Resurrection Church is a non-denominational Christian church in Aurora, IL. We exist to wash feet & speak the truth, because we love you. To us, it's all about serving Jesus and we're excited because we get to!  

R-Kidz is a place where kids from birth through 5th grade can learn about God and grow in their relationship with Him! 

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How valuable is a Pearl? Pastor Bryan helps us see JUST how valuable it can be! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) How can we know that we're valuable to God? 
 
a) Because He gave EVERYTHING (even His life) to have us. 
 
2) How can we follow Jesus' example and "sell everything" we have? 
 
a) Leave behind our old life of sin and live our lives for Him! 
 
3) How did the jeweler know a fine pearl when He saw one? 
 
a) He knew what He was looking for! 
 
Jesus saw something He wanted when He saw us. He gave up everything to have us for Himself. How can we recognize God's Kingdom when we see it? 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to live for Him and for His Kingdom! 
 
Further Reading: Romans 8:32 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"The Kingdom is Like... The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price"

How valuable is a Pearl? Pastor Bryan helps us see JUST how valuable it can be! Devotional Questions: 1) How can we know ...

Parable of the Pearl for Kids (Matthew 13:45-46)

Pastor Bryan is stuck... He's trying to find a way to bring to life the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Freddy has a couple of ideas... no one said they were good ideas though. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) Jesus said the kingdom can be compared to a treasure hidden in a field. Who or What is the treasure? 
 
a) It could be us because we're God's treasure, or it could be the Kingdom because we leave our old life behind (sell everything) 
 
2) Why did Jesus pay the highest price for us? 
 
a) Because it brought Him joy! 
 
3) How can we "sell everything" to have the Kingdom? 
 
Jesus sets the example for us. He sold everything to have us for Himself. That's why we can sell everything, leave our old life behind, to have the Kingdom. 
 
LETS PRAY for God to give us courage to leave our old life, our sin life, behind for the Kingdom, like He gave up His life for us! 
 
Further Reading: Hebrews 12:2 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"The Kingdom is Like... The Parable of the Hidden Treasure"

Pastor Bryan is stuck... He's trying to find a way to bring to life the Parable of the Hidden Treasure. Freddy has a couple of ideas... no one said they were good ideas though.

Devotional Questions: 

1) Jesus said the kingdom can be compared to a treasure hidden in a field. Who or What is the treasure?

a) It could be us because we're God's treasure, or it could be the Kingdom because we leave our old life behind (sell everything)

2) Why did Jesus pay the highest price for us?

a) Because it brought Him joy!

3) How can we "sell everything" to have the Kingdom?

Jesus sets the example for us. He sold everything to have us for Himself.  That's why we can sell everything, leave our old life behind, to have the Kingdom. 

LETS PRAY for God to give us courage to leave our old life, our sin life, behind for the Kingdom, like He gave up His life for us!

Further Reading: Hebrews 12:2

Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"The Kingdom is Like... The Parable of the Hidden Treasure"

Kingdom Treasure for Kids (Matthew 13:44)

How does the Kingdom of Heaven grow? Like yeast! How does yeast grow? Yeast, just like the Kingdom, grows on the INSIDE before it shows on the OUTSIDE! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What does the Kingdom do when it gets into our hearts? 
 
a) It Grows 
 
2) Does it start by growing on the outside or the inside? 
 
a) Inside (It GROWS on the INSIDE before it SHOWS on the OUTSIDE) 
 
3) When the Kingdom grows in our hearts, we show others the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Read those verses and ask yourself, "To whom can I show Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, & Self-Control?" 
 
Just like we learned with the Parable of the Mustard seed, the kingdom (just like yeast) starts small but it doesn't stay that way. It grows on the inside of us so that we can show others all of the Fruit of the Spirit on the outside! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to show us how to let the kingdom grow in our hearts so that it can spread to the hearts of our friends and family! 
 
Further Reading: Galatians 5:22-23 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"The Kingdom is Like... The Parable of the Yeast"

How does the Kingdom of Heaven grow? Like yeast! How does yeast grow? Yeast, just like the Kingdom, grows on the INSIDE before it shows on the OUTSIDE!

