June 7
Jesus Healed Ten Men
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 17
STORY POINT: Jesus healed ten men, and one was saved.
KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.
Jesus healed the ten men who cried out to Him. The one who had faith was saved. When we trust in Jesus by faith, He heals us from something greater than a disease. He saves us from our sins. We can give Him thanks and worship Him for making us new.
June 14
Jesus Healed a Woman and a Girl
BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 5
STORY POINT: Jesus healed a woman and raised a girl from the dead
KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.
By healing the woman and the girl, Jesus showed His power as the Messiah. Jesus died on the cross and rose again to save people from sin and death. When we trust in Jesus, God forgives our sins and changes us to be more like His Son.
June 21
Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Lame
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 5
STORY POINT: Jesus healed a man who could not walk
KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him,
love Him, and show His glory.
The man at the pool was unable to help himself. Jesus healed him, and he obeyed Jesus’ commands. In a similar way, we are unable to free ourselves from sin. Jesus calls us to trust in Him. When we trust in Him, He frees us from the power of sin and death so we can follow and obey Him.
June 28
Jesus Healed a Man Who Was Blind
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 9
STORY POINT: Jesus gave sight to a man who was blind
KEY PASSAGE: Isaiah 53:4-5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did God create people? God created people to worship Him, love Him, and show His glory.
Our sin makes us unable to see the truth about God. Jesus came as a light in a dark world. He came to give us sight- true understanding of God and His kingdom. Those who trust in Jesus see who He is and worship Him.
July 5
The Sermon on the Mount
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 5-7
STORY POINT: Jesus taught people how to live in God’s kingdom.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14:25-26
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
Jesus taught people what it means to follow Him. He taught how people should live, how they should treat one another, and how to love God. People who trust in Jesus live to honor God and show what His kingdom is like.
July 12
The Cost of Following Jesus
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 8; Matthew 16; Luke 9; Luke 14
STORY POINT: Following Jesus is not easy but He is worth it
KEY PASSAGE: John 14:25-26
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
Jesus taught that following Him is not easy. It requires commitment and sacrifice. When we trust in Jesus, we give Him complete control of our lives. True life is found in Jesus, who gave up His life to rescue us from sin and death. He is worth it.
July 19
Jesus Taught About Prayer
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 11:18
STORY POINT: Jesus taught people how to pray.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14: 25-26
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
Jesus taught us to pray. Because of Jesus, we can pray to God as a Father and ask for what we need. We can trust that God is good and loving, and we can count on Him to do what is right.
July 26
Jesus Taught About Possessions
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 12
STORY POINT: Jesus taught people not to worry because God provides for our needs.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14: 25-26
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about
God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
Jesus is our greatest treasure. Jesus left His place in heaven to live humble on earth. Jesus obeyed God to set up His kingdom. We can give generously and trust God to provide everything we need.
August 2
The Good Shepherd
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 10
STORY POINT: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for His people.
KEY PASSAGE: John 14:25-26
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: What did Jesus teach when He was on earth? Jesus taught about God and His kingdom. He taught that all Scripture is about Him.
Jesus is the Good Shepherd. God sent Him to rescue sinners. Jesus laid down His life for His sheep so they could have forgiveness and eternal life. When we trust in Jesus, we are His sheep who listen to, follow, and obey Him.
August 9
Jesus Calmed a Storm
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 8; Mark 4; Luke 8
STORY POINT: Jesus calmed a storm to show the disciples He is God
KEY PASSAGE: Pslam 40:5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for His people.
Jesus’ disciples knew Jesus was a good man and a good teacher. But when Jesus calmed the wind and the waves, He showed His disciples that He is also God. God rules the sea and stills its waves.
August 16
Jesus Fed a Crowd
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 14; Mark 6: Luke 9: John 6
STORY POINT: Jesus miraculously fed a crowd with five loaves and two fish
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 40:5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for His people.
By feeding the five thousand, Jesus provided for the physical needs of the crowd. The next day, Jesus called himself the Bread of Life. Only Jesus is able to satisfy our souls forever by providing forgiveness, peace with God, and eternal life.
August 23
Jesus Walked on the Water
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 14; Mark 6; John 6
STORY POINT: Jesus showed He is God by walking on water.
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 40:5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for His people.
Jesus proved that He can be trusted. His miracles, teaching, death, and resurrection showed that He is who He says He is. Only Jesus can save us when we look to Him in faith.
August 30
Jesus Showed His Glory
BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 17; Mark 9: Luke 9
STORY POINT: Jesus showed His glory to Peter, James, and John
KEY PASSAGE: Psalm 40:5
BIG PICTURE QUESTION: Why did Jesus perform miracles? Jesus performed miracles to glorify God, to show He is the Son of God, and to care for His people.
Jesus showed His glory to Peter, James, and John. Jesus said He would die, rise from the dead, and return to heaven. One day, Jesus will come back to earth in His glory to make all things new.
