The Gospel Project for Kids Weekly Leader Training

Miracles are often found in Scripture as a means of God doing what nature cannot explain to show His own power and authority over all things. This portion of 2 Kings 4–6 is no different. But these miracles don’t just teach us about God; they also demonstrate our human nature—to doubt when circumstances appear to... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 4—Elisha...

Elisha’s incredible loyalty to the prophet Elijah is recorded in 2 Kings 2. He followed Elijah wherever he went. He committed to Elijah even when others told him that Elijah would soon die. And he stayed by his side to the very end.   Elisha saw something in Elijah that he himself wanted: his spirit. In... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 3—Elisha Served a...

Even a dim light is visible in the darkness. There’s no denying that the world today can be described as a dark place where sin is endorsed and idolized, mistreatment of others is normalized for personal gain, and some of the most egregious dismissals of God’s standards are championed in many pockets of culture and... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 13, Session 2—Eli...

The entire Bible is true, without error, authoritative, and clear; however, there are times—perhaps when trying to discern about a new job opportunity or other circumstances when there is seemingly more than one good option—when we may ask, “What does God want of me?”  The Bible contains some very clear directives about what we should... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Un...

In Luke 18, Jesus shared several parables and encounters to illustrate the richness and surprising nature of God’s mercy toward sinners. From the widow, to the tax collector, to the blind man, Jesus repeatedly proved Himself to be a merciful Savior who takes great joy in extending the hand of mercy to the most unlikely... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 4...

When you read the description of Solomon’s wealth in 1 Kings 10, it is hard not to have some sense of jealousy about the amount of money and power he had amassed. Solomon is described as having 25 tons of gold come into his possession every year as only a portion of his annual increase... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 3—Solomon’s Sin Divided the Kingdom...

Moments of distress or pain and moments of rebellion or wandering often function as God’s classroom for His children to learn to trust Him. These experiences force us to either lean in to God or to leave—to turn from God or to trust in God. These moments are not obstacles to our faith but opportunities... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 2—Solomon Built th...

What exactly do you pray for the next generation? When you ask God to move and work in the coming generations, what is it that you are asking Him to do? You may hope for them to be good and productive citizens. It may be that you hope to see them make good decisions, marry... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 12, Session 1—God Gave Solomon Wisdom appeared first on The...

One of the most glorious ways God shows us His grace is through salvation. Though there are many common graces that apply to everyone—life, breath, relationships, and more; salvation is a gift of God’s grace experienced by only some.  In Psalm 51, David recalled the holiness of God, repenting of his sin and ultimately seeking... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 11, Se...

Why is it that we can be so quick to see the sins of others, but have such a hard time seeing our own? In 2 Samuel 12, after David had grievously sinned against Bathsheba, Uriah, and ultimately the Lord, he was confronted by Nathan and forced to see the disgust of his own failure.  ... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 11, Session 4—David Sinned and Was Forgiven appear...

David is described in the Bible as a man after God’s own heart. (1 Sam. 13:14) Though at times David showed the depth of his depravity, he also demonstrated a love for God that was radical. In 2 Samuel 6, we see this take the form of David dancing with all of his might before... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 11, Session 3—God Made a Covenant with David appeared fir...

The name of the Lord is holy and set apart. For those who follow Christ, the name of God is one which ought to be held in high regard, above all other names.  In 1 Samuel 17, Goliath, the giant warrior of the Philistines, showed little regard for the God of the Israelites. He mocked... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 11, Session 2—David Fought Goliath appeared first...

One of God’s good gifts to us is the way He uses the most unexpected people in the most unexpected ways. We’ve all probably seen this happen at times. A young man or woman that rises to prominence in his or her particular vocation, but no one saw it coming.  We see this in sports,... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 11, Session 1—God Chose David to be King appeared fi...

There is something inside of each of us that longs for justice. When your family or community is impacted by an atrocity, there is an innate wiring to every person that desires to those responsible be punished. Where does this come from and what should we do with this?  Our desire for justice comes as... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 10, Session 4—God Is Good to Ju...

The sacrificial system of the Old Testament was the rhythm and practice of the people of God for many generations. It brought about reminders of the authority of God and the sin of the people. God used these sacrifices as temporary atonement for sin and a foreshadowing of the permanent sacrifice of Jesus that was... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 10, Session 3—Saul...

Gilgal was a place the Israelites knew well. It was the first place their ancestors set foot in the promised land; the place where they built a memorial of 12 stones after crossing the Jordan with the ark of the covenant; a place that they looked back on and remembered the power, greatness, and provision... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 10, Session 2—God Made Saul...

It can happen to any of us: We look at our circumstances, forecast a coming trial or opportunity, and act accordingly—only to find out that the situation doesn’t play out quite like we expected.  This is precisely what happened in 1 Samuel 8–10. The people of Israel, while assessing their circumstances, discerned that Samuel’s days... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit...

What comes to mind when you think about sin? Consider your emotions—does the thought of sin make you sad? Angry? Indifferent? To fully understand the beauty of salvation and the power of grace, you must take sin seriously.  Consider what our sin says about God. Sin says God may be powerful, but not enough to... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 6—God Takes S...

The ark of the covenant was a physical reminder of God’s tangible presence with His people. Rather than treat the ark with reverence, they treated the ark as a sort of good luck charm. In our Bible story today, we see what happened when the ark was taken from the people of Israel.   Except in... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 5—Eli’s Sons Disobeyed God ap...

When was the last time you prayed fervently to God? What did you need? Did He answer in a way you expected?  When Hannah wanted a baby, she cried out to God with great earnestness so much that the priest Eli thought she was drunk. Hannah had confidence that God heard her prayer. She understood... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 4—God Provided for Hannah ap...

The story of Ruth is an incredible story. We see how gracious and good God is. We see the providential care God has for a woman who was not Jewish. She was from Moab—a descendant of Lot, not a child of Abraham. Yet, she became a recipient of God’s promise to Abraham because salvation is... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 3—God Provided for Ruth appeared fi...

Samson is one of those characters in the Bible you don’t easily forget. He was strong, handsome, successful, and blind. He is what in literature is called an anti-type. He is a type of Christ in all the wrong ways. Samson was consecrated from an early age yet disobeyed his covenant promises and dishonored his... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 2—God Used S...

In the Book of Judges, we see a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, rescue, obedience, and then back to sin. The condition of man’s heart when left to himself will “do what is right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). Our own hearts lead us to sinful behavior that leads to enslavement to sin. Judges... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 9, Session 1—The People Kept Sinni...

The Bible is a supernatural book filled with accounts of supernatural events. Dozens of miracles are recorded in the Bible. Each miracle points to a greater reality and reveals to us what God is like.   In the story of Israel’s crossing the Jordan, we see how God hears our cries and provides for us in... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 8, Session 4—God’s Miracles Pro...

Joshua was getting along in years, so he gathered the people at the place where God had made a promise to Abraham. (See Gen. 12:6-7.) Joshua wanted the people to remember and to live based on what they knew to be true about God: God can be trusted. He is good, and He is faithful. ... The post Weekly Leader Training for Preschool & Kids: Unit 8, Session 3—Joshua Challenged the People appeared f...