JANUARY 2023

FIRST PLACE

OVERVIEW:

A series about what Jesus said matters most.


WEEK ONE


Matthew 22:36-40


BOTTOM LINE

Love God, love people, love you.

WEEK TWO


John 14:9, Matthew 22:36-40

BOTTOM LINE

Jesus is how you get to know God.

WEEK THREE

Luke 15:3-7, Matthew 22:37-40

BOTTOM LINE

Jesus can use one thing to change everything.

WEEK FOUR

John 4:7-9, John 4:39a, Matthew 22:37-40

BOTTOM LINE

Love people the way Jesus loves people.

REMEMBER THIS

“Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38, NIV

 


DO THIS

MORNING TIME

 

As your middle schooler starts their day, tell them something you love about them— something that is part of how God created them. (Avoid achievements and focus more on things like character and compassion.)

DRIVE TIME 

While on the go this week, ask: “What is the nicest thing you’ve seen someone do for someone else lately, either online or in-person?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, ask everyone to answer: “Where have you seen God at work lately?”

BED TIME  

Pray that both you and your middle schooler will find ways in your everyday life to show your love for God and the people God created, including you.