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It was written to cities such as Pisidian Antioch, Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. Paul had visited this area as recorded in Acts 13 and 14 and had preached the gospel to a largely Gentile (non-Jewish) audience. Paul’s letters typically began with an introduction of the writer and the recipient of the letter. He’d offer a blessing, a word of encouragement and remind them of his prayers. Even the Corinthian church (full of immorality and division) got a warm greeting at the beginning of both letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut not so the Galatians. Paul was shocked - to the point of outrage. There was something seriously wrong. They were walking away from the gospel of grace. False teachers had come in and were adding to the gospel Paul had preached. But what they  added made it no gospel at all. Because it is by grace, and grace alone, that we are saved. It’s not by what we do, but by what Jesus has done, that we are saved. We come to God, trusting what Jesus has done and we continue by trusting in what Jesus has done. It’s all of Jesus, always. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been set free from trying to keep the law. And despite our diversity, in Christ we are one. We are now part of God’s family. And because we are his family, God shares everything with us. God’s Spirit now lives in us, so we walk in the Spirit, putting off our old life and growing in the fruit of the Spirit. We are becoming more and more like Jesus who saved us. And, as brothers and sisters in Christ we are to help each other to persevere until Jesus returns, to take us, together as his family to heaven for eternity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. A resource pack with graphics and instructions is also included. 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He’d visited the church twice before he wrote this letter. When Epaphroditus brought Paul a gift from the Philippians, Paul sent Epaphroditus back with this letter, to say ‘thank you’, amongst other things. The church in Philippi was under pressure. Pressure from inside the church  - caused by a lack of unity and a lack of humility. Pressure from outside the church - from those who opposed the gospel. Paul wrote to encourage his dear friends to stand firm and contend as one for the gospel (Philippians 1:27-28).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe starts by reassuring them that God’s gospel is not under threat. Paul’s imprisonment has spread the gospel not only to the soldiers guarding him but throughout the entire palace guard. And even when people with wrong motives were preaching the gospel to cause more trouble for Paul, he rejoices, as long as the gospel keeps advancing. Paul encourages the Philippians to stand together as one, partnering with him to keep spreading the gospel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 2, Paul commands his readers to think as Jesus thinks. To have the same mindset. To be humble, just as our Lord humbled himself for us - leaving all the privileges of heaven, to become human, and then die a shameful death on the cross. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of chapter 2, Paul writes  about  Timothy (Philippians 2:19-23), who looked out for the needs of others (including Paul), rather than looking to his own needs first. Paul also writes about Epaphroditus, who brought their  gift to him and who almost died serving him. Both Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of what it means to live with the mindset of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 3, Paul shares his own story. Even though he was from the tribe of Benjamin, circumcised on the eighth day, and a Pharisee who zealously followed the law and persecuted anyone who followed Jesus, Paul counted all this as garbage compared to knowing Jesus. He knows only Jesus’ righteousness can save him. At the end of chapter 3, Paul calls his readers  to fix their eyes on the glorious future - living now with the end in mind - knowing heaven is our eternal home, where our earthly bodies will transform into our heavenly bodies, and where our Saviour awaits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul ends by encouraging the Philippians to stand firm together for Jesus. Instead of giving way to fear, they are to turn their worries into prayers. Asking God for his peace in the midst of persecution. Asking God to help them continue to give generously to Paul so the gospel can keep growing.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHighly recommended resource for children aged 6 to 12: Philippians, The Epistles For Kids, by The Open Word (\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theopenword.com.au\/the-epistles-for-kids\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.theopenword.com.au\/the-epistles-for-kids\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEvery verse, every chapter, translated into easy to read language for children. A wonderful book for parents to read with their children, or for children to read each night while exploring the book of Philippians at Kids Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-f43e4cbb-7fff-4383-8cc1-48b6924ddc55\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. A resource pack with graphics and instructions is also included. 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He’d visited the church twice before he wrote this letter. When Epaphroditus brought Paul a gift from the Philippians, Paul sent Epaphroditus back with this letter, to say ‘thank you’, amongst other things. The church in Philippi was under pressure. Pressure from inside the church  - caused by a lack of unity and a lack of humility. Pressure from outside the church - from those who opposed the gospel. Paul wrote to encourage his dear friends to stand firm and contend as one for the gospel (Philippians 1:27-28).