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Preschool track
Overview of Galatians
The young Christians in Galatia got off to a good start. They understood that Jesus died on the cross to make them right with God. They learned that forgiveness couldn't be earned by being good but was a gift of God's grace. It was an underserved kindness from God.
But now the Galatians were all mixed up. Paul accused them off following "another gospel" (Gal 1:6), which could never make them right with God. Paul taught that people are made right with God by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, not through the good things they do. Paul reminded the Galatians that God's gift of forgiveness is freely given to people who believe in Jesus.
Paul was sad because the Galatians had forgotten the real Jesus, He told them that they would grow as Christians by relying on God's Spirit (Gal 5:16-26). Jesus not only makes us right with God, but God's Spirit works inside us so we want to follow God's ways. God changes us into people who are loving, joyful, and kind. Galatians shows us the real way to become more like Jesus!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
But now the Galatians were all mixed up. Paul accused them off following "another gospel" (Gal 1:6), which could never make them right with God. Paul taught that people are made right with God by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, not through the good things they do. Paul reminded the Galatians that God's gift of forgiveness is freely given to people who believe in Jesus.
Paul was sad because the Galatians had forgotten the real Jesus, He told them that they would grow as Christians by relying on God's Spirit (Gal 5:16-26). Jesus not only makes us right with God, but God's Spirit works inside us so we want to follow God's ways. God changes us into people who are loving, joyful, and kind. Galatians shows us the real way to become more like Jesus!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Bible Readings
Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23) Reading
Paul wrote letters to the followers of Jesus who lived in a town called Galatia. Oa told the Galatians, "We are like a tree that grows fruit. But our fruit is not the kind of fruit we eat. It's not apples and bananas and pears."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are ways we feel and act. When we hug someone, we're showing love. When we wait our turn, we're showing patience. When we use nice words, we're being kind. When we pray, we're being faithful."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These aren't fruits we eat; they're fruit of the Spirit!"
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are ways we feel and act. When we hug someone, we're showing love. When we wait our turn, we're showing patience. When we use nice words, we're being kind. When we pray, we're being faithful."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These aren't fruits we eat; they're fruit of the Spirit!"
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
I Wonder....
- why they are called fruit?
- why there are only 9 fruit of the Spirit?
Discussion Questions
- If you could decide another fruit of the Spirit. What would it be?
Videos
Godly Play
This video is 7:22 minutes long
Crossroad Kids' Club
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Love
This video is 2:28 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit
This video is 1:58 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
This video is 3:31 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
This video is 2:31 minutes long
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Saddleback Kids
Word of the Day (Fruit of the Spirit)
This video is 2:00 minutes long
Songs
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Fruit of the Spirit by KidSpring Children's Ministry
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Fruit of the Spirit by Go Fish
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This song is 1:59 minutes long
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This song is 3:10 minutes long
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Every Move I Make by Shout Praise Kids
This song is 3:05 minutes long
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Motions (Joy) by Saddleback Kids
This song is 2:57 minutes long
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Motions (Love) by Saddleback Kids
Bookmark
Art Project
Fruit of the Spirit Craft Stick
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Ribbon or Yarn
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Jumbo or Mini Jumbo Craft Sticks
Leader Preparation:
- Gather Materials
Instructions:
- First, line up eight jumbo craft sticks or ten mini-jumbo craft sticks, one on top of the other.
- Then, write the Fruit of the Spirit first
- Once that is written, write the eight words on the rest of craft sticks
- Next, decorate the boarder with what you want.
- Then, flip the sticks over
- Once every stick is flipped, glue ribbon or Yarn down the back of the craft sticks
- Finally, let dry
Tips for Adults
Galatians is a letter from the apostle Paul to Christians living in the region of Galatia. The Galatians thought that following the Law and hard work were all they needed. But Paul taught that people who follow. Jesus live by trusting God. Paul said God's Spirit makes big changes happen.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Elementary Track
Overview of Galatians
The young Christians in Galatia got off to a good start. They understood that Jesus died on the cross to make them right with God. They learned that forgiveness couldn't be earned by being good but was a gift of God's grace. It was an underserved kindness from God.
