Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Strength, Lesson 3
LESSON 3: THE PURPOSE OF STRENGTHS
Remembering back to our first lesson on strength we said that, “First, He is the fountainhead of our strength. Second, He stands ready to renew our strength if we will seek Him, trust Him, and wait on Him. Third, God gives us strength not for our own selfish interests or nonsense but to glorify Him and do the good works of the Kingdom that He has prepared in advance for us to walk in.” Let’s talk this week about that last point. The Bible teaches that as followers of Christ we have been given the right to be called “children” of God. It goes on to teach us to imitate God, “as dearly loved children.” In what ways can we imitate God?
Download Strength, Lesson 3QUEST: Preschool Lesson for January 24
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Ten Ways To Be Perfect, p. 100
This week’s Big Idea:
God wants us to know how to be close to Him and be happy.
This week’s Key Verse:
Exodus 20:3
Awana Message for January 17
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for January 17
Annual Report Highlight: Children’s Ministry
In this video, Children’s Ministry Director Tony Cho gives a 2020 update from the RBC Children’s Ministry.
Visit annualreport.restonbible.org to see the rest of the 2020 Annual Report!
Awana Message for January 10
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for January 10
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Strength, Lesson 2
LESSON 2: KNOW YOUR STRENGTHS
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
There are many wonderful theological messages to be gleaned from the account of David’s defeat of Goliath. One message that should not be taken from it however is that David was a skinny kid, unprepared for battle, who, despite his overconfidence, was used by God to miraculously defeat an experienced warrior. Many times the way we teach this to children leaves them with the idea that they to can face the metaphorical “giants” in their lives if they just believe. Let’s take a closer look at the account before we get the children in our care metaphorically body slammed by their giants.
Download Strength, Lesson 2QUEST: Preschool Lesson for January 10
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
The King of all Kings, p. 192
This week’s Big Idea:
The Wise Men treated Jesus as King and so should we.
This week’s Key Verse:
Luke 2:11
Awana Message for January 3
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for January 3
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Strength, Lesson 1
LESSON 1: STRENGTH TRAINING
What is strength? How is the word used in scripture? It can mean our physical strength or energy, strength of character, strength of the will, perseverance, capacity or ability to perform work, or emotional strength. These are all different aspects of strength, but they all have two things in common: their source and their purpose.
“You may say to yourself, “My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me.” But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is today.” (Deuteronomy 8:17-18)
Download Strength, Lesson 1BABY QUEST: January Lessons
Baby QUEST is Reston Bible Church’s ministry to the youngest members of our Body.
Each month, we will feature a guide for your family to use with children ages 0-2. The guide includes follow up activities, a craft or sensory activity, recommended reading, a song, and other tips that are uniquely tailored to the development of infants and toddlers.
The guide follows the themes we are teaching in our nursery classes, giving you an opportunity to connect and reinforce the ideas taught at home. Because children this age need repetition, each activity can be done multiple times throughout the month to continue to press it upon your child’s memory as they grow!
This month, we’re focusing on the power of our God. As you go about your daily life with your baby, take some time each day to point out God’s power in the world around us.
Big Idea:
God Is Powerful
Scripture Focus:
Mark 4