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe starts by reassuring them that God’s gospel is not under threat. Paul’s imprisonment has spread the gospel not only to the soldiers guarding him but throughout the entire palace guard. And even when people with wrong motives were preaching the gospel to cause more trouble for Paul, he rejoices, as long as the gospel keeps advancing. Paul encourages the Philippians to stand together as one, partnering with him to keep spreading the gospel.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 2, Paul commands his readers to think as Jesus thinks. To have the same mindset. To be humble, just as our Lord humbled himself for us - leaving all the privileges of heaven, to become human, and then die a shameful death on the cross. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of chapter 2, Paul writes  about  Timothy (Philippians 2:19-23), who looked out for the needs of others (including Paul), rather than looking to his own needs first. Paul also writes about Epaphroditus, who brought their  gift to him and who almost died serving him. Both Timothy and Epaphroditus are examples of what it means to live with the mindset of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 3, Paul shares his own story. Even though he was from the tribe of Benjamin, circumcised on the eighth day, and a Pharisee who zealously followed the law and persecuted anyone who followed Jesus, Paul counted all this as garbage compared to knowing Jesus. He knows only Jesus’ righteousness can save him. At the end of chapter 3, Paul calls his readers  to fix their eyes on the glorious future - living now with the end in mind - knowing heaven is our eternal home, where our earthly bodies will transform into our heavenly bodies, and where our Saviour awaits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul ends by encouraging the Philippians to stand firm together for Jesus. Instead of giving way to fear, they are to turn their worries into prayers. Asking God for his peace in the midst of persecution. 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A\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e wonderful book for parents to read with their children, or for children to read each night while exploring the book of Philippians at Kids Church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. A resource pack with graphics and instructions is also included. Purchase and click to get everything needed for this unit in a single download.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Philippians","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51440829956369,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8588\/6003\/files\/11.Philippians_Ages8-11_090f5df7-2f6f-4a41-92aa-ced142ac8d09.jpg?v=1745298911"},{"product_id":"jesus-has-won-8-lessons-1","title":"Jesus Has Won - 8 Lessons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePassages: \u003c\/strong\u003eRevelation 1-11, 21\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Idea: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus is the one to worship because the past, the present and the future are in his hands. Jesus rules!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight lessons on the book of Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe make a mistake if we think Revelation is a puzzle book, full of clues needing to be solved before we can understand. Revelation is more like a picture book, full of pictures painted in broad brushstrokes, giving us insight into what has happened, what is happening and what will happen, with King Jesus as ruler over everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word ‘revelation’ means ‘to reveal’, ‘to pull back the veil’, ‘to make known’. God gives John a vision of heaven and in chapter 1 he meets the risen Lord Jesus - God’s victorious King who is to be feared and worshipped. CS Lewis famous quote from The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe beautifully captures this picture of Jesus… “Aslan is a lion - the Lion, the great Lion.\" \"Ooh\" said Susan. \"I'd thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion…\" \"Safe?\" said Mr Beaver, \"Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn is then instructed by Jesus to write seven letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). These letters are not just a word for these churches but for the whole of God’s church across time. The use of the number seven (seven being a perfect complete number) indicates that these letters are the complete message Jesus has for his church. These letters contain themes such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguarding against false teaching and holding tightly to the truth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient perseverance in the midst of persecution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliving a godly life distinct from the world around them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot living a compromised, watered-down Christian life \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letters include words of encouragement and the promise of blessing – but also words of rebuke and judgements issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 4 to 11 we are given a glimpse into the future - where people from tribe, nation and tongue, who have been purchased by the blood of the lamb, are gathered together,  worshipping the Lamb who is now enthroned in heaven. On that day (Revelation 21) God will come down and live with his holy people and the sin that once separated and destroyed, will be no more, and the effects of sin - crying, pain and death will be no more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll praise to the Lamb who sits on the throne!