Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Church, Lesson 3
LESSON 3: ENCOURAGE AND SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS
The Bible mentions “one another” or “each other” some fifty times to give the body of believers instruction on how to live together. Contrary to what many of us have always thought, these passages are not directed at how we relate to the world but rather how we should relate with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Just like God gave the nation of Israel the law in order to make them stand out as “other than” in the world, He has given the church the “one anothers” as a means to bring Himself glory in the world through us.
Today we’ll look at two of these: encourage one another and share with one another.
Download Church, Lesson 3QUEST: Preschool Lesson for April 18
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
God Sends Help, p. 326
This week’s Big Idea:
God sent His Holy Spirit to live in us and help us to obey and serve Him.
This week’s Key Verse:
John 3:16
Awana Message for April 11
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for April 11
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Section 2, Lesson 2
LESSON 2: FORGIVENESS AND PRAYER – A LIFE-GIVING COMBINATION
The church is made up of people, and as people being transformed into the image of Christ we are by definition not finished products. This leaves us open to mistakes or offenses committed against one another. The question is not whether we offend one another but rather when it happens how do we respond in a way that is not of this world? Forgiveness and prayer.
This is the model we have in Christ.
Download Church, Lesson 2QUEST: Preschool Lesson for April 11
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
Going Home (The Ascension), p. 318
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus is the Risen King; The Way, the Truth, and the Life!
This week’s Key Verse:
1 Peter 3:18
QUEST: Easter Preschool Lesson
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
God’s Wonderful Surprise, p. 310
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus rose from the dead. The King is alive!
This week’s Key Verse:
1 Peter 3:18
BABY QUEST: April 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 Jesus’ death on the cross and the Resurrection. Children will be introduced to the cross in an age-appropriate way, focusing on the joy we have because of God’s power over death and suffering!
Big Idea:
Jesus is Alive!
Scripture Focus:
Matthew 27-28
Awana Message for March 28
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for March 28
QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 28
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
The Sun Stops Shining, p. 302
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus was punished for our sins. He died to save us!
This week’s Key Verse:
1 Peter 3:18
Awana Message for March 21
QUEST: Clubhouse Service for March 21
Family Quest: Extreme Makeover, Spiritual Edition – Church, Lesson 1
LESSON 1: SERVE ONE ANOTHER
“You Should Do As I Have Done For You” – Jesus
The dusty and dirty conditions of the region necessitated the need for foot-washing. Although the disciples most likely would have been happy to wash Jesus’ feet, they could not conceive washing each other’s feet. This was because in the society of the time foot-washing was reserved for the lowliest of menial servants. Peers did not wash one another’s feet, except very rarely and as a mark of great love. Luke points out (22:24) that they were arguing about who was the greatest of them, so that none was willing to stoop to wash feet. When Jesus moved to wash their feet, they were shocked. His actions serve also as a symbol of spiritual cleansing (vs. 6-9) and a model of Christian humility (vs. 12-17). Through this action Jesus taught the lesson of selfless service that was supremely exemplified by His death on the cross.
Download Church, Lesson 1QUEST: Preschool Lesson for March 21
This week’s reading from the Jesus Storybook Bible:
A Dark Night in the Garden, p. 294
This week’s Big Idea:
Jesus gave His life for you and me.
This week’s Key Verse:
Mark 8:31