Devotional Questions: 

1) What does the Kingdom do when it gets into our hearts?

a) It Grows

2) Does it start by growing on the outside or the inside?

a) Inside (It GROWS on the INSIDE before it SHOWS on the OUTSIDE)

3) When the Kingdom grows in our hearts, we show others the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). Read those verses and ask yourself, "To whom can I show Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, & Self-Control?"

Just like we learned with the Parable of the Mustard seed, the kingdom (just like yeast) starts small but it doesn't stay that way.  It grows on the inside of us so that we can show others all of the Fruit of the Spirit on the outside!

LETS PRAY for God to show us how to let the kingdom grow in our hearts so that it can spread to the hearts of our friends and family!

Furt

The Parable of the Yeast for Kids! (Matthew 13:33)

R-Kidz Presents "What is a Kingdom? (Romans 14:17) for Kids!" Ebony has another new word for us... Kingdom! Seemed like a good idea to invite a new friend to help us, a natural King, our Lion friend, King Kit!... But, it turns out he isn't much help. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What do we call the special types of stories that Jesus would tell to teach us about the Kingdom? 
 
a) Parables 
 
2) Where is the Kingdom of God? 
 
a) Inside everyone who believes in Jesus 
 
3) Since God's Kingdom is about "living a life of goodness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit," how can YOU bring God's Kingdom to your friends and family? 
 
God's Kingdom isn't like any other Kingdom we've ever seen or heard of, it's unique because it's inside His people and it goes where we go! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to show the goodness, peace, and joy of the Kingdom to everyone we meet! 
 
Further Reading: Matthew 13, Luke 17:20-21 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"The Kingdom is Like... The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds"

R-Kidz Presents "What is a Kingdom? (Romans 14:17) for Kids!" Ebony has another new word for us... Kingdom! Seemed like a ...

What is a Kingdom? for Kids! (Romans 14:17)

R-Kidz Presents "God's Love Letters!" for Kids. We caught Bryan writing a special letter... a Love letter! Then he told us about a special love letter that was written to us! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) Who wrote you love letters? 
 
a) God! 
 
2) Who wrote the letters in the bible? 
 
a) Paul, James, John, Jude, & Peter (not mentioned in the video- oops) 
 
3) God loves you so much He made you a part of His family! How do you think God wants you to live your life now that you're in His family? 
 
God wrote us a ton of letters. He used Paul, James, John, Jude, & Peter to do it but the whole Bible tells us how much God loves us... Just like one BIG love letter! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to live our lives like members of His family AND to invite all of our friends into this family too!" 
 
Further Reading: 1 John 2:1, 1 John 3:1, Ephesians 3:14-21 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: The Epistles"

R-Kidz Presents "God's Love Letters!" for Kids. We caught Bryan writing a special letter... a Love letter! Then he told us about a ...

God's Love Letters! for Kids (Ephesians 2:19)

R-Kidz Presents "Get the Message?" for Kids. Bryan has to help his friend with something and it doesn't sound like something he wants to do. Good thing he got the information straight from the source or he might have missed out on a really great party! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What was the big message of most of the prophets? 
 
a) Stop sinning and come back to God 
 
2) Did God's people like the prophets very much? 
 
a) No 
 
3) Have you ever asked God a question? What did He say? 
 
In the Old Testament times, God tried over and over to get His people's attention. He wanted them to love Him and be close with Him. God was so serious about it that He came down to earth to make sure that we could hear His message loud and clear! And now He has given us the Holy Spirit so He can speak to us anytime we need Him! 
 
LETS PRAY and thank God for sending us messages through Jesus and for talking to us through the Holy Spirit! 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: Nevi'im"

R-Kidz Presents "Get the Message?" for Kids. Bryan has to help his friend with something and it doesn't sound like something he ...

Old Testament Prophecy for Kids (The Prophets/John 14:26)

R-Kidz Presents "God is Faithful" for Kids. Sal comes looking for Lloyd and when Kristin tells him that Lloyd's not coming, he needs a bit of help with figuring out whether Lloyd's coming back. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) Can we trust God? 
 
a) Yes, 
 
2) How do we know? 
 
a) The history books of the bible show us that God is faithful 
 
3) What is something that you need God to help you with? 
 
No matter what we need God to help us with, we can trust that, as long as we believe in Jesus, He is with us and He is working everything together for our good (Romans 8:28). 
 
