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Family Prompts are quick discussion questions that you can use to preview or review each week's lesson with your kids.
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Early Elementary
Lesson 1 God Helps His Servant Believe

Memory Verse:

My soul gives glory to the Lord. My spirit delights in God my Savior. —Luke 1:46b–47 (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 1:26–38


Discussion Prompt:
Is there anything about God that you find hard to believe? What is it?
Lesson 2 God Blesses Those Who Believe

Memory Verse:

My soul gives glory to the Lord. My spirit delights in God my Savior. —Luke 1:46b–47 (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 1:39–49, 56–60


Discussion Prompt:
What are some ways God has blessed us to help us believe?
Lesson 3 God’s Good News Is for All

Memory Verse:

My soul gives glory to the Lord. My spirit delights in God my Savior. —Luke 1:46b–47 (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 2:1–20


Discussion Prompt:
What’s your favorite part about the story of Jesus’ birth? Why?
Lesson 4 God Leads Worshippers to Jesus

Memory Verse:

My soul gives glory to the Lord. My spirit delights in God my Savior. —Luke 1:46b–47 (NIrV)

Read:
Matthew 2:1–12


Discussion Prompt:
What are some ways we can worship Jesus?
Lesson 5 Jesus Is God’s Son

Memory Verse:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6

Read:
Mark 1:1–11


Discussion Prompt:
What did you notice about the words God spoke from heaven?
Lesson 6 Jesus Calls His Followers

Memory Verse:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6

Read:
Mark 2:13–17; 3:13–19


Discussion Prompt:
What does it mean to follow Jesus?
Lesson 7 Jesus Feeds His Followers

Memory Verse:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6

Read:
John 6:1–13


Discussion Prompt:
Do you believe that God is able to take care of your needs? Why or why not?
Lesson 8 Jesus Welcomes Gratitude

Memory Verse:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6

Read:
Luke 17:11–19


Discussion Prompt:
What’s one thing you want to thank God for?
Lesson 9 Jesus Answers When We Call

Memory Verse:

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6

Read:
Luke 18:35–43


Discussion Prompt:
What are some things you need God to help you with this week?
Lesson 10 Jesus Values Children

Memory Verse:

He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.” —Mark 10:14b (NIrV)

Read:
Matthew 18:1–5; Mark 10:13–16


Discussion Prompt:
How does it feel to know you’re very important to God?
Lesson 11 Jesus Teaches Us to Pray

Memory Verse:

He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.” —Mark 10:14b (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 11:1–10


Discussion Prompt:
What’s something you’d like to talk to God about right now?
Lesson 12 God Knows Our Needs

Memory Verse:

He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.” —Mark 10:14b (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 12:22–34


Discussion Prompt:
What are some things you worry about? How do you think God can help you with them?
Lesson 13 God Joyfully Brings Back the Lost

Memory Verse:

He said to his disciples, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t keep them away. God’s kingdom belongs to people like them.” —Mark 10:14b (NIrV)

Read:
Luke 15:1–10


Discussion Prompt:
Why is God so happy when someone turns away from sin?
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Elementary
Lesson 1 Jesus Is God’s Plan

Memory Verse:

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. —John 1:12

Read:
John 1:1–18


Discussion Prompt:
What would it be like to have God physically right here with us?
Lesson 2 God Blesses the Humble

Memory Verse:

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. —John 1:12

Read:
Luke 1:26–56


Discussion Prompt:
What are some things in your life that are hard to be humble about?
Lesson 3 God Fulfills His Promise

Memory Verse:

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. —John 1:12

Read:
Matthew 1:18–24; Luke 2:1–7


Discussion Prompt:
How would you feel if an angel came and talked to you?
Lesson 4 God Brings Joy to the World

Memory Verse:

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. —John 1:12

Read:
Luke 2:8–20


Discussion Prompt:
What’s your favorite part of the story of Jesus’ birth? Why?
Lesson 5 Jesus Is the Savior of the World

Memory Verse:

