Truth AND Dare 8-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum

Are You Up To The Challenge?  Being a follower of Jesus is more than just knowing the truth; it's about doing – living out the truth. In this series – as the lesson titles indicate – kids will encounter a biblical truth AND complete a dare that serves to reinforce the lesson learned. _______ Truth AND Dare Lessons Overview   MEMORY VERSE: "Don’t just listen to the word. You fool yourselves if you do that. You must do what it says.” James 1:22 (NIRV) Lessons: God Hears Our Prayers AND I Will Pray Every Day Scripture: Jonah 1:15-2:10, Jonah Prays From Inside the Fish Jonah was in the scariest place he'd ever been – inside a fish's belly – when he learned that God always hears our prayers. This week's dare: Decorate and fill out a Prayer Reminder sheet.  Then commit to praying for these things every day this week. Objective: Kids will learn, “God hears me when I pray.”  Jesus Memorized Scripture AND I Will Hide God’s Word In My Heart Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 The Temptation of Jesu