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.
DISCIPLESHIP FOCUS - 2026 - NEW CITY CATECHISM
As a church, beginning in February, we initiated a weekly pursuit of Discipleship in our homes and families by using New City Catechisms.
You can download the Apple IOS APPLICATION HERE and if you are an Android user you can download the GOOGLE PLAY STORE APP HERE.
Weekly, we will put the Catechism of the Week link here so that as a family if you don't use the app, you can still access the information here and can launch it in regular mode for adults and students or switch it over to kids mode to simplify the process of memorization and encouragement.
Additionally, we will be utilizing the catechism of the week to teach our Students and Children's Sunday School classes throughout the year so that as a family, there will be a continuity of directional growth towards foundational principles of the faith that can be learned at church and fully reinforced and implemented in the home!
You can download the Apple IOS APPLICATION HERE and if you are an Android user you can download the GOOGLE PLAY STORE APP HERE.
Weekly, we will put the Catechism of the Week link here so that as a family if you don't use the app, you can still access the information here and can launch it in regular mode for adults and students or switch it over to kids mode to simplify the process of memorization and encouragement.
Additionally, we will be utilizing the catechism of the week to teach our Students and Children's Sunday School classes throughout the year so that as a family, there will be a continuity of directional growth towards foundational principles of the faith that can be learned at church and fully reinforced and implemented in the home!
CATECHISM FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 17, 2026
SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCES - KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE
During the Sunday School Hour - all of our children and students will be studying the catechism of the week - please use the link above and regularly review and discuss this catechism with your household as your discipleship investment. For younger kids - please use the children's mode and listen to the song every day to help your kids learn and store these spiritual truths in their hearts.
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - PRE-K
May 17, 2026
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel 6
Daniel grew into an old man but God continued to show him favor while serving under a new king. King Darius was tricked by his officials to make a law that would not allow anyone to pray to any god except to the king. Daniel in an act of defiance to this law continued to pray to the one true God. Daniel boldly walked in obedience knowing that his life would be in danger.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why do we pray?
We pray because we trust God and and we know He hears us. God always answers our prayers, even when He gives an answer we do no expect. We can trust that God's way is much better than ours. Prayer shows our dependence on God and how we want to live for His will rather than our own.
Why do you think Daniel obeyed God rather than King Darius?
God is the one true King, He is the ultimate authority. We are called to obey God above any earthly leaders. Daniel would have sinned against God if he chose to follow the king's law. Obeying God will always be for our good.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How did Daniel's obedience bring God's glory?
This week, ask you family to share at least one way they honored God with their choices.
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel 6
Daniel grew into an old man but God continued to show him favor while serving under a new king. King Darius was tricked by his officials to make a law that would not allow anyone to pray to any god except to the king. Daniel in an act of defiance to this law continued to pray to the one true God. Daniel boldly walked in obedience knowing that his life would be in danger.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why do we pray?
We pray because we trust God and and we know He hears us. God always answers our prayers, even when He gives an answer we do no expect. We can trust that God's way is much better than ours. Prayer shows our dependence on God and how we want to live for His will rather than our own.
Why do you think Daniel obeyed God rather than King Darius?
God is the one true King, He is the ultimate authority. We are called to obey God above any earthly leaders. Daniel would have sinned against God if he chose to follow the king's law. Obeying God will always be for our good.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How did Daniel's obedience bring God's glory?
This week, ask you family to share at least one way they honored God with their choices.
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
CHILDREN'S CHURCH - KINDERGARTEN - 5TH GRADE
May 17, 2026
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel 6
Daniel grew into an old man but God continued to show him favor while serving under a new king. King Darius was tricked by his officials to make a law that would not allow anyone to pray to any god except to the king. Daniel in an act of defiance to this law continued to pray to the one true God. Daniel boldly walked in obedience knowing that his life would be in danger.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why do we pray?
We pray because we trust God and and we know He hears us. God always answers our prayers, even when He gives an answer we do no expect. We can trust that God's way is much better than ours. Prayer shows our dependence on God and how we want to live for His will rather than our own.
Why do you think Daniel obeyed God rather than King Darius?
God is the one true King, He is the ultimate authority. We are called to obey God above any earthly leaders. Daniel would have sinned against God if he chose to follow the king's law. Obeying God will always be for our good.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How did Daniel's obedience bring God's glory?
This week, ask you family to share at least one way they honored God with their choices.
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
Daniel in the Lions' Den
Daniel 6
Daniel grew into an old man but God continued to show him favor while serving under a new king. King Darius was tricked by his officials to make a law that would not allow anyone to pray to any god except to the king. Daniel in an act of defiance to this law continued to pray to the one true God. Daniel boldly walked in obedience knowing that his life would be in danger.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
Why do we pray?
We pray because we trust God and and we know He hears us. God always answers our prayers, even when He gives an answer we do no expect. We can trust that God's way is much better than ours. Prayer shows our dependence on God and how we want to live for His will rather than our own.
Why do you think Daniel obeyed God rather than King Darius?
God is the one true King, He is the ultimate authority. We are called to obey God above any earthly leaders. Daniel would have sinned against God if he chose to follow the king's law. Obeying God will always be for our good.
APPLICATION QUESTION:
How did Daniel's obedience bring God's glory?
This week, ask you family to share at least one way they honored God with their choices.
MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
- 1 Corinthians 10:31
STUDENT MINISTRIES SERVICES - 6TH - 12TH GRADE
May 17, 2026
Apologetics: Christianity vs Islam Part 2
This week we will continue our study on Apologetics. We will dig further into the claims of Islam and compare them to Christianity.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What are some of the differences between Christianity and Islam?
Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that I can start to witness to my Islamic friends?
What specific person can you pray for that needs to come to faith in Jesus?
