City Kids Parent Take-Home 1 Kings 12 Big truth: Two bad kings cracked God’s kingdom. Christ connection: King Jesus brings God’s people together, giving them peace and freedom. Faith Response: Children who seek peace in God’s family, being quick to repent, forgive and reconcile. Memory verse: 1 Timothy 1:17To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be …
The Wise and Foolish King
City Kids Parent Take-Home 1 Kings 3 & 11 Big truth: God can give us wisdom to live for Him.Christ connection: Our wise and faithful King Jesus keeps his kingdom and his people forever. Faith Response: Children who don’t follow the foolishness of others but the wisdom of God. Memory verse: 1 Timothy 1:17To the King of the ages, immortal, …
David Sins… and Repents
City Kids Parent Take-Home 2 Samuel 11-12 Big truth: God forgives even big-time sins when we repent. Christ connection: Jesus put away our sin and made us clean.Faith Response: Children who repent and run from sin and selfishness. Memory verse: 1 Timothy 1:17To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever. …
David Stands Tall
City Kids Parent Take-Home 1 Samuel 16-17 Big truth: Through His anointed king, God defeats our biggest enemies.Christ connection: Jesus is our unstoppable King, who beat the snake, sin, and death! Faith Response: Children who trust God, instead of fearing things that look impressive. a ma Memory verse: 1 Timothy 1:17To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only …
The Rise and Fall of King Saul
City Kids Parent Take-Home 1 Samuel 8-15 Big truth: Our good God is the only King we need. Christ connection: God planned to send a perfect, forever King – Jesus – to defend and rule for His people! Faith Response: Children who know that obeying King Jesus is always best. Memory verse: Proverbs 14:12, 27There is a way that seems …
The Lord’s Word and Samuel
City Kids Parent Take-Home 1 Samuel 1, 3 Big truth: God’s people should obey and share God’s Word, the Bible.Christ connection: Jesus is the Word – God’s best message to the world. Faith Response: Children who are eager to know God more through the Bible. Memory verse: Proverbs 14:12, 27There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end …
The Girl Who Wouldn’t Go Away
City Kids Parent Take-Home Ruth 1-4 Big truth: We can trust God’s plan for our lives, even when things don’t go our way.Christ connection: Jesus is the best redeemer, who buys us back and restores us to life forever. Faith Response: Children who are faithful to God and God’s people, even in hard times. Memory verse: Proverbs 14:12, 27There is …
Samson’s Strength
City Kids Parent Take-Home Judges 13-16 Big truth: True strength is more about faith than muscles. Christ connection: Jesus is strong! He never sinned, and he defeated its power when he died.Faith Response: Children who rely on God’s strength, not their own abilities. Memory verse: Proverbs 14:12, 27There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the …
The Fight of Gideon and the Flight of Midian
City Kids Parent Take-Home Judges 6-7 Big truth: God strengthens those who know their weakness. Christ connection: We go our own way, but King Jesus leads us back to God. Faith Response: Children who don’t follow their way or those around them, but Jesus. Memory verse: Colossians 1:13-14 (NIV)For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought …