Welcome
Welcome to the sermon series Your Kingdom Come: God’s project for making all things new. Here you will find a brief overview, a few ideas for going deeper into the sermon topic with Preschool, Elementary, and Middle/High Schoolers.
Recap
Check out the story “Treasure Hunt” in the Jesus Storybook Bible, which will be the New City Kids Devotional video for this week (posted on Saturdays at 12:00).
God’s kingdom is the greatest treasure we could ever seek, and it’s worth giving away everything we have.
Preschool
One way to preach the gospel to our children is to say “Jesus is everything that you need,” or “You already have all that you need.” The tone we use when we say this is important, it is good news, let’s tell it to our children that way! This week, look for chances to share this good news of the Gospel with your children. When you find yourself struggling with discontentment or worry, model for your children turning to Jesus as the one who gives all good things.
Elementary School
Read Matthew 6:25-33 from a child-friendly version of the Bible like the NIrV.
What are some things you worry about? Make a list or draw a picture.
What things in creation does Jesus tell people to look at to see how God cares for his creatures?
Are there other things you have seen in nature or in your own life that help you remember that God provides for you?
Watch the video for this week “Treasure Hunt” or read “Treasure Hunt” in the Jesus Storybook Bible. What do you notice about this story and vs. 32-33?
Middle/High School
Read Matthew 6:25-34 in the New Living Translation.
Jesus says not to worry about whether we will have enough (food and drink) or look good enough (clothes). Do you worry about these things? If not, what do you worry about?
Jesus says that we don’t need to worry because God cares for you. Do you believe that? How have you seen God care for you?
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,” Jesus says. What do you think that means? How do we do it? What do you think it would look like for you to seek the kingdom of God above all else in your house with your family? What about in your friendships, in your youth group, and in your school? Take some time to imagine what a life focused on the kingdom might look like.