The people of the Old Testament were looking forward to and waiting for the promised Messiah. We celebrate what the prophet Isaiah told about was fulfilled in Jesus! Hope in Jesus- who He is and what ...  Read More

Psalm 23:5 presents our relationship with God as a meal at a table. It’s not just any meal. It’s a special meal with the best of everything. Even better, our host is also the best of everything, and H...  Read More

Being part of God’s community isn’t always easy because people are imperfect. Yet He calls us to forgive, to love, and to work with one another. Working together in community is worth it because it ho...  Read More

Jesus is different. Being different (or weird) isn’t usually something kids aspire to. They don’t typically want to stand out as unusual! Help kids see that when we live the way Jesus lived, we will s...  Read More

From Lifeway As we continue our study of Psalm 23, I invite you to a familiar oasis where we will see that God is closer than you think in times of crisis.  In the first four verses of Ps. 23, David t...  Read More

God worked through Priscilla and Aquila to help others and grow the kingdom of God. It’s amazing how God connects and unites us together- all with the commonality of loving and following Him. This wee...  Read More

Psalm 23 offers something that we all need today.  It offers us rest and renewal in the midst of our busy lives.   In our always-on, always-available culture, we all want rest and renewal and we are a...  Read More

God is generous. Generosity is hard for kids. Even just sharing can be a challenge, but generosity is giving above and beyond what most people would consider reasonable. Help kids see God’s generous h...  Read More

The church began and grew and shows us that anyone can be God’s friend. God welcomes anyone and everyone to be His friends. What are some ways you can be friends with God, just like we are with people...  Read More

Psalm 23 is very personal.  This is David's testimony, his personal experience with God.  There are no references to "we" or "us" or "they," but only "my" and "me" and "I" and "You."  But what comfort...  Read More

God is our provider. Kids may not be used to thinking of God as their provider. The way they get their food may not seem as miraculous to them as a door-to-door raven delivery service. Help kids see t...  Read More

Jesus invited good friends, which we see in how He chose His followers. Jesus invites us to follow Him, just like the disciples, and then we get to be in community with Him and with others! How can we...  Read More

God is praiseworthy. Kids celebrate a lot of things! They celebrate sports, celebrities, special occasions, and more. Help kids tap into their celebrating spirit as they consider how to connect with G...  Read More

We all leave a legacy.  Some legacies are good.  Others, not so much.  Discover from the life of David how to pass down a legacy worth living.  If you evaluate David as a parent, you are going to see ...  Read More

The brokenness that came through Adam and Eve's disobedience is seen all around us today. But the amazing news is that God always has a plan to restore us- and that plan is Jesus! The good news of wha...  Read More

Through the story of David and Bathsheba,   we learn from the failures of David that there is always a path home to the Lord.  That path back is confession and repentance.  That God gives us a way bac...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Blog On Christmas Day, kids across the world rushed to their living room to find a nondescript, squarish box with their name on it waiting under the tree. The device they’ve been w...  Read More

God values people. On some level, kids will be able to relate to David. Many have had people perpetually bully them, and all have known people who at least annoy them. The idea of being able to put a ...  Read More

There's no sin too big that will stop God from loving us. As we see in how Jesus responded to Peter in John 21, God loves us no matter what. And that love changes us and makes us excited to tell other...  Read More

From The Parent Cue Blog I’m not going to give you a bunch of statistics about how much we’re on our phones, tablets, and computers, because we already know it’s a lot—probably (definitely) too much. ...  Read More

David's love for and worship of God is beautifully evident in his Psalms, where he pours out his heart in praise, lament, and adoration.  He bares his soul before God, but David’s love for God isn’t l...  Read More

God is real. This lesson will help kids explore modern-day idols. They’re probably not statues like Dagon, but they may be things kids put before God. Help kids understand that because God is real, we...  Read More

When Jesus forgave the paralyzed man's sins, He let everyone know that forgiveness is why He came. Jesus alone has the power and authority to forgive....  Read More

When God looks at our heart, what does He look for?  He’s looking for deeply spiritual, genuinely humble, honest-to-the-core servants who have integrity.  David's unwavering integrity in his dealings ...  Read More