In our desire to equip parents as they “train their children up in the way they should go,” we have created a blog series to communicate the lessons our kids will be learning each Sunday, family verses to memorize together, and resources to help you as the parent to disciple your children.
The word “disciple” means to intentionally impact the life of someone in the direction of being more like Jesus.
Disciples follow Jesus and help others follow Him too.
Every week faithful servants enter into this discipleship process with the children in Renew Kids. There are three classes every Sunday: Nursery (ages 0-2), Primary (ages 3-6), and Challenge (ages 6-10).
This week’s Family Verse
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” —John 15:13
Primary Class
Our curriculum for the Primary class comes from The Gospel Project for Kids and systematically teaches the stories of the Bible starting in Genesis and finishing in Revelation. We are currently studying the Old Testament going from Creation through the life of Joseph.
Unit Focus: God the Covenant Maker
God entered a covenant relationship with Abraham and all of his descendants to continue His plan of redemption. It is through this family, the nation of Israel, that God would bless the entire world by bringing forth the Messiah, Jesus.
Unit Key Passage
“For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.” —Romans 4:3
Bible Passages: Genesis 25:19-26; 26:1-6; 28:10-22
Main Point: God reminded Abraham’s family about His promises.
Big Picture Question: What did God promise? God promised to bless His people.
Discussion Questions
1. Can we count Abraham’s descendants? (No, there are too many to count!)
2. Why did God tell Isaac not to move his tents and family? (the land would be his family’s one day)
3. What did Jacob see reaching from earth to heaven in his dream? (a stairway)
4. What did Jacob set up to remember what God had promised him? (a stone)
Challenge Class
The Challenge Class is taking a break from studying the Gospel of Mark. They will be taking part in the EASTER Catechism that will engage the kids into the greatest story ever lived and told. This narrative will help connect the dots for the kids about this amazing life changing event. Catechism (kat-i-kiz-uhm) is defined as a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for the instruction of Christians. Simply put, it’s the cadence of questions and answers for the purpose of creating understanding.
The EASTER Catechism offers a simple rhythm designed to help move our class through the EASTER catechism; read, memorize, chat, and pray.
Every week as they gather for Challenge Class, they will read scripture, memorize catechism, chat about the material, and end with a prayer written specially for each section.
Gospel for Asia Project
In the Challenge Class they are working on earning a pair of goats for a family through Gospel for Asia. How do they earn this? Every week the kids in the Challenge Class have the opportunity to earn marbles to fill up a jar in order to earn a pair of goats for the Gospel for Asia Ministry. How do they earn marbles?
The kids in Challenge Class can earn marbles in these ways:
- Memorize the memory verse for their Challenge Class
- Study the Bible at home
- Draw a picture of something they learned in the bible
- Learn a new story from the Bible
Challenge Study
This week in Challenge they will continue the EASTER Catechism with THE CROSS.
Scripture Reading:
Memorize:
Memory Verse
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” —John 15:13
Scripture Verse for the Parents
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” —Proverbs 15:1