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

If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it—you’re in exactly the right place.
 
Each session focuses on one key Bible truth—kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways.
 
Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is

• Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more
• Multi–aged—suitable for all elementary kids
• Low–prep—using easy-to-find supplies
• 45 minutes of fun—with time stretchers to fill an hour
• Relational—children grow close to Jesus and each other

Perfect for any children’s ministry program—Sunday school, children’s church, and more!

Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into the stories of 13 very big mistakes people made. 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!
 

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