“When I’m older!” “When I’m taller!” Every kid is excited to grow up — even if it’s just to finally ride that big kid roller coaster they’ve had their eye on. This five-week series is about another kid who grew up — Jesus! Through stories from Jesus’ early life and ministry, kids will learn five important truths to help them continue growing: God guides us to safety, we can love God with our actions, we can follow Jesus, God makes us ready at the right time, and God’s words help us make wise choices.
January 2023 Memory Verse
JANUARY RESOURCES FOR PRESCHOOL
THE STORY:
This week, kids hear about Jesus and his family’s escape to Egypt when they were in danger
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THE BIG IDEA:
God guides us to safety.
THE BIBLE:
Matthew 2:13–23; Isaiah 63:7–9
THE STORY:
This week, kids hear about Jesus at the temple as a boy and what others learned from him
THE BIG IDEA:
We can love God with our actions.
THE BIBLE:
Luke 2:41–52; Isaiah 42:1–9
THE STORY:
This week, kids hear about what happened when Jesus was baptized by John.
THE BIG IDEA:
We can follow Jesus.
THE BIBLE:
John 1:29–42; Psalm 40:8–11
THE STORY:
This week, kids hear about how Jesus began his ministry by calling the right people to work together with him.
THE BIG IDEA:
God makes us ready at the right time.
THE BIBLE:
Matthew 4:12–23; Ecclesiastes 3:1–11
THE STORY:
This week, kids hear about Jesus being tempted in the wilderness and how he overcame.
THE BIG IDEA:
God’s words help us make wise choices.
THE BIBLE:
Luke 4:1-13; 1 Corinthians 1:18–31