November 2026 - Plot Twist

Surprising Parables Of Jesus.

Many first-century rabbis taught with parables, but Jesus’ stories have surprising twists.

Elementary

Memory Verse:

Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  -Matthew 7:24

Lessons: 

LESSON 1: The Sower 
What kind of soil do you want to be? What will God’s words do in your heart?
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

LESSON 2: The Good Samaritan
Not all those presumed to be in are in. And not all those presumed to be out are out. 
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

LESSON 3: The Wise & Foolish Builders
The wise builder’s obedience didn’t keep him from going through the storm, but what he build survived.
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

LESSON 4: The Prodigal Son
A father throws a party to celebrate the “bad kid” instead of the “good” one. 
Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

LESSON 5: The Sheep & the Goats
God does not judge people by their ability to follow rules, but by their willingness to show love and compassion.
Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

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PRESCHOOL THEMES

Memory Verse: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock." -Matthew 7:24

Main Idea: I can trust every word that Jesus said.

Bible Story: The Parable of the Sower – Matthew 13:1-23

Lesson 1: 
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Props
This Week’s Focus: God is generous.

Lesson 2:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Pictures
This Week’s Focus: I can take Jesus’ words to heart.
 
Lesson 3:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Interactive Roleplay
This Week’s Focus: I can follow Jesus, even when it is hard.

Lesson 4:
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with Questions Only
This Week’s Focus: When I follow Jesus, I don’t need to worry.

Lesson 5: 
Creative Teaching Method: Storytelling with a Tussled Tale
This Week’s Focus: I can grow to be more like Jesus.