Lesson Overview:
Week 1 - Growing in God's Word
Related Bible Story - Jesus uses the word against satan (Matthew 4:1-11)
Power Verse: Jesus answered, it is written: "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God." (Matthew 4:4)
Week 2 - Growing in Prayer
Related Bible Story - Jesus teaches the disciples to pray (Matthew 6)
Power Verse: "...Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. (Luke 11:9-10)
Week 3 - Growing in Friendship
Related Bible Story - David and Jonathan - best friends for life.
Power Verse: Proverbs 17:17 - A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
Week 4 - Growing in Generosity
Related Bible Story - Cain and Abel
Power Verse: Proverbs 3:9 - Honor God with everything you own; give him the first and the best.
Week 5 - Growing to Maturity
Related Bible Story - The vine and the branches (John 15)
Power Verse: "In a word, what I'm saying is, Grow up! You are Kingdom subjects. Now live like it! Live out your God-created identity..." (Matthew 12:33 MSG)