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.