Jesus Saves

Parent’s Corner- February 2, 2020

“Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.”  2 Timothy 1:9 ESV

If you’ve spent any time at all in a Children’s Sunday school class, you know the answer. . . the answer that is always given and, often, is the answer, regardless of the question.  Say it with me. . .

JESUS! 

Jesus is our way to salvation.  He is the only way.  There is nothing that we can do to do this for ourselves, we must rely on Him and Him alone. 

In this week’s lessons, children had many opportunities to learn about the care God provides for His people, and to view demonstrations of God’s power.  What examples will catch their eye this week?  Be sure to share the ones you see with them as well!  Once you start looking, you will see them all around!

This week in Sunday School. . .

2s and 3s- Jesus Heals a Little Boy

Scripture- John 4:43-53

Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:

1.     Tell who alone can make sick people well

2.     Identify some ways Jesus helps us get better when we are sick

3.     Tell what we can do when someone is sick (pray to Jesus)

4.     Express confidence that Jesus can heal sickness

4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- Jesus Teaches the Parable of the Equal Wages

Scripture- Matthew 19:27-20:16

Principle- God demonstrates His sovereign grace to whoever He chooses.

Ask Your Child- What does the parable of the laborers reveal about God?

Apply- by remembering that God is sovereign over whom He saves and rewards.

This Week- As a family, read Matthew 19:27-20:16

Next Week- Luke 19:28 -44

Children’s Church- God Preserves Joseph

Scripture- Genesis 37

Lesson Goals- Students will learn that God cares for His people.

Bible Truths-

1.     Jacob loved Joseph more than he loved his other sons.

2.     Joseph had a dream that he would rule over his brothers.

3.     Joseph’s brothers were jealous and angry.

4.     Joseph’s brothers sold him as a slave.

5.     God still had a plan for Joseph.

6.     God’s plan is always good.

Key Verse- “And his brothers said to him, ‘Shall you indeed reign over us?  Or shall you indeed have dominion over us?’” Genesis 37:8

Application-

1.      Confess anger and jealousy.

2.     Speak true words with the right motive and at the right time.

3.     Trust and honor God, even when you have problems with others.

Next Week- God Delivers Joseph.  Genesis 39-50