Unit 13: The People Disobeyed God
Key Passage - You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might" Deuteronomy 6:5
Unit Description:
Solomon's idolatry had led to the kingdom splitting in two. Just as the people were divided against one another, so were they divided against God as they continued to try to worship the one true God along with false gods around them. God raised up prophets to speak on His behalf and warn the people to worship Him alone.
Big Picture Question:
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
Sunday, October 1st
UNIT 13 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: JEROBOAM DISOBEYED GOD
Bible Passage: 1 KINGS 12-13
Christ Connection: Sin separates us from God. Jesus came to bring us back to God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life so we can be forgiven. His kingdom will last forever.
Bible Passage: 1 KINGS 12-13
Christ Connection: Sin separates us from God. Jesus came to bring us back to God. Jesus is the true King who gave His life so we can be forgiven. His kingdom will last forever.
Sunday, October 8th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: ELIJAH SERVED AS A PROPHET
Bible Passage: 1 KINGS 16-18
Christ Connection: The one true God is not like false gods. We do not have to work hard to show God we love Him. Instead, God showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus, to be the Savior of the world.
Bible Passage: 1 KINGS 16-18
Christ Connection: The one true God is not like false gods. We do not have to work hard to show God we love Him. Instead, God showed His love for us by sending His Son, Jesus, to be the Savior of the world.
Sunday, October 15th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: ELISHA SERVED AS A PROPHET
Bible Passage: 2 KINGS 2
Christ Connection: God gave Elisha the same spirit that was in Elijah so Elisha could do his work as a prophet. Years later, Jesus told His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. God gives believers the Holy Spirit so they can share Jesus' good news with the world.
Bible Passage: 2 KINGS 2
Christ Connection: God gave Elisha the same spirit that was in Elijah so Elisha could do his work as a prophet. Years later, Jesus told His followers to wait for the Holy Spirit. God gives believers the Holy Spirit so they can share Jesus' good news with the world.
Sunday, October 22nd
UNIT 13 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: ELISHA PERFORMED MIRACLES
Bible Passage: 2 KINGS 4-6
Christ Connection: Elisha's miracles showed that he was a prophet of the one true God. In a greater way, Jesus' miracles show that He is the true Son of God.
Bible Passage: 2 KINGS 4-6
Christ Connection: Elisha's miracles showed that he was a prophet of the one true God. In a greater way, Jesus' miracles show that He is the true Son of God.
Sunday, October 29th
UNIT 13 - SESSION 5
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: WE ARE TO WORSHIP GOD ALONE
Bible Passage: ISAIAH 44
Christ Connection: We are toworship only God. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. We can turn from our sin and celebrate because God saves.
Bible Passage: ISAIAH 44
Christ Connection: We are toworship only God. He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. We can turn from our sin and celebrate because God saves.
Unit 14: Warning to the People
Key Passage - Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out. Acts 3:19
Unit Description:
As God's people continued to rebel against Him, He continued to pursue them. God warned the people through the prophets who pleaded with them to turn from idolatry and turn back to God. God was ready toaccept their repentance. But should they continue in their sin, God was ready to judge their rebellion.
Big Picture Question:
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
Sunday, November 3rd
UNIT 14 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: Joash Wanted to Obey God
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 12 ;2 Chronicles 24
Christ Connection: Joash wanted to obey God. He did what was right at first, but then he turned away from God because of the sin in his heart. Jesus wants to change our hearts. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us new hearts that want to live for Him.
Bible Passage: 2 Kings 12 ;2 Chronicles 24
Christ Connection: Joash wanted to obey God. He did what was right at first, but then he turned away from God because of the sin in his heart. Jesus wants to change our hearts. When we trust in Jesus, He gives us new hearts that want to live for Him.
Sunday, November 12th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Isaiah Warned of God's Judgement
Bible Passage: Isaiah 22; 48
Christ Connection: God sent Isaiah to warn the people of Judah . A bigger day of judgment is coming when God will judge sin one last time. Jesus came to rescue sinners. Everyone who repents ofs i n and trusts in Jesus will be sate from judgment and have life with Him forever.
