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Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 20 “The Kingdom of God”

Featured Passage: Revelation 20-22


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Jesus Christ revealed to John things that would happen in the end times. He showed him that there would be a terrible time of tribulation coming on the whole earth. Thankfully, God promised that He will not allow the earth and all human life to be completely destroyed. Christ will intervene and return to the earth as King of kings to establish His kingdom and to teach mankind the way to peace and happiness. God promises that those who are called to follow Him now and who are obedient will get to be there to help Jesus Christ establish the kingdom. God has the best ending to His story!

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Discuss:

  1. What will happen to Satan at the beginning of Christ’s reign on earth?
  2. Who will reign with Christ for one thousand years? The thousand year reign of Christ on earth is called the Millennium. What Holy Days do we keep that represent the Millenium? What are you most looking forward to in the Millenium? 
  3. When Satan is released at the end of the thousand years, what will he do?
  4. Who will be a part of the second resurrection? Why is this such an exciting time to look forward to? Can you think of anyone who might be in the second resurrection?
  5. What will happen to everyone not found written in the book of life? 
  6. Where will God’s headquarters be when all humans have become spirit beings? 
  7. How did John describe the New Jerusalem?
  8. What blessing did Christ pronounce for those who do His commandments? What curse will fall on any who changes the revelation Christ gave to John?
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Memory Challenge:

Revelation 22:20-21

He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 19 “Letters to the Seven Churches”

Featured Passage: Revelation 1-3


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John was one of the last living apostles. He suffered persecution from the Roman authorities, until finally, they exiled him to the isle of Patmos. While on the island, Jesus Christ revealed to John many things about the future. Jesus Christ gave warnings for seven churches that were established. While these seven churches were given these warnings in the first century, it is thought that these seven churches also represent seven eras, or time periods, of the church of God.  including warnings for each Church era. These warnings teach lessons which could apply to all Christians in any era.

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Discuss:

  1. How did John describe the One like the Son of Man who spoke to him? 
  2. What were some of the good works for which Christ commended the church at Ephesus? What correction did Christ have for the Ephesians?
  3. What did Christ warn the church of Smyrna that they would suffer? What promise did God give to those who overcame?
  4. For what did Jesus commend the Church at Pergamos? What did Christ warn them to repent of? Who was Balaam? 
  5. What good things did Christ have to say about the church at Thyatira? What did Christ promise those in Thyatira who held fast to the truth?
  6. What did Christ have to say about the church at Sardis? What did they need to do to be in the Kingdom of God?
  7. What do you think is meant by the Philadelphians having “an open door” (Colossians 4:3)? What did Christ promise them about the Great Tribulation? 
  8. What problems did Christ address with the Laodiceans? What will happen to the Laodiceans if they fail to repent? 
  9. What is the reward for those who overcome and endure to the end?
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Memory Challenge:

Revelation 3:20-21 

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 18 “Letters of John”

Featured Passage: 1, 2, & 3 John


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John had been with Jesus from the beginning of His ministry. He left his work as a fisherman to follow Jesus and be a “fisher of men”. The young John and his brother James with their zealous, fiery disposition were called “sons of thunder” by Jesus Christ (Mark 3:17). Now John was old, and far from being a “son of thunder”, he became known as the apostle of love. John writes about godly love more than any other author in the New Testament. Many of the other Apostles had faced martyrdom including his brother James. The young Church was suffering persecution from the Jews and the Roman authorities, as heresies began causing problems among the brethren. John was one of the only ones left to address the problems.

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Discuss:

  1. What is sin? In what scripture does John give a definition for sin?
  2. What is the difference between committing a sin and practicing sin? What should Christians do when they commit a sin?
  3. What does John mean when he says we are not to love the world? How do we walk in the light?
  4. How did the Father and Jesus Christ show their love for mankind?
  5. How did John say we show our love for God?
  6. How are we assured that our prayers will be answered (1 John 5:14-15)?
  7. What did John say Christians should do if someone tries to bring them a false doctrine? What would you do if your friend tried to pressure you to do something you know is not right? Come up with a few scenarios and talk through what you would do.
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Memory Challenge:

1 John 5:2-3 

“By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and keep His commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 17 “Timothy Continues in the Faith”

Featured Passage: 1 & 2 Timothy


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When Paul and Silas were traveling to visit brethren in some of the newly established congregations, they met a young man named Timothy. From the time he was a little boy, Timothy grew up learning about God’s way of life. His mother Eunice and grandmother Lois followed God and taught Timothy to do the same. Timothy had established a very good reputation with the brethren, so Paul wanted to take Timothy with him on his travels. He wanted to teach and train Timothy to become an evangelist – to serve the brethren and to preach the gospel of the kingdom. On one of their journeys, when they were in Ephesus, Paul noticed that the brethren there needed some more guidance, but he needed to continue traveling to Macedonia. So Paul decided to leave Timothy there to minister to them – but not without giving Timothy some guidance himself.

