13 Very Big Mistakes People Made and What God Did About Them

Easy-to-Teach Bible Lessons for a Big Range of Ages Together!
 
Leading children closer to Jesus can be challenging—even more so when you have a mix of ages in the same room! What do you do?
 
The 13 Very series is here for you!
 
Each book in the series contains 13 very easy and engaging sessions that focus on one key Bible truth. Kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. Each session is

• Low-prep—light on supplies and easy to lead on short notice
• Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
• Multi-aged—designed to work for all elementary levels
• Right-sized—45 minutes of fun with time stretchers to fill an hour
• Ready-to-go—Just add an adult or a teenage leader—no training necessary

 
Perfect for any children’s ministry opportunity—for Sunday school, children’s church, small groups, and more!

Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 very big mistakes people made and what God did about them. They will see how Adam and Eve, Jonah, King Saul, and others stepped away from God and straight into big trouble. And along the way, kids will be challenged to never step away from God and will grow in their certainty that God loves them—no matter what!
 
Written by Mikal Keefer, a trusted children’s ministry worker who’s created a towering stack of books and resources and loves inventing new ways to help kids engage with God’s big story.
 
 

Mikal Keefer has published more than 20 books and is a frequent contributor to Group Publishing curriculum. He’s an active volunteer leader in children’s ministry at Church of the Good Shepherd in Loveland, Colorado. Mikal, who is married and the father of two children, is the author of all six titles in this series.

Contents
How to Use These SessionsPage 7
SESSION 1: Adam and Eve’s Big MistakePage 9
We honor God when we obey him. Genesis 2:15–18, 22; 3:1–19
SESSION 2: Cain’s Big MistakePage 17Being jealous hurts everybody. Genesis 4:3–16
SESSION 3: Pharaoh’s Big MistakePage 25God is more powerful than anyone. Exodus 5:1–4; 7:14–24
SESSION 4: Aaron’s Big MistakePage 33We worship only God. Exodus 20:1–4; 32:1–8
SESSION 5: Saul’s Big MistakePage 41God knows best. 1 Samuel 13:8–14
SESSION 6: Elijah’s Big MistakePage 49God gives us strength to do what he wants. 1 Kings 19:1–12, 18
SESSION 7: Jonah’s Big MistakePage 57We can’t hide from God, and we don’t need to. Jonah 1:1–5, 15–17
SESSION 8: The Teachers’ Big MistakePage 65God cares about our hearts and our actions. Matthew 23:1–7, 27–28
SESSION 9: Peter’s Big MistakePage 73We can trust Jesus. Matthew 14:22–31
SESSION 10: Paul’s Big MistakePage 81Let’s make sure we’re doing what God wants. Acts 9:1–6; 13:2–5
SESSION 11: Ananias and Sapphira’s Big MistakePage 89God wants us to tell the truth. Acts 5:1–10
SESSION 12: The Rich Young Man’s Big MistakePage 97God wants us to put him first. Luke 18:18–30
SESSION 13: The Disciples’ Big MistakePage 105Jesus loves children. Luke 18:15–17