Schedule & Plan
December 24th
God Wants Us To Know Him
Matthew 28
Key Passage: John 17:3
Big Picture Question: How do we know that God wants us to know Him? We can know that God wants us to know Him because He has revealed Himself through His Word.
Christ Connection: Jesus came to earth as a baby, lived a perfect life, and died on the cross for our sins. He rose from the dead and invites us into God’s family forever. God wants us to know Him and to tell others about Him, too.
December 31st
Jesus Gave His Followers A Mission
Acts 1
Key Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christianity? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Christ Connection: Jesus left earth and returned to heaven, but He did not leave us alone. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to be with us and help us do God’s work. One day, Jesus will return to make all things new and to rule as Lord over all.
January 7th
The Disciples Replaced Judas
Acts 1
Key Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christianity? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Christ Connection: Matthias was chosen to join the apostles in sharing what they learned about Jesus. God calls us to join in this mission of sharing the gospel, working in community, and seeking Him in prayer.
January 14th
The Holy Spirit Came
Acts 2
Key Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christianity? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Christ Connection: God kept His promise to send the Holy Spirit. With the Holy Spirit’s help, Jesus’ disciples could begin their work to share the gospel with the entire world. God gives the Holy Spirit to everyone who trusts in Jesus as Lord and Savior.
January 21st
The Holy Spirit Changes Us
Galatians 5
Key Passage: Galatians 5:22-23
Big Picture Question: How does the Holy Spirit help Christianity? The Holy Spirit comforts us, shows us our sin, and guides us as we live for God’s glory.
Christ Connection: The Holy Spirit changes our minds and hearts so that we want to obey God, and He gives us power to obey. The Holy Spirit guides us as believers as we live out God’s mission for us to share the gospel in all the world.
January 28th
Peter Preached In Jerusalem
Acts 2
Key Passage: Romans 10:14
Big Picture Question: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Christ Connection: Peter’s sermon shows the Holy Spirit’s power to save and change those who trust in Jesus. God used Peter to preach about Jesus to the crowd so that thousands of others would believe and be changed as well. All who believe in Jesus are changed and will never be the same.
February 4th
Peter Healded A Man
Acts 3
Key Passage: Romans 10:14
Big Picture Question: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Christ Connection: After Jesus returned to heaven, the Holy Spirit gave the disciples power to begin working. With the power of Jesus’ name, Peter healed a man who was lame. Peter and John showed God’s power and pointed to a greater, spiritual healing found in Jesus.
February 11th
Peter Continued To Preach
Acts 4
Key Passage: Romans 10:14
Big Picture Question: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Christ Connection: Peter continued to preach about Jesus even when it was difficult. Not even the religious leaders could stop Jesus’ followers from sharing the good news about Jesus. The gospel is great news that we must share if we believe in Jesus Christ.
February 18th
Peter Confronted Sin
Acts 4-5
Key Passage: Romans 10:14
Big Picture Question: Why does God command Christians to tell others about Jesus? We tell others about Jesus so they will hear and believe the good news.
Christ Connection: Ananias and Sapphira wanted to look generous, but they were greedy and chose to lie. The Holy Spirit changes our hearts to want to share with those in need. Jesus generously gave all he had so we can share in His riches and have forgiveness and eternal life.