Don’t worry — it’s not time for a new pair of glasses just yet! We made these pictures fuzzy for a reason! During “Let’s Focus,” students will see a series of blurry pictures. As the pictures gradually become clear, they’ll race to say what it is. Each picture helps make the truth
of God’s Word easy to see and brings into focus the forever love of Jesus.
Jan 19-23
Week 19: Jesus is Tempted in the Desert
Key Verse: 1 Cor. 10:13
Big Idea: Jesus said “no” to sin, and so can we. Bible Basis: Luke 4:1-13
Jan 26-30
Week 20: Jesus is Rejected in Nazareth
Key Verse: Galatians 1:10
Big Idea: Jesus was rejected for saying unpopular things.
Bible Basis: Luke 4:16-30
Feb 2-6
Week 21: Jesus Calls His Disciples
Key Verse: Mark 1:17
Big Idea: Jesus calls ordinary people like us to follow Him.
Bible Basis: Luke 5:1-11, 27-31, 6:12-16; Matt 4:18-22
Feb 9-13
Week 22: The Woman at the Well
Key Verse: Romans 5:8
Big Idea: God’s love is greater than our sin, so we can go to Him for forgiveness.
Bible Basis: John 4:1-26
Feb 16-20
Week 23 Jesus and the Pharisees
Key Verse: Psalm 51:10
Feb 16-20 Big Idea: Jesus wants us to be pure in heart, not just pretenders.
Bible Basis: Matthew 23
“Picture this!” That was one of Jesus’ favorite expressions. Well…sort of! Jesus often told parables to create a clear and memorable picture of what it looks like to follow God. It’s as if Jesus were saying, “Picture this—a man had two sons…” During “Picture This,”
students will interact with Jesus’ parables by creating a series of fast-paced pictures! Best of all, they’ll also learn and experience what it means to follow our ever-living, ever-loving God.
Feb 23-27
Week 24: Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders
Key Verse: Matthew 7:24
Big Idea: God’s Word provides a solid foundation for us to build our lives on.
Bible Basis: Matthew 7:24-29
Mar 2-6
Week 25: Parable of the Good Samaritan
Key Verse: Luke 10:27
Big Idea: God is compassionate and wants us to show compassion to others even if they’re different from us.
Bible Basis: Luke 10:25-37
Mar 9-13
Week 26: Parable of the Rich Fool
Key Verse: Matthew 6:21
Big Idea: God wants us to treasure our relationship with Him more than any of our possessions.
Bible Basis: Luke 12:13-21
Mar 16-20
Week 27: Parable of the Lost Sheep and Coin
Key Verse: Luke 15:10
Big Idea: Jesus pursues the lost and rejoices when they turn to Him.
Bible Basis: Luke 15:3-10
Here’s what included:
- 5 lessons per week for 36 weeks a year delivered on our digital platform*
- Journey Today Show video lessons**
- Interactive Bible storytelling time
- Bible memory activities
- Personal application activities
- Prayer activities
- Comprehension and discussion questions
- Bible character illustrations
- Parent devotionals
- Coloring sheets
- Pinterest page with lesson crafts
- “Praise Party” Spotify music playlist
- “Table Talk” cards for mealtime discussion
*Lessons are digital-only. Nothing will be mailed to you. They’re designed to work on screens and you can easily print them.
**Access to the JTS video platform is granted only during the academic year in which you purchase the curriculum.