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Bible Story: Jacob Returns To Bethel | Genesis 35:1-15
Main Point: I Will Worship!
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Lesson Overview

Not only did Fernando, Tuttle Turtle, and Abee Queen answer questions and earn points while learning lessons from the life of Jacob, they also heard a Bible story and figured out the answer to Guy Handsome’s big question!

This weekend’s BIG QUESTION was:

SHOULD I WORSHIP?

During the physical challenge, Guy Handsome challenged the contestants to sing, pray, and give an offering as fast as they could. But when he asked them what they were doing, no one knew the answer to Guy’s question! Guy explained to the contestants they were worshipping God! Worship is when we show God we love Him by singing songs, praying, reading the Bible, and giving our offering!

Guy shared a Bible story about a time when Jacob worshiped God. God told Jacob to take his family to another land far away. When Jacob arrived, he built an altar to remember all God had done for his family and they worshipped God together! From our Bible story we learned “I Will Worship!” and the answer to the BIG QUESTION: yes, we should worship!

Bible Story:  Esau Forgives Jacob | Genesis 33:1-10
Main Point: I Will Say I’m Sorry!
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Lesson Overview

Game contestants Fernando, Tuttle Turtle, and Abee Queen not only answered questions and earned points while competing on The Big Question, they also heard a Bible story and figured out the answer to Guy Handsome’s big question!

This weekend’s BIG QUESTION was:

SHOULD I SAY I’M SORRY?

During the physical challenge, contestants had to carry a bucket of balls across the stage to the finish line. All the contestants bumped into each other and no one finished the physical challenge. Guy Handsome wanted everyone to say “I’m sorry!” to each other, but no one did! Guy decided to share the Bible story about Jacob and his brother Esau. Jacob did a foolish thing when he tricked his brother Esau, and because of that he had to move away.

Years later, Jacob was returning home and heard Esau was coming to meet him. Jacob became very afraid and decided to send gifts to Esau to say “I’m sorry.” When Esau met Jacob, Jacob said he was sorry for what he had done. Esau forgave Jacob and from our Bible story we learned “I Will Say I’m Sorry!” and the answer to the BIG QUESTION: yes, we should say I’m sorry!

MEMORY VERSE

During The Big Question, children will be learning a memory verse about how they can glorify God in everything they do! Children can recite this verse next weekend in Quest (the weekend of April 12/13) for a prize!

Below are the hand motions we are using each weekend to teach this verse to children. Try them at home this week to help your child learn the verse.

Whatever you do, (point out)
do it all (circle hands over head)
for the glory of God. (point up)
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Bible Story: Jacob’s Dream | Genesis 28:10-22
Main Point: I Will Be Thankful!
Memory Verse: “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)

Lesson Overview

Not only did Fernando, Tuttle Turtle, and Abee Queen answer questions and earn points while learning lessons from the life of Jacob, they also heard a Bible story and figured out the answer to Guy Handsome’s big question!

This weekend’s BIG QUESTION was:

IS IT RIGHT TO BE THANKFUL?

There is no better way to start off a game show than by receiving free points! Guy Handsome started off the game by giving each contestant ten FREE points! However, the contestants were not thankful for the points and even asked for more! During the physical challenge segment of the show, contestants were to collect candy in their buckets and say “thank you” after collecting each piece of candy. Contestants loved getting the candy, but no one said thank you.

Guy Handsome wanted the contestants to learn the answer to his big question so he shared a Bible story about a man named Jacob and how he was thankful to God! Jacob had a dream where God promised Jacob many things, including land and lots of family. Jacob was so thankful for all God had done he showed God he was thankful by building an altar to worship God and told God ‘thank you!’ From our Bible story we learned “I Will Be Thankful!” and the answer to the BIG QUESTION: yes, we should be thankful!

MEMORY VERSE

During The Big Question, children will be learning a new memory verse about how they can glorify God in everything they do! We began teaching children 1 Corinthians 10:31 this past weekend in Quest. Work with your child at home during dinner time or bed time to recite this verse. Children can recite it in Quest on the weekend of April 12/13 for a prize!

Below are the hand motions we are using each weekend to teach the children 1 Corinthians 10:31. Hand motions give children a visual cue to help remember the words.

Whatever you do, (point out)
do it all (circle hands over head)
for the glory of God. (point up)
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)