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FROM THE EDITOR WILLIAM SUMMEY Start with the end in mind. It’s a phrase we often hear, but most of us feel too busy trying to juggle today’s tasks to even consider taking a step back, thinking about key goals, and developing a carefully thought-out ministry plan. When a kids minister mentions this situation to me, I always point them to Levels of Biblical Learning®. This guide (which forms the foundation of Bible Studies for Life: Kids) provides a step-by-step discipleship plan that helps you ensure your kids are developing spiritually at a pace that matches their physical development. This research-backed outline means you don’t have to build your ministry strategy from scratch. You’ll be assisted along the way with Levels of Biblical Learning. When it comes down to it, that’s the purpose of everyone on the Bible Studies for Life: Kids team. We’re here to simplify your job so you can invest your energies into loving the kids and parents in your ministry. You’re not in this alone. When you use Bible Studies for Life: Kids, we’ll be right beside you through every session with teaching helps, parent resources, social media prompts, and bonus activities. Discipleship doesn’t happen by accident, and it doesn’t fall on your shoulders alone. As you consider which curriculum to teach your kids each week, I hope you’ll find one that helps you teach the way your kids learn best. My prayer is that your Bible study content will make your job easier and your ministry more effective. I believe Bible Studies for Life: Kids could be the answer. As you look through this preview of Bible Studies for Life: Kids, consider the impact a step-by-step plan of discipleship will make on your preschoolers, kids, preteens, and kids with special needs. If you have any questions about using Bible Studies for Life: Kids to help your kids apply the Bible to their everyday lives, please reach out to me at william.summey@lifeway.com. As I said before, my team and I are here to help.
“WE’RE HERE TO SIMPLIFY YOUR JOB SO YOU CAN INVEST YOUR ENERGIES INTO LOVING THE KIDS AND PARENTS IN YOUR MINISTRY”
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THE BASICS OF BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE: KIDS CHOOSE BROADLY-GRADED OR CLOSELY-GRADED STUDY MATERIALS! • • • • • • • • • •
Babies 1s & 2s 3s–Pre-K Kindergarten Babies–5s (broadly-graded) 1st–2nd Grade 3rd–4th Grade Preteens 1st–6th Grade (broadly-graded) Special Buddies (adaptable to different ages)
BRAND-NEW FOR 2019–2022!
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• Each year is organized around the 10 concept areas of the Levels of Biblical Learning®. • The Levels of Biblical Learning are expanded through high school! • All foundational Bible stories for preschoolers and kids are covered across three years. • Never-before-seen leader resources bring the Levels of Biblical Learning to life for leaders. • Updated story lines and characters for the Life Action and Bible Story video series keep preschoolers and kids engaged in videos.
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LEVELS OF BIBLICAL LEARNING® BUILD YOUR WISE DISCIPLESHIP PLAN.
As kids grow, their understanding of foundational truths grows with them. LifeWay’s Levels of Biblical Learning is a helpful guide that addresses ten spiritual concept areas. Each spiritual concept area is broken out into six separate stages of development to help leaders know they are teaching at appropriate comprehension levels.
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HOW IT HELPS 1 LIFE POINT Jesus has power over sickness.
JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON
LEADER BIBLE STUDY LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus performed miracles through the power of God. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 4:46-54 SUGGESTED FOR THE WEEK OF September 1
UNIT VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22 WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22
Jesus’ love for people and His powerful acts on their behalf mean He is much more than a superhero. It means He is the Son of God! Only with the power of His heavenly Father could He love so deeply and act with such authority. LIFEItPOINT does not get more super than that. The Bible calls His super powers miracles, Jesus can heal signs, wonders, mighty works, and powers. John calls the seven miracles people. he records about Jesus signs. John’s Gospel points to life-changing faith decisions. You will know a miracle (or sign) by an immediate and powerful action of God that reveals His character or purposes. An official traveled quite a distance to see Jesus. The man’s son was dying. He begged Jesus to come back with him and heal his son. Jesus was aware of the people around Him who were there to see another miracle. He addressed the crowd, acknowledging they did not believe; they just liked the show. Seeing the father’s belief, Jesus assured him that his son would live. The father did not seek a public spectacle but a private miracle. LEVEL OF BIBLICAL The man had faith that when he returned, his son would be healed. As he LEARNING traveled back and before he arrived home, his servants met him withJesus the healed sick people. news that his son’s fever had left him. Upon further revelation he discovered SCRIPTURE his son’s healing happened the very moment Jesus said his son would live. REFERENCE This was no coincidence; instead, it was a divine confirmation of God’s love John 4:46-54 and power. WEEKLY VERSE Jesus performs miracles today. When and where have you witnessed Jesus did things no one a miracle? How have you seen God’s action? What does it reveal about His else could do. character and purposes? Acts the 2:22 How can you help the kids in your group understand that Jesus has power to heal people, but not all people will be healed on earth?