Bible Passage: Isaiah 22; 48
Christ Connection: God sent Isaiah to warn the people of Judah . A bigger day of judgment is coming when God will judge sin one last time. Jesus came to rescue sinners. Everyone who repents ofs i n and trusts in Jesus will be sate from judgment and have life with Him forever.
Sunday, November 19th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: Zephaniah Warned God's People to Repent
Bible Passage: Zephaniah
Christ Connection: Zephaniah told the people about a special day when God will punish sin and Jesus will return. Jesus will make everything right.
Bible Passage: Zephaniah
Christ Connection: Zephaniah told the people about a special day when God will punish sin and Jesus will return. Jesus will make everything right.
Sunday, November 26th
UNIT 14 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: We are to To Repent
Bible Passage: Matthew 3
Christ Connection: John called people to repent-to turn away from their sins and turn to Jesus. When we trust in Jesus to rescue us from sin and death, Jesus changes the way we think and act to help us love God and people.
Bible Passage: Matthew 3
Christ Connection: John called people to repent-to turn away from their sins and turn to Jesus. When we trust in Jesus to rescue us from sin and death, Jesus changes the way we think and act to help us love God and people.
Unit 15: Into Captivity
Key Passage - I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. Psalm 139:14
Unit Description:
As God's people continued to rebel against Him, He continued to pursue them. God warned the people through the prophets who pleaded with them to turn from idolatry and turn back to God. God was ready toaccept their repentance. But should they continue in their sin, God was ready to judge their rebellion.
Big Picture Question:
What makes peoplespecial? People are special becauseGod madeu si n His own image.
Sunday, December 3rd
UNIT 15 - SESSION 1
(WEEK 1 TEAM)
Topic: Jonah Warned of God's Judgement
Bible Passage: Jonah
Christ Connection: God told Jonah to go to his enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Jonah did not want to go. Later, God sent His own Son, Jesus, to go to His enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Unlike Jonah, Jesus wanted to obey God. He died on the cross to save us from sin.
Bible Passage: Jonah
Christ Connection: God told Jonah to go to his enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Jonah did not want to go. Later, God sent His own Son, Jesus, to go to His enemies and tell them to stop sinning. Unlike Jonah, Jesus wanted to obey God. He died on the cross to save us from sin.
Sunday, December 10th
UNIT 15 - SESSION 2
(WEEK 2 TEAM)
Topic: Nahum Warned of God's Judgement
Bible Passage: Nahum
Christ Connection: Nahum told God's people good news. God loves His people and takes care of them. Jesus has good news for people who love and trust Him. All of the enemies of God and His children were defeated at the cross. One day, Jesus will take away all bad things.
Bible Passage: Nahum
Christ Connection: Nahum told God's people good news. God loves His people and takes care of them. Jesus has good news for people who love and trust Him. All of the enemies of God and His children were defeated at the cross. One day, Jesus will take away all bad things.
Sunday, December 17th
UNIT 15 - SESSION 3
(WEEK 3 TEAM)
Topic: God's People Were Taken Captive
Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 36
Christ Connection: God was right to punish His people becauset h e y sinned. But God still loved them, and He was going to give His people a good king, just like He said He would. Many years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our King forever. Jesus took the punishment we should get for our sin.
Bible Passage: 2 Chronicles 36
Christ Connection: God was right to punish His people becauset h e y sinned. But God still loved them, and He was going to give His people a good king, just like He said He would. Many years later, God sent His Son, Jesus, to be our King forever. Jesus took the punishment we should get for our sin.
Sunday, December 31st
UNIT 14 - SESSION 4
(WEEK 4 TEAM)
Topic: Every Person Matters
Bible Passage: Psalm 139
Christ Connection: Every person matters. God created us and cares for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. As we love and follow God, He commands us to show love to everyone.
Bible Passage: Psalm 139
Christ Connection: Every person matters. God created us and cares for us. He sent His Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. As we love and follow God, He commands us to show love to everyone.