episode 17A summary:

The Unthankfulness Bug Unthankfulness can spread like a disease, and if we don't stop it, unthankfulness can really bring us down! This episode shows how a simple choice can change our attitudes from ungrateful to thankful.

Key Verse:

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Grumble, Grumble" adapted from Exodus 16-17 The Israelites pay a price for their continuous grumbling. 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 thankful is a choice which we are in full control of, and we must choose it! Teaching Method: A simple Scripture-guided game shows kids how quickly unthankfulness can spread, and how changing their attitudes about their circumstances can help them to be thankful. 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 17B summary:

Be Careful What You Ask For... It's easy to complain about what we don't have, but it can also be dangerous! This episode explains that sometimes, the worst thing that can happen is to receive exactly what we want.

Key Verse:

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "You Asked For It, You Got It!" adapted from Numbers chapter 11 The Israelites complain and grumble about not having meat. Then they receive it... Lots of it. 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: Discontentment can lead to big trouble, but Godliness with contentment is great gain. Teaching Method: A retelling of the story of the Prodigal Son uses a balloon to illustrate the constant desire for more, until the balloon pops from too much air. 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 ”Noodle Hockey” Teams play a silly game of hockey with a plastic ball and using pool noodles for hockey sticks. Whenever a team scores, they 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 2! All of these items are included in the second of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 17C summary:

You Are The Potter... Sometimes God just doesn't seem to treat us fairly! What should we do when life's not fair? This episode explains that everything God does is right and just, and also for good reasons.

Key Verse:

James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" adapted from the book of Job Job undergoes terrible suffering, but still trusts in God. 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: God does bring suffering upon us, but He does it for our good and for the good of others. Trusting in God through difficulty helps us through the hard times. Teaching Method: A supplied cutout lesson shows how the discomfort of a caterpillar results in his transformation to a butterfly. 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 a 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 3! All of these items are included in the third of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 17D summary:

In All Things God Works... We don't' always know why God brings difficult or unpleasant times into our lives. While God always works for our good, we don't always see how. But sometimes, He gives us a glimpse...

Key Verse:

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Shipwrecked!" adapted from Acts chapters 27-28 A scary shipwreck involving Paul leads to God's power and Truth being shared with new people. 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: God can take the broken pieces of our lives and make something good. Teaching Method: An object lesson shows how colored paper, even when it is torn up, can be used to make something beautiful. 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 4! All of these items are included in the fourth of five episodes from this Sunday School series!

episode 17E summary:

The Glad Game No matter what is happening in life, we can always find something to be glad about if we look for it.

Key Verse:

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! NIV (shown), KJV, ESV, and HCSB versions included

This Episode Includes:

book smarts Bible lesson "Singing through Sorrow" adapted from Acts 16:16-34 Paul and Silas sing praises to God from prison. 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: Instead of focusing on the things that bother us, find reasons to be glad for them and give thanks to God, in whom we should ALWAYS rejoice! Teaching Method: A Scripture guided object lesson literally makes lemonade out of lemons, showing kids that they can be thankful, even for life's sour notes. 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 ”Pinwheel/Air Strike” Teams of kids try to throw pool noodles like spears through hula hoops on the opposing side of the court. When a team scores, they 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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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.
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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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