Camp Believe It - Week 4
People love camping, and for good reason! You can take in nature, practice special skills, or just take time to relax in a new environment. And when it comes to camping, no one loved it as much as John the Baptist. In this 4-week series, our families will hear about John the Baptist's special role in preparing the way for Jesus and his ministry. John's story will help kids to say their camp motto, "I believe God gives me purpose. I believe God can speak to me. I believe God is powerful. I believe God's words are true."
BIG IDEA: I believe God’s words are true.
BIBLE: Jesus Rejected At Nazareth: Luke 4:14–30; Psalm 19:7–14
MEMORY VERSE
Elementary: "We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:69
Toddler Twist: "We believe and know that you are God!" John 6:69
WATCH:
Preschool- teaching video
Elementary- teaching video
SONG: Same Power and This I Believe
DISCIPLE:
Get a compass or use the one on your smartphone and show your kids how the needle always points true North, no matter which way you turn.
When we are out in the wilderness, we need to know our way around or else we could get lost. One way to keep track of this is to use a compass. The needle of a compass always points true North. This is because the needle responds to the earth's magnetic field. No matter where you turn, the metal needle points toward the magnetic poles in the north and south. One end is painted red to show which way is North. This way, when you are on a hike where there are no signs, you can use a compass to help guide you. Without a compass, you might get lost.
God's words are like a compass. God's words always point to the truth. So when you are trying to make your way through life and you feel a little lost, turn to God's words and let them point you back to "true north." I believe God's words are true.
Pray: God, you are trustworthy and true. Thank you that I can always trust what you say. Help me learn more from the Bible and remember your words whenever I go through a hard time. Also, help me remember that your words are true, even in times when I don't always understand them. Amen.