

Now Zacchaeus was overjoyed that the one he had been seeking was also seeking him. Jesus

even wanted to come to Zacchaeus’ house and hang out with him. Zacchaeus’ heart was so

changed that he decided to give away half of his possessions to the poor.

Only Jesus can change someone from a greedy tax collector to a generous believer. When we

look for Jesus, he receives us and accepts us because Jesus accepts everyone.

Bible Point: Jesus accepts everyone.

Key Verse: “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the

door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me” (Revelation 3:20).


MONDAY Romans 15:7Who do you need to show Jesus’ acceptance to?

TUESDAY Psalm 6:9Why can you trust God to accept your prayers?

WEDNESDAY John 13:20Why do you think Jesus sent people into your life who are hard to get along with?

THURSDAY Matthew 18:5Is there a little child in your life who you can welcome as Jesus does? How will you show your acceptance of him or her?

FRIDAY 1 Timothy 2:1-4Why does God want us all “to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth”?

SATURDAY 1 John 1:9How does God’s forgiveness show his acceptance of you?

THE WiRD FOR THE WEEKAs a family, spend some time praying

for the people whose names you wrote on your Bible Truth Sleuth page. Ask your family members whether anyone would like to add to your list. Take your list with you when you travel in your vehicle, and pray for those people throughout the week. You can take the love and acceptance of Jesus anywhere you go if he lives in your heart!

Family Acceptance

• Have you ever felt rejected by people but accepted by Jesus? Explain.

• How can you share Jesus with someone who doesn't feel accepted?

• What is one way Jesus has shown his acceptance of you?

A: If he had cheated anyone out of anything, he would pay him or her

back four times the amount.

Q: What did Zacchaeus say he would do besides give half his

possessions to the poor?

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12• Think about a time you didn’t feel accepted, and use modeling dough to create a face showing how you felt. Then think of God’s

love for you and change the dough to show how that makes you feel.

• Look at the names you wrote on the door of your Bible Truth Sleuth page. Invite one of these people to come to church or Sunday school with you next week.

• Think about a person you find really hard to accept. Pray for that person this week and ask God to help you accept that person.

Jesus Blessesthe Children

According to the latest reports, Jesus will be coming to your town in the very near future. In order to help your town handle the large crowds expected, please fill out the following application. Your answers will determine if you’re important enough to meet Jesus.

1. Why would you like to see Jesus?

2. What's the first thing you’d like to say to Jesus?

3. What's one question you’d like to ask Jesus?

1. Please write three words to describe Jesus.

2. Are you good enough to get near Jesus? Please list two good deeds you’ve done recently.

3. What makes you important enough to see Jesus?

1. How would you rank the importance of the people in this passage?

2. Based on this passage, what qualifies someone as important enough for Jesus?

3. How do you know you're important to Jesus?

Jesus Blessesthe Children Mark 10:13-16How Do You Know You’re Important?

Are You Important Enough?

Section One: Personal Information

Section Two: Qualifications

Section Three: Evaluation

LESSON 13

Bible Truth Sleuth


Jesus had been preaching and teaching as he traveled all through the land.

Everywhere he went, crowds and crowds of people gathered. Everyone wanted to see

him and hear what he had to say. One day, some people wanted Jesus to touch and bless

their children. They tried to get close to Jesus, but Jesus’ disciples told them to get away.

The disciples told the people not to bother Jesus. But that’s not the end of the story.

When Jesus saw what was happening, he became upset. He told the disciples to let

the little children come to him because the kingdom of God belonged to people who

were like children. In fact, Jesus said that anyone who refused to come to God as a little

child wouldn’t be allowed to enter his kingdom. Of course, Jesus didn’t mean that only kids

could enter God’s kingdom! He meant that we need to have the simple faith of children.

So Jesus took the children into his arms, put his hands on them, and blessed them.

Bible Point: Everyone is important to Jesus.

Key Verse: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the

kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14).


MONdayPsalm 8:2 How can you offer praise to God?

TUESdayPsalm 127:3-5 Why are children a reward from God?

WEdNESdayMatthew 18:1-4 What does it mean to be humble?

THURSdayLuke 2:41-52 What can you do to grow closer to God?

FRIdayLuke 15:11-32 How important are you to God?

SaTURday1 Timothy 4:12 How can you be an example to other kids?


• How do you know you’re important to Jesus? • How can you show others that Jesus is important to you?• What can your family do to help others know they’re important to Jesus?

Bounteous Blessings Practice blessing each other. It can be as simple as placing your hand on a family member's shoulder and saying, "May God bless you and keep you safe."

Go out of your way to be kind to the new kid in school or to the kid who’s not very popular. Remember, that kid is just as important to Jesus as you are!

Q: Who did Jesus say the kingdom of God belonged to?

A: little children

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Choose a Daily Challenge to help you remember how impor-tant you are to Jesus.

• Send yourself a postcard, email, or text to remind yourself that you’re important to Jesus.

• Write Jesus a postcard, thanking him for seeing you as important. Keep the postcard somewhere you’ll see it and be reminded of how much Jesus values you.

• List all the great things about yourself, and thank Jesus for making you special.

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