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Discuss:

  1. Timothy was quite young. Can you think of any challenges a young minister might have in a congregation? What might be some advantages?
  2. What were some points of advice that Paul gave Timothy as a young minister?
  3. What qualities was Timothy to look for in men before appointing them bishops (elders) and deacons? 
  4. In his second letter to Timothy, how did Paul describe the Holy Spirit (1 Tim 1:7)? 
  5. What instructions did Paul give concerning widows?
  6. What does it mean to “rightly divide the word of truth”? How do we prepare to do that?
  7. What are some characteristics that Paul mentions people will have at the end of the age? 
  8. After reading the two letters to Timothy, what verses stood out to you the most?
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Memory Challenge:

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 16 “Establishing Congregations (part 2)”

Featured Passage: Acts 18


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Paul traveled all around Asia minor, visiting the brethren and spreading the gospel wherever he went. Some places where he went, the people were not very receptive to his preaching, like in the city of Athens. In other places, the people were excited to hear about the truth and the congregations grew quickly! One of those places was the city of Corinth. Paul met a couple there named Aquila and Priscilla. Aquila was a tentmaker by trade, just like Paul! Paul stayed with them for a while, for there was a lot of work to do – making tents and teaching God’s message!

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Discuss:

  1. Who were Priscilla and Aquila? Why had they come to Corinth?
  2. On what day of the week was Paul preaching and persuading Jews and Gentiles? 
  3. What impact did Paul’s preaching have on the Corinthians in terms of baptisms? Were there any notable people baptized in Corinth?
  4. How long did Paul stay in Corinth? Where did he travel to when he left Corinth? Who traveled with him?
  5. Why did Paul stay only a short time in Ephesus? What was Paul’s purpose in going back through Antioch, Galatia, and Phrygia? Why do you think it was important for Paul to travel around to so many different places? 
  6. Who was Apollos? What did he do that attracted the attention of Aquila and Priscilla? What did Aquila and Priscilla do to help Apollos? Why was it important for Apollos to understand this doctrine?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 18:9

“Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 15 “Establishing Congregations (Part 1)”

Featured Passage: Acts 16-17


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God started His Church in Jerusalem with over 3,000 people baptized on the same Pentecost when Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit. As the apostles continued to preach the gospel, and news of Jesus Christ’s resurrection traveled, the church quickly grew.  Though many of the original followers came from the areas around Jerusalem, a growing number of people from other regions and nations were also interested in learning about Christ and following God’s way. The apostle Paul and some others traveled near and far to cities all around Asia minor to teach the people about God’s way and to set up congregations for the brethren. Their mission was exciting, but also rather dangerous.

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Discuss:

  1. After being in Jerusalem for a conference with the other leaders in the church, what reason did Paul have to go on another trip (Acts 15:36-41)? 
  2. Who was Timothy? Why do you think Paul wanted Timothy to come with him?
  3. What were the people in Philippi doing by the riverside on the Sabbath? Who did Paul and Silas meet from that group of people?
  4. Why were Paul and Silas arrested in Philippi? What were Paul and Silas doing in the prison that night? What do you think caused the jail keeper to become a believer? 
  5. To what city did Paul and Silas go to after leaving Phillipi? How did the Jews there respond to the gospel message? What did they accuse Jason and the other Christians of doing (Acts 17:6)? 
  6. When Paul taught in Berea how did the people there receive the truth? What can we learn from their example?
  7. When Paul spoke to the people in Athens, how did he introduce the true God? Why do you think he took this approach? 
  8. Imagine that someone asked you something about your beliefs. What are some ways you could answer them? Have you ever had to explain what you believe to someone? Are you always going to be able to explain things the same way? Why or why not?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 17:30-31 

“Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent, because He has appointed a day on which He will judge the world in righteousness by the Man whom He has ordained. He has given assurance of this to all by raising Him from the dead.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 14 “Peter’s Message”

Featured Passage: Acts 2


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Jerusalem was bursting at the seams with Jews from throughout the world. They had come for one of the pilgrimage festivals, the Feast of Pentecost. Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem to receive power from on high. They were to receive the Holy Spirit. When the day of Pentecost came, through an amazing miracle, Christ’s followers received the Holy Spirit. With this gift they immediately began to fulfill the commission Jesus Christ had given them – to preach the Gospel to all nations.