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. A resource pack with graphics and instructions is also included. Purchase and click to get everything needed for this unit in a single download.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revelation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51566413414673,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/8588\/6003\/files\/27.Revelation_Ages5-7.jpg?v=1747893525"},{"product_id":"jesus-has-won-8-lessons","title":"Jesus Has Won - 8 Lessons","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePassages: \u003c\/strong\u003eRevelation 1-11, 21\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBig Idea: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus is the one to worship because the past, the present and the future are in his hands. Jesus rules!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight lessons on the book of Revelation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe make a mistake if we think Revelation is a puzzle book, full of clues needing to be solved before we can understand. Revelation is more like a picture book, full of pictures painted in broad brushstrokes, giving us insight into what has happened, what is happening and what will happen, with King Jesus as ruler over everything.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe word ‘revelation’ means ‘to reveal’, ‘to pull back the veil’, ‘to make known’. God gives John a vision of heaven and in chapter 1 he meets the risen Lord Jesus - God’s victorious King who is to be feared and worshipped. CS Lewis famous quote from The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe beautifully captures this picture of Jesus… “Aslan is a lion - the Lion, the great Lion.\" \"Ooh\" said Susan. \"I'd thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion…\" \"Safe?\" said Mr Beaver, \"Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJohn is then instructed by Jesus to write seven letters to the seven churches in Asia Minor (modern day Turkey). These letters are not just a word for these churches but for the whole of God’s church across time. The use of the number seven (seven being a perfect complete number) indicates that these letters are the complete message Jesus has for his church. These letters contain themes such as: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eguarding against false teaching and holding tightly to the truth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epatient perseverance in the midst of persecution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eliving a godly life distinct from the world around them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot living a compromised, watered-down Christian life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe letters include words of encouragement and the promise of blessing – but also words of rebuke and judgements issued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 4 to 11 we are given a glimpse into the future - where people from tribe, nation and tongue, who have been purchased by the blood of the lamb, are gathered together,  worshipping the Lamb who is now enthroned in heaven. On that day (Revelation 21) God will come down and live with his holy people and the sin that once separated and destroyed, will be no more, and the effects of sin - crying, pain and death will be no more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll praise to the Lamb who sits on the throne!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. A resource pack with graphics and instructions is also included. 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God’s commitment to re-establish his rule in this world is carried along by promises, beginning with the promise of the Satan crusher (Genesis 3:15) and continuing through to the promise that Abraham’s seed would bless the world (Genesis 12:1-3, 7).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey from chapters 3 to 12 is the journey of sin, judgement and grace. It’s the story of ever increasing sin. From the individual to the family to the entire world standing opposed to God. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s the story of ever increasing judgement. From Cain, to Noah, to Babel. And it’s the story of ever increasing grace. 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God created a world and breathed life into that world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenesis 1-11 outlines God’s relationship with his world. He is the creator, the source of life, who lovingly rules his world. From chapter 3 to chapter 11 we read of the impact of sin that severed the relationship between God and mankind. Sin spread from the individual, to the family, to every human being - climaxing in a definite world standing opposed to God in the Tower of Babel account. The verdict in chapter 6:5 is that human hearts are only evil all the time. However, even in these dark chapters, there is hope. A promise of one who would come and crush the head of the serpent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChapter 12 is a new beginning. God issues promises to one man, Abram. 