LETS PRAY and thank God for being faithful to His people throughout all history! 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: Ketuvim"

R-Kidz Presents "God is Faithful" for Kids. Sal comes looking for Lloyd and when Kristin tells him that Lloyd's not coming, he needs a bit of help with figuring out whether Lloyd's coming back.

Devotional Questions: 

1) Can we trust God? 

a) Yes, 

2) How do we know?

a) The history books of the bible show us that God is faithful

3) What is something that you need God to help you with? 

No matter what we need God to help us with, we can trust that, as long as we believe in Jesus, He is with us and He is working everything together for our good (Romans 8:28). 

LETS PRAY and thank God for being faithful to His people throughout all history!

Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: Ketuvim"

Old Testament Historical Books For Kids (Psalms 119:90)

R-Kidz Presents "What's in the Old Testament?" for Kids. Bryan is trying to get ready for a new series at church and Freddy is eager to help him "put it together." 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What are the two BIG parts that the bible is split into? 
 
a) Old Testament & New Testament 
 
2) What kinds of stories are in the Old Testament? 
 
a) Law (Torah), Prophecies (Nevi'im), Histories (Ketuvim), & Poetry (Psalms) 
 
3) Why is it important to read and know your bible? 
 
Sometimes it's hard to know the difference between truth and lies. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is TRUE." When we dig into God's word, it helps us to know the truth and the Word tells us that the Truth will set us free! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to read the Bible and know what it says so that we can know what is true! 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: Torah"

R-Kidz Presents "What's in the Old Testament?" for Kids. Bryan is trying to get ready for a new series at church and Freddy is eager to help him "put it together." 

Devotional Questions: 

1) What are the two BIG parts that the bible is split into?

a) Old Testament & New Testament

2) What kinds of stories are in the Old Testament?

a) Law (Torah), Prophecies (Nevi'im), Histories (Ketuvim), & Poetry (Psalms)

3) Why is it important to read and know your bible? 

Sometimes it's hard to know the difference between truth and lies. 2 Timothy 3:16 says that "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is TRUE." When we dig into God's word, it helps us to know the truth and the Word tells us that the Truth will set us free!

LETS PRAY for God to help us to read the Bible and know what it says so that we can know what is true!

Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"What's in the Bible: Torah"

What's in the Old Testament? for Kids (2 Timothy 3:16)

R-Kidz Presents Precious Cargo for Kids. Amber has asked Freddy to hang onto something really precious and Freddy is terrified. Amber helps Freddy see how God helps us when we carry precious and important things for Him. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What was the very important thing that God asked Mary to take care of? 
 
a) Jesus, the savior of the world 
 
2) How did Mary respond when the angel told her that she would carry God's son? 
 
a) "I am the Lord's servant, I am willing to do whatever He wants" 
 
3) Is God asking you to carry something important? 
 
As Christians, we carry God's message to people who don't know Him, we carry His word, we represent Him as His people, and we carry the Holy Spirit. We might not feel ready to carry something so special, so important but we can trust that God is going to help us take care of His precious cargo, just like He did for Mary! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to always be faithful to carry His truth, His message, His Word, and His Presence! 
 
Further Reading: Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 1:18-25 
 
Based on Luke 1:30-33 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"Advent- The Pregnancy"

R-Kidz Presents Precious Cargo for Kids. Amber has asked Freddy to hang onto something really precious and Freddy is terrified.

The Incarnation of Jesus and Virgin Birth... For Kids (Luke 1:30-33)

R-Kidz Presents Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy for Kids. Lloyd is going to read Sal a Christmas story and Sal can't wait. It's not quite the story Sal was expecting, but it's definitely the story he needed! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) God had a plan to send a rescuer from the beginning, who was God planning to send? 
 
a) Jesus 
 
2) How many prophecies did Jesus fulfill? 
 
a) Over 300 
 
3) We learned that God is still working, what do you think He wants to do through you? 
 
With Christmas coming up, we can be encouraged by all of the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled to prove to us that He was the savior God promised. 
 
LETS PRAY and thank God for the confidence that Jesus is the savior of the world! 
 
Further Reading: Genesis 3:15, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6 
 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"Advent: The Prophecy"

R-Kidz Presents Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy for Kids. Lloyd is going to read Sal a Christmas story and Sal can't wait.  It's not quite the story Sal was expecting, but it's definitely the story he needed!

