READ: 1 Thessalonians 4–5

DISCUSS: The New Testament has approximately 59 “one another” statements that teach believers how to live in a way that honors God. These statements include living at peace with one another, showing hospitality to one another, confessing sin to one another, but the highest and greatest “one another” statement is the call to love one another. This is what Jesus said would best describe those who believed in Him.

When he wrote to the Christians in Thessalonica, Paul said that they were to make much of Jesus by loving one another. Paul urged them to live in unity with one another and honor one another in their daily lives. As they waited for Jesus to return, the believers could find joy in living out what Jesus said was the first and second greatest commandments—to love God and to love one another.

When we trust in Jesus, we experience the greatest example of love that He demonstrated on the cross. This love Jesus has shown to us is the fuel that helps us to love one another. Even when it’s hard to show love, it is the sacrificial love of Jesus that compels us to honor Him by loving one another. This is how the world will know that we are His disciples—if we love one another.

Christ Connection: Christians have a special purpose to spread the good news of Jesus and to live in a way that honors Him. We live holy lives, loving one another and finding joy in Jesus as we remember God’s promise to one day return and make all things right.

WATCH: We Are to Make Much of Jesus

LEARN: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4

PRAY: Jesus, You demonstrated the greatest love by giving Your life on the cross to save sinners. Help us to take the love we experience in You and pass it on to one another. Even when it’s hard, teach us to honor You by loving one another. Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: What is the hope of the church?

A: The church looks forward to Jesus' return when He will make all things new.

READ: Revelation 4–5

DISCUSS: What’s your favorite song to sing at church? We love singing at church because it’s such a great way to express our praise to Jesus. It’s even better than singing praises alone because we get to hear others as they lift their voices with us to worship Jesus. Our worship at church is just a small taste of what heaven will be like!

In the book of Revelation, John saw a vision of Jesus seated on His heavenly throne. All the living creatures were gathered around to sing a song of praise to Jesus. They all bowed before Jesus to honor Him as King, and they sang, “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God, the Almighty.”

Can you imagine singing your favorite song for Jesus as He sits on His throne in heaven? One day, all believers will gather around the throne of Jesus to give Him the praise, honor, and glory that He deserves! Because Jesus is worthy of our worship, we can sing to Him now and look forward to praising Him forever and ever!

Christ Connection: John cried when he saw that no one was worthy to open the scroll. Then John saw the resurrected Lamb—God’s Son, Jesus. Jesus was killed on the cross so that we could have forgiveness and eternal life. Jesus is worthy. He deserves all praise, honor, and blessing.

WATCH: Jesus is Worthy of Worship

LEARN: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4

PRAY: Jesus, You are worthy to receive glory and honor and power! We worship You now because You are worthy of all our praise. We look forward to the day when every creature will worship You as Lord over everything! Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: What is the hope of the church?

A: The church looks forward to Jesus' return when He will make all things new.

READ: Revelation 19–20

DISCUSS: Have you ever thought about what life might look like in the future? What do you think the world will be like in the year 2070? Maybe people will live in apartments in the sky, travel in flying space cars, or let robots do most of the household chores. Having a robot to take out the trash or make the bed sounds pretty amazing!

Everyone is curious to know what life will be like in the future. The real answer is found in the last book of the Bible—Revelation. When John was on the island of Patmos, Jesus appeared to him in a vision and told John to write down everything he saw. In this vision, John saw Jesus coming back to earth as a victorious King who would ultimately and finally defeat evil. Everything Jesus had promised was being fully accomplished.

The book of Revelation shows us a future where Jesus is King! He is always worthy of glory, honor, and worship. Every believer can look forward to a future of being with Jesus forever and ever. We cannot know if the future will have flying cars or robots, but we can be sure that Jesus is coming back and everything will be made right when He returns!

Christ Connection: Jesus promised to come back to earth soon. When Jesus returns, He will defeat evil once and for all. Those who trust in Jesus will be with Him and enjoy Him forever.

