During this five-week message series, kids will learn how to be a true friend. We will look to the example of Jesus, who was a friend to the people he met during his lifetime and also to each one of us, as he chose to take our punishment.
The Chosen One (Jesus)
Bible Story: John 3:16
Bottom Line: God chose Jesus to take our punishment for us.
Memory Verse: Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done. Ephesians 4:32
Virtue: Confidence; putting your trust in someone you can depend on.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
The Wrong One (Levi)
Bible Story: Luke 5:27-32
Bottom Line: Jesus came to help those who need him the most.
Memory Verse: Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done. Ephesians 4:32
Virtue: Confidence; putting your trust in someone you can depend on.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
The Lost One (The Lost Sheep)
Bible Story: Matthew 18:10-14
Bottom Line: God will drop everything to find the One who is lost.
Memory Verse: Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done. Ephesians 4:32
Virtue: Confidence; putting your trust in someone you can depend on.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
The Broken One (The Guy on a Mat)
Bible Story: Mark 2:1-12
Bottom Line: A true friend always wants the best for their friends.
Memory Verse: Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done. Ephesians 4:32
Virtue: Confidence; putting your trust in someone you can depend on.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
The Last One (The Widow and Her Penny)
Bible Story: Luke 21:1-4
Bottom Line: In God’s eyes sometimes the smallest gift is actually the biggest!
Memory Verse: Be kind and tender to one another. Forgive each other, just as God forgave you because of what Christ has done. Ephesians 4:32
Virtue: Confidence; putting your trust in someone you can depend on.
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what.