Apologetics: Christianity vs Islam Part 2
This week we will continue our study on Apologetics. We will dig further into the claims of Islam and compare them to Christianity.
DISCUSSION QUESTION:
What are some of the differences between Christianity and Islam?
Shia and Sunni Islam - what are the differences?
APPLICATION QUESTION:
What are some ways that I can start to witness to my Islamic friends?
What specific person can you pray for that needs to come to faith in Jesus?
FAMILY LIFE GROUP WEEKLY RESOURCES
FAMILY LIFE GROUP QUESTIONS
May 17, 2026
We are walking through a mini-series entitled "God's Design For The Family" and this Sunday we looked at the role of Husbands and Wives - guided by Ephesians 5.
Here are our questions for this week:
FLG QUESTIONS:
1) How have you grown in pursuing God this week by recognizing where you might be in trouble and coming back to Christ?
2) Our sermon on Husbands and Wives is the crescendo of Ephesians 5 – Read through verses 1-21 and come up with a list as a group
of important prerequisites (character qualities, attitudes, heart postures, guards) that allow the believer to succeed in verses 22-33.
3) What are some counter-cultural characteristics of a BIBLICAL HUSBAND in contrast to the way the world would see the role of a husband?
4) What are some counter-cultural characteristics of a BIBLICAL WIFE in contrast to the way the world would see the role of a wife?
5) The success of marriage is built on the central hub of agape love for one another – How can I demonstrate this better in my marriage
(or for singles – prepare my heart and mind to walk in this way when I am married one day)?
We are walking through a mini-series entitled "God's Design For The Family" and this Sunday we looked at the role of Husbands and Wives - guided by Ephesians 5.
Here are our questions for this week:
FLG QUESTIONS:
1) How have you grown in pursuing God this week by recognizing where you might be in trouble and coming back to Christ?
2) Our sermon on Husbands and Wives is the crescendo of Ephesians 5 – Read through verses 1-21 and come up with a list as a group
of important prerequisites (character qualities, attitudes, heart postures, guards) that allow the believer to succeed in verses 22-33.
3) What are some counter-cultural characteristics of a BIBLICAL HUSBAND in contrast to the way the world would see the role of a husband?
4) What are some counter-cultural characteristics of a BIBLICAL WIFE in contrast to the way the world would see the role of a wife?
5) The success of marriage is built on the central hub of agape love for one another – How can I demonstrate this better in my marriage
(or for singles – prepare my heart and mind to walk in this way when I am married one day)?
DISCIPLESHIP SERIES - HOW SLBC DOES DISCIPLESHIP
FOUNDATIONAL STEPS SERIES - PRACTICAL DISCIPLESHIP PROCESSES
Excitement in the Word
Mar 1, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Elevation of the Word
Feb 15, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Evidence of the Word
Feb 8, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Explanation of the Word
Jan 18, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Exposure to the Word
Jan 11, 2026 • Matt Bonnett
Foundational Steps Intro
Jan 4, 2026 • Jordan Dickens
ONGOING RESOURCES FOR DISCIPLESHIP /FOUNDATIONAL STEPS:
In addition to our questions this week, please note the following resources through RightNow Media that could be an encouragement to you as you seek to learn more about reading the Bible, understanding it's origins and purpose, and teaching your kids and students health way to interact with this incredible gift of God's Word!
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS:
BIBLE BASICS (HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WELL)
FAMILIES WITH GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL:
THE BIBLE
CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (MORE OF A STORYTELLING APPROACH)
GREAT CUMULATIVE STUDIES TOWARDS KNOWING AND DEFENDING THE BIBLE:
WHY TRUST THE BIBLE (FILMED AND FUNCTIONAL FOR UK AUDIENCE)
WHY DO WE NEED THE BIBLE
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
In our previous week of Foundational Steps in preparing to pursue Christ with our habits and our hearts, we looked specifically at our Explanation of The Word and how that informs us how to live according to scripture and walk with a Biblical lens in life. We worked through a systematic method of interpretation to allow the text to point us to proper context, understanding, and explanation to others - this method is the O.I.A. Method - we are going to leave these resources here for you to utilize in your ongoing pursuit of Bible Study.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES INTENDED TO HELP YOU WALK WITH THE O . I . A . METHOD:
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST-TIME BIBLE STUDENT - BEYOND READING TO STUDYING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
INTERPRETATION WORKSHEET
APPLICATION WORKSHEET
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG KIDS:
BIBLE BASICS (HOW TO READ THE BIBLE WELL)
FAMILIES WITH GRADE SCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL:
THE BIBLE
CAN I TRUST THE BIBLE
INTRODUCTION TO THE BIBLE (MORE OF A STORYTELLING APPROACH)
GREAT CUMULATIVE STUDIES TOWARDS KNOWING AND DEFENDING THE BIBLE:
WHY TRUST THE BIBLE (FILMED AND FUNCTIONAL FOR UK AUDIENCE)
WHY DO WE NEED THE BIBLE
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY
In our previous week of Foundational Steps in preparing to pursue Christ with our habits and our hearts, we looked specifically at our Explanation of The Word and how that informs us how to live according to scripture and walk with a Biblical lens in life. We worked through a systematic method of interpretation to allow the text to point us to proper context, understanding, and explanation to others - this method is the O.I.A. Method - we are going to leave these resources here for you to utilize in your ongoing pursuit of Bible Study.
SPECIFIC RESOURCES INTENDED TO HELP YOU WALK WITH THE O . I . A . METHOD:
ENCOURAGEMENTS FOR THE FIRST-TIME BIBLE STUDENT - BEYOND READING TO STUDYING
OBSERVATION WORKSHEET
INTERPRETATION WORKSHEET
APPLICATION WORKSHEET