Series Description
Something remarkable can happen when a child starts learning to see themselves the way God sees them. To us, that’s real confidence. We want every child to know that because of Jesus, they can have confidence because . . .
They are known.
They belong.
They are forgiven.
They can change.
They can make a difference.
Memory Verse
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
John 15:12, NIV
Week 1 (February 26)
Who is Jesus?
Bible Story: Who is Jesus? | John 10:14 & John 14:6
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I am known.
Key Question: When are you most confident?
The first week of Press Play is about how we can have confidence because Jesus knows us. We’ll unpack John 10:14 to explain how Jesus knows us personally, everything about us, and loves us no matter what. Our Bible story will explore when Jesus called himself the “good shepherd.” A good shepherd cares about his sheep, and the content emphasizes how Jesus cares about each of us. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I am known.”
Week 2 (March 5)
Who is Jesus?
Bible Story: Who is Jesus? | John 10:14 & John 14:6
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I am known.
Key Question: When are you most confident?
The second week of Press Play is about how we can have confidence because Jesus knows us. We’ll unpack John 10:14 to explain how Jesus knows us personally, everything about us, and loves us no matter what. Our Bible story will explore when Jesus called himself the “good shepherd.” A good shepherd cares about his sheep, and the content emphasizes how Jesus cares about each of us. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I am known.”
Week 3 (March 12)
The Calling of the Disciples?
Bible Story: The Calling of the Disciples | Luke 5:1-11, 27-32
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I belong.
Key Question: Where do you feel like you belong?
The third week of Press Play is about having confidence because we belong to Jesus. Our Bible story will be the calling of the disciples from Luke 5:1-11, 27-32. Jesus chose ordinary people to be his disciples, and he chose us, too! The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I belong.”
Week 4 (March 19)
The Calling of the Disciples?
Bible Story: The Calling of the Disciples | Luke 5:1-11, 27-32
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I belong.
Key Question: Where do you feel like you belong?
The fourth week of Press Play is about having confidence because we belong to Jesus. Our Bible story will be the calling of the disciples from Luke 5:1-11, 27-32. Jesus chose ordinary people to be his disciples, and he chose us, too! The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I belong.”
Week 5 (March 26)
Zacchaeus
Bible Story: Zacchaeus | Luke 19:1-9
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I am forgiven.
Key Question: What does it feel like to be forgiven?
Week 5 of Press Play explores how we can have confidence because we are forgiven. The Bible story from Luke 19:1-9 tells the story of Zacchaeus, a rich tax collector who was not well-liked, and his encounter with Jesus. Jesus chose to forgive Zacchaeus, which gave Zacchaeus the confidence to change his ways. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I am forgiven.”
Week 6 (April 9)
Zacchaeus
Bible Story: Zacchaeus | Luke 19:1-9
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I am forgiven.
Key Question: What does it feel like to be forgiven?
Week 6 of Press Play explores how we can have confidence because we are forgiven. The Bible story from Luke 19:1-9 tells the story of Zacchaeus, a rich tax collector who was not well-liked, and his encounter with Jesus. Jesus chose to forgive Zacchaeus, which gave Zacchaeus the confidence to change his ways. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I am forgiven.”
Week 7 (April 16)
Zacchaeus (Part 2)
Bible Story: Zacchaeus | Luke 19:8-9
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I can change.
Key Question: How have you seen someone change?
Week 7 of Press Play continues the story of Zacchaeus and shows how he changed after his encounter with Jesus. Zacchaeus gave half of his money to the poor and repaid those he had cheated. The lesson emphasizes that we, like Zacchaeus, can change with God’s help. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I can change.”
Week 8 (April 23)
Zacchaeus (Part 2)
Bible Story: Zacchaeus | Luke 19:8-9
Bottom Line: I can have confidence because I can change.
Key Question: How have you seen someone change?
Week 8 of Press Play continues the story of Zacchaeus and shows how he changed after his encounter with Jesus. Zacchaeus gave half of his money to the poor and repaid those he had cheated. The lesson emphasizes that we, like Zacchaeus, can change with God’s help. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence because I can change.”
Week 9 (April 30)
The Lost Sheep
Bible Story: Story of the Lost Sheep | Luke 15:1-7
Bottom Line: I can have confidence to make a difference.
Key Question: How can you make a difference?
Week 9 of Press Play tells the story of the lost sheep from Luke 15:1-7 and explains how Jesus, like the good shepherd, cares for and values each person. The lesson emphasizes that because we know how Jesus loves us, we can share His love with others. The Bottom Line is “I can have confidence to make a difference.”