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| Day | Daily Title | Daily Theme | Drama Titles | Bible Story | Memory Verse | Activity | Bible Diggers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Where is the Kingdom? | The Kingdom of Heaven is within your reach! | The Three Magi Matthew 2:1-12 | Matthew 3:2b (CEV) The Kingdom of heaven will soon be here. |
| Star Search Matthew 2:1-12 Child Version Youth Version | |
2 | Who is the King? | King Jesus is the Son of God | Jesus’ Temptation Matthew 4:1-11 | Matthew 16:16 (CEV) You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God. |
| Tempting Matthew 4:1-11 Child Version Youth Version | |
3 | Who Can Become the King's Knight? | It’s only God’s grace that gets us into the Kingdom of Heaven | The Rich Young Man Matthew 19:16-22 | John 14:6b (CEV) Jesus answered, “Without me, no one can go to the Father. |
| Good Question Matthew 19:16-22 Child Version Youth Version | |
4 | How Do You Become the King's Knight? | Inviting Jesus into our Castles (Hearts) | The Wise & Foolish Builders Matthew 7:24-27 | John 1:12 (CEV) Yet some people accepted him and put their faith in him. So he gave them the right to be the children of God |
| Wind Rain Matthew 7:24-27 Child Version Youth Version | |
5 | Qualities of the King's Knight | Every knight of the King lives by a code of ethics (the fruits of the Spirit) | Feeding of the 5000 Matthew 14:13-21 | Galatians 5:22,23a (CEV) God’s Spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient, kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self controlled. |
| Picnic Time Matthew 14:13-21 Child Version Youth Version | |
6 | The Goal of a King's Knight | Pursue a relationship with Jesus more than anything else. | The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:45,46 | Matthew 6:33 (CEV) But more than anything else, put God’s work first and do what he wants. |
| Pursue the Pearl! Matthew 13:44-46 Child Version Youth Version | |
7 | The Tools of a King's Knight | God’s Word and prayer can help you through any trouble. | Jesus walks on water Matthew 14:22-33 | Philippians 4:6a (CEV) Do not worry about anything, but pray about everything |
| Water King Matthew 14:22-33 Child Version Youth Version | |
8 | The Power of a King's Knight | We can do all things through the power of God. | The Healing of Jairus’ Daughter Matthew 9:18,19,23-26 | Philippians 4:13 (CEV) Christ gives me the strength to face anything |
| Power, Power, Power! Matthew 9:18,19,23-26 Child Version Youth Version | |
9 | Why Did the King have to Die? | Jesus died so that we might have eternal life. | Pilate’s Plight and Jesus’ Death Matthew 27:11-56 | John 11:25 (CEV) I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die. |
| At Crossroads Matthew 27:31-54 Child Version Youth Version | |
10 | The King Lives! | Go tell others about the great news of Jesus! | The Resurrection Matthew 28 | Matthew 28:20b (CEV) I will be with you always, even until the end of the world. |
| Surprise! Matthew 28:1-20 Child Version Youth Version |
This entire curriculum is available in print from the SU store.
This Leader’s Manual contains creative materials for ten days of ministry. It is constructed to be used in a variety of settings: city park outreach, beach missions, camp chapels and devotions, any place where children gather. Since each context provides its own unique resources and constraints, this material is not presented in the form of a curriculum, but rather as a collection of tools that can be cut, pasted, arranged and rearranged to fit the gifts of your ministry team, the needs of the children you serve, and the demands of your particular setting.
The materials presented in this manual are structured around a Medieval Kingdom theme. In each daily drama, two characters, Little Faith and Squire Doubtful learn the truths of what it means to be a knight (a servant) in the Kingdom of Heaven. Little Faith and Squire Doubtful start off pursuing the dream of becoming knights. In the process they meet Jesus, become knighted (become Christians), and take on the high calling of the Kingdom of Heaven’s knights by pursuing the pearl of great price (pursuing a relationship with Jesus).
A corresponding Bible story presentation for each day allows the children to meet and talk to individuals who learned truths about the Kingdom of Heaven. Most of the dramas and Bible stories are based on the book of Matthew. Children will also be introduced to other fun characters like the King, the Court Musician and Minstrels, the Royal Chef and Royal Baker, Jesters Jack and Jinx and Sheriff NoddingOff.
The manual also includes strategies for teaching memory verses, quiz time ideas, coordinating game suggestions, as well as ideas for working with prereaders.. The reproducible Bible Digger study sheets on the Gospel of Matthew included with this resource, rounds out the program, providing an opportunity for children to read and respond to God’s word in a small group setting.
The entire curriculum is available in print in our store. Here are the links to purchase the notebooks:
A Faith-Based After-School Program
PrimeTime® is for churches or other organizations that want an effective tool of outreach ministry to children who would otherwise be alone and unsupervised during the after school hours.