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. —Psalm 25:5

Read:
John 3:1–17


Discussion Prompt:
Have you been “born again”? Share about it.
Lesson 6 God Is Good and Generous

Memory Verse:

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. —Psalm 25:5

Read:
Matthew 7:7–11


Discussion Prompt:
How does it feel to know God wants to listen to you when you talk to Him?
Lesson 7 Jesus’ Presence Brings Hope and Healing

Memory Verse:

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. —Psalm 25:5

Read:
Mark 6:45–56


Discussion Prompt:
Describe a time when you really felt Jesus was with you.
Lesson 8 Jesus Cares for the Hungry

Memory Verse:

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. —Psalm 25:5

Read:
Mark 8:1–10


Discussion Prompt:
What does this passage tell you about God?
Lesson 9 Jesus Opens the Eyes of the Blind

Memory Verse:

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long. —Psalm 25:5

Read:
John 9:1–38


Discussion Prompt:
Do you believe God has the power to do great miracles? Why or why not?
Lesson 10 God Is Your Father

Memory Verse:

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1a

Read:
Matthew 6:1–13


Discussion Prompt:
How is God like a father to you?
Lesson 11 The Holy Spirit Lives in Us

Memory Verse:

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1a

Read:
John 14:16–26


Discussion Prompt:
When have you experienced the Holy Spirit working in your life?
Lesson 12 Jesus Wants Us to Know Him Deeply

Memory Verse:

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1a

Read:
Luke 9:18–24


Discussion Prompt:
What are some ways you can get to know God better?
Lesson 13 God Loves Unconditionally

Memory Verse:

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1a

Read:
Luke 15:11–32


Discussion Prompt:
When have you seen God’s unconditional love for you?
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Preteen
Lesson 1 God Fills Us with Hope

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Luke 1:67–79


Discussion Prompt:
When have you seen God remain faithful to His promises in your life?
Lesson 2 God Does Great Things

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Luke 1:46–55


Discussion Prompt:
What are some great things God has done in your lifetime?
Lesson 3 Jesus Is Our Peace

Memory Verse:

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11

Read:
Luke 2:8–14; Isaiah 9:6–7


Discussion Prompt:
What do you think is the most amazing part of these passages of Scripture?
Lesson 4 God Brings Salvation through Jesus

Memory Verse:

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. —Psalm 29:11

Read:
Luke 2:21–35


Discussion Prompt:
What does Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection mean to you?
Lesson 5 Jesus Teaches about God’s Blessings

Memory Verse:

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6

Read:
Matthew 5:1–12


Discussion Prompt:
Do you have trouble remembering God’s blessings during hard times? Why or why not?
Lesson 6 Jesus Is Our Living Water

Memory Verse:

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6

Read:
John 4:1–26


Discussion Prompt:
What does the phrase “living water” mean to you?
Lesson 7 Jesus Is the Bread of Life

Memory Verse:

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. —Matthew 5:6

Read:
John 6:1–15, 25–35


Discussion Prompt:
Do you trust God to be everything you need for true satisfaction? Why or why not?
Lesson 8 Jesus Is the Good Shepherd

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
John 10:1–18


Discussion Prompt:
How does it feel to know that God knows you inside and out?
Lesson 9 Jesus Honors Belief in Action

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Mark 5:21–43


Discussion Prompt:
Are there any ways God is prompting you to act in faith?
Lesson 10 Jesus Gives Us Understanding

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Matthew 13:1–23


Discussion Prompt:
How can we open our hearts to listen for what God might be telling us?
Lesson 11 Jesus Invites Everyone to His Banquet

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Luke 14:15–24


Discussion Prompt:
What do you think heaven might be like?
Lesson 12 Jesus’ Followers Care for the Least of These

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Matthew 25:31–46


Discussion Prompt:
Are there any people in your life that might be described as “the least of these”? How can you serve them?
Lesson 13 God Will Restore All Things

Memory Verse:

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

Read:
Revelation 22:1–5, 12–21


Discussion Prompt:
Does the thought of Christ’s return excite you or make you nervous? Why?
 
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