Series Overview
Our brains are hard-wired to understand the world in terms of story, so when Jesus told stories, He gave His followers a chance to wrestle with deep truths. He challenged them to discover how those truths could apply to their daily lives. Through many of theseparables, Jesus painted a picture of what God’s kingdom is like and how each one of us can pursue and be a part of it. We start off exploring how the kingdom grows through The Stories of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast. Then we dive into The Story of the Lost Sheep and connect the dots on how Jesus came to find us and make a way for us to be part of God’s kingdom. We follow up with The Story of the Lost Son and how God wants everyone to be part of His kingdom. And we finish June with The Stories of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl, so kids can discover that seeking to know God and His kingdom is more important than anything else in their lives.
Memory Verse
“May your kingdom come. May what you want to happen be done on earth as it is done in heaven.” – Matthew 6:10, NIRV
Week One (June 6/7)
The Stories of The Mustard Seed + the Yeast
Bible Story: Matthew 13:31-34
Bottom Line: Jesus shows us God’s kingdom.
Conversation Starter: What is God’s kingdom?
God View: The connection between truth + God’s creation, as shown through God’s Big Story
Insight: Truth According To God’s Message – What Jesus said + did impacts how I should respond to God’s Word in my everyday life
This week sets up what a parable is and why Jesus used stories to help people understand truths about God’s kingdom. Through The Stories of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast, we discover how God’s kingdom can grow from small beginnings into something bigger than we can imagine, with room for everyone who chooses Jesus.
Lafayette Campus
Longmont Campus
West Campus
Week Two (June 13/14)
The Story of the Lost Sheep
Bible Story: Luke 15:1-7 (suppt. 1 Timothy 1:15)
Bottom Line: Jesus made a way for you to be part of God’s kingdom
Conversation Starter: What is the way to God’s kingdom?
God View: The connection between truth + God’s creation, as shown through God’s Big Story
Insight: Truth According To God’s Message – What Jesus said + did impacts how I should respond to God’s Word in my everyday life
Here, we unpack The Story of the Lost Sheep in Luke 15:1-17, and how God’s heart is to find and rescue those who are sad, lonely, or outcast. In sending Jesus, God provided a way for each of us to be with Him and be a part of His Kingdom forever
Lafayette Campus
Longmont Campus
West Campus
Week Three (June 20/21)
The Story of the Lost Son
Bible Story: Luke 15:11-32
Bottom Line: God wants everyone to be part of His kingdom
Conversation Starter: What is the requirement to be in God’s kingdom?
God View: The connection between truth + God’s creation, as shown through God’s Big Story
Insight: Truth According To God’s Message – What Jesus said + did impacts how I should respond to God’s Word in my everyday life
Kids will learn that both the older son and the younger son in this story turned away from their Father’s love. And whether they have run from God in their actions or just in their hearts, kids will discover that God will always welcome them home the moment they turn to Him.
Lafayette Campus
Longmont Campus
West Campus
Week Four (June 27/28)
The Stories of the Hidden Treasure + the Pearl
Bible Story: Matthew 13:44-46 (suppt. Matthew 4:18-22)
Bottom Line: Loving God and His kingdom is most important
Conversation Starter: What is most imporant?
God View: The connection between truth + God’s creation, as shown through God’s Big Story
Insight: Truth According To God’s Message – What Jesus said + did impacts how I should respond to God’s Word in my everyday life
Jesus told the Stories of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl to help His followers understand that there is absolutely nothing more valuable than discovering how to love God and live in His kingdom.
Lafayette Campus
Longmont Campus
West Campus