When we build or follow an idol (something we put in the place of God), we are actually confusing the world around us. Our love of other things more than God testifies to the world around us that God is not good enough, that He does not satisfy, and that He won’t do what He says He will do. For an ambassador of Christ, this is not the message the dying world should hear from us. But when we submit to God's authority, accept His mercy and grace, and seek to know and follow Him, we can turn from our idolatry and rejoice in the God who saves. God alone is worthy of our worship because He sent His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and save us from our sins. God does satisfy, He is enough, and He always does what He says He will do!
TIMELINE:
Chronological retelling of God's big story from Genesis to Revelation
Solomon’s idolatry had led to the kingdom splitting in two. Just as the people were divided against one another, so were they divided against God as they continued to try to worship the one true God along with false gods around them. God raised up prophets to speak on His behalf and warn the people to worship Him alone.
(1 Kings 12 - 2 Kings 6)
BIG QUESTION:
Important Biblical truth from the unit
Babies & Toddlers: What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
Preschool: What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.
Elementary: What is idolatry? Idolatry is a sin of the heart in which we love and value something else above God.
KEY PASSAGE:
Bible verse from the unit to memorize
Babies & Toddlers: Love the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 6:5
Preschool: Deuteronomy 6:5 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. "
Elementary: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 "Listen, Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and with all your strength."
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
April 21 - Jeroboam Disobeyed God (1 Kings 12–13)
April 28 - Elijah Served as a Prophet (1 Kings 16-18)
May 5 - Elisha Served as a Prophet (2 Kings 2)
May 12 - Elisha Performed Miracles (2 Kings 4-6)
May 19 - We Are to Worship God Alone (Isaiah 44)
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