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Lot is blessed, as long as he remains with Abraham, through whom God’s blessing will flow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe line of blessing is established. It would be through Isaac, not Ishmael, that God’s blessing would flow. Esau despised God’s blessing and gave away his birthright for a bowl of stew. God’s words to Rebekah prior to the birth of her twins played itself out. The younger Jacob, would be served by the elder, Esau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the narrative God’s sovereign hand is over this family line. Protecting Jacob from his vengeful brother. Protecting Joseph from his hateful brothers. The book ends with Joseph being established second in charge of Egypt after years of pain and suffering, able to rescue his brothers who’d sold him as a slave years before. From these twelve brothers, the twelve tribes of Israel will come. 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God created a world and breathed life into that world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGenesis 1-11 outlines God’s relationship with his world. He is the creator, the source of life, who lovingly rules his world. From chapter 3 to chapter 11 we read of the impact of sin that severed the relationship between God and mankind. Sin spread from the individual, to the family, to every human being - climaxing in a definite world standing opposed to God in the Tower of Babel account. The verdict in chapter 6:5 is that human hearts are only evil all the time. However, even in these dark chapters, there is hope. A promise of one who would come and crush the head of the serpent. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChapter 12 is a new beginning. God issues promises to one man, Abram. 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Lot is blessed, as long as he remains with Abraham, through whom God’s blessing will flow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe line of blessing is established. It would be through Isaac, not Ishmael, that God’s blessing would flow. Esau despised God’s blessing and gave away his birthright for a bowl of stew. God’s words to Rebekah prior to the birth of her twins played itself out. The younger Jacob, would be served by the elder, Esau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThroughout the narrative God’s sovereign hand is over this family line. Protecting Jacob from his vengeful brother. Protecting Joseph from his hateful brothers. The book ends with Joseph being established second in charge of Egypt after years of pain and suffering, able to rescue his brothers who’d sold him as a slave years before. From these twelve brothers, the twelve tribes of Israel will come. 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God remembers his promises to Abraham (Genesis 12). By Exodus chapter 1, Abraham’s family had grown into a large nation, the nation of Israel. So large in number that the Egyptians are threatened by them and so enslave them.  Exodus is the story of how God set the Israelites free from bondage and slavery. He sets them free so they can live as his people. To worship and obey him as the one true God. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery..’  Exodus 20:2-3 This phrase is repeated again and again through the Old Testament. It was God who rescued Moses as a baby. It was God who sent Moses back to Egypt. It was God who, with mighty acts of judgment, forced Pharaoh to set the Israelites free. It was God who guided the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. It was God who sent a wind to drive back the waters of the sea. It was God who confused the Egyptian army and let the sea wash back over them. It was God who fed them with manna and quails and gave them water from a rock. At every point of this redemption story, it’s God. It’s his commitment to keep his promises to them. It’s his compassion for them that stubbornly refuses to turn his affection away from them, even in the midst of wilful rebellion and continual grumbling. It’s his unstoppable power that removes every obstacle in front of them. Exodus is the gospel story of the Old Testament. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe highpoint of this redemption is the Passover, where God’s judgment passes over every home that has a door frame painted with the blood of a lamb. But God’s judgment falls on every Egyptian house that has no blood. It’s this picture that Jesus steps into two thousand years later. When John the Baptist saw Jesus he cried, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!’ (John 1:29) Jesus is our passover lamb who takes away our sin. God’s judgment passes over us and onto him. Jesus dies instead of us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eExodus also defines Israel’s relationship with God. In Exodus 20 God enters a covenant relationship with his people. He will be their God and they will be his people. God is exclusive, he alone is to be worshiped as God. Exodus 3 and Exodus 19 both reveal the holiness of God. Shoes are removed, bodies are washed, sexual activity abstained from and mountains are not touched. All of which point to the fact that God is holy. But God’s desire is to live with his people, not to be separate from them. And so in Exodus 25 God instructs Moses to build a tent of meeting, the Tabernacle. And even though God is everywhere, God especially promises to live with his people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIsrael’s promise to love and obey God is short lived. Moses hasn’t even come back down the mountain and already they’ve melted down the gold they plundered from the Egyptians and made a golden calf. God is rightfully angry and judgment follows. But again we see God’s mercy. The plague does not wipe them all out. God will keep his promise. These are his people whom he has rescued whom he will carry through to the promised land. God saved his people, so that his people would live as his holy people. God saved his people, so he could live with his people. This is the God we meet in the book of Exodus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. 