The micro church discussion is based on the weekly Bible Teaching. Our goal is to have the teaching posted by the Friday evening prior to Micro Church (2nd and 4th Sundays). We encourage you to watch on Saturday or Sunday mornings before you attend your micro church so the content is fresh in your mind. If you don’t have time to watch, we still definitely want you to attend micro church, but your ability to add to the conversation will be limited.

Video posted below is for the November 24 weekend.

Questions to think about as you watch:

  • What are the pros and cons of using spiritual gift tests? Do they help or hinder understanding?

  • How can we avoid both the misuse and neglect of spiritual gifts?

 

For the kids

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October 27

Kids Lesson - Algebra Mountain and the Purse of Ears
Key Verse - “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” (Hebrews 12:1, NIV)

Character Trait - Perseverance

Discussion

  • Todd was frustrated by how difficult Algebra was for him. When have you felt frustrated by something you found difficult? How did you respond to the challenge?

  • Todd asked, “Why can’t stuff just be fun and easy?” How would you answer Todd’s question? Why do we need to learn how to do things that are hard?

  • What hard things have you had to do?

  • One thing we learn by facing challenges and difficulties is perseverance, or the ability to do something even when it’s hard. Who are some people, either in real life or in your favorite stories, who show perseverance? How are they able to persevere?

  • One of the sources of Todd’s perseverance was the support of his friends, who helped him prepare for his Algebra test. Who are the friends and family members who help you to persevere? In what ways have they helped you?

  • In making their film, the Creators were faced with some pretty big challenges. How did they show perseverance in overcoming these challenges and completing the film?

  • There are a lot of things we can do to learn perseverance, like praying for strength, reading stories of perseverance, and even asking for advice from our parents What things could you do today that will help you persevere when you face challenges in the future?

November 10

Kids Lesson - Truman v. McFibbyBritches
Key Verse - “A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.” (Proverbs 19:9, NIV)

Character Trait - Honesty

Discussion

  • This episode addressed stealing and lying, which are both forms of dishonesty. Why is it wrong to be dishonest?

  • When Ronen was describing his situation to the Creators, he said: “I didn’t mean to lie, it just kind of popped out.” Can you relate to Ronen? Have you ever “popped out” a lie when you didn’t mean to? Why do you think it was easier to lie than tell the truth?

  • In the Bible, lying is something we’re commanded not to do. And it says those who disobey will be punished. Have you ever been punished for lying? How did you feel when you were punished?

  • Lying can also be hurtful. In what ways can lying hurt others? Have you ever been hurt by a person’s dishonesty?

  • Once Ronen realized he was wrong, he faced a dilemma: either tell the whole truth or try to keep himself out of trouble. What did Ronen choose? How did his friends encourage him to do what was right? Why is it important for us to tell the truth, even when it’s hard?

  • Being an honest person means always telling the truth, even when it’s difficult. How can you practice being honest every day?

November 24

Kids Lesson: Numbers: The Musical

Theme/Summary -How Will learned about thankfulness.

Key Verse “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18, NIV)

Character Trait - Thankfulness

Discussion

  • After Will found himself stuck in a wheelchair, he said it was difficult to be thankful. In what ways can you relate to Will? When has it been difficult for you to be thankful?

  • Instead of being thankful, Will mentioned he did a lot of complaining instead. Why do you think complaining is sometimes so much easier than giving thanks? Is complaining something that you struggle with?

  • How did Will’s friends cheer him up? In what ways can our friends help us be more thankful?

  • In their musical, the Creators showed how the Israelites were quick to forget all the ways God had taken care of them. Because of their forgetfulness, they complained more than they gave thanks. In what ways are we sometimes forgetful like the Israelites?

  • Growing in thankfulness can be as simple as remembering and naming all the things we have to be thankful for. What do you have to be thankful for?

  • How can you be more intentional about remembering what you have to be thankful for? What could change about your life if you grew in thankfulness?