episode 8A summary:

Don't Be Selfish! Humans are selfish by nature, but what problems can selfishness cause, and how can generosity solve them? This episode explores the issue.

Key Verse:

Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Just a Little Bread" adapted from 1 Kings 17:7-16 A widow shares what little she has with Elijah 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson Lesson Focus: Being greedy and selfish can lead to trouble, including missing out on God's blessings. Teaching Method: A Scripture-guided object lesson will overload a child's arms with items to carry, showing how being selfish and hoarding can make it difficult to receive God's blessings. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game "Hoop-La!" Teams compete to throw plastic balls into buckets. Each time a basket is scored, the team must jointly recite the key verse to win the point. 20-30 minutes suggested (optional) Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet Take-Home Worksheet A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home. Includes Memory Verse Study Questions Application Challenge Redeemable for credit when signed by parents Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet Great for Family Devotions This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions. Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 1! All of these items are included in the first of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 8B summary:

Too Much More... Having an abundance of wealth and possessions seems like a desirable situation, but it can also draw our hearts away from God. This episode explores the dangers of having "too much."

Key Verse:

Hebrews 13:5 Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "The Rich Young Man" adapted from Matthew 19:16-28, Mark 10:17-31 A rich young ruler finds it difficult to surrender his wealth in order to fully give his heart to Jesus. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson Lesson Focus: The love of money and worldly possessions can lessen our love for God. Teaching Method: An object lesson involving a cup of water will show that, as coins are added to the cup, the water, representing our love for God, is forced out. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game ”Gust-O!” Teams compete to blow plastic balls from their side of the court to their opponent’s side. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse. 20-30 minutes suggested (optional) Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet Take-Home Worksheet A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home. Includes Memory Verse Study Questions Application Challenge Redeemable for credit when signed by parents Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet Great for Family Devotions This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions. Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 2! All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 8C summary:

What is Generosity? What is the measure of true generosity? Is it the sheer amount of our giving, or is it the proportional amount of the sacrifice that each of us makes? This episode explains how God views the value of our giving.

Key Verse:

2 Corinthians 8:12 For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "A Generous Heart" adapted from the book of Ruth Though she is unable to give much, the selfless sacrifices of Ruth give her a place of honor. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson Lesson Focus: Children will learn that true generosity does not come from the size of a gift, but from the size of the heart that gives it. Teaching Method: An object lessons contrasts lavish giving from plenty to meager giving from poverty, showing that it's not the size of the gift, but the size of the sacrifice that matters. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game "Volley Verse" In this volleyball-style game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor on their side of the court. When the balloon does touch the floor on a team's side, the opposing team must recite today's Key Verse to win the point. 20-30 minutes suggested (optional) Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet Take-Home Worksheet A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home. Includes Memory Verse Study Questions Application Challenge Redeemable for credit when signed by parents Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet Great for Family Devotions This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions. Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 3! All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 8D summary:

Giving to God We've learned that it is good to be generous, but why should we give to God? Does He really need our money? What's the point? This episode explains that, when we give to someone in God's Name, we give to God.

Key Verse:

2 Corinthians 9:7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "The Greater Gift" adapted from Luke 21:4 The lavish offering of a rich man is compared to a tiny gift given by a poor widow 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson Lesson Focus: Giving is an act of worship which should be done joyfully and sacrificially. Teaching Method: A supplied printable cutout lesson illustrates how a little bird gives up his sunflower seeds, but later discovers that his sacrifice enabled a new sunflower to grow. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game ”Popcorn” Teams compete to bounce plastic balls off of the opposing team’s side of the parachute. To win the point, the team must recite today’s Key Verse. 20-30 minutes suggested (optional) Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet Take-Home Worksheet A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home. Includes Memory Verse Study Questions Application Challenge Redeemable for credit when signed by parents Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet Great for Family Devotions This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions. Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 4! All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 8E summary:

Encouragers Anonymous Giving gifts and showing kindness brings special blessings, especially when we do it anonymously, so that the glory may go to God alone.

Key Verse:

Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your father, who sees what is done in secret will reward you. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Secret Blessings" adapted from Ruth 2:1-18 Boaz secretly blesses and encourages Ruth 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Street Smarts Application Lesson Lesson Focus: Secret giving takes the recipient's focus OFF of us and puts it ON to God. Teaching Method: An object lesson using supplied printable gift tags will show the difference between giving so we may receive thanks and giving solely to give God glory. 20-25 minutes required Level 1 (Preschool) Lesson Included Level 2 (Grades K-1st) Lesson Included Level 3 (Grades 2-3) Lesson Included Level 4 (Grades 4-6) Lesson Included NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions included Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Optional Game ”Ribbit/Mayhem” In this fast-paced game, teams volley a balloon back and forth, trying to keep the balloon from hitting the floor while also trying to throw plastic balls at baskets on the opponent’s side of the court. When a point is scored, the scoring team must recite today’s Key Verse to win the point. 20-30 minutes suggested (optional) Game supplies not furnished by TruthQuest Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Homework Sheet Take-Home Worksheet A sheet to send home with kids for continuing the learning at home. Includes Memory Verse Study Questions Application Challenge Redeemable for credit when signed by parents Includes NIV, KJV, ESV and HCSB versions Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

Family Study Sheet Great for Family Devotions This sheet, meant to be sent home for parents, provides in-depth Scripture references and commentary for further study on the day's lesson. Useful for study by parents or for Family Devotions. Print as many copies as needed Delivered via download only (with purchase), permanently available for re-download via TruthQuest account.

And that's Week 5! All of these items are included in the fifth of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

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For Ages?	Any range of ages from age 3 through 6th grade
Lesson Teaching Levels?	Four (3's & 4's, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th)
Bible Versions?	NIV, KJV, ESV, HCSB (all included)
Length of Program?	Each lesson series is 5 weeks long, and each week can fill 1-2 hours, depending on your needs.
Scale of Program?	Scalable program can run in small churches and large churches
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Format?	Digital web-based. Print your own materials as needed or teach straight from your mobile devices. No physical materials provided.
Cost?	$40, plain and simple. Sure, you might incur other costs depending on how you choose to use our program (printing, games supplies, and so on), but all you'll pay US is the price we're showing you. We won't nickel-and-dime you.
Are individual lessons available?	Not at this time. The components described on this page are only available as part of this complete five-week Sunday School Series. Individual lessons and/or teaching levels are not available for logistical reasons.

Included Components	Description
For Ages	Any range of ages from age 3 through 6th grade
Four Bible Versions	NIV, KJV, ESV, HCSB
Book Smarts Bible Lessons	Bible stories, written in storybook form, with discussion questions. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Street Smarts Application Lessons	Interactive, illustrative object lessons for showing practical application of the Biblical principles found in the Book Smarts lesson. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Scripture Sports Games	Optional, simple, active games that involve memorizing the day's Key Verse. Provided for five weeks.
Homework Sheets	Send-home worksheets that include the Key Verse, study questions, an application challenge, and a place for parental signature. Provided at four teaching levels for five weeks.
Family Study Sheets	A send-home Bible study for parents, providing in-depth Scripture references and commentary about the day's lesson. Provided for five weeks.
Bonus Extras	Registration materials, printable name tags, printable birthday and superstar ribbons, clip art, gospel tracts, discipleship materials and more!

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Game Supplies	If you choose to incorporate our optional games, you'll need a few supplies like plastic balls, buckets, balloons, and parachutes. The specific items needed are described on each Lesson Pack's cover sheet.
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