January 4

BIG IDEA: Jesus has power over sin, so we can give our sins to Him.

BIBLE BASIS: Mark 2:1-12; Matthew 9:1-8

 

KEY VERSE: “Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIrV)

 

January 11

BIG IDEA: Jesus heals us from our sins, so we can follow Him even though we’re sinners.

BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 9:9-13

 

KEY VERSE: “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23 (NIV)

 

January 18

BIG IDEA: Jesus forgives us, so we should forgive others

BIBLE BASIS: Matthew 18:21-35

 

KEY VERSE: “Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you” Colossians 3:13b (NIrV)

 

January 25

BIG IDEA:Jesus doesn’t look down on us for being sinners, so we shouldn’t look down on others who sin.

BIBLE BASIS: John 8:1-11

 

KEY VERSE:“Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” Matthew 7:1(NIV)