THIS MONTH'S SERIES: THE MESSENGERS

How many ways can you send a message? There are so many unique ways! Special deliveries are the best but even better are the messages found in each package. This month, we are going to look at the most important message that was ever sent out and how we are meant to be the ones delivering it. Kids are God’s messengers that can share the stories of God’s miracles and help. Get kids involved in helping God’s message go everywhere because God delivers everyone!

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WHAT WE ARE LEARNING

This month, kids will looking at the most important message that was ever sent out and how we are meant to be the ones delivering it. The kids will learn how to help God’s message go everywhere because God delivers everyone! “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'” Isaiah 6:8 NIV

TALKING AT HOME

WEEK 1

Story: Saul Met Jesus and Was Changed: Acts 9:1-20

Big Idea: We are God’s messengers.

Challenge: Share God’s message to a friend or family member this week.

Memory Verse: Isaiah 6:8

At Home:

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Did Saul seem like he would ever be a messenger for God?
What changed him?
How did he become one of Jesus’ most powerful messengers?
What might this teach us about the people God chooses to share about him?

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “1 Corinthians 15:1-9” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- Paul would often write letters to the churches after he had moved on to new places. Many of those letters, including this one to the church in Corinth, are now part of the Bible. Even though Paul didn’t think he deserved to be one of God’s messengers because of the bad things he had done, he ended up becoming one of God’s greatest messengers!
- Can you think of a reason why you might feel like you’re not qualified to be a messenger for God?
- What’s a truth you’ve read in the Bible or heard someone else share about you that would tell you the reason you just shared doesn’t disqualify you from being a messenger for God?

WEEK 2

Story: Peter Heals Tabitha: Acts 9:36-43

Big Idea: We can share the stories of God’s miracles.

Challenge: Take time to pray for someone in your life who needs a miracle.

Memory Verse: Isaiah 6:8

At Home:

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

In the Bible story this week, Tabitha was very sick so her friends asked Peter to help her.
What did Peter do when Tabitha’s friends asked him for help?
Why do you think it was important that Tabitha had friends who cared about her?
What are some things we can do to show people that we care about them? (Share stories about Jesus’ miracles or some encouraging words, send a card, share a meal, draw a picture.)

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Psalm 77:11-14” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- In Psalm 77 verses 11-12, the author of the psalm says they will remember everything God has done in the past.
- Close your eyes and think of something God has done for you.
- In verses 13-14, it’s no longer talking about the past. The psalmist says that God is still great and still performing miracles. We can share the stories of God’s miracles, and not just the ones from the Bible. We can share with others all the ways God is at work in our lives right now!
- What is something God has done in your life that you can share with others to help them know just how amazing God is?

WEEK 3

Story: Peter Learned From a Vision: Acts 11:1-18

Big Idea: God can deliver everyone.
Challenge: Send someone a letter/card this week telling them how much you love them and how much Jesus loves them.
Memory Verse: Isaiah 6:8

At Home:

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Today’s Bible story shows us that some members of the early church were not sure who they should let in and who they should keep out. That’s a problem that still happens today, and not just in church! What do you think our church would be like if we only allowed a select few to join?
Why do you think God sent Peter this vision about the animals?
What does it mean that “God can deliver anyone?” Anyone can have access to God’s power and the eternal life He offers us through Jesus. That’s what He was telling Peter in the vision.

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “John 13:34–35” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- What is the new command? To love one another!
- Why do you think Jesus said this was something new? Think about the story of Peter and what he learned about unclean animals.
- Why should we love one another? Reread verse 34. When we show love to other people, the world will know that we follow Jesus. Showing love to others is one way to spread the message about Jesus!

WEEK 4

Story: Paul Shared the Good News of Jesus: Acts 16:9-15

Big Idea: God’s message goes everywhere.

Challenge: Share about Jesus in an unusual place this week: the grocery store, doctors office, restaurant, playground, etc.

Memory Verse: Isaiah 6:8

At Home:

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

In today’s story, Paul had to travel quite far to share about Jesus. How did he end up going to Macedonia? God gave him a vision of a man asking him to go there to help them.
What happened when Paul and the other disciples got there? They shared about Jesus with a group of women. One, named Lydia, and her family, were then baptized. Her heart was changed by the message.
Why do you think Paul traveled so far to share the message of Jesus? Couldn’t he tell people near where he lived? A great answer lies in this week’s reading, below.

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Matthew 28:18-20” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- Where did Jesus get his authority?
- Jesus gave some very specific directions here, in what’s called The Great Commission. What things did he tell his followers to do?
- What are some things we can do today in response to The Great Commission?
- How far did Jesus want his message to reach?

WEEK 5

Story: Paul and Silas Were in Prison: Acts 16:16-34

Big Idea: God sends help.

Challenge: Make an effort to help three people this week. If you help them, write down how it made you feel.

Memory Verse: Isaiah 6:8

At Home:

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:

Why did Paul and Silas end up in prison? They drove away an evil spirit that caused some people to lose a source of prosperity (wealth).
What did Paul and Silas do while in jail? They prayed and praised God.
What made the jailer believe that Paul and Silas were God’s messengers? There was no evidence that they tried to escape so their rescue must have come from God.
What is something you can do today to help someone else?
Every time you do something to help someone, you are inviting them to know God’s love. Because of you, someone will know that God sends help!

READ: Have your child open his/her Bible to “Psalm 97” and read the verse aloud together.

Then say to/ask your child:
- After Paul and Silas had been beaten and thrown into prison, they sang hymns of praise to God. What a surprising way to act while wearing the chains of prison! Psalm 97 could have been one of the songs they sang!
- How do you think you would have responded if you had been in their position?

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