
Big Story Gospel Conversation Guide

March 2026 – Elementary: Upside Down
Elementary:
Application: Treat others the way Jesus treats you.
Memory Verse: “Don’t do anything only to get ahead. Don’t do it because you are proud. Instead, be humble. Value others more than yourselves.” Philippians 2:3 NIrV
You may have heard what Jesus lived and taught described as “The Upside-Down Kingdom.” Though Jesus is King of the universe, He entered our world as a humble carpenter. Instead of demanding that others serve Him, Jesus healed, listened to, and cared for the people deemed most unimportant. Rather than living in a palace and depending on horses andcchariots, Jesus walked long, dusty miles on His own tired feet. By our world’s standards, that’s completely upside down!
This month, we want kids to discover how the Bible defined success—through humility and service. We explore how John the Baptist pointed people to Jesus, rather than to himself, and meet the Roman Commander who, despite power and position, bowed to the authority of God. We take a look at how Jesus taught us to love our enemies and—through the story of Martha and Mary—how it’s important to give our time to Jesus first, before doing things for Him. Finally, we wrap up the month with Jesus’ humble entry into Jerusalem, and how He washed the feet of His disciples, instructing them to serve one another in the same way. Through it all, kids will discover that being first is less important than putting others first.
Memory Verse:
Lesson & Activities:
Week 1– March 1
Bible Story: John the Baptist is a Witness about Jesus- John 3:22-36
Bottom Line: Jesus must increase. I must decrease.
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity Pages:
Week 2– March 8
Bible Story: A Roman Commander has Faith- Matthew 8:5-13
Bottom Line: Remember God is Most Important
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 3– March 15
Bible Story: Be Humble/Love Your Enemies- Matthew 5:38-48
Bottom Line: Love like Jesus even when it’s hard.
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 4– March 22
Bible Story: Mary and Martha- Luke 10:38-42
Bottom Line: Make time for Jesus
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
- None
Week 5– March 29- Family service for K and older
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They can be practicing during the week.