UNIT VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22 SUGGESTED FOR THE WEEK OF September 1
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LEADER BIBLE STUDY Jesus’ love for people and His powerful acts on their behalf mean He is much more than a superhero. It means He is the Son of God! Only with the power of His heavenly Father could He love so deeply and act with such authority. It does not get more super than that. The Bible calls His super powers miracles, signs, wonders, mighty works, and powers. John calls the seven miracles he records about Jesus signs. John’s Gospel points to life-changing faith decisions. You will know a miracle (or sign) by an immediate and powerful action of God that reveals His character or purposes. An o cial traveled quite a distance to see Jesus. The man’s son was dying. He begged Jesus to come back with him and heal his son. Jesus was aware of the people around Him who were there to see another miracle. He addressed the crowd, acknowledging they did not believe; they just liked the show. Seeing the father’s belief, Jesus assured him that his son would live. The father did not seek a public spectacle but a private miracle. The man had faith that when he returned, his son would be healed. As he traveled back and before he arrived home, his servants met him with the news that his son’s fever had left him. Upon further revelation he discovered his son’s healing happened the very moment Jesus said his son would live. This was no coincidence; instead, it was a divine confirmation of God’s love and power. Jesus performs miracles today. When and where have you witnessed a miracle? How have you seen God’s action? What does it reveal about His character and purposes?
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1. Life Application of Bible Truth
Focus on foundational Bible stories with a weekly Life Point that shows kids how to honor God in real-life situations.
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LIFE POINT Jesus has power over sickness.
JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON
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LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus performed miracles through the power of God. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 4:46-54 SUGGESTED FOR THE WEEK OF September 1
UNIT VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22 WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22
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Jesus’ love for people and His powerful acts on their behalf mean He is much more than a superhero. It means He is the Son of God! Only with the power of His heavenly Father could He love so deeply and act with such authority. It does not get more super than that. The Bible calls His super powers miracles, signs, wonders, mighty works, and powers. John calls the seven miracles he records about Jesus signs. John’s Gospel points to life-changing faith decisions. You will know a miracle (or sign) by an immediate and powerful action of God that reveals His character or purposes. An official traveled quite a distance to see Jesus. The man’s son was dying. He begged Jesus to come back with him and heal his son. Jesus was aware of the people around Him who were there to see another miracle. He addressed the crowd, acknowledging they did not believe; they just liked the show. Seeing the father’s belief, Jesus assured him that his son would live. The father did not seek a public spectacle but a private miracle. The man had faith that when he returned, his son would be healed. As he traveled back and before he arrived home, his servants met him with the news that his son’s fever had left him. Upon further revelation he discovered his son’s healing happened the very moment Jesus said his son would live. This was no coincidence; instead, it was a divine confirmation of God’s love and power. Jesus performs miracles today. When and where have you witnessed a miracle? How have you seen God’s action? What does it reveal about His character and purposes? How can you help the kids in your group understand that Jesus has the power to heal people, but not all people will be healed on earth?
With the Levels of Biblical Learning® as a guide, help kids go deeper in their knowledge of spiritual concept areas and reach age-appropriate biblical milestones.
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3. Engage in Discipleship STUDY THE BIBLE 1. BIBLE STORY » Show the “Unit 1 Banner.” Explain that during this unit, kids will hear
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» Explain that miracles are “real, unusual events that only God can cause to happen.” In Bible times miracles often were referred to as signs or wonders. Jesus performed miracles through the power of God to show people that He is God’s Son. » Open the Bible to John 4 and tell the Bible story.
