Use these statements to connect each session of Bible Studies for Life: Kids to Christ as you teach your children each week.
Unit 1, Session 1: Prophets Told of Jesus’ Birth
God’s plan to save people from sin and death was not a secret plan. God used the prophets to give hope to His people. They said God would send a Messiah—born into the world as a baby to live the perfect life people fail to live and die the guilty death we deserve.
Unit 1, Session 2: Angels Visited Mary and Joseph
Mary wanted to do God’s plan. Being Jesus’ mother would be hard, but she wanted God to be praised. Jesus also brought praise to His Father. He gave up His life and died on the cross to rescue people from sin.
Unit 1, Session 3: Mary and Elizabeth
Mary and Elizabeth rejoiced that through Jesus, God planned to save His children. We, too, can praise God that Jesus came to earth, died for our sins, and now lives forever in Heaven.
Unit 1, Session 4: Jesus Was Born
Jesus was born! This was very good news! Jesus was not like other babies. Jesus is God’s Son. God sent Jesus to earth from heaven. Jesus came into the world to save people from their sins and to be their King.
Unit 1, Session 5: Wise Men Worshiped Jesus
The wise men came to worship Jesus as King. God promised to send a King who would be King forever. Jesus is the King who will always be King. Jesus is the true King, and He deserves all our worship.
Unit 2, Session 1: John Told About Jesus
God gave John the Baptist a special job. John told people, “Get ready for Jesus! Jesus is coming!” God sent Jesus to earth from heaven. When Jesus was older, He went out to teach people about God. Jesus was here, and John’s job was finished.
Unit 2, Session 2: Andrew and Simon Learned About Jesus
Andrew brought his brother Simon to Jesus. He knew that Jesus would be the great rescuer! Jesus came to save people from sin. If we trust in Jesus, He saves us from the punishment for our sin.
Unit 2, Session 3: Saul Taught About Jesus
Andrew brought his brother Simon to Jesus. He knew that Jesus would be the great rescuer! Jesus came to save people from sin. If we trust in Jesus, He saves us from the punishment for our sin.
Unit 2, Session 4: Lydia Learned About Jesus
Lydia, the jailer, and many others believed in Jesus and were saved from their sin. Paul and Silas told everyone the same thing: “Believe in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved.”
Unit 3, Session 1: A Widow Cared for Elijah
Some people did not like Elijah, and they wanted to hurt him because he worshiped God. Elijah’s life reminds us of Jesus, the greatest Prophet. Jesus was hated and killed because He is God the Son.
Unit 3, Session 2: Jonathan Helped David
David and Jonathan were very good friends. Jesus calls us friends. (John 15:15) Jesus is a greater friend than anyone. He showed His love for us by giving up His life to rescue us from sin.
Unit 3, Session 3: Isaac Kept Peace
Isaac chose to keep peace because he knew that the Lord was with him. In this way, Isaac acted like Jesus, who makes peace between God and man. Jesus took the punishment we deserve for our sin. He paid our debt so that we can be forgiven and welcomed by God.
Unit 3, Session 4: A Couple Helped Elisha
A wealthy couple saw that Elisha needed help to live and gave him exactly what he needed. We are like Elisha, and God saw that we needed help. We needed to be rescued from sin. He sent Jesus to rescue us from sin. We can show people God’s love by helping them.
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