Date: September 24, 2023
Unit: The Bible
Elementary Essential: God is our rescuer: The Bible is one big story of God rescuing his people from sin.
Memory Verse: Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me. Psalm 119:105 (NIRV)
Unit Overview:
The primary way God reveals himself is his word, The Bible. The Bible is alive and active. It shows us the way that life works best, convicts us of sin, reveals our need for a savior, and demonstrates God’s love for us. It is cohesive in its message and is not an isolated collection of stories, but one unified story of God rescuing his people. In this unit, kids will gain a better understanding of what the Bible is and why it’s important for our lives.
Lesson Title: My Map
Lesson Overview:
In this lesson, kids learn that the Bible is like a treasure map that leads us to Jesus, the greatest treasure of all. After hearing a short summary of God’s Big Story told through map pieces, small groups will dig for treasure in a sensory bin and look at verses that explain why Jesus is the greatest treasure of all.
Lesson Scripture: Luke 24, Colossians 2:2-3, Hebrews 13:8, Colossians 1:15-17, Ephesians 3:18-19
Lesson Objective: Kids will learn that the bible is divided into four parts-creation, fall, redemption and restoration, and that they all point to Jesus, our rescuer!
Activity: When I read the Bible, I can know the big story points to Jesus, the greatest treasure of all.