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Lesson 1
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God Fills Us with Hope
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Memory Verse:
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Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. —Psalm 98:1
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Read:
Luke 1:67–79
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Discussion Prompt:
When have you seen God remain faithful to His promises in your life?
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Lesson 2
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God Does Great Things
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Memory Verse:
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Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. —Psalm 98:1
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Read:
Luke 1:46–55
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Discussion Prompt:
What are some great things God has done in your lifetime?
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Lesson 3
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Jesus Is Our Peace
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Memory Verse:
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The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11
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Read:
Luke 2:8–14; Isaiah 9:6–7
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Discussion Prompt:
What do you think is the most amazing part of these passages of Scripture?
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Lesson 4
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God Brings Salvation through Jesus
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Memory Verse:
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The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11
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Read:
Luke 2:21–35
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Discussion Prompt:
What does Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection mean to you?
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Lesson 5
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Jesus Teaches about God’s Blessings
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Memory Verse:
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6
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Read:
Matthew 5:1–12
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Discussion Prompt:
Do you have trouble remembering God’s blessings during hard times? Why or why not?
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Lesson 6
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Jesus Is Our Living Water
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Memory Verse:
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6
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Read:
John 4:1–26
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Discussion Prompt:
What does the phrase “living water” mean to you?
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Lesson 7
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Jesus Is the Bread of Life
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Memory Verse:
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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6
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Read:
John 6:1–15, 25–35
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Discussion Prompt:
Do you trust God to be everything you need for true satisfaction? Why or why not?
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Lesson 8
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Jesus Is the Good Shepherd
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Memory Verse:
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The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. —Psalm 23:1–3a
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Read:
John 10:1–18
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Discussion Prompt:
How does it feel to know that God knows you inside and out?
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Lesson 9
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Jesus Honors Belief in Action
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Memory Verse:
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The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. —Psalm 23:1–3a
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Read:
Mark 5:21–43
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Discussion Prompt:
Are there any ways God is prompting you to act in faith?
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Lesson 10
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Jesus Gives Us Understanding
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Memory Verse:
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. —Psalm 111:10
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Read:
Matthew 13:1–23
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Discussion Prompt:
How can we open our hearts to listen for what God might be telling us?
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Lesson 11
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Jesus Invites Everyone to His Banquet
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Memory Verse:
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The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. —Psalm 111:10
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Read:
Luke 14:15–24
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Discussion Prompt:
What do you think heaven might be like?
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Lesson 12
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Jesus’ Followers Care for the Least of These
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Memory Verse:
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Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. —Isaiah 65:17
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Read:
Matthew 25:31–46
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Discussion Prompt:
Are there any people in your life that might be described as “the least of these”? How can you serve them?
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Lesson 13
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God Will Restore All Things
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Memory Verse:
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Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. —Isaiah 65:17
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Read:
Revelation 22:1–5, 12–21
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Discussion Prompt:
Does the thought of Christ’s return excite you or make you nervous? Why?
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