10 lessons · Juniors
This set of ten lessons covers Jesus’ teaching on being salt and light, using your talents, following the golden rule, and forgiveness.
Dear Juniors,
Do you like to do things that are different? Would you like to be a spelunker – someone whose hobby is exploring caves? Having a good light is important to a spelunker. It helps him see which way to go and where the dangers are in a dark cave. In the same way, having Jesus in your life will help you know which way to go. He is a Friend who will always be with you. If you Dare to Be Different, He will help you when there is trouble. But Jesus wants much more for your life – He wants you to be Salt and Light.
Learn about Jesus and The Law in lesson two. Christ asks you to Dare to Be Different by loving and praying for those who are mean to you. Does that sound crazy? God will bless people as He becomes involved in their lives. Your prayers can even change the person who is mean to you! He cannot be mean to you if God is working in his life. You will all be winners!
Have you ever seen an ant farm? Each tiny creature has a job to do and works hard at it. They scurry along tunnels and the ground carrying bits of food. Sometimes they work together to carry large pieces. Ants work without having someone tell them what to do. And because she works hard at storing her food, the ant will always have enough for the winter. How does the ant know to do these things? She has Talent on Loan from God.
Your Family Matters. When you become a child of God, He gives you His Holy Spirit and makes you part of His family. If you Dare to Be Different, you will receive the mind and power of God to help you become like Him. There is a good reason why we call Him Father!
If you are Growing God’s Way, your life is like a plant in the garden. You must be nurtured. Plants need sun and moisture to grow. But weeds can steal the moisture and choke out the sunlight from young plants. Are there Weeds in the Garden of your life? Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between a weed and a good plant. Sometimes it is hard to tell who is a real Christian, and who is just going through the motions. They may look good, but it is what’s on the inside, their heart and their actions that make the difference.
Finding the Key that will take you through the door into God’s Kingdom is the most important thing you can do. God has prepared wonderful things for those who love Him. But there is only one key that will fit that door. Jesus is that key! He wants us to Dare to Be Different and be like Him. He followed The Golden Rule. Jesus loved everyone, even people who were mean to Him. He wants us to do the same. Not following The Golden Rule is not following God. There will be consequences to pay. Find out what happened to a man who said, “Pay Up, or Else!”
Every person is important to God. In lesson ten, Lost or Found, you’ll learn how it is our duty to go find someone who is lost. Dare to Be Different and read every lesson before class. Be ready for a bunch of fun!
Allie Dart