Lead kids through a weekly practice of Bible study, Scripture memorization, and missional awareness—building a foundation of lifelong discipleship. UNIT 1. SESSION 1
BIBLE STORY: JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON
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Jesus traveled to Cana, the town where He had done His first miracle when He turned water into wine at a wedding. UNIT 11 Jesus Healed the Official’s Son A royal official heard that Jesus was in Cana. The official’s son was SESSION very sick, so he traveled several miles from Capernaum to Cana. The BY THE NUMBER S official pleaded with Jesus. “Come and heal my son! He is about to die!” Jesus said, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe JOHN 4:46-54 Start with the first and print those letters on the line. THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE He the town in Me.” Jesus traveled to Cana,Then writewhere the letters from the second and keep going. Parents, today your child He turned After you The official did not give up. “Sir, please come down before my boy had done His first miracle when write all the letters, draw lines between the learned that Jesus has power water into wine at a wedding. letters to discover the words of the message. dies!” over sickness. When an official heard that Jesus was official royal A and came court royalofficial in the “Go. Your son will live,” Jesus promised. The royal believed 14 son was very in Cana. The official’s 7 11 pleaded for his son’s life, Jesus and left. sick, so6he traveled several God miles10 cle Jesus responded by healing 9 hep from Capernaum ira to Cana. The official As the official traveled home, his servants afar. with great fromhim himmet ght rou Jesus. “Come and heal my with pleaded news—his son was alive! The official asked, “What time did he get 8 son! He is about to die!” 1 3 better?” see signs yousth Jesus said, 2 “Unless 5 Jes 13 erf “His fever broke yesterday at one in the afternoon,” they replied. you will not believe and wonders,usp edm rof The official remembered that was the exact moment when Jesus in Me.” IT OUT LIVE not give up. “Sir, please come down before my did official The had told him, “Your son will live!” The official put his trust in Jesus, dies!” with your child that and because of the official’s faith, everyoneShare in his household believed boy Your son will live,” Jesus promised. The royal official believed “Go. Jesus can heal people in Jesus, too. because He has power over Jesus and left.
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2. REVIEW » Show the Teaching Picture and invite kids to name the miracle Jesus performed. (He healed the official’s son.)
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» Emphasize that Jesus wasn’t with the official’s son when he was healed. 2:22 Healing VERSE: Acts OF the son?” (Jesus WEEKLY BIBLE Words » Ask: “What evidence do we have that JesusLEVEL healed LEARNING BIBLICAL spoke the words at the exact moment that the son’s fever broke.) performed miracles
Jesus » Explain that the official had faith in Jesus’ power over sickness. through the power of God. » Lead the kids to stand in a circle. Play “Your Amazing Power, Jesus”
LIFE POINT: Jesus has power over sickness. Look up these verses to find what the Bible says about God’s power to heal.
and invite kids to toss a ball around the circle while the music plays. Periodically pause the music. Ask a Review Question to the child holding 1 Peter 2:24 ____________________ DAILY BIBLE READING _______________________________ the ball. Sunday: Acts 2:22 _______________________________ » Option: Show the “Notebook Bible Story” video. 10
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Psalm 147:3 ____________________ Sin separates people from God and deserves God’s punishment ________________________ IT FURTHER: Check out the Jesus Healed TAKE_______ Studies of death. Bibletook of theJesus that punishment when He died on the cross. the Official's Son section ________________________ _______ for Life: Kids Family App. Psalm 103:2-3 ____________________ _______________________________ _______________________________
Jesus showed His over sin when He rose from the dead. By responding to Jesus in faith, God can forgive your sin and
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1. Weekly Life Points LEADER BIBLE STUDY LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus performed miracles through the power of God. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 4:46-54 SUGGESTED FOR THE WEEK OF September 1
UNIT VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22 WEEKLY BIBLE VERSE Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22
Jesus’ love for people and His powerful acts on their behalf mean He is much more than a superhero. It means He is the Son of God! Only with the power of His heavenly Father could He love so deeply and act with such authority. It does not get more super than that. The Bible calls His super powers miracles, signs, wonders, mighty works, and powers. John calls the seven miracles he records about Jesus signs. John’s Gospel points to life-changing faith decisions. You will know a miracle (or sign) by an immediate and powerful action of God that reveals His character or purposes. An official traveled quite a distance to see Jesus. The man’s son was dying. He begged Jesus to come back with him and heal his son. Jesus was aware of the people around Him who were there to see another miracle. He addressed the crowd, acknowledging they did not believe; they just liked the show. Seeing the father’s belief, Jesus assured him that his son would live. The father did not seek a public spectacle but a private miracle. The man had faith that when he returned, his son would be healed. As he traveled back and before he arrived home, his servants met him with the news that his son’s fever had left him. Upon further revelation he discovered his son’s healing happened the very moment Jesus said his son would live. This was no coincidence; instead, it was a divine confirmation of God’s love and power. Jesus performs miracles today. When and where have you witnessed a miracle? How have you seen God’s action? What does it reveal about His character and purposes? How can you help the kids in your group understand that Jesus has the power to heal people, but not all people will be healed on earth?
Each session reinforces Life Points that give kids a clear takeaway on how to apply the Bible to their day-to-day lives.
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Gospel Power Jesus has
over physical sickness, like today’s Bible story
shows, and Jesus has over the spiritual sickness all people have. That is sin. Just like Jesus physically healed the official’s son, Jesus can spiritually heal people from their sin.
Sin separates people from God and deserves God’s punishment of death. Jesus took that punishment when He died on the cross. Jesus showed His over sin when He rose from the dead. By responding to Jesus in faith, God can forgive your sin and give you new life in Jesus. B I B L E S T U DI E S F OR L I F E GR A DE S 3 –4
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Jesus Healed the Official’s Son THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE Parents, today your child learned that Jesus has power over sickness. When an official in the royal court came and pleaded for his son’s life, Jesus responded by healing him from afar.
Family resources like One Conversation™ and Take-Home Cards equip parents to lead family discipleship at home.
JOHN 4:46-54 Jesus traveled to Cana, the town where He had done His first miracle when He turned water into wine at a wedding. A royal official heard that Jesus was in Cana. The official’s son was very sick, so he traveled several miles from Capernaum to Cana. The official pleaded with Jesus. “Come and heal my son! He is about to die!” Jesus said, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you will not believe
LIVE IT OUT Share with your child that Jesus can heal people because He has power over sickness. Help your child list people who are ill. Choose one or two to visit, send a card, or call.
LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus performed miracles through the power of God.
in Me.” down before my The official did not give up. “Sir, please come boy dies!” royal official believed “Go. Your son will live,” Jesus promised. The Jesus and left. him with great news— As the official traveled home, his servants met did he get better?” his son was alive! The official asked, “What time they replied. “His fever broke yesterday at one in the afternoon,” when Jesus The official remembered that was the exact moment put his trust in Jesus, and had told him, “Your son will live!” The official household believed in because of the official’s faith, everyone in his Jesus, too.
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LIFE POINT: Jesus has power over sickness.
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Sunday: Acts 2:22 Monday: Philippians 4:19 Tuesday: Revelation 21:4 Wednesday: Psalm 30:2 Thursday: Isaiah 40:29 Friday: Matthew 10:1 Saturday: Psalm 147:3
TAKE IT FURTHER: Check out the Jesus Healed the Official's Son section of the Bible Studies for Life: Kids Family App.
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FEATURES Life Point → The Life Point indicates the primary point you will connect to the lives of your kids each week. Level of Biblical Learning → Notice the icon and indication that this unit’s Level of Biblical Learning is Jesus. This statement also locates where we are on the Levels of Biblical Learning chart for this particular biblical concept. Scripture Reference → This passage indicates where the Bible story will come from each session. Weekly Verse → For those who want to go deeper, we provide memory verses for every week that go beyond the Unit Verse. Unit Verse → The Unit Verse is the primary verse your kids will memorize this month, and it will be reinforced every session.
LIFE POINT Jesus can heal people.
JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON
LEADER BIBLE STUDY LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus healed sick people. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 4:46-54 WEEKLY VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22 UNIT VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22 SUGGESTED FOR THE WEEK OF September 1
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Jesus’ love for people and His powerful acts on their behalf mean He is much more than a superhero. It means He is the Son of God! Only with the power of His heavenly Father could He love so deeply and act with such authority. It does not get more super than that. The Bible calls His super powers miracles, signs, wonders, mighty works, and powers. John calls the seven miracles he records about Jesus signs. John’s Gospel points to life-changing faith decisions. You will know a miracle (or sign) by an immediate and powerful action of God that reveals His character or purposes. An o cial traveled quite a distance to see Jesus. The man’s son was dying. He begged Jesus to come back with him and heal his son. Jesus was aware of the people around Him who were there to see another miracle. He addressed the crowd, acknowledging they did not believe; they just liked the show. Seeing the father’s belief, Jesus assured him that his son would live. The father did not seek a public spectacle but a private miracle. The man had faith that when he returned, his son would be healed. As he traveled back and before he arrived home, his servants met him with the news that his son’s fever had left him. Upon further revelation he discovered his son’s healing happened the very moment Jesus said his son would live. This was no coincidence; instead, it was a divine confirmation of God’s love and power. Jesus performs miracles today. When and where have you witnessed a miracle? How have you seen God’s action? What does it reveal about His character and purposes?
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FEATURES GROUP TIME Sing together. Play and sing “Mighty Is He.” Play a “Which One?” game. Attach the sticky notes to opposite walls in the classroom. Ask preschoolers if they have ever skinned their knees. Tell them they can move to the Yes note if they have and to the No if they have not. Ask if they have had other injuries or illnesses (headache, cold, splinter, stomachache). Talk about the Life Point. Look at the poster and tell children that Jesus is powerful because He is God’s Son. Show and read today’s Life Point strip. Choose a child to attach the strip to the poster. Tell the Bible story. Open your Bible to John 4. Mention that today’s Bible story is found in the Book of John. Say that someone in today’s Bible story needed help from Jesus. Tell the Bible story in your own words as you hold the open Bible.
