| LESSON OBJECTIVE |
Topics:
Word of God, Bible, Truthfulness
After completing this lesson, the children will learn that the
Bible is God's word and that we need to know what the Bible says
to know the truth.
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| AS KIDS ARRIVE ( 15 minutes
) |
As the children arrive, have them find their
folder and take out the Old and New Testament Books of the Bible handout
sheets started last week. Have them use their Bible to continue writing
down the names of the books of the Bible. As kids finish with this
project, they can quiz each other as to how far they can say the books
in order, or demonstrate to the teacher how far they can go towards
getting stars on the Starboard.
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| OPENING PRAYER
AND PRAISES ( 5 minutes ) Further info? Click
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| MEMORY WORK ( 6 minutes
) |
Christian's
Quest Part 1 - The Books (Game) Click
Here
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| SCRIPTURE READING
AND DISCUSSION ( 15 minutes ) |
Introduction:
Have you ever heard anyone call the Bible a sword? That may sound
like a strange comparison because a sword is sharp and used for battle.
Well, the Bible is sharp also. And the Bible is used for spiritual
battle. The Word of God contains the truth, and the truth can be sharper
than any two edged sword. When people hear the truth, they must make
a decision, follow the truth, or fight against it. And fighting against
the truth can be quite difficult. In the end it is a losing battle.
Ask for volunteers to look up the following verses and read them
to the class. Follow up each verse with the questions shown.
John 20:31
According to this verse, why was
the Bible written? (So people will believe Jesus is the Christ)
What happens to someone when they believe? (They can have life in
His name)
Ephesians 6:17
In this verse, how is the Word of God described? (As the sword of
the Spirit)
What are we supposed to do with the sword of the Spirit? (Take it
with us)
Hebrews 4:12
How is the Word of God described in this verse? (Living, active
and sharper than any two-edged sword)
What does it mean that the Word of God is living and active?
What does the Word of God do? (It judges the thoughts and attitudes
of the heart)
2 Timothy 4:1-5
What are we supposed to do with God's Word? (Preach the Good News,
share it with others)
Will some people reject the truth? (Yes)
What should we do when this happens? (Keep the faith and continue
to do the work of an evangelist)
What is an evangelist?
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| CLASS EXERCISES (15 minutes)
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Verse Connection (Activity)
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| ALTERNATE CLASS EXERCISE ( 10
minutes) |
Selling God's Word (Activity)
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| APPLICATION ( 2 minutes) |
Now if someone tells you, bring your sword with you,
do you know what they are talking about? That's right, your Bible.
It is the Sword of Truth because God's Word is the truth. We need
to know what the bible says to know the truth. In John 8:31,32 Jesus
said, "If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples.
then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
If we can be set free by knowing the truth, imagine what sharing the
truth with others can do for them.
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| NEXT WEEK |
How many of you still use your fingers to
count? Next week I will show you how you can use your fingers to get
more out of God's Word.
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| CLOSING PRAYER ( 2 minutes)
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