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 23, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us hope
Ruth Marries Boaz
Ruth 4; Revelation 1:4-8
This week, we'll learn about how Ruth married Boaz and what was so special about
their family line. Ruth and Naomi's story shows us what happens when we stay close to God through
difficult times—God gives us hope.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What problem did Boaz have to overcome before he could marry Ruth?
There was another guardian-redeemer who had more of a right to redeem Naomi’s land
What did the other guardian-redeemer do to show that he would not redeem the land?
The relative took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz
How was God heroic in this story?
God watched over Ruth and Naomi from the beginning. God allowed the right people to meet.
God gave Naomi joy. Boaz and Ruth’s son would be the grandfather to King David and ancestor to Jesus.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Read Revelation 1:8. How does this verse give you hope?
Who are some people who teach you how to hope?
What is one way you can put your hope in God?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us hope
Ruth Marries Boaz
Ruth 4; Revelation 1:4-8
This week, we'll learn about how Ruth married Boaz and what was so special about
their family line. Ruth and Naomi's story shows us what happens when we stay close to God through
difficult times—God gives us hope.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What problem did Boaz have to overcome before he could marry Ruth?
There was another guardian-redeemer who had more of a right to redeem Naomi’s land
What did the other guardian-redeemer do to show that he would not redeem the land?
The relative took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz
How was God heroic in this story?
God watched over Ruth and Naomi from the beginning. God allowed the right people to meet.
God gave Naomi joy. Boaz and Ruth’s son would be the grandfather to King David and ancestor to Jesus.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Read Revelation 1:8. How does this verse give you hope?
Who are some people who teach you how to hope?
What is one way you can put your hope in God?
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES - STUDENTS - 6TH-12TH GRADE
November 23, 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 the students will be picking their favorite Bible verses and applying it to their life
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is your favorite verse or passage?
What did you learn new about your favorite passage?
Did your view on this passage change?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How do you apply this passage to your life today?
How would this application make an impact on your family or friends?
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 the students will be picking their favorite Bible verses and applying it to their life
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is your favorite verse or passage?
What did you learn new about your favorite passage?
Did your view on this passage change?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How do you apply this passage to your life today?
How would this application make an impact on your family or friends?
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - PRE-K
November 23, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us hope
Ruth Marries Boaz
Ruth 4; Revelation 1:4-8
This week, we'll learn about how Ruth married Boaz and what was so special about
their family line. Ruth and Naomi's story shows us what happens when we stay close to God through
difficult times—God gives us hope.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why couldn’t Boaz and Ruth get married right away?
There was another family member who was next in line before Boaz was
What did the other family member do to show he didn’t want to take care of Naomi and Ruth?
He took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz.
What is something new God gave to Ruth, Boaz and Naomi?
A baby named Obed. Ruth and Boaz’s son and Naomi’s grandson.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Is there anything you hope for? Like what?
Who are some people who teach you how to hope?
Who is the hero that gives us hope?
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God gives us hope
Ruth Marries Boaz
Ruth 4; Revelation 1:4-8
This week, we'll learn about how Ruth married Boaz and what was so special about
their family line. Ruth and Naomi's story shows us what happens when we stay close to God through
difficult times—God gives us hope.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why couldn’t Boaz and Ruth get married right away?
There was another family member who was next in line before Boaz was
What did the other family member do to show he didn’t want to take care of Naomi and Ruth?
He took off his sandal and gave it to Boaz.
What is something new God gave to Ruth, Boaz and Naomi?
A baby named Obed. Ruth and Boaz’s son and Naomi’s grandson.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
Is there anything you hope for? Like what?
Who are some people who teach you how to hope?
Who is the hero that gives us hope?
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
November 23, 2025
THE MAIN IDEA FOR THE WEEK:
God knows everything about the past, present and the future
This week, we will look and see how Solomon built the temple, but he knew that the fullness of God did not live there.
We will see how the temple was built before Jesus came and how the temple points towards the coming of Jesus.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is knowing the difference between right and wrong according to God and doing what is right.
Why wasn’t the temple a permanent place for God to live?
God is too great and too big to be confined to a building. God had planned for the Holy Spirit to live in
His people so they could experience His presence wherever they are.
What was the most special part of the temple? Why?
The innermost part of the temple, where the ark of the covenant was placed, was the most special part of the temple.
This place is called the holy of holies. This was the place where God would meet with the high priest once a year.
When God would meet with the high priest, he would offer a sacrifice to atone for his sin and the sins of the people.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How can we live for God forever?
How can we as a family tell others how to live with God forever?
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, we will look and see how Solomon built the temple, but he knew that the fullness of God did not live there.
We will see how the temple was built before Jesus came and how the temple points towards the coming of Jesus.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is knowing the difference between right and wrong according to God and doing what is right.
Why wasn’t the temple a permanent place for God to live?
God is too great and too big to be confined to a building. God had planned for the Holy Spirit to live in
His people so they could experience His presence wherever they are.
What was the most special part of the temple? Why?
The innermost part of the temple, where the ark of the covenant was placed, was the most special part of the temple.
This place is called the holy of holies. This was the place where God would meet with the high priest once a year.
When God would meet with the high priest, he would offer a sacrifice to atone for his sin and the sins of the people.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How can we live for God forever?
How can we as a family tell others how to live with God forever?
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 23, 2025
This week we will be having a special Friendsgiving night. Students will enjoy a meal and be challenged to be thankful
for all that God has done in their lives over the last year.
This week we will be having a special Friendsgiving night. Students will enjoy a meal and be challenged to be thankful
for all that God has done in their lives over the last year.
FAMILY LIFE GROUP WEEKLY RESOURCES
FAMILY LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
NOVEMBER 23, 2025
This week as we focus towards Thanksgiving, our sermon points us to three encouraging truths from Psalm 100:3-5 of why we should be thankful for God. Our questions will be shorter and much more focused towards testimony and sharing about God's work in our lives and the ways we can celebrate who He is as He loves and guides us:
1) Where have I tasted and seen that the Lord is good in my life?
(Psalm 34:1-8)
2) Why is his steadfast love and faithfulness such an important attribute to us as believers?
(Hebrews 4:14-16)
This week as we focus towards Thanksgiving, our sermon points us to three encouraging truths from Psalm 100:3-5 of why we should be thankful for God. Our questions will be shorter and much more focused towards testimony and sharing about God's work in our lives and the ways we can celebrate who He is as He loves and guides us:
1) Where have I tasted and seen that the Lord is good in my life?
(Psalm 34:1-8)
2) Why is his steadfast love and faithfulness such an important attribute to us as believers?
(Hebrews 4:14-16)