Unit 22: Jesus the Storyteller Unit 22: Jesus the Storyteller
Unit 22: Jesus the Storyteller
Unit 22: Jesus the Storyteller
Unit Description:
Session 1:
Jesus told parables, or stories, to help people understand what the kingdom of heaven is like. Jesus’ parables show what it looks like to live in God’s kingdom where Jesus reigns supreme. One day, these stories will become our reality when Jesus returns and reverses the curse of sin.
Key Passage: Mark 6:34
Big Picture Question: Why did Jesus tell parables? Jesus told parables to teach people about God and His kingdom.
Session 4:
Bible Story: Parable of the Sower Bible Passage: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Main Point: Not everyone who hears the gospel believes it.
Session 2:
Session 5:
Bible Story: The Unmerciful Servant Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Main Point: God shows mercy to us so that we will show mercy to others.
Session 3: Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Bible Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Main Point: Jesus calls us to love others as He has loved us.
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Older Kids Leader Guide
Bible Story: Three Parables Bible Passage: Luke 15 Main Point: Jesus is the One who seeks and saves the lost.
Bible Story: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Bible Passage: Luke 18:9-14 Main Point: God rejects the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Session 6: Bible Story: The Wicked Tenants Bible Passage: Matthew 21:33-45 Main Point: God will judge those who reject Jesus.
Jesus the Storyteller
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Unit 22: Jesus the Storyteller
Unit Description:
Session 1:
Jesus told parables, or stories, to help people understand what the kingdom of heaven is like. Jesus’ parables show what it looks like to live in God’s kingdom where Jesus reigns supreme. One day, these stories will become our reality when Jesus returns and reverses the curse of sin.
Key Passage: Mark 6:34
Big Picture Question: Why did Jesus tell parables? Jesus told parables to teach people about God and His kingdom.
Session 4:
Bible Story: Parable of the Sower Bible Passage: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Main Point: Not everyone who hears the gospel believes it.
Session 2:
Session 5:
Bible Story: The Unmerciful Servant Bible Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Main Point: God shows mercy to us so that we will show mercy to others.
Session 3: Bible Story: The Good Samaritan Bible Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Main Point: Jesus calls us to love others as He has loved us.
4
Older Kids Leader Guide
Bible Story: Three Parables Bible Passage: Luke 15 Main Point: Jesus is the One who seeks and saves the lost.
Bible Story: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Bible Passage: Luke 18:9-14 Main Point: God rejects the proud but gives grace to the humble.
Session 6: Bible Story: The Wicked Tenants Bible Passage: Matthew 21:33-45 Main Point: God will judge those who reject Jesus.
Jesus the Storyteller
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