Decide when to have group time; then select learning activities to use before and/or after group time.
Group Time → Each Group Time section features introductory activities, a Bible story, a review, activities connecting kids to the Life Point, and a time to practice the Unit Verse.
JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON
—Based on John : One day a man who worked for the king came to talk to Jesus. The man’s son was sick and about to die. The man asked Jesus to come and heal his son. “Come before he dies,” the man said. Jesus said, “Go home. Your son will live.” The man believed what Jesus said. He started to walk home. On the way home, he saw some of his workers. They told him that his boy was alive. The man asked when his son got be er. “He began to get be er yesterday,” the workers said. The man thought about the words Jesus said. The boy began to get be er at the same time Jesus spoke to him. The man knew that Jesus was God’s Son. Jesus spoke the words, and the boy was healed.
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Review the Bible story. Show the Teaching Picture and the word cards. Mention that the man’s son was sick but Jesus made him well. Explain that a miracle is something amazing that only God and Jesus can do. Tell children that Jesus had the power to perform miracles like healing people because He wanted people to know that He is God’s Son. Learn the Bible Verse. Open the Bible to the marker in Acts and read the verse. Pass the Acts 2:22 card around the group as you repeat the verse. When you say the reference, the child holding the card can hold it over her head. Pass the card and repeat the verse several times. Pray. Thank God for sending His Son, Jesus. Thank God that Jesus is powerful and can heal people. Wrap it up. Show the “Jesus Healed the O cial’s Son” video. Show the word miracle again. Encourage preschoolers to talk about what the word means. Say that healing someone is a miracle.
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PLAY A PUZZLE RELAY Place parallel tape lines on the floor about 15 feet apart. Separate the Unit 1 puzzle pieces and place, verse side up, along the far strip of tape. Play “There’s No One Else Like Him.” Gather children in a line behind the tape. Instruct a child to hurry to the puzzle pieces, select one, and return. Send the next child. When all the pieces have been gathered, work the puzzle. Read the verse and find it in the Bible. Remind children that Jesus can heal people. Continue playing, using other puzzles about Jesus. (Games)
DRIVE EMERGENCY VEHICLES Encourage children to create roads with blocks and drive vehicles. Point out vehicles that might be used to help people who are sick. Show the word card and talk about the Bible story. Remind boys and girls that Jesus healed the man’s son because He can heal people. Ask children to tell about someone they know who is sick. Voice a prayer asking Jesus to make people better. (Blocks)
EXPLORE TIME Demonstrate how to use the timekeeping devices. Set alarms and count along with the seconds. As preschoolers explore the devices, talk about the Bible story. Mention that the man learned that his son was well at the same time Jesus told him. Say that Jesus healed sick people. Open the Bible to the Bible story. Lead children to point to Jesus’ name. Say the verse with boys and girls. Turn to Acts 2:22 to find the verse. Set a timer. Challenge children to draw a picture until the timer sounds. (Nature)
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FEATURES LIFE POINT Jesus can heal people.
PLAY OUT A VISIT TO THE DOCTOR Print checklists and clip to boards. Set up chairs and arrange supplies to resemble a doctor’s o ce. Show a child how to use the checklist to indicate how he is feeling. Provide doctor supplies and allow children to play out a visit to the doctor. Say that doctors can help people when they feel sick or are hurt. Doctors can help them feel better, but they cannot heal people with their own power. Look at the Teaching Picture. Tell parts of the Bible story and remark that the man asked Jesus to heal his son; he went to see Jesus because he believed Jesus can heal people. Help a child find the Bible story in a Bible. Point to Jesus’ name. (Dramatic Play)
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PLAY A MATCHING GAME Separate the cards and place facedown on the floor or a table. Choose a few cards. Lead children to arrange them by matching the pictures (end to end). Continue taking turns selecting cards and adding them to the line. Talk about the di erent types of transportation shown. Say that missionaries are people who travel to di erent places to tell about Jesus. Look at the Missions pictures and talk about the people shown. Say that people all over the world need to learn that Jesus is God’s Son. Pray and ask God to help missionaries tell people about Jesus. (Puzzles)
: “Transportation Domino Tiles”
› Printables: “Unit Missions”
› Printables: “Jesus Healed
PLAY WITH PEOPLE FIGURES As children color the page, talk about the Bible story. Remind them that Jesus can heal people. Play out today’s Bible story. Select figures to be Jesus, the man, the worker, and the son. Look at the coloring page to help guide play. Find the verse in the Bible and point to it. Ask children to repeat the verse a few times.
