DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES ACROSS SLBC MINISTRY
Below, you will find specific resources that will allow families to continue biblical discussions within the family about things being learned in Sunday School, Children's Church, Youth Services, and our Sunday Sermons. The goal is to equip parents to be the primary disciple making leaders in their home while being equipped to have discussions towards understanding and application of biblical truths being discussed in places where parents might not be present for the teaching. These weekly resources should have an overview of what was studied, specific questions for discussion, and possibly some memory verses to focus on monthly. We hope these resources will be an encouragement to you and to your family as you lead the way by pointing your children to God's Word and God's Work in one another's lives.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
November 16, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us boldness
Ruth Asks Boaz for Help
Ruth 3
This week, we'll learn how Ruth took a big risk to visit Boaz and ask him for help.
Ruth's decision to be brave helped save her family, and she helps us see how God gives us boldness when we need it.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why did Ruth and Naomi need Boaz’s help?
They needed a guardian-redeemer to claim Naomi's husband's property as a way for them to survive and for their family line to continue.
How did Boaz respond to Ruth’s boldness?
He told her that if the other guardian-redeemer gave up his right, Boaz would marry and redeem Ruth.
He also sent along more food for her and Naomi.
How is God heroic in this story?
God helped Naomi come up with a plan. God helped Ruth be bold to ask Boaz for help.
God allowed Boaz to be moved by Ruth's request and be willing to help.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Hebrews 10:23 reminds us God is faithful. How might knowing this help us be bold?
How can you ask God for help?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us boldness
Ruth Asks Boaz for Help
Ruth 3
This week, we'll learn how Ruth took a big risk to visit Boaz and ask him for help.
Ruth's decision to be brave helped save her family, and she helps us see how God gives us boldness when we need it.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why did Ruth and Naomi need Boaz’s help?
They needed a guardian-redeemer to claim Naomi's husband's property as a way for them to survive and for their family line to continue.
How did Boaz respond to Ruth’s boldness?
He told her that if the other guardian-redeemer gave up his right, Boaz would marry and redeem Ruth.
He also sent along more food for her and Naomi.
How is God heroic in this story?
God helped Naomi come up with a plan. God helped Ruth be bold to ask Boaz for help.
God allowed Boaz to be moved by Ruth's request and be willing to help.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Hebrews 10:23 reminds us God is faithful. How might knowing this help us be bold?
How can you ask God for help?
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES - STUDENTS - 6TH-12TH GRADE
November 16, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
We have been studying the OIA Bible Study method.
OIA is an acronym for Observation, Interpretation and Application.
Each week we have broken this acronym down so that we can take the Bible and begin to study it so that we can apply it to our lives
This week we will breakdown specifically how to apply a passage to our life using a special study sheet
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
We are going to look at Philippians 2:1 – 21 to try out the OIA method and get an application.
What was the main point of the passage?
How did you come to that conclusion?
How did you to an application?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who can help you be accountable to the application that you came up with specially for you?
How does your application make you more like Jesus?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
We have been studying the OIA Bible Study method.
OIA is an acronym for Observation, Interpretation and Application.
Each week we have broken this acronym down so that we can take the Bible and begin to study it so that we can apply it to our lives
This week we will breakdown specifically how to apply a passage to our life using a special study sheet
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
We are going to look at Philippians 2:1 – 21 to try out the OIA method and get an application.
What was the main point of the passage?
How did you come to that conclusion?
How did you to an application?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who can help you be accountable to the application that you came up with specially for you?
How does your application make you more like Jesus?
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - PRE-K
November 16, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us boldness
Ruth Asks Boaz for Help
Ruth 3
This week, we'll learn how Ruth took a big risk to visit Boaz and ask him for help.
Ruth's decision to be brave helped save her family, and she helps us see how God gives us boldness when we need it.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Who was the family member that could help Ruth and Naomi?
Boaz
What did Ruth ask Boaz?
To marry her and take care of her family.
When we are scared, what can we ask God for?
Boldness. God makes us brave so we can do what is right.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who is the hero that gives us boldness?
Who in my family can I go to for help when I am scared?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us boldness
Ruth Asks Boaz for Help
Ruth 3
This week, we'll learn how Ruth took a big risk to visit Boaz and ask him for help.
Ruth's decision to be brave helped save her family, and she helps us see how God gives us boldness when we need it.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Who was the family member that could help Ruth and Naomi?
Boaz
What did Ruth ask Boaz?
To marry her and take care of her family.
When we are scared, what can we ask God for?
Boldness. God makes us brave so we can do what is right.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Who is the hero that gives us boldness?
Who in my family can I go to for help when I am scared?
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
November 16, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God knows everything about the past, present and the future
This week, the queen of Sheba visits Solomon and was amazed at the wisdom God had given him.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is knowing the difference between right and wrong according to God and doing what is right.
