New City Kids (All Stars + Legends)
What Does Jesus Say About Kids?
October 30, 2022
What is the attitude Jesus likes? Mark 10:14 "Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like these children”. "Jesus thinks that kids are SUPER important" 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Share a time you felt ignored. How did that feel? Share a time you felt important? How did that feel? 3. Why did the disciples get mad? What was Jesus’ response? 4. Why do you think Jesus likes the attitude of a kid better than an adult? 5. Read Ephesians 2:8-9. What gift did Jesus give us? Why can’t we brag about ourselves? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
Gideon Gets It
October 23, 2022
Why did God choose a weak guy like Gideon? Judges 7:20 “A sword for the Lord and for Gideon! Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. With God on your side, you can win any battle! 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Share a time you had to do something hard or scary. 3. Who was Gideon and why was he confused that God had chosen him? 4. What did God do to Gideon’s army? What happened in the battle with the Midianites? 5. Read John 16:33. Why will we have troubles in this life? Why don’t we need to be afraid? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
Deborah gets the Credit
October 16, 2022
Judges 5:2 “Israel’s leaders took charge, and the people gladly followed. Praise the Lord!” Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Who is the strongest and bravest woman you know? Explain. 3. Who was Deborah and what was her job? 4. Who did Deborah get credit for defeating? 5. Read 1 Timothy 4:12. God can use anyone He wants in powerful ways. What does this verse say about young people like you? How can you be a good representative of God in your life? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?" Instructions: ● Hand out a half piece of construction paper and a Deborah template. ● Have the kids color Deborah and the palm tree. Have them cut out each item. Then have them glue all the items onto their construction paper in the following order: ● Deborah: Prophet and Judge at the top ● Palm Tree in the middle and Deborah sitting under the tree ● Big Idea and memory verse at the bottom of the paper. ● As they work, read part of Deborah’s story from Judges 4:1-9. Remind the kids that God chose Deborah to lead the people to victory even though women weren’t seen as leaders back then. God wants to use young people, too! Supplies needed: Construction paper (cut into 1/2 sheets, 1 per kid), Deborah template, Scissors, Crayons, Glue
Why did God use Judges?
October 9, 2022
Why did the people forget about God? Judges 2:16 “Then the Lord raised up judges to rescue the Israelites from their attackers.” Psalm 27:14 “Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous.” " God sent judges to save the Israelites! 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Who is your favorite superhero and why? Who does your superhero save in the story? 3. After Joshua died, why did the people start to forget about God? 4. Why did God send judges? What was their job? 5. Read Romans 12:2. What are some of the worldly behaviors we should avoid? How does God make us new? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? FIND THE VERSE GAME Instructions: ● Break up into pairs and give each pair a Bible. Race to find the verses below. The first to find gets to read it out loud!. For each verse, give some examples as to how they will apply that verse to their lives. Verses: Ephesians 6:1 Proverbs 12:22 2 Corinthians 9:7 Deuteronomy 6:5 Psalm 34:13 Supplies needed: Bibles!
The Fall of Jericho
October 2, 2022
"Why do you think God chose to defeat Jericho this way?" “Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. If you were Joshua leading an army into battle, what instructions would you give the soldiers to ensure a successful mission? 3. What was the name of the town the Israelites needed to conquer? 4. What did God tell Joshua and his men to do? How many times were they supposed to march around the city? 5. Read John 14:27. These are Jesus’ words to us. What do you think peace of mind and heart means? Why don’t we need to be afraid? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? FALL OF JERICHO TRUMPET CRAFT Instructions: Take a piece of paper. Create and design your own trumpet. Be creative with how to fold/cut the paper and in creating a cool color scheme using crayons. As they work, read the story from Joshua 6:1-5. Remind the kids that we will win the battles of life when we trust in God’s plan. Supplies needed: White paper, Crayons, Scissors, Tape, Staplers
Rahab and the Spies
September 25, 2022
"Why did Rahab risk her life for God?" "Hebrews 11:31 “It was by faith that Rahab was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God.” Sometimes God uses people that might surprise you! 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. What qualities make for a good spy? 3. Who did Joshua send to the Promised Land? Why did he do that? 4. Who saved the spies? Why did Rahab help them? 5. Read Isaiah 55:7. What should we turn away from in our lives? What does it mean that God will have mercy on us? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? HIT THE TARGET LESSON REVIEW GAME Instructions: ● Before playing, tape a line on the floor and tape a point value on each bucket and then arrange the buckets in front of the line however you like (smaller points closer to the line and higher further from the line.) ●Play parents against your kids! Give each team a bean bag. ● If they miss the bucket, they’ll get 1 point. Then ask a question from below. If correct they get the points they earned from their throw. Then let the other team go. Continue playing until all the questions have been asked. 1. Who was the leader of the Israelites in the story? (Joshua) 2. Why did Joshua send out spies? (to check out the land and people) 3. From what book is our memory verse found? (Hebrews) 4. Who helped the spies to hide? (Rahab) 5. T or F: Rahab had a bad reputation. (T) 6. Why did Jesus die for us? (Sins) 7. Who came looking for the spies? (king’s soldiers) 8. T or F: The spies were caught. (F) 9. What did Rahab ask the spies to do for her? (protect her family) 10. What did Rahab hang out her window? (red rope) 11. Is this story in the OT or NT? (OT) 12. What’s the Big Idea today? (See Board) Supplies needed: Tape, 2 Bean bags, 5 buckets, Point value template
The Promised Land
September 18, 2022
Wherever we go, we’ll be successful if we listen to God. 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Where is your most favorite place to visit on vacation? (campsite, Disneyland, beach) Why do you like it so much? 3. What was the name of the place God promised the Israelites? Why did the people want to go there? 4. How long did they wander in the desert? Who became the leader once Moses died? 5. Read Deuteronomy 13:4. What does it mean to fear the Lord? How can you cling to God and his word? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? ACTIVITY: Grab a pair of Bibles. Race to find the books below. First to find has to say if it’s in the OT or NT. Books: Ruth Mark Acts Jeremiah Exodus Supplies needed: Bibles
What Is Heaven?
September 11, 2022
Picture your best vacation or the best birthday party you’ve ever been to and then multiply that level of fun by a billion! That’s how much better Heaven will be than even your best day ever. The Bible says that Heaven will be a beautiful place full of color, happiness and fun. And, it’s the place where we’ll actually be in the presence of God! It will be a perfect place where there will be no more sadness, pain, disappointment, upset stomachs or broken arms. It’s the place we all want to end up when we die. But, there is a catch and it’s really important to remember. Heaven is reserved for those who have put their faith in Jesus. That means you tell Jesus that you’re sorry for your sins and you put your trust in what Jesus did for you when he died on the cross for your sins. It’s that easy! So if you haven’t done that yet, do it today! Heaven will be awesome and you don’t want to miss out on it! Heaven is a lot different than earth. Heaven is better than the best birthday party you’ve ever been to. In Heaven, we get to be with Jesus forever. There’s only one way to get to Heaven. 1. What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it? 2. Describe your best day ever. (Where you’ll be, what you’re doing, who you’re with and what you’ll eat). 3. How is heaven different from living on earth? 4. What do we have to do to get to heaven? 5. Read Revelation 21:3-4. Who do we get to live with in heaven? Describe what you think heaven will be like? 6. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?