Parent Guide
Our children’s gatherings are strategically designed to present a singular message each week through a variety of mediums including age-relevant teachings, games, songs, object lessons, crafts, activities, and more. To assist parents and guardians in reinforcing what is being taught, this monthly parent guide provides an overview of the lessons. Our hope is that parents will use this to reinforce God’s truth each week.
February Unit
February 1 - The Walls Rebuilt
Nehemiah1–6
God’s enemies tried to stop His people, but they still rebuilt the wall. God’s enemies tried to stop Jesus by killing Him, but God planned for Jesus’ death and resurrection to be the only way for people to be saved.
February 8 - Ezra Taught God’s Law
Ezra 7-10; Nehemiah 8
Ezra taught God’s law, and the people recognized their sin. Jesus came to fulfill the law and gives us power to turn away from sin through His death and resurrection. Through faith in Jesus, our hearts are changed so we can love and obey God.
February 15 - The People Worshipped God
Nehemiah 7–13
God’s people remembered all He had done, and they promised to be faithful. God is gracious and compassionate. All along, God has been faithful to people who are unfaithful. We experience God’s grace and compassion in Jesus, who gave His life so we can receive mercy and life forever.
February 22 - The Prophet Malachi
Malachi
Malachi told the people to turn away from sin as they looked forward to the promised Messiah. Years later, God sent John the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus––the Messiah. Jesus brought a message of repentance and salvation.
Big Picture Question
This is an important biblical truth that your child will encounter each week of this unit.
Question: What is the Bible about?
Answer: The Bible is the story of God’s plan to save people through Jesus.
Memory Verse
These are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
— John 20:31 —
Memory Verse Song