What is the most quiet place you know? Is it a special place you like outside? Is it your own special thinking spot? Jesus had a favorite quiet place too. “Pray to me, and I will listen to you.” JEREMIAH 29:12, NIV. We can talk to Jesus anytime, anywhere.

Do you like surprises? a present? to go someplace special with your family? a sweet treat? Everyone likes surprises! Jesus liked them too. In our story today He gave His disciples two surprises! “[Jesus said,] ‘You should do as I have done for you.’

Have you ever been thirsty? So thirsty you couldn’t wait to get a drink? One day when He was traveling, Jesus became very thirsty. Would someone get Him a drink? “Tell how much God has done for you.” LUKE 8:39, NIV. We help others when we tell them

Have you ever been really, really scared? Maybe a big dog came near you, or you couldn’t find your mother in a store. Everyone feels afraid once in a while. Who helps you feel safe? “The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid.” PSALM 118:6, NIV. We can hel

Have you ever raced with someone? Maybe you wanted to be the first to the swings, or the first to play with a toy. We all like to be first! A long time ago Jesus had something special to say about being first. “[Jesus said,] ‘If anyone wants to be first,

Do you like surprises? Happy ones? What is the best surprise you have ever had? Something special. Something you didn’t know would happen. God gave Abraham and Sarah something special . . . and Sarah laughed! “Let us love one another, for love comes from

Who helps you when you are in trouble or afraid? Abram helped Lot when some enemies captured him. It happened like this . . . “I will accept nothing belonging to you.” GENESIS 14:23, NIV. We serve others out of love.

When you play with others, do you share? Do you let them have the first choice? Abram did. He let Lot choose first. “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me.” GENESIS 13:8, NIV. God’s people put others first.

Where does your family worship God? Do you have a special place for family worship? Where do you worship on Sabbath? Abram didn’t have a church to go to. He didn’t even have a room in a house. But he worshiped God everywhere he went. And he led others to

Have you ever moved to a new house? A new city or country? Moving is not easy. There are so many things to pack. So many friends to leave. A long time ago God told Abram to leave his home and go far away to another country. What do you think Abram did? “F

Have you ever seen a rainbow? Sometimes you can see one after it rains. Noah and his family saw the very first rainbow God made. Do you know why? “I have set my rainbow in the clouds . . . it will be [a] sign.” GENESIS 9:13, NIV. We thank God for His prom

What do you do when it rains day after day? The Bible tells about Noah and 40 days of rain. What did Noah do? “Great is the Lord, and most worthy of praise.” PSALM 48:1, NIV. We thank God for keeping His promises.

Isn’t it fun to watch a parade? A long time ago Noah and his neighbors watched a strange animal parade. “I will praise you forever for what you have done.” PSALM 52:9, NIV. We thank God for taking care of us.

Do you know how to make a wooden boat? A long time ago God told Noah to build a big boat. But Noah didn’t know how. Who do you think showed him what to do? “We will obey the voice of the Lord.” JEREMIAH 42:6, NKJV. We worship God when we obey Him.

Have you ever done something so naughty that you were ashamed? A long time ago Adam and Eve did just that. “The Lord is good and his love endures forever.” PSALM 100:5, NIV. God loves us all the time, even when we do wrong.

What day do you like best? Do you know that God made a special day for you and your family to enjoy? “God blessed the seventh day and made it holy.” GENESIS 2:3, NIV. God made the Sabbath for us because He loves us.

Do you have a friend? Someone to be with often? Someone you like a lot? In the beginning of our world, God made two special friends. This is how it happened . . .“God said, ‘Let us make man in our image.’ ” GENESIS 1:26, NIV. God made people to be

Have you ever made a good picture of an animal and felt pleased about it? God made real live animals and a whole new world—and it was very good! “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” GENESIS 1:31, NIV. God made a wonderful world beca

Do you get excited when special people come to take you someplace? Soon a very special person will come for you. He will take you to His home. “Look, he is coming with the clouds” REVELATION 1:7, NIV. Jesus is coming soon!

Have you ever seen a baby dedication in church? Were you dedicated to God? Jesus was. “Children are a gift from the Lord.” PSALM 127:3, ICB. God shares His gift with everyone.

Can you think of the best gift you’ve ever received? Were you excited? Is that the way you feel about Jesus, the really, truly best gift ever? “Today . . . a Savior has been born.” LUKE 2:11, NIV. Jesus is the best gift from God.

Do you like to hear good news? A long time ago angels brought good news to some special people. “The angels . . . serve God and are sent to help.” HEBREWS 1:14, ICB. God sends angels to help us.

Have you ever been on a boat? Was the water calm or choppy? Paul and his friends were on a boat in a bad storm, and something terrible happened. “Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 THESSALONIANS 5:11, NIV. We serve others when we encour

Paul and Silas were in jail. They could easily have grumbled and complained, but they loved Jesus and did some things very differently. Let’s see how they shared Jesus. “Do what is right.” 2 CORINTHIANS 8:21, NIV. We share Jesus by doing what is rig