How did Solomon’s wisdom bring glory to God?
The queen of Sheba praised God for Solomon’s wisdom and how the people in his kingdom were happy.
She recognized God’s love toward Solomon. When we remember that everything is from
God and praise Him for how He cares for us, God receives the glory.
Do we have to travel somewhere, like the queen of Sheba did, to find wisdom? Why not?
True wisdom comes from God. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is the Word and through Him God has made Himself known to us (John 1:14).
We don’t have to travel to find wisdom; it is found in Jesus and God’s Word
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Solomon’s wisdom led others to praise God. How can we point others to God?
How can our family point each other to God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. - Proverbs 3:7
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God knows everything about the past, present and the future
This week, the queen of Sheba visits Solomon and was amazed at the wisdom God had given him.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is knowing the difference between right and wrong according to God and doing what is right.
How did Solomon’s wisdom bring glory to God?
The queen of Sheba praised God for Solomon’s wisdom and how the people in his kingdom were happy.
She recognized God’s love toward Solomon. When we remember that everything is from
God and praise Him for how He cares for us, God receives the glory.
Do we have to travel somewhere, like the queen of Sheba did, to find wisdom? Why not?
True wisdom comes from God. Scripture reminds us that Jesus is the Word and through Him God has made Himself known to us (John 1:14).
We don’t have to travel to find wisdom; it is found in Jesus and God’s Word
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Solomon’s wisdom led others to praise God. How can we point others to God?
How can our family point each other to God this week?
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. - Proverbs 3:7
STUDENT MINISTRIES SERVICES - 6TH - 12TH GRADE
November 16, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
This week the students are getting a challenge to spend this Thanksgiving different.
Thanksgiving this year is more than simply turkey and football and parades. Let’s make it about giving thanks to our Creator,
who is present and good to us in all circumstances and all seasons.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Which of the Psalms that were read tonight, (Psalm 42, Psalm 63, Psalm 100)
most accurately reflects how you are feeling in your relationship with the Lord?
As you reflect, what do you think God has taught you over this past year?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How can you change your focus to be thankful for all that God has done for you?
What ways can you and your family demonstrate thankfulness?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
This week the students are getting a challenge to spend this Thanksgiving different.
Thanksgiving this year is more than simply turkey and football and parades. Let’s make it about giving thanks to our Creator,
who is present and good to us in all circumstances and all seasons.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Which of the Psalms that were read tonight, (Psalm 42, Psalm 63, Psalm 100)
most accurately reflects how you are feeling in your relationship with the Lord?
As you reflect, what do you think God has taught you over this past year?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How can you change your focus to be thankful for all that God has done for you?
What ways can you and your family demonstrate thankfulness?
FAMILY LIFE GROUP WEEKLY RESOURCES
FAMILY LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
NOVEMBER 16, 2025
1) Why is Christ's instruction to the disciples to not despise little ones (other believers)
so important to Christians today regarding how we live and coexist with other believers?
(Romans 12:9-21 / Hebrews 12:14)
2) Considering the 6 ways we can "despise little ones" from the sermon,
where do we see these elements active in our church, our family, or our interpersonal relationships?
(1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 / Philippians 1:9-11 / Psalm 119:125)
3) If we fail in one of these 6 areas, how do we respond when we are confronted with that failure?
Conversely, if we have been hurt by one of these areas, how do we seek to heal and forgive?
(Psalm 139:23-24 / 1 John 1:9 / Luke 6:27-36 / Philippians 4:6-7)
4) Do we understand that while our sinful behaviors will always have consequences;
we have a loving Father who desires to steer us back to Himself - do we embrace that process or push back against it?
Share your why for either or both answers.
(2 Corinthians 5:14-21 / Romans 5:8-11 / John 3:16-21)
1) Why is Christ's instruction to the disciples to not despise little ones (other believers)
so important to Christians today regarding how we live and coexist with other believers?
(Romans 12:9-21 / Hebrews 12:14)
2) Considering the 6 ways we can "despise little ones" from the sermon,
where do we see these elements active in our church, our family, or our interpersonal relationships?
(1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 / Philippians 1:9-11 / Psalm 119:125)
3) If we fail in one of these 6 areas, how do we respond when we are confronted with that failure?
Conversely, if we have been hurt by one of these areas, how do we seek to heal and forgive?
(Psalm 139:23-24 / 1 John 1:9 / Luke 6:27-36 / Philippians 4:6-7)
4) Do we understand that while our sinful behaviors will always have consequences;
we have a loving Father who desires to steer us back to Himself - do we embrace that process or push back against it?
Share your why for either or both answers.
(2 Corinthians 5:14-21 / Romans 5:8-11 / John 3:16-21)