Lights! Camera! Action! Join Julie Simpson and the cast and crew of Treasure Hunters 7 as we learn how to be the right kind of friend. Through the stories and examples found in the Bible, the children will also learn how to choose good friends and how to be a good friend. Roll out the red carpet and check out the latest series from Elevate: Entourage!
LESSON 1
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that good friends give and listen to wise advice.
Main Point: A Good Friend Is Wise!!
Bible Story: Jethro advises Moses on how to lead the Israelites. (Exodus 18:1-27)
Bible Verse: Proverbs 19:20
"Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life." (NLT)
LESSON 2
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend helps others.
Main Point: A Good Friend Is Helpful!
Bible Story: Aaron and Hur help Moses with a battle. (Exodus 17:8-13)
Bible Verse: Romans 15:2
"We should help others do what is right and build them up in the Lord." (NLT)
LESSON 3
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend is loyal.
Main Point: A Good Friend Will Always Be There For You!
Bible Story: Barnabas stands up for Paul to the disciples. (Acts 9:1-31)
Bible Verse: Proverbs 27:10a
"Never abandon a friend-" (NLT)
LESSON 4
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that Jesus is the best friend they can have.
Main Point: Jesus Is A Good Friend!
Bible Story: Jesus' sacrifice for us. (Book of John)
Bible Verse: John 15:13
"There is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends." (NLT)
LESSON 5
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend prays for others.
Main Point: A Good Friend Prays For Others!
Bible Story: The believers pray for Peter in prison. (Acts 12:1-19)
Bible Verse: Romans 12:12
"Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." (NLT)
LESSON 6
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend accepts others.
Main Point: A Good Friend Accepts Others!
Bible Story: Peter preaches to the Gentiles (Acts 10)
Bible Verse: Romans 15:7
"Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory." (NLT)
LESSON 7
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend cares for others in need.
Main Point: A Good Friend Cares For Others!!
Bible Story: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37)
Bible Verse: Matthew 22:39b
"John replied, "Love your neighbor as yourself." (NLT)
LESSON 8
Lesson Goal: The children will learn that a good friend tells others about Jesus.
Main Point: A Good Friend Tells Others About Jesus!
Bible Story: Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:26-40)
Bible Verse: 2 Timothy 4:2
"Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching."