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God remembers his promises to Abraham (Genesis 12). By Exodus chapter 1, Abraham’s family had grown into a large nation, the nation of Israel. So large in number that the Egyptians are threatened by them and so enslave them.  Exodus is the story of how God set the Israelites free from bondage and slavery. He sets them free so they can live as his people. To worship and obey him as the one true God. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery..’  Exodus 20:2-3 This phrase is repeated again and again through the Old Testament. It was God who rescued Moses as a baby. It was God who sent Moses back to Egypt. It was God who, with mighty acts of judgment, forced Pharaoh to set the Israelites free. It was God who guided the Israelites with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. It was God who sent a wind to drive back the waters of the sea. It was God who confused the Egyptian army and let the sea wash back over them. It was God who fed them with manna and quails and gave them water from a rock. At every point of this redemption story, it’s God. It’s his commitment to keep his promises to them. It’s his compassion for them that stubbornly refuses to turn his affection away from them, even in the midst of wilful rebellion and continual grumbling. It’s his unstoppable power that removes every obstacle in front of them. Exodus is the gospel story of the Old Testament. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe highpoint of this redemption is the Passover, where God’s judgment passes over every home that has a door frame painted with the blood of a lamb. But God’s judgment falls on every Egyptian house that has no blood. It’s this picture that Jesus steps into two thousand years later. 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And Leviticus doesn’t make sense to us if we don’t know Jesus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeviticus was the first book the Jews would teach their children. It’s like a dramatic stage play with all the signs pointing to Jesus. In Genesis, we saw God creating people in his  image. They were good and beautiful to God. They were naked without shame. But their disobedience brought shame and guilt. Once, God lived with his people, but sin brought separation - with death being the ultimate separation from God. Because of sin, everything falls apart - our bodies, our thoughts, our environment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat did God do to fix this problem? In Genesis 3:15, the gospel (good news) is announced. God would reverse the process of sin and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGod would make the appropriate payment for our sin (death = payment for sin). He would establish a suitable go-between (between enemies - us and God). He would clean up the mess sin makes inside and out (in our hearts and in our bodies). He would  cover over the shame of our sin (atonement). 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God is kind and pays to rescue us from judgement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e8-11\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree lesson exploring the book of Ruth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the beginning of the book of Ruth, Naomi’s family fails to trust God. There is a famine in Israel and they leave the Promised Land to live in the land of Moab. This is contrasted with Ruth who leaves everything to trust the one true God, the God of the Israelites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKindness is a big theme in the book of Ruth. 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This redemption payment was given, not out of duty or because the law demanded it as he was not the closest relative. It was given freely and at a cost to him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd it would be someone from Boaz and Ruth’s family line who would come into the world and pay the ultimate redemption price. Ruth and Boaz’ grandson was David and from David would come the true kinsman redeemer of the world, our Lord Jesus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Kidswise unit includes both a large and a small group time. Units come complete with fully scripted stories and illustrations (when applicable), suggested songs and memory verse arrangements, a variety of games, science and drama activities, plus challenging crafts. 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God had worked in mighty ways through Joshua, to conquer the land he had promised to his people - a promise first made to Abraham (Genesis 12:1), confirmed with Moses (Exodus 3:8) and fulfilled in the book of Joshua (Joshua 1:2-3). Joshua was instructed to drive out the nations living in the land of Canaan - nations who’d worshipped false gods, even sacrificing their children in honour of them. The time for God’s judgement on these nations had come. But not all the nations were driven from the land as God had instructed. God had saved his people to live as his people in the land he’d promised. Throughout the book of Judges we see that Israel became more like the nations than their holy God who’d saved them. They were saved to be a light to the nations, not a mirror. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe name of the book captures the type of leaders who lead Israel at this time. 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God had worked in mighty ways through Joshua, to conquer the land he had promised to his people - a promise first made to Abraham (Genesis 12:1), confirmed with Moses (Exodus 3:8) and fulfilled in the book of Joshua (Joshua 1:2-3). Joshua was instructed to drive out the nations living in the land of Canaan - nations who’d worshipped false gods, even sacrificing their children in honour of them. The time for God’s judgement on these nations had come. But not all the nations were driven from the land as God had instructed. God had saved his people to live as his people in the land he’d promised. Throughout the book of Judges we see that Israel became more like the nations than their holy God who’d saved them. They were saved to be a light to the nations, not a mirror. