Justice and Injustice (November 17, 2019)
In Isaiah 5, God sings a love song to Israel but becomes angry at their injustice. In chapter 11, God promises to send a leader to establish justice and peace. Continue reading
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The Subversive Kingdom (February 17, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 13:24-45 Free Resource: The Smallest Can Share Great Faith (Cross+Gen Education) Unit Theme (February 17 – March 3): God’s Power The kingdom of heaven is like… a seed? Yeast? Wheat being choked out by weeds? Huh? Jesus, … Continue reading
Hearing and Doing (February 10, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29 Free Resource: Built on a Rock (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (January 27 – February 10): Learning to Follow With our reading for this week in Matthew 7, we come to the end of the Sermon … Continue reading
Jesus, Gillette, and Priorities (January 27, 2019)
Bible Readings: Matthew 5:1-20 Free Resource: The Great Reversal (Youth) Unit Theme (January 27 – February 10): Learning to Follow Repentance: Changing Priorities Jesus’ first proclamation in both the Gospels of Matthew and Mark is about the kingdom of heaven … Continue reading
Peace in Our Time (November 18, 2018)
Bible Readings: Isaiah 36:1-3, 13-20; 37:1-7; 2:1-4 Free Resource: In Days to Come (Youth) Unit Theme (November 11 – November 25): God’s Plan for Peace As I am writing this post on Election Day (US), I’m reminded about how important … Continue reading
The Ten Words from Sinai (October 7, 2018)
Bible Readings: Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17 Free Resource: Discussion Guide (Youth) Unit Theme (September 9 – October 7): God’s Promises Bring Hope The Narrative Lectionary reading for October 7th concludes our first series connected with the theme, “God’s Promises Bring Hope.” … Continue reading
Living as God’s People (Ten Commandments)
Bible Readings: Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-17 Free Resources: 10 by 10 (Kids 3rd-6th) Series (May 27 – June 17): Ten Commandments It’s summer (at least according to the Narrative Lectionary)! We are now in the season after Pentecost and the … Continue reading
Holy Week & Easter (March 29 to April 1, 2018)
Maundy Thursday Bible Readings: John 19:23-30 Free Resources: Litany of Holy Week (Cross+Gen Worship) [Note: All resource links download the same ZIP file.] Lenten Theme (March 11 – March 30): God’s Kingdom Revealed The Kingdom of Sacrifice This is Holy … Continue reading
New Life (January 28, 2018)
Bible Readings: John 3:1-21 Free Resources: Nicodemus Sensory Story (PK-2nd Activity) Unit Theme (January 28—February 11): Invitation to Abundant Life Jesus is making quite the name for himself in the Gospel of John. Turning a water into wine and … Continue reading