PUTTING JESUS FIRST - LESSON PREVIEWS

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SERIES DESCRIPTION

Following Jesus means to put Him first. These four lessons teach the children how to put Jesus first with their words, actions, thoughts, and their whole lives.

ADDITIONAL SERIES RESOURCES:

Putting Jesus First (Bulletin Board)

Lesson 1 - With Our Words

In this lesson, children learn how God wants us to control what comes out of our mouths so we can use our words for good and not hurt others. Our words need to reflect the love of Jesus. Bible Verse - James 3:9a; Bible Story - Oh Be Careful Little Tongue and James 3:9-10. 

Lesson 2 - With Our Actions

How we act should show others that we love Jesus. This lesson teaches the children how to put Jesus first with their everyday actions, whether it be at home, school, church, or with family and friends. Bible Verse - 1 Samuel 12:24; Bible Story - Luke 7:36-38, 44-48. 

Lesson 3 - With Our Thoughts

What we think about is a big part of who we are. This lesson teaches the children how to put Jesus first with their thoughts. Children also learn how bad thoughts lead us to do bad things, but good thoughts lead us to do good things. Bible Verse - 1 Samuel 12:24; Bible Story - A Very Rich Young Man; Optional Bible Story - Matthew 19:32-22.

Lesson 4 - With Our Lives

In this lesson, children learn how to put Jesus first in a more general way; with their lives. Putting Jesus first in everything is very pleasing to God. Bible Verse - Colossians 3:12b; Bible Story - Showing God's Love; Optional Bible Story - Psalm 103:8-12.
 

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