CLEAN UP Play “We Can Work” as the children begin to clean up. O er choices about what items will be cleaned up first. Continue until the work is done. Thank boys and girls for helping.
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SNACK Include the children in the distribution of the snack. Ask for one or more volunteers to pray. Lead preschoolers to clean up after the snack. Thank them for their help.
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MOVE TO GROUP TIME Welcome preschoolers to group time and ask a volunteer to tell about a time when she has been sick. Comment that when we are sick, we might visit the doctor or take medicine that helps us feel better.
TALK ABOUT THE BIBLE STORY INTRODUCE THE BIBLE STORY: BASED ON JOHN :
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Comment that in today’s Bible story, a man’s son was sick. Ask boys and girls to listen to hear what the man did to help his son. Open your Bible to John 4 and tell the story. LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING Jesus healed sick people.
SUMMARIZE THE BIBLE STORY A man asked Jesus to come heal his son who was sick. Jesus told the man to go home because his son would be healed. The man believed and traveled toward his home. On the way, his workers met him and told him that his son was feeling better. The workers told the man what time it was when the man’s son began to feel better; it was the same time Jesus spoke to him. The man knew Jesus was God’s Son and that Jesus can heal people.
LIFE POINT Jesus can heal people. UNIT VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22 WEEKLY VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22
REVIEW THE BIBLE STORY What was wrong with the man’s son? What did the man ask Jesus to do? How did Jesus answer him? Who has the power to heal people?
EMPHASIZE THE LIFE POINT Remind children that Jesus can heal people.
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FEATURES SING TOGETHER Sing to the tune of “The Wheels on the Bus”: Jesus did things no one else could do, No one else, no one else; Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts two twenty-two.
SAY THE BIBLE VERSE Find the Weekly Verse in the Bible. Say it, and ask volunteers to repeat it after you. Clap as you sing the song again to recall the verse.
PRAY Ask for prayer requests. Pray that Jesus will help sick people to feel better. Thank God that Jesus healed the boy in today’s Bible story. Thank God for still healing people today.
BIBLE LEARNING ACTIVITIES Emphasize during the activities: Jesus can heal people. 1. Build a hospital. Show pictures of hospitals on a smartphone or tablet. Invite a child to stack blocks to construct a hospital. Talk about why people go to the hospital. Encourage preschoolers to talk about their experiences, if any, in visiting people at the hospital. Say that doctors know what to do to help people feel better. Say that Jesus can heal people—make them well with only His words or His touch. Pray if a child knows of anyone who is sick and ask Jesus to make people better. 2. Paint with cotton swabs. Squirt washable paint into disposable bowls. Show a child how to dip a cotton swab into the paint and swipe the swab onto construction paper to create designs. Keep wet wipes nearby for easy cleanup. Mention that people sometimes use cotton swabs to clean skin when it is hurt. Talk about the Bible story. Recall the way Jesus spoke the words and the man’s son was healed. Say the Bible Verse with boys and girls: “Jesus did things no one else could do.”
3. Mark a Bible. Cut several strips of wide ribbon. Allow preschoolers to decorate the ribbon with markers. Help a child open a Bible to Acts and find the page where the verse can be found. Point to the verse and say it. Mark the Bible with the ribbon. Invite a friend to open the Bible to the marked page at Acts 2:22 and repeat the verse. Talk about the amazing thing that Jesus did. If a child brought his own Bible to church, help him mark the verse in it with a ribbon. 4. Play with a medical kit. Provide a toy medical kit and other medical supplies. Show how to wrap a leg or sling an arm. Encourage children to pretend to be doctors, nurses, parents, or patients. Recall the way the boy was made well by the words Jesus spoke. Remind children that Jesus can heal people. Help a child turn the pages in a Bible to John 4 and find the Bible story. Point to Jesus’ name.
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CLEAN UP Invite children to clean up their activities. Give each child a specific task to do. Thank children for their work.
PLAY “IT HURTS HERE!” Gather children and talk about di erent parts of the body where someone could be sick or hurt. Call out ailments (sore throat, stubbed toe, headache, stu y nose, skinned knee, tummy ache). Encourage boys and girls to touch the body part as you mention it. Increase your speed as children play. Mention that Jesus loved the man and healed the man’s son. Say that Jesus healed sick people. Call out another body part. Lead preschoolers to touch that part and say the Bible Verse.
