The Bible is from God. All Scripture is given by God. (2 Timothy 3:16)

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1 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #1 Today your child learned that The Bible is from God. Children heard that the Bible teaches us how to be good followers of the Lord Jesus. They talked about how reading stories from the Bible makes us stronger and grow our spiritual muscles. The Bible is from God. All Scripture is given by God. (2 Timothy 3:16) 1. How many parts does the Bible have? 2. What can we find in the OLD testament? 3. What can we find in the NEW testament? 4. What can we learn from our Bible? Share your favorite Bible story from your childhood. Look it up in your child s Bible and read it together. After you read the story, thank God for giving us His word so that we can read His stories and learn more about Him. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #1 Today your child learned that The Bible is from God. Children heard that the Bible teaches us how to be good followers of the Lord Jesus. They talked about how reading stories from the Bible makes us stronger and grow our spiritual muscles. The Bible is from God. All Scripture is given by God. (2 Timothy 3:16) 1. How many parts does the Bible have? 2. What can we find in the OLD testament? 3. What can we find in the NEW testament? 4. What can we learn from our Bible? Share your favorite Bible story from your childhood. Look it up in your child s Bible and read it together. After you read the story, thank God for giving us His word so that we can read His stories and learn more about Him.

2 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #2 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard that baby Moses was protected by God from the Pharaoh. They talked about how God also protects us and is there for us whenever we need Him. God is always with us. My help comes from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) 1. What did Moses mother do to protect him? 2. How did God protect Moses? 3. How does God protect me or help me? Draw a picture together of your family doing something outside on a rainy day. Talk about what kinds of things we have that will protect us from the rain (umbrellas, rain coats, rain boots, etc.). After you draw your picture, thank God for being there to protect us and help us when we need Him. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #2 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard that baby Moses was protected by God from the Pharaoh. They talked about how God also protects us and is there for us whenever we need Him. God is always with us. My help comes from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) 1. What did Moses mother do to protect him? 2. How did God protect Moses? 3. How does God protect me or help me? Draw a picture together of your family doing something outside on a rainy day. Talk about what kinds of things we have that will protect us from the rain (umbrellas, rain coats, rain boots, etc.). After you draw your picture, thank God for being there to protect us and help us when we need Him.

3 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #3 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard about how God spoke to Moses through the burning bush. They talked about we can communicate with God. God is always with us. My help comes from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) 1. How did God choose to talk to Moses? 2. Do you think Moses was afraid of the burning bush that was talking to Him? 3. Can God help you just like He helped Moses? How? Try to think of as many ways as possible that we can communicate with other people. Make a list, draw or cut out pictures and paste them on a paper. Point out that God also wants us to communicate with Him every day by praying to Him. Thank God for always being with us and hearing us when we pray to Him. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #3 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard about how God spoke to Moses through the burning bush. They talked about we can communicate with God. God is always with us. My help comes from the Lord. (Psalm 121:2) 1. How did God choose to talk to Moses? 2. Do you think Moses was afraid of the burning bush that was talking to Him? 3. Can God help you just like He helped Moses? How? Try to think of as many ways as possible that we can communicate with other people. Make a list, draw or cut out pictures and paste them on a paper. Point out that God also wants us to communicate with Him every day by praying to Him. Thank God for always being with us and hearing us when we pray to Him.

4 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #4 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard the story of the ten plagues that were given to the Egyptians because of the Pharaoh s hard heart. They talked about how important it is not only to listen to God, but to listen to him the first time! God is always with us. Blessed is the one who always has respect for the Lord. (Proverbs 28:14) 1. Why did God send the ten plagues to the people of Egypt? 2. What were some of the plagues? 3. Do you think the Pharaoh should have listened to God the first time? Why? Together, draw a picture of your family. Then help your child draw a picture of his/her teacher and any other people that we are supposed to listen to (ex. Police officer, bus driver, etc.). All of these special people are in our lives for a reason, and it is important to not only listen to them but to listen the first time. Thank God for always being there ready to listen to our prayers when we call on Him for help. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #4 Today your child learned that God is always with us. Children heard the story of the ten plagues that were given to the Egyptians because of the Pharaoh s hard heart. They talked about how important it is not only to listen to God, but to listen to him the first time! God is always with us. Blessed is the one who always has respect for the Lord. (Proverbs 28:14) 1. Why did God send the ten plagues to the people of Egypt? 2. What were some of the plagues? 3. Do you think the Pharaoh should have listened to God the first time? Why? Together, draw a picture of your family. Then help your child draw a picture of his/her teacher and any other people that we are supposed to listen to (ex. Police officer, bus driver, etc.). All of these special people are in our lives for a reason, and it is important to not only listen to them but to listen the first time. Thank God for always being there ready to listen to our prayers when we call on Him for help.

