Race to Adventure
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Come hear about the adventurous travels of Pilot Windheart and his sidekick Goose. Join their trip and learn how we can use Paul’s letters as a travel guide to help us follow Jesus. Pack your bags and don’t miss this journey through the New Testament that will guide you straight to Jesus!
Memory Verse:
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Romans 6:23
Week 1
Jesus Makes Me Right with God
Bible Lesson
A Letter to the Romans - Romans 3:21-24; 5:6-8; 6:23; 8:1; 10:9-10Table Talk Questions
- What is the name of the letter Paul wrote to the church in Rome? Romans
- What is a missionary? Someone who tells people the Good News about Jesus
- What is the Roman Road? A group of verses that explain how you and I can be made right with God.
- How can you and I be made right with God? We believe that God raised Jesus from the dead and ask Jesus to be our boss/Lord.
Week 2
Jesus Shows What Love Really Is
Bible Lesson
Gifts and Love - 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 12, 14-18; 13:1-8; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21Table Talk Questions
- Why do we have different gifts? So we can work together to do the work God has given us!
- What gifts has God given you?
- How does the Bible describe love? Patient, kind, etc. — see 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- How can you show Jesus' love to others?
Week 3
Jesus Makes Me Free
Bible Lesson
Justified by Christ, not works or men - Galatians 1:10; 2:16, 20; 3:22; 5:1, 14, 16, 22-23Table Talk Questions
- What was the Galatians' problem? They tried to earn God's love and forgiveness by keeping all of God's law.
- Why does God give us rules? To show us what is expected and keep us safe.
- What is the only way to be made right with God? Faith in Jesus
- How does Jesus want us to use the freedom he gives us? To choose to obey Him and live for Him
Week 4
Jesus Gives Me Grace
Bible Lesson
Ephesians 1:4-8; 2:1-10; 3:14-21Table Talk Questions
- What is grace? God's free gifts to us/getting something you don't deserve.
- What is mercy? Mercy is NOT getting what you deserve — ex: a punishment.
- How did God show us mercy? Instead of giving us the punishment we deserve for our sins, Jesus took our punishment for us on the cross.
- How did God show us grace? He gives us the gift of salvation.
Week 5
Jesus Gives Joy
Bible Lesson
Palm Sunday - Philippians 1:20-21, 27; 2:3-5, 10-11, 13-15; 3:7-8; 4:4-8Table Talk Questions
- How were the Christians in Philippi treated? They were persecuted/bullied.
- What can you do instead of complain? Stop and think of reasons that you can be joyful because of Jesus. Ask Him to help you fill your mind with things that are good.
- How is joy different from happiness? Being happy is based on what's happening in life. Joy is based on Jesus!
Week 6
Jesus is Everything
Bible Lesson
Colossians 1:15-20; 2:6-7, 13-14; 3:5a, 8-17Table Talk Questions
- What did Jesus create? The world and everything in it
- Explain how Jesus is our savior. He saved us by dying on the cross for our sins.
- How do we change when Jesus gives us new life? Instead of living our own way and sinning, we choose to live God's right way.
Week 7
Be Ready for Jesus' Return
Bible Lesson
1-2 ThessaloniansTable Talk Questions
- What does it mean to be persecuted? To be bullied for what you believe.
- When is Jesus coming back? No one knows!
- What can we "pack" into our lives to be READY for Jesus to come back? See 1 Thess. 5:12-22. Ex: Honor, love, respect, live peacefully, be encouraging, patience, etc.
Week 8
Lead Others to Jesus
Bible Lesson
1-2 TimothyTable Talk Questions
- Why did Paul write to Timothy? To encourage Timothy to keep training in godliness and leading people to Jesus.
- How can we train to live God's way? Spend time with God!
- How can you set an example for others? By living for Jesus.
- Why is it important for us to learn God's Word? It teachers us what is true and tells us how to live.
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