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe name of the book captures the type of leaders who lead Israel at this time. They were judges, not in the legal sense of that word, but more like military leaders who rescued and then ruled God’s people. Each judge is an unlikely leader. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe cycle, highlighted in the opening chapters of the book, repeats in every story. Israel only experienced peace as long as the judge, whom God had used to rescue his people, lived. As soon as the judge died, the people turned from worshipping the one true God, to worshipping the gods of the people around them. God sends enemies to capture and oppress them as judgement on his people. Eventually the people cried out to God, God heard their cry and sent a rescuer (a judge) to save them. But each time the judge died, the cycle began all over again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTwo things to note about this cycle. Firstly, it’s God who turns things around every time. 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And bad things happen to good people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the book does not answer the question of why Job suffers, it does make clear that suffering is not always the direct result of sin. Job’s friend counselled the exact opposite. If God is always just, then he will reward those who do good and he will punish those who do evil. They concluded Job was being punished for sins he’d committed. The counsel Job received from his 'so called' friends was resoundly condemned by God. Their logic was too simple for such a complex world and their perspective too limited. The fact was that God sovereignly allowed Satan to inflict suffering on Job to confirm that he loved God for God's sake. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book ends with Job being affirmed. He repented of his attitude and humbled himself before God. He is also affirmed for his honesty as he wrestled with God about the problem of suffering. 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If you have him you have everything.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5-7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNine lessons exploring a selection of Psalms.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sytt4RdnQ38?si=pkf6wHPbMe5g7mf5\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis series takes us on a journey through a selected number of Psalms. These Psalms explore some of the big truths of scripture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsalm 139 blows out our understanding of God. He is all-knowing, all-powerful and everywhere. God is always with his people! Psalm 8 explores the dignity of humanity. Out of all creation only humans are given the role of ruling this world under God. We are made special, to live under his rule and to praise him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePsalms 2 and 22 predict the death of Christ, one thousand years before it took place. Psalm 22 speaks of the one whose hands and feet would be pierced. It was written six hundred years before crucifixion was invented by the Persians. The cry from the cross, ‘My God, my God why have you forsaken me?’ is Jesus’ cry on our behalf. Because Jesus cries this out, anyone who trusts in him will never be forsaken by God. 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People fall into two categories - wise or foolish. A wise person is someone who fears God. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo fear the Lord is the beginning of living a wise life. Fear is not getting a fright or being scared. Fear is about treating someone or something with the proper respect they\/it deserves. We learn to fear fire and treat fire with the proper respect it deserves. We learn to fear the Lord and to treat the Lord with the proper respect he deserves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman wisdom goes so far, but the wisdom of the One who made us and knows us best, is the very best wisdom of all. So fear of the Lord will mean living in obedience to his Word. 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People fall into two categories - wise or foolish. A wise person is someone who fears God. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo fear the Lord is the beginning of living a wise life. Fear is not getting a fright or being scared. Fear is about treating someone or something with the proper respect they\/it deserves. We learn to fear fire and treat fire with the proper respect it deserves. We learn to fear the Lord and to treat the Lord with the proper respect he deserves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHuman wisdom goes so far, but the wisdom of the One who made us and knows us best, is the very best wisdom of all. So fear of the Lord will mean living in obedience to his Word. 