Devotional Questions: 

1) God had a plan to send a rescuer from the beginning, who was God planning to send?

a) Jesus

2) How many prophecies did Jesus fulfill?

a) Over 300 

3) We learned that God is still working, what do you think He wants to do through you?

With Christmas coming up, we can be encouraged by all of the prophecies that Jesus fulfilled to prove to us that He was the savior God promised.

LETS PRAY and thank God for the confidence that Jesus is the savior of the world!

Further Reading: Genesis 3:15, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6

Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"Advent: The Prophecy"

Jesus Fulfilled Prophecy... for Kids (Micah 5:2)

R-Kidz Presents God Keeps His Promises for Kids. Sal makes and breaks a promise to Lloyd... all in about 2 minutes! It's a good thing Lloyd is patient to remind Sal how God always keeps His promises, as we approach Christmas. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) God spoke through prophets to make us a BIG promise, what did God promise to send us? 
 
a) A Rescuer, a Savior, a Messiah, His own Son, Jesus 
 
2) Has God ever broken a promise? 
 
a) No 
 
3) What are some promises that you can make & keep to honor God? 
 
With Christmas coming up, we can remember all of the times that God promised to send someone to rescue us from sin, starting in the Garden of Eden in Genesis 3:15. It might not always look how we expect it to look but God is faithful and always keeps His promises. 
 
LETS PRAY and thank God for always being faithful to us and keeping His promises! 
 
Further Reading: Genesis 3:15, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6 
 
Based on 1 Corinthians 1:20 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"Advent: The Promise"

R-Kidz Presents God Keeps His Promises for Kids. Sal makes and breaks a promise to Lloyd... all in about 2 minutes!  It's a good thing Lloyd is patient to remind Sal how God always keeps His promises, as we approach Christmas. 

Devotional Questions: 

1) God spoke through prophets to make us a BIG promise, what did God promise to send us?

a) A Rescuer, a Savior, a Messiah, His own Son, Jesus

2) Has God ever broken a promise?

a) No

3) What are some promises that you can make & keep to honor God?

With Christmas coming up, we can remember all of the times that God promised to send someone to rescue us from sin, starting in the Garden of Eden in Genesis 3:15. It might not always look how we expect it to look but God is faithful and always keeps His promises.

LETS PRAY and thank God for always being faithful to us and keeping His promises!

Further Reading: Genesis 3:15, Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6

Based on 1 Corinthians 1:20
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"Advent: The Promise

God Keeps His Promises... for Kids (1 Corinthians 1:20)

R-Kidz Presents What is Gratitude? for Kids. Freddy thinks he knows what gratitude is but it looks like he's confused. Thankfully, Amber was there to help him get it right! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What does "Gratitude" mean? 
 
a) It's the feeling of being thankful 
 
2) Where do all of our good gifts come from? 
 
a) From God the Father (James 1:17) 
 
3) God wants us to be thankful in every situation (1 Thessalonians 5:18). What can you be thankful for today? 
 
As Christians, we can be thankful all the time because God did something for us that we could never do for ourselves, Jesus gave His life to pay for our sins. He did that so that we could have a relationship with Him. 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to always be thankful for the good & perfect gifts we have! 
 
Further Reading: Luke 17:11-19 
 
Based on 1 Thessalonians 5:18 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"We Are... Thankful"

R-Kidz Presents What is Gratitude? for Kids. Freddy thinks he knows what gratitude is but it looks like he's confused. Thankfully ...

What is Gratitude?... for Kids (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

R-Kidz Presents More than Winners for Kids. Lloyd is excited to share how Jesus makes us winners! Sal is hungry and Lloyd is ready to feed him from the Word of God! 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) When Jesus died on the cross was He losing or was He actually winning? 
 
a) He was winning! 
 
2) What does the bible say about how God uses all the bad things that happen to the people who love Him? 
 
a) God works all things together for good for the ones who love God (Romans 8:28) 
 
3) What is something bad or sad that happened to you? How do you think God can use that for good in your life? 
 
Jesus' friends thought that He was losing when He died on the cross but when He rose again, they realized that He had actually won! Jesus shows us that no matter what happens, even if it looks bad, God can use it for Good! 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to trust that even if we feel like we're losing or bad things are happening, that we're actually winning and God is working everything together for our good! 
 
