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Page-Turner: a 4-Week Teaching Series for Children's Ministry TOPIC: Jesus' Ministry SCRIPTURE: New Testament DECORATING THEME: Fantastic stories AGE GROUP: Elementary (Get the Preschool version here !) Page-turners are exciting books, the kind you don't want to put down, the kind you would stay up extra late to read. Books are exciting when we can find ourselves in the stories and imagine being a part of the adventure. This month we are going to look at some of the page-turning stories of the Bible. Each of these stories has something valuable to teach us about our patient and powerful God who prepares us to fight temptation and celebrates us , the heroes in our own real-life adventures. BIG IDEAS & BIBLE STORIES God prepares us to fight temptation. (Jesus Resists Temptation: Luke 4:1-13; Psalm 91:9-16) God is more powerful than evil. (Jesus Chases Away Demons: Luke 9:37-43a; Psalm 27) God is patient while we grow. (Parable of the Fig Tree: Luke 13:6-9; 1 Corinthians 10:12-13) God celebrates us. (Parable of the Lost Son: Luke 15:11b-32; 2 Corinthians 5:17-19) WEEKLY CURRICULUM SUMMARIES: This week, kids hear the exciting story of Jesus resisting temptation. A good book is full of adventures, heroes, and tough choices-kind of like the real adventures we face every day! This week, we'll hear the exciting story of Jesus resisting temptation in the wilderness, showing how God's Word is our guide. When temptation tries to write a different story for us, God prepares us to fight temptation. This week, kids hear the exciting story of Jesus chasing away demons The most thrilling tales often feature the hero beating the villain at the very last minute, just when it looks like hope is lost. Stories like that remind us how good always wins in the end. This week, we'll explore the story of Jesus chasing away demons and discover that no matter what we face, God is more powerful than evil. This week, kids hear the exciting story of the parable of the fig tree Ever read a book so good you couldn't wait to turn the page-but also didn't want it to end? This week, we'll dive into the parable of the fig tree, where Jesus shows how God gives second chances and waits patiently for growth. Just like a story takes time to unfold, God is patient while we grow. This week, kids hear the exciting story of the parable of the lost son. There's something magical about getting lost in a good book-every story has a twist, a turn, and a hope for a happy ending. This week, we'll check out the parable of the lost son, where Jesus tells how one person's twisty, turny journey ended in hope and celebration. Just like a favorite story with a joyful ending, we're reminded that God celebrates us. MEMORY VERSE: "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." -2 Thessalonians 3:3 (NIV)

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