Monthly Overview
When is the last time you took the time to really look at everything God made? Taking a moment to take a walk outside or look up the wonders of the world online will totally change the way you share this month’s Bible stories with preschoolers. We need that WONDER dial turned way up! ALL the way up! And the best way to do that is to experience some of that wonder!
When we take the time to look at this amazing world God made, we are filled with awe and wonder. It’s that feeling of wonder we want our preschoolers to have as they learn about God’s creation. We are going to do a lot of counting together this month—one, two, three, four, five, six, seven—pausing to learn what God made on each day of creation. Through our fun and exciting activities and stories we want our preschoolers to learn God made everything, and IT IS GOOD!
BIBLE STORY:
Light and Dark; Sky and Water
Genesis 1:3-8
Genesis 1:3-8
STORY FOCUS
On days one and two, God made the light and dark and sky and water.
BIBLE STORY:
Land, Plants, and Sea
Genesis 1:9-13
Genesis 1:9-13
STORY FOCUS
On day three, God made the land, plants, and sea.
BIBLE STORY:
Sun, Moon, and Stars
Genesis 1:14-19
Genesis 1:14-19
STORY FOCUS
On day four, God made the sun, moon, and stars.
BIBLE STORY:
Birds, Fish, and Animals
Genesis 1:20-25
Genesis 1:20-25
BOTTOM LINE
On days five and six, God made the birds, fish, and animals.
BIBLE STORY:
People; God Rested
Genesis 1:26–2:25
Genesis 1:26–2:25
BOTTOM LINE
On day six, God made the most special thing: people. Then He rested.
Monthly Overview
GOD VIEW: THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TRUST AND GOD’S CHARACTER, AS SHOWN THROUGH GOD’S BIG STORY
Throughout history God has proven His faithfulness to us, especially in keeping His promise to send Jesus to save us. God will continue to be dependable. The Bible is filled with examples of people who knewfirst-hand what it means to trust God. This month, we focus on two of them: Jacob and Joseph. Through their stories, we’ll discover how we can trust Him no matter what we face.
BIBLE STORY:
Jacob’s Dream
Genesis 28:10-22
(Supporting: Genesis 25:19-34; 27)
Genesis 28:10-22
(Supporting: Genesis 25:19-34; 27)
BOTTOM LINE
You can trust God no matter what.
BIBLE STORY:
Joseph Sold by His Brothers
Genesis 37, 39:1-2
Genesis 37, 39:1-2
BOTTOM LINE
When you think you’re alone, you can trust God is with you.
BIBLE STORY:
Joseph in Jail
Genesis 40
(Supporting: Genesis 39)
Genesis 40
(Supporting: Genesis 39)
BOTTOM LINE
When life doesn’t make sense, you can trust God is with you.
BIBLE STORY:
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
Genesis 41
Genesis 41
BOTTOM LINE
When the pressure is on, you can trust God is with you.
BIBLE STORY:
BOTTOM LINE
Joseph Forgives His Brothers
Genesis 42–45
Genesis 42–45
You can trust God has a plan.
5th & 6th grade @ 10:30 am service.
Your preteens need more than the same old Bible lessons; they need Bible depth. Grapple is specifically designed to get preteens grappling with tough questions in meaningful ways so they understand and own their faith.
Kids will grapple with these questions:
Relationships: Why in the World?
What Difference Can I Make?
Why Can't Countries Get Along?
Why Isn't There Enough to Go Around?
Is Our Environment Really Falling Apart?
What Difference Can I Make?
Why Can't Countries Get Along?
Why Isn't There Enough to Go Around?
Is Our Environment Really Falling Apart?
Faith Questions: Is Prayer Pointless?
What Takes God So Long?
Do My Prayers Bore God?
What if I Pray Really Hard, and God Says No?
What's the Right Way to Pray?
What Takes God So Long?
Do My Prayers Bore God?
What if I Pray Really Hard, and God Says No?
What's the Right Way to Pray?
Choices: Choices, Choices
Who Should I Listen To?
How Do I Know God's Voice?
What if It Doesn't Feel Wrong?
What if I Mess Up?
Who Should I Listen To?
How Do I Know God's Voice?
What if It Doesn't Feel Wrong?
What if I Mess Up?
These lessons--based on real questions asked by real 10- to 12-year-olds--grab their attention and don't let go. Kids will learn how to search the Bible for answers and build a faith foundation that guides their relationship with Jesus.
