13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them
Easy-to-Teach Bible Lessons for a Big Range of Ages Together!
 
Leading children closer to Jesus can be challenging—even more so when you have a mix of ages in the same room! What do you do?
 
The 13 Very series is here for you!
 
Each book in the series contains 13 very easy and engaging sessions that focus on one key Bible truth. Kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. Each session is
  • Low-prep—light on supplies and easy to lead on short notice
  • Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
  • Multi-aged—designed to work for all elementary levels
  • Right-sized—45 minutes of fun with time stretchers to fill an hour
  • Ready-to-go—Just add an adult or a teenage leader—no training necessary
 
Perfect for any children’s ministry opportunity—for Sunday school, children’s church, small groups, and more!

Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’s very surprising sayings and why he said them. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything—for those who choose to follow Him!
 
Written by Mikal Keefer, a trusted children’s ministry worker who’s created a towering stack of books and resources and loves inventing new ways to help kids engage with God’s big story.
 
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13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them
Easy-to-Teach Bible Lessons for a Big Range of Ages Together!
 
Leading children closer to Jesus can be challenging—even more so when you have a mix of ages in the same room! What do you do?
 
The 13 Very series is here for you!
 
Each book in the series contains 13 very easy and engaging sessions that focus on one key Bible truth. Kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. Each session is
  • Low-prep—light on supplies and easy to lead on short notice
  • Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
  • Multi-aged—designed to work for all elementary levels
  • Right-sized—45 minutes of fun with time stretchers to fill an hour
  • Ready-to-go—Just add an adult or a teenage leader—no training necessary
 
Perfect for any children’s ministry opportunity—for Sunday school, children’s church, small groups, and more!

Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’s very surprising sayings and why he said them. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything—for those who choose to follow Him!
 
Written by Mikal Keefer, a trusted children’s ministry worker who’s created a towering stack of books and resources and loves inventing new ways to help kids engage with God’s big story.
 
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13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them

13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them

by Mikal Keefer
13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them

13 Very Surprising Sayings and Why Jesus Said Them

by Mikal Keefer

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Easy-to-Teach Bible Lessons for a Big Range of Ages Together!
 
Leading children closer to Jesus can be challenging—even more so when you have a mix of ages in the same room! What do you do?
 
The 13 Very series is here for you!
 
Each book in the series contains 13 very easy and engaging sessions that focus on one key Bible truth. Kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. Each session is
  • Low-prep—light on supplies and easy to lead on short notice
  • Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
  • Multi-aged—designed to work for all elementary levels
  • Right-sized—45 minutes of fun with time stretchers to fill an hour
  • Ready-to-go—Just add an adult or a teenage leader—no training necessary
 
Perfect for any children’s ministry opportunity—for Sunday school, children’s church, small groups, and more!

Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 of Jesus’s very surprising sayings and why he said them. They will begin to understand what it means to start fishing for people, love the meanies they know, why they would want to be last, and others. And along the way, kids will see that Jesus changes everything—for those who choose to follow Him!
 
Written by Mikal Keefer, a trusted children’s ministry worker who’s created a towering stack of books and resources and loves inventing new ways to help kids engage with God’s big story.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780830772971
Publisher: David C Cook
Publication date: 04/01/2018
Series: 13 Very
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 112
File size: 711 KB
Age Range: 6 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mikal Keefer has published more than 20 books and is a frequent contributor to Group Publishing curriculum. He’s an active volunteer leader in children’s ministry at Church of the Good Shepherd in Loveland, Colorado. Mikal, who is married and the father of two children, is the author of all six titles in this series.

Table of Contents

Contents
How to Use These SessionsPage 7
 SESSION 1: Jesus Said ... Love Your EnemiesPage 9Love everyone—even the meanies! Matthew 5:43–47
SESSION 2: Jesus Said ...Turn the Other CheekPage 17Don’t try to even up the score. Matthew 5:38–39
SESSION 3: Jesus Said ... Your Thoughts MatterPage 25Your thoughts matter, just like your actions. Matthew 5:21–22
SESSION 4: Jesus Said ... Don’t WorryPage 33Don’t worry—trust God. Matthew 6:25–27
SESSION 5: Jesus Said ... Be Happy When Others Are Mean to YouPage 41Be joyful—no matter what. Matthew 5:10–12
SESSION 6: Jesus Said ... I Am the Way, the Truth, and the LifePage 49Jesus is the only way to God. John 14:6–9
SESSION 7: Jesus Said ... The First Will Be LastPage 55Serve others. Mark 10:43–45
SESSION 8: Jesus Said ... Put Me FirstPage 63Love Jesus most of all. Matthew 10:37–39
SESSION 9: Jesus Said ... Fish for PeoplePage 71You have good news to share. Matthew 4:18–20
SESSION 10: Jesus Said ... Forgive and Keep ForgivingPage 79Forgive—and forgive again. Matthew 18:21–35
SESSION 11: Jesus Said ... With Faith, Nothing Is ImpossiblePage 87
Have faith in God. Matthew 17:20–21
SESSION 12: Jesus Said ... It’s Hard for Rich People to Enter God’s KingdomPage 95Keep your focus on God. Luke 18:18–27
SESSION 13: Jesus Said ... Care Most about the Life to ComePage 103You can be friends with Jesus forever. John 3:16; 12:25; 1 John 5:13
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