Over the month of June in Community Kids, we will be learning what the Bible has to teach us about repentance. When it comes to repentance, we understand that it requires both an internal and external turning from sin and movement toward God. Repentance is something that takes place inside someone’s heart and mind while also bringing visible evidence of sorrow about sin and the desire to change.
As we learn about repentance through these Old Testament passages, we will see how these stories continue to point us to Jesus. Even though we are sinners, God loves us and wants to change our hearts. He sent His Son, Jesus, to rescue sinners and take our punishment. When we turn away from our sin and towards Jesus, He will save us and change us! What begins in the heart will certainly impact the life of the believer. When this happens, it becomes visible that change has occurred.
TIMELINE:
Chronological retelling of God's big story from Genesis to Revelation
As God's people continued to rebel, He continued to pursue them. God warned the people through prophets who pleaded with them to turn from idolatry and turn back to God. God was ready to accept their repentance. But should they continue to sin, God was ready to judge their rebellion. (2 Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24; Isaiah 22, 48; Zephaniah)
BIG QUESTION:
Important Biblical truth from the unit
Babies & Toddlers: What is repentance? Repentance is choosing to stop making wrong choices and choosing Jesus.
Preschool: What is repentance? Repentance is choosing to stop making wrong choices (sin) and choosing Jesus.
Elementary: What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.
KEY PASSAGE:
Bible verse from the unit to memorize
Babies & Toddlers: Turn away from your wrong choices. Acts 3:19
Preschool: “Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
Elementary: “Therefore repent and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped out.” Acts 3:19
Discipleship @ Home
Follow the links below for resources to engage in family discipleship that align with what Community Kids are learning at church each week
JUNE 2: Joash Wanted to Obey God (I Kings 12; 2 Chronicles 24)
JUNE 9: Isaiah Warned of God's Judgement (Isaiah 22; 48)
JUNE 23: Zephaniah Warned God's People to Repent (Zephaniah)
JUNE 30: We Are to Repent of Sin (Matthew 3)
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