The Gospel Project for Kids Weekly Leader Training

What gives you hope? It seems like a simple question, and most of us who regularly attend church likely know the “right” answer to the question. However, it’s the most important question for every person who has ever lived because your answer will determine your security and eternity. Unlike the hope the world has to... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 19, Session 3—J...

As the narrative of Jesus’ early days on earth unfolded, several unique people are introduced who teach us lessons about our own journey. We find the wise men who sought Jesus with persistence, Herod whose power was threatened by this newborn King, and others such as Simeon and Anna—both who demonstrated a remarkable devotion to... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 19,...

How many times have you read or heard the narrative of Jesus’ birth? When interacting with a familiar Bible story, it is easy to simply skim over it and assume we understand all there is to know about it. Rather than taking that approach, spend time this week meditating on Luke 2:1-20.  The detailed account... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 19, Session 1—Jesus Was B...

Coming face-to-face with sin in our lives often leads to one of two responses: It may lead to feelings of guilt and shame that cause us to either run and hide or to simply stop trying and give ourselves over to a particular pattern of sin, or it may lead to a place of genuine... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 18, Session 5—We Should Be Sorry for Sin appeared first o...

What comes to mind when you think about confession? Do you think of sadness? Weeping and guilt? Shame and failure? What about worship?  When was the last time you came before God in true confession? What led to your admission of failure before a holy God?  The Bible is clear that “God’s kindness is intended... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 18, Session 4—The People...

Find 1 John 1:9 in your Bible and read it slowly two or three times. Many Christians are familiar with these words; perhaps you have them memorized. We agree that God wants us to confess our sins to Him. We believe that God is faithful to forgive His children by the blood of Jesus. But... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 18, Session 3—Ezra Read the Law appeared first...

Recall the last time you were faced with devastating news or found yourself filled with angst, worry, or fear. How did you respond?   Anger and bitterness are common reactions to bad news. We may feel tempted to isolate ourselves from others. Grief is complex, and responses vary greatly. However, according to the Bible, Nehemiah’s response... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kid...

You may never have said it aloud before, but there is a good chance that you have thought it: “If I just had ________ [fill in the blank with your greatest desire], then following Jesus would be so much easier.” What is your greatest desire? For some it may be money; for others, possessions; for... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 18, Session 1—Esther Saved Her People...

There’s a strong likelihood that you have had to repeat a message to the same person multiple times, whether that person is a spouse, child, coworker, or friend. Some things are so important they are worth repeating. And some people are so quick to forget, we must repeat.  For example, each of my four children... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 17, Session 4—God Can...

Imagine this for a moment: It’s late Saturday night, and you’ve been out of the house all day. You’ve gone from place to place, striving to complete more than seemed possible from your calendar to-do list. You’ve just returned home and sat down for dinner. Suddenly you remember that tomorrow is Sunday. You quickly recall... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 17, Session...

Peace and security are words often heard in the whirlwind of our news cycles. They are used as ideas or desires that require work to achieve. They are used in the negative sense of not being a current reality. They are used as the aim, answer, or solution to the world’s problems.   Though the idea... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 17, Session 2—Zechariah Gave Hope a...

Rest. It’s a word that means something different to each one of us. For some, rest brings to mind a desire to momentarily break from the chaos of life to sleep, relax, and even recover. For others, rest is an unrealistic hope as they navigate a non-stop schedule of busyness. Yet for others, the word rest suggests... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 17, Session 1—God D...

Have you ever heard someone say something along the lines of, “God’s promise of the future should give you hope today”? Maybe you’ve heard it dozens of times or said it just as many. In part, this saying stands because we believe the Bible teaches this principle; however, at the gut level, this idea can... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 16, Session 4—God Is Present...

Daniel 5 contains several notable instances that are reasons to stop, pray, and consider our own lives. One of the most perplexing questions is derived from the words of the queen who entered the scene following Belteshazzar’s inability to make sense of the writing inscribed on the wall by an unfamiliar hand.  Following the mysterious... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Un...

I’m sure you’ve been there: that moment of decision when you weigh the risk versus the reward or the cost versus the benefit to determine what you will do.    These moments may come in regard to something simple like whether to eat one more helping of mashed potatoes, if it is worth it to take... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 16, Session 2—Daniel Was Faithful appea...

God’s Word is living, active, sharp, powerful, and profitable. (Heb. 4:12; 2 Tim. 3:16-17) The Bible indicates that by the power of the Holy Spirit, God’s words teach, rebuke, correct, and train us so that we are complete and equipped for the work that God has created us for. The Bible is full of stories,... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 16, Session 1—Jeremiah Enco...

From the garden of Eden to the great restoration of the last days, men and women have attempted to hide themselves from God, seeking safety and avoidance of the consequences of sin due to those who think, speak, and act contrary to God’s good design.  We first find this in the garden following the initial... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 4—Every Person...

Throughout 2 Chronicles 36, it is easy to see that God is the One who raises up and removes kings and rulers and all who are in authority. But this reality can sometimes shake us in profound ways. It may cause us to ask why. This question is fair considering that we often see rulers... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 3—God’s People Were Taken Captive appe...

Our hyper-vigilant culture is full of warnings: warnings of what will happen if you take certain medicines, warnings not to use forbidden words in particular places, authoritative warnings against actions deemed inappropriate or illegal, and many more.  Though at times these warnings may feel harsh, unnecessary, or far too limiting, they exist to guide people... The post Weekly Leader Training for...

If we spend time contemplating what it means to belong to Jesus, the reality is a mystery. How can we who are sinners be forgiven and redeemed? The more we recognize the depth and darkness of our own sin, the greater we understand the magnitude of God’s gift to us: Through His Son, He reached... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 15, Session 1—Jonah Warned of God’s Judg...

The popularity of true crime shows reveals something interesting about people. Whether it be a television show, a streaming series, or a podcast, audiences love a good thrilling episode that takes you on a journey from the mind-captivating details of a crime, through the exploration of the evidence, to the identification of a suspect, and... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids...

The Book of Zephaniah serves as a stern rebuke of God’s people and a warning regarding a failure to return to Him faithfully. It also serves as a reminder of God’s expectation of holiness and a description of what that looks like when faithfully lived out among God’s people.  Zephaniah 2:3 offers a call to... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 3—Zephaniah Wa...

The judgment of God can be found all through the Bible among people who turned from God to their own ways and sought to make a name for themselves or, at the very least, to satisfy themselves at the cost of their disobedience.  In Isaiah 22, we find a warning from God regarding the selfish... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session 2—Isaiah Warned of God’s Judgme...

Judah’s King Joash became king at age 7. He redirected all silver that was given at the temple to the workers rebuilding the temple rather than to the priests, and his servants conspired against him, ultimately killing him while traveling on a road trip. Over his 40-year reign, it seems that both Joash’s experiences and... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 14, Session...

Many agree that sin is often, if not always, contrived from selfish ambitions. We can see how our actions, thoughts, and words that disregard God’s instructions for our lives develop from our desire for more, better, or different than what we currently have. Our sin is a statement that we believe that our ways are... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 5—We A...