LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Philippians 4:10-20, the Apostle Paul writes a thank you letter to the church at Philippi. Paul had been traveling throughout the Mediterranean region telling people about Jesus and starting new churches. During his missionary journeys, Paul often did not have food, clothing, or a place to stay. The believers at Philippi heard about Paul’s needs
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Matthew 25:14-28, Jesus shares a parable about a wealthy man preparing for a journey. Before leaving, he entrusted his property to three servants, giving each different amounts of money according to their abilities. The first servant received five talents (a large sum of money), the second received two talents, and the third received one talent.
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Matthew 2:1-12, we discover the remarkable journey of the Wise Men who traveled from a distant land to worship the newborn King. These scholars noticed a special star appear in the sky and understood it signaled the birth of an important king. They packed expensive gifts and traveled a great distance to find Jesus. When
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 2:8-20, we discover how God chose humble shepherds to be the first people to hear about Jesus’ birth. During this time in history, shepherds were considered among the lowest members of society. They spent their days and nights in fields caring for sheep, protecting them from danger, and ensuring none wandered away. Though others
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Isaiah 9:6, we discover an amazing promise God made hundreds of years before Jesus was born. The prophet Isaiah told the people about a special baby who would come to save them. This baby would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. God’s people had to wait a very long
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 39:1-20, Joseph arrives in Egypt as a slave, sold by his own brothers. He becomes the property of Potiphar, an official who served as captain of Pharaoh’s guard. Despite his difficult circumstances, Joseph remains faithful to God and works diligently in everything he does. The Lord blesses Joseph’s efforts, and Potiphar notices this blessing.
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Genesis 26:12-25, we read about Isaac’s experience in the Valley of Gerar. Isaac planted crops in the land, and the Lord blessed him abundantly. His crops produced one hundred times what he normally would have harvested. Isaac became very wealthy with large flocks, herds, and many servants. His prosperity made the Philistines jealous of him.
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In Luke 12:13-31, Jesus teaches an important lesson about priorities and possessions. A man approaches Jesus asking Him to settle a dispute about inheritance with his brother. Jesus responds by warning against greed and tells the parable of a rich farmer who had abundant crops. This farmer decided to tear down his barns and build bigger
KIDS MINISTRY LESSON PLAN LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In John 13:1-17, we find Jesus gathering with His disciples during the Passover celebration in Jerusalem. This was a sacred time for the Jewish people, and Jesus used this moment to teach His followers an important lesson about service and love. During the meal, Jesus did something unexpected. He got up from
LESSON OVERVIEW FOR ADULTS In John 3:1-17, a religious leader named Nicodemus came to visit Jesus at night. Nicodemus had seen the miracles Jesus performed and recognized Jesus must have come from God. During their conversation, Jesus explained to Nicodemus that to enter God’s kingdom, a person must be born again. This confused Nicodemus, who wondered how someone could be
