Welcome! In October, school is well underway, and kids are facing down big things: tests and homework. Sports competitions. Finding their place in friend groups. Maybe even standing up to a bully. This world can be a dark place, and kids already know that. G.K. Chesterton, who wrote both Christian apologetics and fiction, once said, “Fairy tales do not tell children the dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children dragons can be killed.” Every good story is a reflection of the one true story, God’s Story, which affirms for kids and adults alike that we’re in a war—but that the battle has already been won. In the end, our enemy’s defeat is certain! This month, we want to equip kids to understand that no matter what they face, God is fighting with them and for them. Jesus wins! And in the end, everything will be made right, even if it’s not our timeline. With this truth in mind, we can always find strength and courage in God! Our theme for the month helps kids discover THE SAFE PLACE: God is stronger than anyone or anything.
Jesus Has Won the Battle - We wrap up the month with an incredible reminder about the end of our story. On the evening before giving up His life, Jesus told His friends, “In this world you will have trouble. But be encouraged! I have won the battle over the world.” Jesus’ resurrection proves that everything He said is true! And what’s more, Jesus gave His friend John an incredible vision of His triumphant return at the end of time. Kids can be confident that, in the end, God will make everything right. This week's Bottom Line, "Jesus wins."
