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    13 Very Awesome Promises and How God Always Keeps Them
    13 Very Awesome Promises and How God Always Keeps Them
    13 Very Awesome Promises and How God Always Keeps Them
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    13 Very Awesome Promises and How God Always Keeps Them

    By Mikal Keefer

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    Easy-to-Teach Bible Lessons for a Big Range of Ages Together!
     
    Leading children closer to Jesus can be challenging—even more so when you have a mix of ages in the same room! What do you do?
     
    The 13 Very series is here for you!
     
    Each book in the series contains 13 very easy and engaging sessions that focus on one key Bible truth. Kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. Each session is
    • Low-prep—light on supplies and easy to lead on short notice
    • Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
    • Multi-aged—designed to work for all elementary levels
    • Right-sized—45 minutes of fun with time stretchers to fill an hour
    • Ready-to-go—Just add an adult or a teenage leader—no training necessary
     
    Perfect for any children’s ministry opportunity—for Sunday school, children’s church, small groups, and more!

    Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 animals that God created. They will see how God used some thirsty camels, low-flying quail, a talking donkey, and more. Along the way, kids will be assured that God knows them and loves them—and is ready to use them in big ways too!
     
    Written by Mikal Keefer, a trusted children’s ministry worker who’s created a towering stack of books and resources and loves inventing new ways to help kids engage with God’s big story.
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDavid C Cook
    Release dateApr 1, 2018
    ISBN9780830772964
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      13 Very Awesome Promises and How God Always Keeps Them - Mikal Keefer

      13 VERY AWESOME PROMISES AND HOW GOD ALWAYS KEEPS THEM

      Published by David C Cook

      4050 Lee Vance Drive

      Colorado Springs, CO 80918 U.S.A.

      David C Cook U.K., Kingsway Communications

      Eastbourne, East Sussex BN23 6NT, England

      The graphic circle C logo is a registered trademark of David C Cook.

      All rights reserved. Except for brief excerpts for review purposes, no part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form without written permission from the publisher.

      All Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

      LCCN 2017952584

      ISBN 978-0-7847-3359-2

      eISBN 978-0-8307-7296-4

      © 2018 David C Cook

      Developed by Standard Publishing.

      The Team: Lindsay Black, Amy Konyndyk, Rachael Stevenson, Abby DeBenedittis, Susan Murdock

      Cover Illustration/Design: Dennis Jones

      "The LORD always keeps his promises; he is gracious in all he does."

      Psalm 145:13

      Contents

      How to Use These Sessions

      SESSION 1 God’s Promise to His People

      Nothing is too hard for God to do.

      Exodus 6:1–8; 13:17–18; 14:21–31

      SESSION 2 God’s Promise to Noah

      We can trust God to keep his word.

      Genesis 7:17–24; 9:1–17

      SESSION 3 God’s Promise to Abram

      God keeps his promises, but we may have to wait.

      Genesis 12:1–7; 13:14–18; 21:1–5

      SESSION 4 God’s Promise to David

      God knows the future.

      2 Samuel 23:5; 2 Chronicles 13:4–5; Matthew 1:1, 17

      SESSION 5 God’s Promise of a Savior

      God sent Jesus for us.

      Isaiah 9:6–7; Luke 1:67–75

      SESSION 6 God’s Promise to Zechariah and Elizabeth

      God does what he promises.

      Luke 1:5–20, 57–64

      SESSION 7 Jesus’s Promise to a Woman in Pain

      We can count on Jesus’s power.

      Luke 13:10–13

      SESSION 8 Jesus’s Promise to Rise from the Dead

      Jesus is God.

      Luke 9:21–23; Matthew 28:1–7

      SESSION 9 God’s Promise to See and Love Us

      God knows what’s happening to us, and he cares.

      Psalm 139:1–2; Matthew 10:29–31

      SESSION 10 God’s Promise That It Will All Work Out

      When we love and follow God, we end up okay.

      Romans 8:28, 31

      SESSION 11 God’s Promise to Help Us Stand Strong

      We’re not in this alone—God is with us.

      1 Corinthians 10:13; Ephesians 6:10–17

      SESSION 12 God’s Promise That There’s Nothing to Fear

      We don’t need to be afraid.

      Isaiah 46:9; Philippians 4:13; 1 John 4:4

      SESSION 13 God’s Promise of Eternal Life

      We can live with Jesus in heaven forever.