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Discuss:

  1. What happened as soon as the disciples received the Holy Spirit?
  2. Can you name some of the nationalities of the people who were in Jerusalem? What language did each person hear spoken?
  3. What prophecy did Peter say was being fulfilled when the disciples received God’s spirit? 
  4. What did Peter talk about in his sermon? How did the people respond when they realized that they had murdered the Christ? What did Peter tell them they needed to do? 
  5. What type of attitude did the brethren have toward one another at that time? How did they express this?
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Memory Challenge:

Acts 4:29-30

“Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word, by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 13 “The Great Commission”

Featured Passage: Mark 16


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While Jesus Christ lived on earth as a human being, during His ministry He served and taught people everywhere He went. What was He teaching? The good news of the coming Kingdom of God (aka: the Gospel). As He taught the people about the wonderful truth of God, though they did not fully understand it at the time, Jesus was training His disciples for a very important, and urgent mission. After His resurrection, Christ told the disciples that He needed to return to His Father, but first He had to give them the instructions for the mission.

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Discuss:

  1. What mission did Jesus give to the disciples? How was this mission a continuation of Jesus’ ministry? 
  2. What are the signs that Jesus said would be with those who believe? What do you think is the purpose of the signs?
  3. Is the mission over? When does God say the mission will be over? Who is responsible to carry out the instructions of Jesus Christ today? What responsibilities do you have in the mission?
  4. What are the main topics of the Gospel? If you were to explain to someone what the gospel of the Kingdom is, what would you say?
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Memory Challenge:

Mark 16:15-18

“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 12 “The Resurrection”

Featured Passage: Matthew 28


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Jesus had died. A man named Joseph of Arimathea went to Pilate and asked if he could take Jesus’ body and properly bury Him. Pilate agreed, so Joseph took Him and wrapped the body and put it in a tomb. Even though they had witnessed Jesus’ death, the Jews were not quite satisfied. They remembered that Jesus said “After three days I will rise.” So they asked that the tomb be guarded day and night just in case one of His disciples might try to take Him away. They did not understand that God is the one who has power over life and death and He had a special plan for His own Son.

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Discuss:

  1. What does the word resurrect mean? 
  2. When did Mary Magdalene and the other women arrive at the tomb? What did the women find when they came to the tomb? 
  3. Jesus said He would be in the grave 3 days and 3 nights (the same amount of time that Jonah was in the whale). Since Jesus was put in the tomb on Wednesday evening, counting three days and three nights, when did Christ rise from the dead?
  4. What did the women do when they discovered Christ was not in the grave?
  5. Where did Jesus instruct the disciples to meet Him? 
  6. How did the Jewish authorities plan to cover-up the truth about Jesus’ resurrection from the dead?
  7. What final instructions did Jesus give the disciples before He ascended to heaven?
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Memory Challenge:

Matthew 28:18-19

“All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”


Children’s Bible Program – Level 3: NT Lesson 11 “Taken to Pilate”

Featured Passage: Matthew 26


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Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem did not sit well with the chief priests and elders. Besides, not many days before that, Jesus had resurrected Lazarus from the dead in front of a host of witnesses. Many of the people started to believe that Jesus was the prophesied Messiah, and the religious rulers were determined that He must be stopped. They looked for an opportunity to take Him without the people knowing it, and the opportunity presented itself.

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Discuss:

  1. What happened when Jesus and His disciples were at the house of Simon the leper? Why were the disciples upset by this? 
  2. What was Judas promised for his betrayal? Where in the Bible is there a prophecy that this would happen?
  3. Where did Jesus and the disciples eat the Passover meal? 
  4. How did Jesus tell the disciples to prepare for what was about to happen to Him? How did they respond? What did Jesus say Peter would do?
  5. What did Christ do to prepare for what was about to happen? 
  6. Who came to arrest Jesus? How did the Jews know who Jesus was to arrest Him? What did the disciples do? 
  7. What crime did the high priest and elders say Jesus had committed? Was Christ guilty of that crime? Why or why not?
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Memory Challenge:

Matthew 26:39

 “He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, ‘O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.’”