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They put their trust in idols that have no power to do them good or to harm them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJudgement will fall on every person for every sin. In the context of Jeremiah, God uses the Babylonians as judgement on his people. For seventy years the people of Judah would be captives in Babylon. The message of the book is clear. Those who refuse to repent and put their trust in God, will be cursed - things will not end well for them. But those who turn to God, who trust in him, will be blessed - things will end well for them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeremiah is not alone in Judah. Other prophets also claim to speak God’s words. In Jeremiah 28, Hananiah softens God’s judgement, claiming God will break the hold of the Babylonians, and within two years God’s people will return. Hananiah speaks words the people long to hear, but he does not speak truth. Hananiah is judged for putting words into God’s mouth - words God never said. The call for God’s people is to be discerning. Be careful when people claim, ‘God says…’ We may not like everything God says, but God’s people are to trust God with all of his words, and not be swayed by people whose words give us momentary comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the midst of the judgement, there is hope. At Sinai, God reminded his people of the covenant he made with Abraham. God had kept, and would continue to keep, the agreement he made with Abraham. He reaffirmed his covenant with Abraham’s descendants at Mount Sinai. God’s law was written on stone tablets, and the Israelites agreed to love God and keep his law. But God’s people were never going to be able to keep God’s law. In Jeremiah 31, God announces a New Covenant. God would write his law on their hearts. 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He alone is the God who saves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5-7\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen lessons exploring the book of Daniel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/huINUouUbxs?si=rQtAglaJs_UHYgyz\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 4\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book of Daniel opens with God’s people in exile in Babylon. The Israelite king and it’s ruling class had been ripped from the promised land by King Nebuchadnezzar. The God of Israel appears to have been defeated. But King Nebuchadnezzar captured the Israelites only because God allowed him to do so. 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The nations would come and worship the Messiah (Isaiah 60), the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5) and the Messiah would be born from a virgin (Isaiah 7).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHe is the only one of whom God declares, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17) He truly is the righteous one of Israel. The suffering servant who came to save sinners by dying in their place, paying the ransom for their sin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew parallels Moses and Jesus. Moses comes out of Egypt, crosses the Red Sea, wanders the desert, for 40 years climbs Mount Sinai and issues God’s law. Jesus comes out of Egypt, is baptised in the Jordan river, wanders the desert for 40 days, then climbs a mountain and re-issues God’s law. Jesus is the new Moses, who has come to teach God’s people how to live in God’s Kingdom. 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So God now opens it up to people from every nation who will love and obey him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e5-7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve lessons exploring Matthew 21-28.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatthew’s gospel begins by declaring that Jesus is Immanuel, ‘God with us’. (Matthew 1:23) It ends with Jesus' declaration, “I am with you always.” (Matthew 28:20) The opening and closing chapters of Matthew (the accounts of Jesus' birth and death) are full of Old Testament quotes. Matthew wants to make it clear that Jesus is God’s promised Messiah. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn chapter 21, Jesus is greeted with praise as he enters Jerusalem. But this praise is quickly overshadowed by the growing hostility towards him. Jesus confronts the hypocrisy in the Jewish leaders in the parables of Two Sons and The Tenants. They quickly realise that the stories are pointed at them and turn from trying to shame him to plotting his death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parables in chapters 24 and 25 speak of the second coming of Jesus. The first time Jesus came, he came to save. The second time Jesus comes, he will come to judge. The call is to be ready, because the hour of his coming is unexpected. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus then withdraws to prepare his disciples for what’s about to happen. His death is not a failure, nor is it a tragedy. Jesus’ death is the surprising fulfilment of God’s amazing plan of salvation. From the cross, he cries the words of Psalm 22, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’ God’s good news is that Jesus cries these words on behalf of his people. He is the forsaken one. 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But this praise is quickly overshadowed by the growing hostility towards him. Jesus confronts the hypocrisy in the Jewish leaders in the parables of Two Sons and The Tenants. They quickly realise that the stories are pointed at them and turn from trying to shame him to plotting his death. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe parables in chapters 24 and 25 speak of the second coming of Jesus. The first time Jesus came, he came to save. The second time Jesus comes, he will come to judge. The call is to be ready, because the hour of his coming is unexpected. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus then withdraws to prepare his disciples for what’s about to happen. His death is not a failure, nor is it a tragedy. Jesus’ death is the surprising fulfilment of God’s amazing plan of salvation. 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