Stories of Jesus
About
Stories of Jesus is a 5-week series about the parables of Jesus. Kids will learn about five of the parables of Jesus and why Jesus chose to teach the people using stories.
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Series Verse: “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3 NIV)
About This Curriculum:
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Perfect for elementary kids/preteens, ages 5-12
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5 weeks of teaching materials
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Includes large group and small group resources
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Includes environment design ideas
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Includes printable service notes
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Includes a family table talker
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Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series memorization goal ($15 value!)
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Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images
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Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with preschool
Each Week Includes:
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Series and weekly verse
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A Takeaway statement
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Introduction
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Large group game
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Skit
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Message/Object Lesson
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Small group discussion
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Small group game/activity
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Review questions
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Take-home card
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Service slides
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Additional social media graphics
Week 1:
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Bible Story – There’s Something in Your Eye! (Luke 6:37-42 NLT)
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Parable – Speck in Your Eye
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Today’s Takeaway – God wants me to leave the judging up to Him.
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Weekly Verse – “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37 NLT)
Week 2:
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Bible Story – Is your seed growing? (Luke 8:4-15 NLT)
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Parable – The Sower
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Today’s Takeaway – God wants to plant His Word deep in my heart.
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Weekly Verse – “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:11 NLT)
Week 3:
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Bible Story – What’s in your heart? (Mark 7:14-23 NLT)
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Parable – Heart of Man
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Today’s Takeaway – What I allow in my heart will come out of my mouth.
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Weekly Verse – “A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.” (Luke 6:45 NLT)
Week 4:
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Bible Story – Get ready! (Mark 13:28-33 NLT)
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Parable – Fig Tree
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Today’s Takeaway – I should live every day like Jesus could return.
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Weekly Verse – “You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.” (Matthew 24:44 NLT)
Week 5:
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Bible Story – Are you lost? (Luke 15:1-27 NLT)
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Parable – Lost Things
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Today’s Takeaway – No matter how lost you are, God will find you.
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Weekly Verse – “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” (Luke 19:10 NLT)
Series Verse: “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” (John 17:3 NIV)
About This Curriculum:
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Perfect for preschoolers, ages 3-5
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5 weeks of teaching materials
-
Includes a family table talker
-
Includes JumpStart3 video/audio bundle for series verse ($15 value!)
-
Includes game, worship, offering, and series bumper videos, countdown videos, graphic slides, and social media images
-
Available as an instant download individually or as a bundle with elementary
Each Week Includes:
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Series verse
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A Takeaway statement
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Introduction
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Game
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Lesson/Object Lesson
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Discussion Questions
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Activity
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Review questions
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Take-home card
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Service slides
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Additional social media graphics
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Additional activity and game ideas
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Worship songs and video suggestions
Week 1:
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Bible Story – There’s Something in Your Eye! (Luke 6:37-42 NLT)
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Parable – Speck in Your Eye
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Today’s Takeaway – I won’t judge, that’s God’s job!
Week 2:
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Bible Story – Is your seed growing? (Luke 8:4-15 NLT)
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Parable – The Sower
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Today’s Takeaway – I will plant God’s Word in my heart!
Week 3:
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Bible Story – What’s in your heart? (Mark 7:14-23 NLT)
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Parable – Heart of Man
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Today’s Takeaway – What comes in, will come out!
Week 4:
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Bible Story – Get ready! (Mark 13:28-33 NLT)
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Parable – Fig Tree
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Today’s Takeaway – I should live like Jesus could come back today!
Week 5:
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Bible Story – Are you lost? (Luke 15:1-27 NLT)
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Parable – Lost Things
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Today’s Takeaway – No matter how lost you are, God will find you.
Stories of Jesus Pinterest Board – Check out my Stories of Jesus Series Pinterest board for more great ideas for snacks, crafts, and games to go along with the series.
Sample Schedules – Preschool – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.
Sample Schedules – Elementary – Check out these sample schedules for a couple ways you can structure the elements in your services.