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The Big Story Week 21: Jesus Obeys God

Starting this week we will be in the New Testament. In December we learned about the birth of Jesus and when he was a boy in the Temple. Our story this week starts when Jesus is 30 years old.

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The Big Story Week 20: Time to Rebuild!

God promised His people their very own land, in return they promised to follow God and worship only him. God’s people didn’t keep their promise. As a result they lost their country and endured many years living as captives in faraway countries. Daniel, Esther and others who chose to remain faithful to God. Eventually, Israel would return to their home land

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The Big Story Week 19: Esther

Last week learned about Daniel who chose to follow God even when it was hard. This week learn about Esther who is also chooses to follow God even when it is hard.

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The Big Story Week 18: Captivity!

Last week we learned about David’s son Solomon. Solomon was a wise king and under his direction Jerusalem grew into a great city. However even with a wise king they struggled with their promise to worship and obey only God. After King Solomon died Judah (Israel) faces many challenges. They continued to disobey. Let’s see what happens.

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The Big Story Week 17: King Solomon

This week we return to the Old Testament. Before Advent we talked about the Israelites wanting a king. First they had King Saul and things didn’t go well. Next, they had King David who loved God. This week we meet his son King Solomon.