August 25, 2024
1st-3rd Grade
4th-5th Grade
Story Focus: We wrap up the month in Romans 12:2. Paul was writing a letter to the Romans in which he encouraged them to “let [their] way of thinking be completely changed.” Paul wanted to remind the believers that God could continually change the way they thought, which would allow them to focus on God’s plan. When we spend time talking to God, learning from Scripture, and listening to others who follow God, we’ll be able to figure out what God wants to do in our lives.
Bottom Line: Never stop growing in wisdom. Wisdom isn’t something that we find one time and then we’re done. It’s a continuous learning process that we’ll encounter for the rest of our lives. As we gain knowledge, we should want to gain God’s wisdom too. It’s not enough just to know something. We have to do something with what we know in order for it to make a difference.
Key Question: How are you wiser than you used to be? Think back to the first time you learned something new, like tying your shoes or learning how to read. It wasn’t enough just to see someone do it. You had to practice it for yourself too. This question allows preteens to begin exploring all the different ways they’ve grown . . . and to consider what steps they can take to continue learning and growing as they gain wisdom.
Memory Verse: “ If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn't find fault." James 1:5 NIRV.
Wisdom: Finding out what you should do and doing it.