5 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #5 Today your child learned that The Commandments show us God s way. Children heard about how God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. They talked about how God s rules were given to us to keep us safe, happy and healthy as we follow His ways. The Commandments show us God s way. Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. (Psalm 119:105) 1. What are the rules called that God gave to us? 2. Who did God give the Ten Commandments to? 3. Why should we follow God s rules? Play a simple board game, such as Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders. Before you play, read the rules. Talk about how everyone has more fun when we follow the rules. After you play the game, thank God for giving us rules to help us and protect us. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #5 Today your child learned that The Commandments show us God s way. Children heard about how God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses. They talked about how God s rules were given to us to keep us safe, happy and healthy as we follow His ways. The Commandments show us God s way. Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. (Psalm 119:105) 1. What are the rules called that God gave to us? 2. Who did God give the Ten Commandments to? 3. Why should we follow God s rules? Play a simple board game, such as Candy Land or Chutes and Ladders. Before you play, read the rules. Talk about how everyone has more fun when we follow the rules. After you play the game, thank God for giving us rules to help us and protect us.

6 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #6 Today your child learned that God wants to hear from us. Children heard about the Lord s Prayer and how Jesus wants us to pray. They talked about all the times when we can pray to God. God wants to hear from us. Your Father knows what you need even before you ask Him. (Matthew 6:8) 1. What is the name of the special prayer Jesus taught us? 2. When do we say the Lord s Prayer? 3. Why do we need God to forgive us? Draw a clock on a large piece of paper and label the numbers together. Talk about what time you wake up in the morning, what time you eat lunch, what time you go to bed, etc. and practice making the hands on the clock. Point out that no matter what time it is or where we are, we can always pray to God about anything. Say a prayer and thank God for always hearing us when we pray. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #6 Today your child learned that God wants to hear from us. Children heard about the Lord s Prayer and how Jesus wants us to pray. They talked about all the times when we can pray to God. God wants to hear from us. Your Father knows what you need even before you ask Him. (Matthew 6:8) 1. What is the name of the special prayer Jesus taught us? 2. When do we say the Lord s Prayer? 3. Why do we need God to forgive us? Draw a clock on a large piece of paper and label the numbers together. Talk about what time you wake up in the morning, what time you eat lunch, what time you go to bed, etc. and practice making the hands on the clock. Point out that no matter what time it is or where we are, we can always pray to God about anything. Say a prayer and thank God for always hearing us when we pray.

7 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #7 Today your child learned to Trust in God with all your heart. Children heard about what happened to the three men that were thrown into the fiery furnace. They talked about not every having to be afraid of anything because God is always able to protect us. Trust in God with all your heart. The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. (Psalm 118:6) 1. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? 2. Why do you think God protected the three men in the fire? 3. What can you do when you feel afraid? Build and start a camp fire (s mores would be great), or burn a candle (and have a treat) safely at home together. Let your child/children get close enough to feel the heat of the flame. Talk about how scared the three men might have felt having to be in the hot fire. Thank God for protecting the men, and for protecting us each day. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #7 Today your child learned to Trust in God with all your heart. Children heard about what happened to the three men that were thrown into the fiery furnace. They talked about not every having to be afraid of anything because God is always able to protect us. Trust in God with all your heart. The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. (Psalm 118:6) 1. What happened to Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? 2. Why do you think God protected the three men in the fire? 3. What can you do when you feel afraid? Build and start a camp fire (s mores would be great), or burn a candle (and have a treat) safely at home together. Let your child/children get close enough to feel the heat of the flame. Talk about how scared the three men might have felt having to be in the hot fire. Thank God for protecting the men, and for protecting us each day.

8 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #8 Today your child learned to Trust in God with all your heart. Children heard about what happened to Daniel when he was thrown into the lion s den. They talked about turning to God whenever we are afraid, because He can always help us. Trust in God with all your heart. The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. (Psalm 118:6) 1. What happened to Daniel when he prayed to God? 2. Why didn t the lions eat Daniel? 3. When you are afraid, who can always help you? Play a simple game of Simon Says together. Remind your child that Daniel was protected because he chose to follow God and pray only to Him, and not to any other Gods. After you play the game, thank God for protecting you and for listening to your prayers. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #8 Today your child learned to Trust in God with all your heart. Children heard about what happened to Daniel when he was thrown into the lion s den. They talked about turning to God whenever we are afraid, because He can always help us. Trust in God with all your heart. The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. (Psalm 118:6) 1. What happened to Daniel when he prayed to God? 2. Why didn t the lions eat Daniel? 3. When you are afraid, who can always help you? Play a simple game of Simon Says together. Remind your child that Daniel was protected because he chose to follow God and pray only to Him, and not to any other Gods. After you play the game, thank God for protecting you and for listening to your prayers.

