Students will watch and discuss a video about a young athlete mimicking the athleticism of her childhood hero as an introduction on how the Bible teaches us to think and act like Jesus.

After having a discussion about good news/bad news, students will explore how the Bible tells us the good news of Jesus.

Students will learn God’s Word is true anytime, anyplace, no matter the circumstance.

Students will discover God’s Word gives specific answers and instruction for our lives.

Students will watch a video clip to help them explore the benefit and value of persistence and a growth mindset.

Students will consider what makes a person or group of people suitable for forgiveness as they explore forgiving others as God has forgiven them.

Students will come to understand because of our faith in Him, God answers our prayers.

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will talk about the challenges of honesty and watch a short video about letters children have written to God.

Students will recognize the importance of prayer and discover that Jesus is the best teacher on prayer.

After thinking about the ways people support others for various reasons, students will explore ways to honor their church leaders for their Spirit-led service.

To introduce the lesson focus, preteens will identify what it means to praise someone as they watch the response of some students to a beloved principal returning from deployment.

In order to introduce the lesson topic, students will watch a video clip about items that appear to be free but end up costing a lot.