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Human: Our Story Continues…
Preschool
Summary: This month in kidmax, kids are learning about Jesus’ real life with his friends and family.
Theme: Family
Big Idea: Jesus grew up with family and friends—just like you and me.
God Story: Jesus’ Baptism | Luke 3:21-23
Key Verse: “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!” Matthew 17:5b
- READ the Beloved Son in the Bible App for Kids.
- SING Download and sing along to: “Whoa, I Have Life” on Little Praise Party: My Best Friend album.
- PRAY Thank God for all of the members of your family! Consider using craft sticks and writing a name of each family member onto a craft stick. Allow your little one to decorate the craft sticks. When you go to pray, have your child select a person to pray for.
2-Year-Olds
Summary: This month in kidmax, kids are learning about Jesus’ real life with his friends and family.
Theme: Family
Big Idea: Jesus grew up with family and friends—just like you and me.
God Story: John the Baptist | Luke 3:1-20; Mark 1:1-8
Key Verse: “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!” Matthew 17:5b
- READ Read the story of John the Baptist, (Jesus’ cousin!), from Mark 1:1-8 or Luke 3:1-20.
- SING Download and sing along to: “Whoa, I Have Life” on Little Praise Party: My Best Friend album.
- PRAY Thank God for all of the members of your family! Consider using craft sticks and writing a name of each family member onto a craft stick. Allow your little one to decorate the craft sticks. When you go to pray, have your child select a person to pray for.
- COLOUR Download and print the Key Verse Colouring Page and learn this month’s Key Verse together!
3-SK
Summary: This month in kidmax, kids are learning about Jesus’ real life with his friends and family.
Theme: Family
Big Idea: Jesus grew up with family and friends—just like you and me.
God Story: John the Baptist | Luke 3:1-20; Mark 1:1-8
Key Verse: “This is my Son, and I love him. I am very pleased with him. Listen to him!” Matthew 17:5b
- READ Read the story of John the Baptist, (Jesus’ cousin!), from Mark 1:1-8 or Luke 3:1-20.
- SING Download and sing along to: “Whoa, I Have Life” on Little Praise Party: My Best Friend album.
- ASK a couple of review questions from the story:
-Do you know whose cousin John the Baptist is? [Jesus!]
-Who was the Messiah or the coming rescuer that John the Baptist was telling people about? [Jesus!] - COLOUR Download and print the Key Verse Colouring Page and learn this month’s Key Verse together!
Kids
Summary:Summary: This week in kidmax, kids learned that Jesus was fully human and fully God!
Theme: LUKE | Son of God
Big Idea: Jesus lived a human life.
God Story: Kid Jesus at the temple | Luke 2:41-52
Key Verse: “We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” John 6:69
- READ Luke 2:41-52. Ask your child what they think Jesus talked to the leaders about.
- WATCH the video teaching below with your family this week.
- Check out the midweek activity page! Use it for your family-friendly home church or do it together as a family.