9 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #9 Today your child learned that The Lord loves a thankful heart. Children heard about the ten lepers who were healed by the Lord Jesus. They talked about how important it is to say thank you to God for all that He has done. The Lord loves a thankful heart. He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked Him. (Luke 17:6) 1. What was wrong with the ten men that Jesus met? 2. Why was the one man who came back to Jesus after he was healed so special? 3. How can I show God how thankful I am? On a piece of blank paper, have each family member draw a picture of (or write) one thing they are thankful for. Keep your family list on your refrigerator and add to it each day, trying to think of new things each time. After you have finished the week, thank God for all of the things on your list, and for being the amazing God that He is! Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #9 Today your child learned that The Lord loves a thankful heart. Children heard about the ten lepers who were healed by the Lord Jesus. They talked about how important it is to say thank you to God for all that He has done. The Lord loves a thankful heart. He threw himself at Jesus feet and thanked Him. (Luke 17:6) 1. What was wrong with the ten men that Jesus met? 2. Why was the one man who came back to Jesus after he was healed so special? 3. How can I show God how thankful I am? On a piece of blank paper, have each family member draw a picture of (or write) one thing they are thankful for. Keep your family list on your refrigerator and add to it each day, trying to think of new things each time. After you have finished the week, thank God for all of the things on your list, and for being the amazing God that He is!

10 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #10 Today your child learned that The Lord loves a thankful heart. Children heard about the widow who brought her small offering to God. They talked about other things that we can offer to God. The Lord loves a thankful heart. Our God, we give You thanks. We praise Your glorious Name. (1 Chronicles 29:13) 1. What kind of heart do we want to have when we bring our offerings to God? 2. Whose offering was better the poor widow or the rich people? 3. What else can I offer to God besides money? Make a list together (draw pictures if possible) of things your children can do around the house to earn extra money in order to save for a special thanksgiving offering. Talk about doing those extra things with a cheerful heart. After you make your list, thank God for all the things He has done for your family. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #10 Today your child learned that The Lord loves a thankful heart. Children heard about the widow who brought her small offering to God. They talked about other things that we can offer to God. The Lord loves a thankful heart. Our God, we give You thanks. We praise Your glorious Name. (1 Chronicles 29:13) 1. What kind of heart do we want to have when we bring our offerings to God? 2. Whose offering was better the poor widow or the rich people? 3. What else can I offer to God besides money? Make a list together (draw pictures if possible) of things your children can do around the house to earn extra money in order to save for a special thanksgiving offering. Talk about doing those extra things with a cheerful heart. After you make your list, thank God for all the things He has done for your family.

11 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #11 Today your child learned that God speaks through His servants. Children heard about the things ministers did back in Jesus time (disciples) and what ministers do today. They talked about ways that they can also minister to others. God speaks through His servants. You will be called priests of the Lord. (Isaiah 61:6) 1. Who is my minister? 2. What are some things that ministers do? 3. Who is really speaking to us when a minister talks to us in a service? Draw your own self-portraits together. Talk about how the following body parts can minister to others: mouth, eyes, ears, heart, legs/feet, arms/hands. After you finish, thank God for our ministers and ask Him to show you each day how you can also minister to others around us. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #11 Today your child learned that God speaks through His servants. Children heard about the things ministers did back in Jesus time (disciples) and what ministers do today. They talked about ways that they can also minister to others. God speaks through His servants. You will be called priests of the Lord. (Isaiah 61:6) 1. Who is my minister? 2. What are some things that ministers do? 3. Who is really speaking to us when a minister talks to us in a service? Draw your own self-portraits together. Talk about how the following body parts can minister to others: mouth, eyes, ears, heart, legs/feet, arms/hands. After you finish, thank God for our ministers and ask Him to show you each day how you can also minister to others around us.

12 Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #12 Today your child learned that Jesus is God s gift to us. Children heard about what happened when Jesus was born. They talked about things they could do to give special gifts back to Jesus. Jesus is God s gift to us. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. (Luke 2:14) 1. Why did Joseph and Mary have to go back to Bethlehem? 2. What did the angels say when baby Jesus was born? 3. What gift would I have brought to Jesus? Recreate the manger scene using things you have around the house (use your imagination). When you have finished making your manger, thank God for loving us SO much and sending us His Son so many years ago. Fall 2015 ~ Beginners Lesson #12 Today your child learned that Jesus is God s gift to us. Children heard about what happened when Jesus was born. They talked about things they could do to give special gifts back to Jesus. Jesus is God s gift to us. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. (Luke 2:14) 1. Why did Joseph and Mary have to go back to Bethlehem? 2. What did the angels say when baby Jesus was born? 3. What gift would I have brought to Jesus? Recreate the manger scene using things you have around the house (use your imagination). When you have finished making your manger, thank God for loving us SO much and sending us His Son so many years ago.