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PRESCHOOL TAKE-HOME CARDS (Sample shown at 100% of actual size) → Take-Home Cards now feature the Levels of Biblical Learning for each age group as well as the fun activities preschoolers have come to know and love.
Take-Home Cards
JESUS HEALED THE OFFICIAL’S SON John 4:46-54
Parents, today's lesson focus was from JESUS category of the Levels of Biblical Learning. Each
Younger Preschool: Jesus helped people because He loved them. Middle Preschool: Jesus healed sick people. Older Preschool: Jesus performed miracles.
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PRESCHOOL WORSHIP HOUR
BIBLE STUDIES FOR LIFE: PRESCHOOL WORSHIP
GOD CREATED THE WORLD Jesus Is Powerful God’s Awesome WORSHIP GOD AT Promises CHURCH The Incredible Word of God LOVING MY FAMILY
PRESCHOOL WORSHIP HOUR → Features worship songs with motions. → Preschoolers will be introduced to a new Bible story video called “Bible Story Time with Miss Lindy.” The same loving librarian from their preschool Bible study will visit again during worship to tell this week’s Bible story in an exciting, new way.
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→ Easy prep option → Worship song lead sheets → Small group activities → Videos just for preschoolers → Worship videos with motions → Group games → Offering → Life application videos
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Bible Studies For Life: Preschool Worship enables kids toexperience an interactive large-group worship in a kid-friendly setting! The curriculum Worship can be customized to fit the needs of your kids, leaders, and worship environment. Included are Bible stories, worship songs, videos, games, Bible verse activities, and more. There also are ideas for small group activities if you have a drop-off time before the session begins or a pick-up time as parents arrive at the end of the session. In the chart below is a breakdown of a suggested schedule. Adapt it to fit your time and space.
PRODUCTION NOTES Tailor Preschool Worship to your kids and leaders: • For an easy prep: Enlist a Worship Leader to show the music videos and lead the songs. Prepare the Connection Point Game and Bible Verse activity, and show the videos for the Bible Story and Connection Point Missions. • Have an additional leader? Enlist that person to lead the Connection Point Game, Bible Verse activity, and missions. Then prepare and tell the Bible story for an interactive experience with your kids. • Do you have musicians who would like to lead worship songs? Check out the lead sheets on the DVD-ROM or substitute your songs. • Need easy ideas for decorating your stage area? See “Decorating Tips” in the How-To section on the DVD-ROM.
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HUDDLE UPS
Optional small group activities for early arrivers and dismissal time.
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COUNTDOWN VIDEO
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WORSHIP SONG
Use preselected song or choose one of your own
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WELCOME AND PRAYER
Introduction to the Bible story and Bible Study Leader Bible verse
MISS LINDY’S LIBRARY
Reinforces the Life Point
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CONNECTION POINT GAME
Interactive game to create excitement about the day’s Bible story or Life Point
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WORSHIP SONG
Use preselected song or choose one of your own
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BIBLE STORY
Interactive Bible story told by Bible Study Leader or video
Bible Study Leader or video option
WORSHIP SONG AND OFFERING
Offering; Choose a favorite worship song
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CONNECTION POINT BIBLE VERSE
Interactive Bible Verse activity
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CONNECTION POINT MISSIONS
Missions video and summary
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REAL LIFE CONNECTIONS
Application of the Life Point to kids’ lives
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John 4:46-54
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LIFE POINT
Jesus can heal people. CHRIST FOCUS
Jesus did miracles. LEVEL OF BIBLICAL LEARNING
Jesus helped people because He loved them.
