Marvel at God’s Love
| Session | Focus | Scripture |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Lost Sheep | Jesus is the good shepherd who searches for and finds the lost sheep. | Luke 15:1-7; John 10:2-5, 11-15 |
| 2. The Lost Son | God is the loving Father who welcomes his lost children home. | Luke 15:11-32 |
| 3. The Great Banquet | God brings all sorts of people into the kingdom. We don't earn our way into God's kingdom; entry is a gift from God. | Luke 14:15-24 |
| 4. The Rich Fool | Jesus reminds us not to be greedy and to live for God rather than for things. | Luke 12:13-21 |
| 5. The Ten Bridesmaids | Jesus reminds us to be ready for the day when he will return to judge the world. | Matthew 25:1-13 |
| 6. The Wicked Tenants | Jesus reminds us that he is God's own Son, sent to save sinful people and worthy of our love and respect. | Luke 20:9-16 |
Dear Family Text
Lost sheep, lost sons, sumptuous banquets—the stories Jesus told are full of images and discovery. They were told to men, women, and children a few thousand years ago. But their meaning is as rich and meaningful for us as it was for those first listeners.
During the next six weeks, take time to marvel at these stories with your child, to wonder what they mean for your lives, and to live into them together. Your set of God’s Big Story cards will help you to do that together. (Need a set of God’s Big Story cards? They can be purchased from FaithAliveResources.org.)
Here are the stories we'll be covering:
The Lost Sheep
The Lost Son
The Great Banquet
The Rich Fool
The Ten Bridesmaids
The Wicked Tenants
During these six weeks, we’ll also be memorizing Psalm 23 together. You may want to make that a challenge for your whole family!
Consider purchasing a copy of the DwellSongs Year 1 CD, available on the Leader Support page of DwellCurriculum.org. You can also download individual songs. Check it out for a great rap version of Psalm 23.