April27th-May 3rd The Big Picture: Remember how the first workers from the parable of the vineyard grumbled when they learned the owner gave the workers who only worked on hour the same payment as those who worked all day? They lost sight of the generous heart of the boss, just like we lose sight of the generous heart of the boss, just like we lose sight of God's generous heart. None of us deserve...  Read More

April 13th - 19th The Big Picture: Grace is God's kindness toward those who deserve punishment. So, let's think of some examples of grace throughout the Biggest Story. When God forgave King David's awful sins, that's grace. When Jesus called the tax collector Matthew to follow him, that's grace. When the father in Jesus's parable of the prodigal son welcomed his son home, forgave all his sins, and...  Read More

April 6th- 12th The Big Picture: What should you do if someone steals something from you or tells a lie that get you in trouble? One day Jesus taught his disciples what to do if someone sins agains them. If a person admits his fault and asks for forgiveness, Christians should forgive. When Peter heard this teaching, he had a follow up question: "Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and ...  Read More

March 23rd-29th The Big Picture: Remember how Jesus's disciples were upset that children were coming to Jesus? They thought Jesus was too busy, important, and powerful to waste his precious time with children. They misunderstood the King and his kingdom, so Jesus corrected them. The disciples weren't the only ones who misunderstood the King and his kingdom. They weren't the only ones Jesus needed ...  Read More

March 16th - 22nd The Big Picture:In the four gospels, we read about different people coming to Jesus. A man with a skin disease came to Jesus to be healed. Four men brought their friend, who couldn’t walk, so Jesus could make him better. Lots of people came to Jesus to be healed from all kinds of sickness. One day, some parents brought their children to Jesus. Why? Were the children sick? No. Wer...  Read More

March 9th - 8th The Big Picture: Have you ever climbed a big hill? How did you feel when you reached the top? Were you out of breath?  One day Jesus took Peter, James, and John on a long hike up a high mountain. We don't know if they are out of breath when they reached the top. What we do know is that they saw something awesome. Jesus was transfigured! That word means he was changed. But he wasn't...  Read More

March 2nd - 8th The Big Picture: One day Jesus and his disciples traveled to a place with a big name: Caesarea Philippi. It was a big name because it was named after some important people: the Roman Emperor (Caesar) and the Jewish ruler of that region (Herod Philip). But its importance didn't stop there. It had not one but two temples. One was th eTemple of Augustus built to honor a Roman Emperor....  Read More

February 23rd - March 1st Watch the Youtube video of this week's lesson. This weeks big truth is:Jesus saves anyone who believes in him. This weeks memory verse is: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. (Romans 10:13) Here are a few questions for your family to discuss this week based on the teaching your kids received in class on Sunday. Space these questions out throughout th...  Read More

February 16th - 22nd Watch the Youtube video of this week's lesson. This weeks big truth is:Because Jesus is the Son of God, he can save us when we cry out to him. This weeks memory verse is: Truly you are the Son of God. (Matthew 14:33) Here are a few questions for your family to discuss this week based on the teaching your kids received in class on Sunday. Space these questions out throughout th...  Read More

February 9th - 15th Watch the Youtube video of this week's lesson. This weeks big truth is:Jesus is the bread of life. This weeks memory verse is: Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." (John 6:35) Here are a few questions for your family to discuss this week based on the teaching your kids received in clas...  Read More

February 2nd - 8th Watch the Youtube video of this week's lesson. This weeks big truth is:We need faith to believe Jesus wins -- even when it looks like bad guys are winning. This weeks memory verse is: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10) Here are a few questions for your family to discuss this week based on the teaching...  Read More

January 26th - February 1st Watch the Youtube video of this week's lesson. This weeks big truth is:Jesus showed his power over disease and death, and one day he will defeat them for all who believe. This weeks memory verse is: Do not fear, only believe. (Mark 5:36) Here are a few questions for your family to discuss this week based on the teaching your kids received in class on Sunday. Space these...  Read More