JAN. // SCHOOL-AGE // KIDSWAY CONNECT
January 10 & 11
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: Jesus Calls Matthew // Matthew 9:9–13
Big Idea: Jesus heals us from our sins so we can follow Him.
Parent Tip: Jesus invited Matthew to follow Him even though he was a sinner. Help your child understand that no one is perfect, and we all need Jesus’ forgiveness. This week, talk about how Jesus helps us make better choices and invites us to follow Him every day — even when we mess up. Remind your child that God’s love isn’t based on being “good enough,” but on His grace.
January 17 & 18
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: The Unforgiving Servant // Matthew 18:21–35
Big Idea: Jesus forgives us, so we should forgive others.
Parent Tip: Jesus teaches us that forgiveness should have no limit. When conflicts or hurt feelings arise at home or school, encourage your child to talk about how forgiveness can be hard — but important. Practice forgiveness together by praying and choosing kindness, just as Jesus forgives us when we do wrong.
January 24 & 25
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: Jesus and the Woman Caught in Sin // John 8:1–11
Big Idea: Jesus shows us grace, so we shouldn’t judge others.
Parent Tip: Jesus treated others with compassion instead of judgment. This week, help your child notice moments when it’s tempting to judge others for their mistakes. Encourage them to respond with kindness, empathy, and grace — remembering that we all need forgiveness and that Jesus calls us to love others the way He loves us.
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: Jesus Calls Matthew // Matthew 9:9–13
Big Idea: Jesus heals us from our sins so we can follow Him.
Parent Tip: Jesus invited Matthew to follow Him even though he was a sinner. Help your child understand that no one is perfect, and we all need Jesus’ forgiveness. This week, talk about how Jesus helps us make better choices and invites us to follow Him every day — even when we mess up. Remind your child that God’s love isn’t based on being “good enough,” but on His grace.
January 17 & 18
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: The Unforgiving Servant // Matthew 18:21–35
Big Idea: Jesus forgives us, so we should forgive others.
Parent Tip: Jesus teaches us that forgiveness should have no limit. When conflicts or hurt feelings arise at home or school, encourage your child to talk about how forgiveness can be hard — but important. Practice forgiveness together by praying and choosing kindness, just as Jesus forgives us when we do wrong.
January 24 & 25
Parent & Child Discussion
Bible Story: Jesus and the Woman Caught in Sin // John 8:1–11
Big Idea: Jesus shows us grace, so we shouldn’t judge others.
Parent Tip: Jesus treated others with compassion instead of judgment. This week, help your child notice moments when it’s tempting to judge others for their mistakes. Encourage them to respond with kindness, empathy, and grace — remembering that we all need forgiveness and that Jesus calls us to love others the way He loves us.
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