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BIBLE VERSE Jesus did things no one else could do. Acts 2:22 (Paraphrase) This Jesus of Nazareth was a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs that God did among you through him. Acts 2:22 (CSB) Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you. Acts 2:22 (KJV)
Huddle Ups (optional) (time varies) Supplies (for each small group): •“Stick the Bandage”–adhesive bandages (2 per child), poster board, scarf, red marker •“Jesus Healed the Official’s Son”–coloring supplies and coloring sheets •“Make Trail Mix”–Allergy alert; bowls of ingredients (marshmallows, cereals, chocolate chips, pretzels, crackers); spoons (1 per bowl); sandwich bags (1 per child) Countdown Video (3 minutes) Props: none Worship Song (3 minutes) Props: none Welcome and Prayer (5 minutes) Props: none Miss Lindy’s Library (3-5 minutes) Props: none
Connection Point Game (10 minutes) Props: masking tape, small gift bag, 6 index cards, marker Worship Song (3 minutes) Props: none Bible Story (10 minutes) Props: Bible, small laundry basket, unfolded towels and washcloths inside the basket Worship Song and Offering (3 minutes) Props: none Connection Point Bible Verse (5-8 minutes) Props: none Connection Point Missions (5-8 minutes) Props: none Real Life Connections (3-5 minutes) Props: none
MUSIC AND MEDIA
Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him. Acts 2:22 (NIV)
• Countdown: Countdown video
Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst. Acts 2:22 (ESV)
• Miss Lindy’s Library: Miss Lindy’s Library video
Jesus of Nazareth, a Man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst. Acts 2:22 (NKJV)
→ Flexible and easy to use → Works for small or large groups
• Worship Song: “Mighty Is He” • Welcome and Prayer: Life Point and Bible Verse slides
• Connection Point Game: Connection Point Game slide • Worship Song: “There Is Only One” • Bible Story: Bible Story and Christ Focus slides; Bible Story Time video (optional)
• Worship Song and Offering: Worship song of your choice • Connection Point Bible Verse: Connection Point Bible Verse and Bible Verse slides • Connection Point Missions: Connection Point Missions slide; “Being Bold” missions video • Real Life Connections: Real Life Connections and Life Point slides
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THREE-YEAR STUDY PLAN FOR PRESCHOOL AND KIDS 2019-20
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Fall 2019 Amazing Power of Jesus God’s Awesome Promises Incredible Word of God
Fall 2020 Obedience to God Follow Jesus’ Example Family Matters
Fall 2021 We Can Trust God He Is God Showing God’s Love to Others
Winter 2020 Celebrate Jesus’ Birth A Powerful and Loving God Trusting God
Winter 2021 The Savior is Born Good News for Everyone What Does the Church Do?
Winter 2022 Born in Bethlehem Jesus the Teacher Worshiping and Serving God
Spring 2020 Jesus, the Great Teacher Jesus Is the Savior! Tell About Jesus
Spring 2021 People Followed Jesus Jesus Is Alive! The Bible, God’s Word
Spring 2022 I Can Choose Jesus, Messiah and Savior A Helper from God
Summer 2020 Worshiping God Making Choices In the Beginning
Summer 2021 Jesus Is God’s Son God’s Plan for Creation God Is in Control
Summer 2022 Becoming a Christian God Will Provide Love Your Family
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Quick Start Kit The Quick Start Kit includes everything you need to get started with one class:
THE AMAZING POWER OF JESUS GOD’S AWESOME PROMISES THE EXTRAORDINARY WORD OF GOD
• 13 session plans • Easy-to-follow teaching plans • Leader Guide includes specific ways kids can apply the concepts they learn • Activity Pages engage preschoolers and kids in learning and help parents apply biblical concepts throughout the week at home • One Conversation overview makes it easy for parents to have spiritual discussions with their preschoolers and kids
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Healing Words Look up these verses to find what the Bible says about God’s power to heal.
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Kids Activity Pages Engage kids in class and help parents apply biblical concepts throughout the week at home. Order one for each child and extra for visitors.
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Gospel Power Jesus has
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Leader Pack Filled with resources that make teaching easy, including visual aids, games, and fresh, realistic teaching pictures that bring the Bible story to life. Order one per class.
Look up these verses to find what the Bible says about God’s power to heal.
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Preschool and Grades 1–6 Life Action DVDs Weekly videos introduce kids to the Bible story in a fun, exciting way.
Enhanced CD Loaded with songs, coloring pages, early arriver activities, and helpful print items for each session.
Take-Home Cards for Preschool Include a matching game and flash cards that reinforce lessons learned in Bible study. Order one for each child and extra for visitors.
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KIDS
Worship This case includes two DVDs with all of the videos you need PRESCHOOL for great sessions every week!
THE AMAZING POWER OF JESUS Session 1: Jesus Healed the Official’s Son Session 2: Jesus Calmed a Storm Session 3: Jesus Healed a Man Born Blind Session 4: Jesus Walked on Water Session 5: Breakfast with Jesus GOD’S AWESOME PROMISES Session 1: Noah Session 2: Abraham and Sarah Session 3: Moses and the Israelites Session 4: King David
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THE EXTRAORDINARY WORD OF GOD Session 1: God Told Jeremiah What to Write Session 2: Ezekiel Offered Hope Session 3: Daniel Interpreted the King’s Dreams Session 4: Prophets Told About Jesus
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GOD THE WORLD TheCREATED Amazing Power of Jesus God’s Awesome WORSHIP GOD AT Promises CHURCH The Extraordinary Word of God LOVING MY FAMILY
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