By Karen Noal Teaching Goal: It feels good to be chosen. You have been chosen by God, you are special. Scripture: John 15:16 You did not choose me, I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give [...]
Teaching Goal: In the Old Testament, access to God was through the priest. In the New Testament, God tells us that we are a Royal Priesthood, which means that we can approach God directly through prayer, and that we can read the Bible. Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 But you [...]
Teaching Goal: As Christians, our target is to live a holy life. God gives us the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and the example of Jesus’ life to help us live a holy life. Scripture: The Bible: Psalm 119:9-11 “How can a young man keep his way pure? By living [...]
Teaching Goal: Tell Jesus that we love Him. Scriptures: Love your Neighbor Matthew 19:19 Love the Lord Your God Mark 12:30 Love One Another John 13:34 If You Love Me, Feed My Sheep John 21:17 Love Builds Up [...]
Teaching Goal: Have a target—goal and purpose—for life. Scripture: See Activity #4 below. Materials: Paper, pen Garbage can or pail 3x5 note cards or special paper Materials to decorate the cards: Color markers, pictures, stickers NOTE: For a more detailed process read: “How to Develop a Family Mission Statement” [...]
Teaching Goal: Have fun looking up and finding different scriptures. Scriptures: Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” John 4:34 “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him [...]
Teaching Goal: Satan wants to keep us from living a Godly life. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked [...]
Teaching Goal: God loves us for who we are, not what we do.