But now the Galatians were all mixed up. Paul accused them off following "another gospel" (Gal 1:6), which could never make them right with God. Paul taught that people are made right with God by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, not through the good things they do. Paul reminded the Galatians that God's gift of forgiveness is freely given to people who believe in Jesus.
Paul was sad because the Galatians had forgotten the real Jesus, He told them that they would grow as Christians by relying on God's Spirit (Gal 5:16-26). Jesus not only makes us right with God, but God's Spirit works inside us so we want to follow God's ways. God changes us into people who are loving, joyful, and kind. Galatians shows us the real way to become more like Jesus!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
But now the Galatians were all mixed up. Paul accused them off following "another gospel" (Gal 1:6), which could never make them right with God. Paul taught that people are made right with God by the faithfulness of Jesus Christ, not through the good things they do. Paul reminded the Galatians that God's gift of forgiveness is freely given to people who believe in Jesus.
Paul was sad because the Galatians had forgotten the real Jesus, He told them that they would grow as Christians by relying on God's Spirit (Gal 5:16-26). Jesus not only makes us right with God, but God's Spirit works inside us so we want to follow God's ways. God changes us into people who are loving, joyful, and kind. Galatians shows us the real way to become more like Jesus!
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Overview: Galatians by Bible Project
This video is 9:03 minutes long
Bible Readings
Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 22-23) Reading
Paul wrote letters to the followers of Jesus who lived in a town called Galatia. Oa told the Galatians, "We are like a tree that grows fruit. But our fruit is not the kind of fruit we eat. It's not apples and bananas and pears."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are ways we feel and act. When we hug someone, we're showing love. When we wait our turn, we're showing patience. When we use nice words, we're being kind. When we pray, we're being faithful."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These aren't fruits we eat; they're fruit of the Spirit!"
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are ways we feel and act. When we hug someone, we're showing love. When we wait our turn, we're showing patience. When we use nice words, we're being kind. When we pray, we're being faithful."
"The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These aren't fruits we eat; they're fruit of the Spirit!"
*Taken from Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook
I Wonder....
- why Paul said that they are fruits of the Spirit?
- if there could be more fruits of the Spirit?
Discussion Questions
- Draw how you would act on each of the fruits of the Spirit.
- What is one way that you can show others the fruit of the Spirit?
- What fruit of the Spirit are you already showing?
- Which fruit of the Spirit can you do better at?
Video
Saddleback Kid's
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Word of the Day (Fruit of the Spirit)
This video is 2:00 minutes long
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Fruit of the Spirit: Elementary Lesson 1
This video is 13:26 minutes long
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Crossroad Kids' Club
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit
This video is 4:22 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
This video is 2:31 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
This video is 3:31 minutes long
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The Parable of the Good Samaritan
This video is 2:28minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Self - Control
This video is 3:23 minutes long
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God's Story: Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness
This video is 2:38 minutes long
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Songs
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Fruit of the Spirit by Bob Baxter
This song is 2:44 minutes long
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Early Childhood Worship (Fruit of the Spirit) by Saddleback Kids
This song is 3:07 minutes long
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Bookmark
Art Project
Fruit of the Spirit Craft Sticks
Materials:
Leader Preparation:
Instructions:
- Ribbon or Yarn
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers
- Jumbo or Mini Jumbo Craft Sticks
Leader Preparation:
- Gather Materials
Instructions:
- First, line up eight jumbo craft sticks or ten mini-jumbo craft sticks, one on top of the other.
- Then, write the Fruit of the Spirit first
- Once that is written, write the eight words on the rest of craft sticks
- Next, decorate the boarder with what you want.
- Then, flip the sticks over
- Once every stick is flipped, glue ribbon or Yarn down the back of the craft sticks
- Finally, let dry
Content for Adults
Galatians is a letter from the apostle Paul to Christians living in the region of Galatia. The Galatians thought that following the Law and hard work were all they needed. But Paul taught that people who follow. Jesus live by trusting God. Paul said God's Spirit makes big changes happen.
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
*Taken from Deep Blue Bible
Each Sunday there will be a class addressing the reading for that week. The classes will engage the particular Bible book for that week, paying specific attention to a theme or topic. These classes are hybrid and will meet each Sunday, in-person (EM307/308) and on Zoom, at 10:05am. The Zoom link is at the bottom of this email and is the same for each week.