Judah’s King Joash became king at age 7. He redirected all silver that was given at the temple to the workers rebuilding the temple rather than to the priests, and his servants conspired against him, ultimately killing him while traveling on a road trip. Over his 40-year reign, it seems that both Joash’s experiences and influence were significant.  People...

The following resources are for “From Captivity to Restoration,” the sixth volume of The Gospel Project for Kids’ 2021–2024 cycle. Many of these resources can also be found on the Files Disc that comes in the Ministry Starter Kits or Add-On Packs, as well as in the Ministry Grid digital materials. (Note: All links should open in a new...

This post is written by Allyson M. Howell and is published as a companion to Unit 13, Session 5 of The Gospel Project for Adults Vol. 5 (Fall 2022): From Rebellion to Exile. The human heart is desperate for something to hold on to. We long for attention and admiration from those that we love. We long for comfort...

This week, your group will be studying Unit 13, Session 5: The Futility of Idolatry.

Many agree that sin is often, if not always, contrived from selfish ambitions. We can see how our actions, thoughts, and words that disregard God’s instructions for our lives develop from our desire for more, better, or different than what we currently have. Our sin is a statement that we believe that our ways are better than God’s and...

This post is written by Allyson M. Howell and is published as a companion to Unit 13, Session 4 of The Gospel Project for Adults Vol. 5 (Fall 2022): From Rebellion to Exile. We often do not see miracles the same way that they were performed in ancient Israel. Bread and fish are not multiplied, skin diseases are not...