Have you ever heard a sermon so radical that it made you want to change right away, but it made other people angry?Many in Jesus’ audience had that experience as He finished telling them about the invisible kingdom. Imagine again one of the boys your age

Has anyone ever said anything to youthat made you think differently than you had ever thought before? How did that change your life? Imagine a boy your age being on the mountainside and listening to Jesus.

Have you ever listened to someonetalk about something they did that was very important to them, and caught their enthusiasm? Maybe you said to yourself, I want to do that too someday. Jesus wants each of us to follow His example in bringing the good news

If you have ever doubted that you belong in your family, you may be surprised to learn that Jesus knows how that feels.In this lesson Jesus and the apostle John help set the story straight about family—forever.

Did you ever wonder what to do or which way to go? How helpful would it have been to have had a guide? Inthis story, several people received guidance from God. Try to picture their experiences...

Think of a time you heard some really good news. How hard was it to keep it to yourself? How did you share itwith your friends and family? Read on to find out how angels and shepherds shared the good news they heard.When you have finished the story, think

Think of a time you have been disappointed when plans you made didn’t work out. You might then understand how Joseph felt when he discovered that Mary didn’t appear to be the girl of his dreams. Let’s imagine their conversation.

Think of a time you were chosen for something special. How did you feel? Today in our lesson God sends anangel to tell Mary that He has chosen her above all others to be the mother of His Son. Think of how Mary musthave felt when the angel appeared to her

Imagine yourself being selected to serve as an elder in your local church. How would you handle church members who are not willing to serve God? Let’s find out how “Elder” Nehemiah handled the problems he faced.

Has anyone ever poked fun at you for doing what was right or tried to force you to stop doing it? Have you everfelt discouraged and wanted to give up? That is just how some of the Jews and Nehemiah felt when they were rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem.