Series Overview
Our month begins with the worst day in history, when Jesus was crucified, followed by the very best day: when He rose again! Then we travel along with two friends on the road to Emmaus and experience their surprise and joy when the stranger they meet turns out to be Jesus. We discover the enormous job that Jesus gave to His followers, including us, before returning to heaven. And with the disciples, we witness the amazing arrival of God’s Holy Spirit at Pentecost, sealing the promise that Jesus gave to always be with us, and guiding and helping us every day. In fact, the Holy Spirit is constantly at work in the lives of Jesus’ followers, producing a harvest of joy (along with love, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). Kids will discover that when we lean into the Holy Spirit, we can experience this joy that’s far deeper than mere happiness.
Memory Verse
“Always be joyful because you belong to the Lord. I will say it again. Be joyful! ” – Philippians 4:4, NIRV
Week Two (April 11/12)
On The Road To Emmaus
Bible Story: Luke 24:13-35
Bottom Line: You can have joy because there’s a bigger story.
Conversation Starter: Because Jesus is alive, what brings you joy?
Application: Joy – Choosing to celebrate what God is doing.
Insight: Restoration Through Participation in God’s Story – I am designed to participate in God’s story to restore a broken and hurting world.
In Week 2, two Jesus followers travel the road to Emmaus on Sunday afternoon. While they tried to make sense of all that had happened—spoiler alert!—Jesus Himself joined them on the road. Though they didn’t realize it was Him, Jesus explained how God’s whole story fit together. And then, when He broke bread with them at dinner, they finally understood who He was
Denver Campus
Lafayette Campus
West Campus
Week Three (April 18/19)
Great Commission + Ascension
Bible Story: Luke 24:13-35
Bottom Line: You can share the good news about Jesus.
Conversation Starter: What does it mean to you that God is with you?
Application: Joy – Choosing to celebrate what God is doing.
Insight: Restoration Through Participation in God’s Story – I am designed to participate in God’s story to restore a broken and hurting world.
After appearing multiple times to His friends, Jesus meets them on a mountain to give them the greatest assignment in history: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus promises to be with them always, but then, soon after, ascends to Heaven. He leaves them with the remarkable assurance that they will soon receive power from the Holy Spirit.
Denver Campus
Lafayette Campus
West Campus
Week Four (April 25/26)
Pentecost + Fruit of the Spirit
Bible Story: Acts 2:1-41 (supporting: Galatians 5:22-23)
Bottom Line: God’s spirit gives you joy
Conversation Starter: When have you experienced joy in your life?
Application: Joy – Choosing to celebrate what God is doing.
Insight: Restoration Through Participation in God’s Story – I am designed to participate in God’s story to restore a broken and hurting world.
After appearing multiple times to His friends, Jesus meets them on a mountain to give them the greatest assignment in history: “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Jesus promises to be with them always, but then, soon after, ascends to Heaven. He leaves them with the remarkable assurance that they will soon receive power from the Holy Spirit.
Denver Campus
Lafayette Campus
West Campus