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Chris loves his after-school cartoon, Harvey the Wizard, but Mom is not so sure it is helping him become more like Jesus. When Chris reads his Sabbath School lesson about Satan’s tricks and remembers how Saul was fooled, he starts wondering whether the things he watches really do matter.
At Sabbath School, Mrs. Shue reveals something new for the quarter: Jesus’ Mirror, a special reminder that the Shoebox Kids are growing to be more like Jesus. When Chris shares what happened after he used a cartoon “magic word” on his cousins, the class learns that Satan can try to sneak his ideas into our thoughts in small ways. Chris discovers that choosing what fills his mind is one way Jesus helps him grow.
Talk about it:
Why was Chris’s mom concerned about the cartoon he was watching?
What did Chris learn from the story of Saul and the witch?
What was “Jesus’ Mirror” supposed to help the Shoebox Kids see?
How can the things we watch, hear, or say affect the way we treat others?
What is one choice you can make this week to become more like Jesus?
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Samuel has died, and King Saul is frightened. The Philistines are ready for battle, but Saul does not know what to do. He tries to pray, but after years of ignoring God’s voice and disobeying His commands, Saul receives no answer. Desperate and afraid, Saul makes a terrible choice: he disguises himself and visits a witch near Endor, asking her to call up Samuel.
But the voice Saul hears is not really Samuel. It is a deception meant to confuse and frighten him. Saul learns that his kingdom will be given to David and that the battle ahead will end in tragedy. This serious story reminds kids that listening to God matters, obedience matters, and we should never look for answers from Satan’s servants when God has already shown us the right way.
Talk about it:
Why was Saul afraid after Samuel died?
What had Saul done that made it harder for him to hear God’s voice?
Why was it wrong for Saul to visit the witch of Endor?
How can we listen to God and obey Him before we feel confused or afraid?
Who can help you make wise choices when you do not know what to do?
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Christmas feels different for Jenny this year. She loved spending time with her dad, but she misses the big family Christmas gatherings her mom remembers from childhood. When Jenny realizes her mom cannot afford plane tickets to visit Grandma and Grandpa, she even offers to stay with friends so her mom can go alone. But Mom says the best part of Christmas is being with Jenny.
At Sabbath School, the Shoebox Kids learn about David and Jonathan and what true friendship looks like. Jenny notices Maria and DeeDee whispering and giggling without her, and she starts to wonder if she is being left out. But after class, Jenny discovers her friends have been planning something special all along, and she sees a “Jesus footprint” in their gift of friendship and love.
Talk about it:
Why did Christmas feel both happy and sad for Jenny and her mom?
What did Jenny learn about true friendship from David and Jonathan?
Why did Jenny think Maria and DeeDee were leaving her out?
How did Jenny see Jesus working through her friends?
What is one way you can show friendship and love this week?
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After David defeats Goliath, the people cheer for him, but King Saul becomes jealous and angry. Even while David plays his harp, Saul tries to hurt him. Thankfully, David has a true friend in Saul’s son, Jonathan. Jonathan helps David learn whether it is safe to return to the palace, but when Saul throws a spear at Jonathan too, they both know David must run.
David hides in caves with his family, friends, and hundreds of men while Saul searches for him. Then one day, Saul walks right into the very cave where David is hiding. David has the perfect chance to hurt Saul, but he chooses mercy instead. This story reminds kids that true friendship is loyal, jealousy is dangerous, and God can help us do what is right even when others treat us unfairly.
Talk about it:
Why did King Saul become jealous of David?
How did Jonathan show that he was a true friend?
Why did David refuse to hurt Saul in the cave?
What does this story teach us about mercy and loyalty?
How can you be a faithful friend this week?
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The Shoebox Kids try to imagine just how tall Goliath really was, and Chris starts wondering what he would ask David if he could talk to him after the battle. Soon, Chris imagines himself sitting in a field with David, asking the big question: “Weren’t you afraid?”
David’s answer helps Chris see the story in a whole new way. David was not brave because he was big, strong, or important. He was brave because he trusted who God is. When everyone else thought Goliath was too powerful, David remembered that God was stronger. Chris learns that God can do great things through anyone who trusts Him.
Talk about it:
What question did Chris want to ask David?
Why did David decide to fight Goliath?
What does it mean that “it doesn’t matter who we are, it only matters who God is”?
How can trusting God help you be brave this week?
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