God Uses Flawed People

Adam & Eve

Focus this week: To understand the importance of having a personal relationship with God and learn that he loves us even when he has to correct us and provide a punishment for our disobedience. Memory Verse: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)

Abraham & Sarah

Focus this week: To understand the importance of trusting God to accomplish his plan in our lives even if it doesn’t make sense to us. Memory Verse: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)

Jacob & Esau

Focus this week: To understand the importance of trusting God in every situation of your life and turn to him in prayer when you are afraid. Memory Verse: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come! **2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)**

Gideon

Focus this week: Learning to trust God even when you are not completely confident in the plan he has revealed. Memory Verse: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB)

Samson

Focus this week: To understand the importance of living the holy life that God has called us into, and following him in obedience every day of our life. Memory Verse: “God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 (CSB)

David

Focus this week: To understand that disobeying God committing sin against him always results in some kind of consequence. Memory Verse: God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (CSB)

Solomon

Focus this week: To learn the importance of keeping your heart completely pure and fully committed to God and his word. Memory Verse: God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (CSB)

Elijah

Focus this week: To learn how much God loves you and that he can meet your needs no matter how difficult life may get. Memory Verse: God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (CSB)

Matthew

Focus this week: To learn about Matthew (Levi), a tax collector who was hated by just about everybody. Jesus called him, changed him, and then used him for big things. Memory Verse: But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Peter

Focus this week: To learn about Peter, the perfect example of a flawed man that God used for big things. Peter was first in line to praise Jesus but was also quick to rebuke him. Memory Verse: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is perfected in weakness. Therefore I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (CSB)

Mary & Martha

Focus this week: To learn about sisters Mary and Martha, committed followers of Jesus. While they both had good intentions, their story is marked by wrong priorities and a lack of faith. Memory Verse: But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Paul

Focus this week: To learn about Paul (Saul), a religious leader who was committed to destroying all Christians. Once he encountered Jesus, he put all of his energy into sharing Christ and growing the church. Memory Verse: But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore, I will most gladly boast all the more about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may reside in me. 2 Corinthians 12:9.

Fall Family Fun Activity

Focus this week: It is family fun week, a time to capture spiritual moments @ home. This is the 5th week of the month so we are suggesting a fun Fall family activity. Memory Verse: “Then Jesus spoke to them again: ‘I am the light of the word. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.’” John 8:12