Further Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 
 
Based on Romans 8:28, 31-39 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"We Are... Victorious"

R-Kidz Presents More than Winners for Kids. Lloyd is excited to share how Jesus makes us winners! Sal is hungry and Lloyd is ready to feed him from the Word of God! 

Devotional Questions: 

1) When Jesus died on the cross was He losing or was He actually winning?

a) He was winning!

2) What does the bible say about how God uses all the bad things that happen to the people who love Him?

a) God works all things together for good for the ones who love God (Romans 8:28)

3) What is something bad or sad that happened to you? How do you think God can use that for good in your life?

Jesus' friends thought that He was losing when He died on the cross but when He rose again, they realized that He had actually won! Jesus shows us that no matter what happens, even if it looks bad, God can use it for Good!

LETS PRAY for God to help us to trust that even if we feel like we're losing or bad things are happening, that we're actually winning and God is working everything together for our good!

F

More than Winners... for Kids (Romans 8:37)

R-Kidz Presents Crucified with Christ for Kids. Freddy isn't happy. He got made fun of by some other kids. But he has a plan for revenge! Thank goodness Amber was there to remind him that he can forgive, just like Jesus forgave him on the cross. Kind of like being Crucified with Christ (Gal 2:20) 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What did Jesus pray when He was on the cross? 
 
a) He prayed "Father, forgive them, they don't know what they are doing." 
 
2) If Jesus forgave the people who put Him on the cross, how should we treat people who are mean to us? 
 
a) We should forgive them. 
 
3) Who does God want YOU to forgive? 
 
Jesus shows us what real love is and what it means to follow Him, He said that if anyone wants to come after Him, we have to take up OUR cross and follow His example. 
 
LETS PRAY for God to help us to love and forgive like Jesus loves and forgives us. 
 
Further Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 on Forgiveness 
 
Based on Galatians 2:20 and Luke 23:34 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"We Are... Free to Forgive"

R-Kidz Presents Crucified with Christ for Kids. Freddy isn't happy. He got made fun of by some other kids. But he has a plan for revenge! Thank goodness Amber was there to remind him that he can forgive, just like Jesus forgave him on the cross. Kind of like being Crucified with Christ (Gal 2:20) 

Devotional Questions: 

1) What did Jesus pray when He was on the cross?

a) He prayed "Father, forgive them, they don't know what they are doing."

2) If Jesus forgave the people who put Him on the cross, how should we treat people who are mean to us?

a) We should forgive them. 

3) Who does God want YOU to forgive? 

Jesus shows us what real love is and what it means to follow Him, He said that if anyone wants to come after Him, we have to take up OUR cross and follow His example. 

LETS PRAY for God to help us to love and forgive like Jesus loves and forgives us. 

Further Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 on Forgiveness 

Based on Galatians 2:20 and Luke 23:34
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curr

How Can I Forgive? for Kids (Galatians 2:20)

R-Kidz Presents The Holy Spirit for Kids. Sal isn't sure who the Holy Spirit is and Lloyd patiently explains, through the bible, who the Holy Spirit is and how He wants to help us follow Jesus. 
 
Devotional Questions: 
 
1) What/Who is the Holy Spirit? 
 
a) The Holy Spirit is God. Just like The Father is God and just like Jesus is God. He's God living in us. He helps us to live like Jesus. 
 
2) What are some of the ways that the Holy Spirit helps us? 
 
a) He reminds us of what Jesus says, helps us to show people Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-Control. 
 
3) Sal was afraid of the Holy Spirit. What makes you feel afraid? 
 
The Holy Spirit wants to help you feel peace even when you're afraid. Have you asked the Holy Spirit to live in you and help you? 
 
LETS PRAY for the Holy Spirit to come and live in us to help us be more like Jesus. 
 
Further Reading: Acts 2:1-13 
 
Based on Galatians 5:22-23 and John 14:26 
Made as a companion to R-Kidz Curriculum: 
"We Are... Temples of the Holy Spirit"

R-Kidz Presents The Holy Spirit for Kids. Sal isn't sure who the Holy Spirit is and Lloyd patiently explains, through the bible, who ...

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