WATCH: Jesus Will Return One Day

LEARN: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4

PRAY: Jesus, You are King forever and ever! We praise You because You are the First, the Last, and the Living One. Help us to continue shining Your light to the world until You return. Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: What is the hope of the church?

A: The church looks forward to Jesus' return when He will make all things new.

READ: Revelation 21–22

DISCUSS: Have you ever waited a long time for someone you love to come home? Maybe the person you love is on a trip for work, deployed in the military, or gone away for school. We may wait months for them to return, and sometimes it’s very hard. But there is nothing sweeter than the moment when that man or woman returns home to be reunited with those who love them.

The final pages of the Bible are filled with hope about the day we will be reunited with Jesus! In his vision, John saw Jesus who said, “I am coming soon!” John saw the new heaven and new earth where believers will spend eternity with Jesus. In this place, there will be no more pain, no more crying, and no more death. Jesus will make all the wrong things right, and He will make everything new.

The world eagerly awaits the day when Jesus will return. As we wait, we can hold onto the promise that He is coming soon! Those who love Jesus will soon be reunited with Him! We will see Him face to face, and we will be able to worship Him forever. In the meantime, we continue to tell others the good news about Jesus and pray that Jesus comes quickly.

Christ Connection: Jesus promised to come back to earth soon. When Jesus returns, God will undo every bad thing caused by sin—no more death, no more pain, no more tears. Jesus is making all things new.

WATCH: We Will Be Part of the New Heaven and Earth

LEARN: "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." - Revelation 21:4

PRAY: Jesus, we know that You are coming soon. Help us to tell others about You so that we can all be ready to worship You forever. Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Amen.

APPLY: Learn the big picture question and answer and practice asking and answering randomly throughout the week together.

Q: What is the hope of the church?

A: The church looks forward to Jesus' return when He will make all things new.

READ: Genesis 36–37

DISCUSS: Joseph's brothers put him in a pit and sold him into slavery.When everything seemed to be going wrong in Joseph's life, he could look around and remember that God was with him.

WATCH: I Can Look Around

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Has a Plan for Me

LEARN: "We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." - Ephesians 2:10a

PRAY: God, we are thankful that we can look around and see that You have a plan for us, even if we may not see it right away. Help us trust You and remember that You are in control of everything. We love You! Amen.

READ: Genesis 39

DISCUSS: Joseph was sent to prison for something he did not do. While in prison, God showed kindness to Joseph. Even though it seemed like everything was going wrong in Joseph's life, Joseph made the right choice to obey God and trust His plan.

WATCH: I Can Look Out

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Has a Plan for Me

LEARN: "We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." - Ephesians 2:10a

PRAY: God, You are good. Thank You for Your love and for helping us obey You and trust Your plan. Amen.

READ: Genesis 39-41

DISCUSS: Joseph looked to God, and God helped him tell Pharaoh what his dreams meant. God worked through Joseph so that he could help the people of Egypt store food and prepare for a time when they would not have food.

WATCH: I Can Look Up

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Has a Plan for Me

LEARN: "We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." - Ephesians 2:10a

PRAY: God, thank You for Your love. Help us trust You and Your plan for our lives each day. Amen.

READ: Genesis 42–50

DISCUSS: Joseph was able to help his family have the food they needed when they came to Egypt. When Joseph saw his family again and helped them, he could look back and see how God had a plan for his life.

WATCH: I Can Look Back

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Has a Plan for Me

LEARN: "We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." - Ephesians 2:10a

PRAY: God, thank You for Your plan for our lives. We know You have worked in our lives in the past. As we remember and think about all You have done for us, help us trust and know You will help us in the future too. Amen.

READ: Colossians 3

DISCUSS: Children learned from Colossians 3 that they can have new life in Jesus. When we choose to ask Jesus to forgive us and begin a friendship with God, we are made new.

WATCH: God Makes You New

SIMPLE TRUTH: God Has a Plan for Me

LEARN: "We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works." - Ephesians 2:10a

PRAY: God, thank You for making us new when we choose to ask Jesus to forgive us and begin a friendship with You. Thank You that when we choose to follow Jesus, we are made new. We love You. Amen.