B.I.G. Idea: We believe that we can tell others about Jesus.

B.I.G. Theme: Jesus’ Friends Go and Tell.

Bible Verse: Go, then, to all peoples everywhere. Matthew 28:19, GNT

August 1, 2010

Philip and the Ethiopian—Acts 8:26-39

This week you’ll learn about Philip and an Ethiopian man. Philip told the man about Jesus. You can tell others about Jesus too.

The gang at the Common Ground learns that although the ways we communicate with each other have changed drastically over time, we can still make an eternal difference in a person’s life by sharing the good news of Jesus with them.

August 8, 2010

Peter and Cornelius—Acts 10:1-48

This week you’ll learn about Peter and a man named Cornelius. In this story you will see that God’s salvation is for everyone!

You’ll have a truly international version of The B.I.G. Picture when different narrators, in a number of different languages, say Acts 16:31: “Have faith in the Lord Jesus and you will be saved” (CEV).

August 15, 2010

Priscilla and Aquila—Acts 18:1-4, 18-19, 24-28

Priscilla and Aquila were friends of Paul. You can work with your friends to tell others about Jesus too.

There’s a party at The Common Ground!

August 22, 2010

The Lost Sheep—Luke 15:1-7

You can tell others about Jesus no matter where you are…even in prison!

This week you’ll take a road trip to California where a SkateChurch combines a church service with skateboarding to reach out to others who may never enter into a traditional church building.

August 29, 2010

For God So Loved the World—John 3:16

Do you know John 3:16? This week you’ll learn about God’s love for the whole world.

In On the Road you’ll meet some very strong men who have a very special message for the people they meet.

B.I.G. Idea: We believe that Jesus helps us know about God and understand how God wants us to live.
B.I.G. Theme: Jesus Teaches Us With Stories.
Bible Verse: Let anyone with ears to hear listen! Luke 8:8

July 4, 2010
The Sower—Luke 8:4-15

Jesus used stories to teach us. This week you will learn about a sower who tried to plant lots of seeds.

Will’s withering potted plant reminds him of the parable of the Sower and he compares the different growing conditions described in the parable to the different ways in which people cultivate God’s Word. But he goes on to explain how it is always possible for God’s Word to grow anew in our hearts.

July 11, 2010
The Two Houses—Luke 6:46-49

This week’s story is about two different houses. Which house do you want to be like?

The B.I.G. Picture will tell the story of the man who built his house on sand and the man who built his house on rock.

July 18, 2010
The Mustard Seed—Matthew 13:31-32

This week you’ll learn about something very small but significant…a mustard seed.

You will travel to LovelyLaneUnitedMethodistChurch (Baltimore, Maryland), a small church with 100 members who feed 1,000 homeless people each week.

July 25, 2010
The Lost Sheep—Luke 15:1-7

Have you ever lost something important? This week you’ll learn about a lost sheep.

Will opens July’s fourth lesson by recounting the modern search-and-rescue story of a boy lost in a national park for five days, and he relates this scenario to the biblical story of the shepherd who left his flock to find the single missing sheep.

B.I.G. Idea: We believe that God will help us have the courage to do hard things.
B.I.G. Theme: Wanted: Heroes for God
Bible Verse: “Be strong, and let your heart take courage.” Psalm 31:24

June 6, 2010
David and Goliath—1 Samuel 17

David faced a great challenge when he faced Goliath. God can help you face challenges in your life, too.

Will and the Common Ground have a giant to face and, it turns out, so do the kids.

June 13, 2010
Joshua and the Battle of Jericho—Joshua 6:1-16, 20, 27

Joshua and the children of Israel accomplished a great thing when they faced Jericho. God can help you accomplish great things, too.

The B.I.G. Picture becomes Extreme Countryside Makeover to tell the story of Joshua and the walls of Jericho.

June 20, 2010
The Fiery Furnace—Daniel 3

God is with us anywhere. He was even in a fiery furnace.

Will’s plans for a Father’s Day brunch have hit a snag.

June 27, 2010
Esther—The Book of Esther

This week you’ll learn how Esther was very courageous. You can be courageous like her.

On the Road you’ll visit FiskUniversity’s art collection to learn about a specific mural.