Lessons from the Body
Series Overview
Week 1
"Skeleton: A Firm Foundation"
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Skeleton: A Firm FoundationEverything needs to be build on a framework or a foundation. Our bodies are no different, carefully built around an amazing, strong, flexible foundation called the skeleton. But our faith needs a firm foundation too, and this episode will show that our faith must be built on the firm foundation of Jesus. |
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1 Peter 2:6For in Scripture it says, "See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in Him will never be put to shame."NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Rock or Sand?" adapted from Matthew 7:24-27Jesus tells the story of the wise and the foolish builders.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Through a lesson on the human skeleton, Doc teaches the importance of a sure foundation in our lives, and that foundation is Jesus!Teaching Method:Using Play-Doh and its plastic can, kids will see the difference between building a structure without a firm framework and building on a firm foundation. This principle will illustrate our need to build our lives on Christ.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Atomic Clock”Kids for a circle around the teacher, who tosses a ball to the kids one at a time. Kids must quickly recite the next word from today’s Key Verse when they catch the ball, or the clock explodes!20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 1!All of these items are included in the first of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 2
"Eyes to See"
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Eyes to SeeThe human eye is one of the most technologically advanced devices of all time. Yet, despite how well the eye works, we often don't see things the way we should This episode trains kids to see things more the way God sees them. |
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Ephesians 1:18I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope for which [God] has called you.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Seeing Through God's Eyes" adapted from 1 Samuel 16A lowly shepherd becomes a king20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Our eyes are amazing instruments for seeing, but they can't see everything as it REALLY is unless we open the eyes of our hearts and look at the world through GOD'S eyes.Teaching Method:Using a series of supplied optical illusions and Scripture reading, kids will learn that, while their eyes can be fooled, God always sees things as they really are.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Hoop-La!”Teams compete to throw plastic balls into buckets. Each time a basket is scored, the team must jointly recite the Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 2!All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 3
"A Taste of the Tongue"
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A Taste of the TongueJust as our tongues are able to sense different flavors ranging from sweet to sour to bitter, it is also capable of speaking sweet, sour, and bitter words. This episode will teach kids to be careful with their tongues. |
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Proverbs 21:23He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from calamity.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"A Deadly Tease" adapted from 2 Kings 2:23-25A group of youths face hard consequences for speaking disrespectfully to Elisha20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Our tongues can taste bitter, sour, sweet and salty things, but the words we say can also taste bitter, sour, sweet or salty to others!Teaching Method:A Scripture-guided object lesson which calls for kids to experience different kinds of tastes (bitter, sweet, sour, etc) will be compared with the kinds of words they speak.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Volley Verse"In this volleyball-style game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor on their side of the court. When the balloon does touch the floor on a team's side, the opposing team must recite today's Key Verse to win the point.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 3!All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 4
"Follow Your Nose"
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Follow Your NoseOur noses help us to breathe, they assist our sense of taste, and of course, smell different scents. This episode explains how we as believers are the aroma of Christ. |
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2 Corinthians 2:15For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"The Smell of Life and Death" adapted from Matthew 3 and Mark 6How the ministry of John the Baptist was perceived by different people20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Living our lives for Jesus can give off a kind of "aroma" that can be detected by God and by the people around us.Teaching Method:An object lesson, accompanied by Scripture, will expose kids to different scents and odors and will compare various actions and attitudes with the way the examples smell20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game”Gust-O!”Teams compete to blow plastic balls from their side of the court to their opponent’s side. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 4!All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
Week 5
"Handy-Work"
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Handy-WorkEngineers have long tried to match the versatility, flexibility and strength of the human hand, but why did God give us these amazing tools in the first place? This episode explains that God gave us hands and other tools for the purpose of serving Him and others. |
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Proverbs 12:14From the fruit of his lips a man is filled with good things as surely as the work of his hands rewards him.NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included |
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book smarts Bible lesson"Useful Talents" adapted from Matthew 25:14-30Jesus tells a story of three servants and how they used the talents their master gave them20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Street Smarts Application LessonLesson Focus:Our hands were given to us, along with other tools, so that we could do work and serve God and other people.Teaching Method:Kids will be given simple tasks to attempt without the use of their hands. Kids will see that the primary function of their hands is to perform work.20-25 minutes requiredLevel 1 (Preschool) Lesson IncludedLevel 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson IncludedLevel 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson IncludedLevel 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson IncludedNIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions includedPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Optional Game"Popcorn”Teams compete to bounce plastic balls off of the opposing team’s side of the parachute. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse.20-30 minutes suggested (optional)Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuestPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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Homework SheetTake-Home WorksheetA sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home.Includes Memory VerseStudy QuestionsApplication ChallengeRedeemable for credit when signed by parentsIncludes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versionsPrint as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. | |
Family Study SheetGreat for Family DevotionsThis sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions.Print as many copies as neededDelivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account. |
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And that's Week 5!All of these items are included in the fifth of five episodes from this Sunday School series! |
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Four Bible Versions | NIV, KJV, ESV, HCSB |
Book Smarts Bible Lessons | Bible stories, written in storybook form, with discussion questions. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks. |
Street Smarts Application Lessons | Interactive, illustrative object lessons for showing practical application of the Biblical principles found in the Book Smarts lesson. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks. |
Scripture Sports Games | Optional, simple, active games that involve memorizing the day's Key Verse. Provided for five weeks. |
Homework Sheets | Send-home worksheets that include the Key Verse, study questions, an application challenge, and a place for parental signature. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks. |
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