      John 14:2–3; Romans 6:23; 10:9

      How to Use These Sessions

      About These Sessions

      First, thanks. Thanks for caring about children and for helping them discover God’s awesome promises in these 13 sessions.

      So have fun! You’ll wow your kids with all the creative ways in which God keeps his word, and you’ll equip them to trust God’s promises and to keep their own.

      Welcome to Easy

      These sessions for elementary kids are carefully designed to make your life easy. They’re light on supplies, quick to prepare, and long on fun. You’ll find most supplies in the church’s supply closet or kitchen or at home in your garage, pantry, or junk drawer—no need to spend time ordering materials online.

      Because these sessions are created so beginning teachers or mature teenagers can lead them confidently, you won’t need highly trained teachers. And the variety of options in each session will snag the attention of first-grade through sixth-grade children, including the boys!

      Best of all, you’ll see kids grow in their faith as they open their hearts to what God shares with them through these 13 sessions.

      Welcome to Simple Learning

      Preparation is easy too. Each week you’ll focus on one key Bible truth, which children will explore and apply. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussion, giggle-worthy games, and Oh, wow! activities that engage kids in multiple ways through multiple learning styles.

      Welcome to Deep Bible Discovery

      Each week your children will actually experience a Bible story. They’ll discuss it, ponder it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. If that’s what you’re looking for—for your children to do God’s Word instead of just hear it—you’re in exactly the right place. And here’s a tip: supersize the learning by using a kid-friendly version of the Bible to make sure the stories are understood by children.

      Welcome to Flexibility

      We get it: sometimes you have to punt. A sermon goes long … or short. Kids are quick to dive into a lesson or need some time to warm up to being together. Older kids might zip through an activity while their younger friends take longer.

      Relax. We’ve got you covered.

      You can use these sessions with kids in practically any setting: in Sunday school, children’s church, evening programs, or while kids’ parents are attending an adult class or small group. There’s maximum flexibility because each session is written to last 45 minutes and then provides enough extras to fill a full hour. These sessions stretch to fit exactly what you need, when you need it. They’re …

      • multi-aged—suitable for mixed ages of elementary children;

      • easily adapted—sessions work for just a couple kids or a packed classroom;

      • relational—children grow close to Jesus and one another;

      • flexible—brimming with options to fit varying time frames; and

      • fun—even easily distracted kids can engage, learn, and grow.

      So are you ready for some fun? Let’s dive in!

      SESSION 1

      God’s Promise to His People

      The Point: Nothing is too hard for God to do.

      Scripture Connect: Exodus 6:1–8; 13:17–18; 14:21–31

      Supplies for all Session 1 activities options: pencils, prepared poster, paper, 2 rolls of pennies, metal spoons (2 per child), Bible, several coins, 1 plate, bucket of water, lightweight objects (see instructions)

      The Basics for Leaders

      God’s promise: he’d free his people. People who’d been slaves for hundreds of years, who were trapped within the borders of a superpower whose armies were more than able to keep them from escaping.

      To pry loose those thousands of enslaved people, God sent … one guy: Moses.

      Well, Moses and Aaron. Two guys. Not great odds.

      But with God, nothing is too hard. God kept his promise to his people, and he’s keeping his awesome promises to his people still.

      As you experience this session with your kids, consider whether you really believe that nothing is too hard for God. Because if that’s true—and if God loves you—what might you ask his help with this week?

      Ask him … and believe that God can do the impossible.

      OPENING ACTIVITY—OPTION 1

      HOWZITGOIN’

      Time: about 5 minutes, depending on attendance

      Supplies: pencils, prepared poster

      Before kids arrive, draw a line on a poster. Write a 1 on the left end of the line, a 10 on the right, and a 5 in the middle. As kids arrive, ask them to pencil in their initials on the line.

      Say: If this past week was so awful you wish you’d slept through it, place your initials by the 1. If it was a great week you wish you could repeat, put your initials by the 10. Place your initials anywhere on the line that shows how you feel about this past week—except exactly on the 5. Because there’s no such thing as a week that’s exactly half good and half bad!

      After kids have signed in, give them 30 seconds each to explain why they placed their initials where they did. Be sure to include your own initials and explain your placement on the line. Kids will begin to express themselves more over time, and hearing their stories will help you adapt this lesson to make it relevant to your kids’ lives.

      OPENING ACTIVITY—OPTION 2

      FAVORITE PLACE POSTCARDS

      Time: about 10 minutes

      Supplies:

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