Big Story Gospel Conversation Guide
July 2026 – Elementary: Kingdom Quest
Elementary:
Memory Verse: “God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.” • Romans 14:17 NIrV
Welcome! It’s July, and we’re diving into another set of parables that Jesus told. Last month, we focused on what God’s kingdom is. This month, we’re going to explore how Jesus teaches us to live in and help grow God’s kingdom. We start off with The Story of the Farmer, and how God’s kingdom grows when we listen to God and do what He says. In Week 2, we explore The Parable of the Bags of Gold, discovering how God wants us to use the gifts He has given us to grow the kingdom. We follow up with The Servant Who Had No Mercy, where kids will learn that because God has forgiven us, we can help bring His kingdom to others when we forgive them. And we wrap up the summer series with The Story of the Persistent Widow, where kids will see how important it is to keep talking with God and never give up, even when you don’t get the answer you want right away.
God has given each one of us an epic quest—a giant mission. We are called to push back the darkness and usher in the light of Jesus and His love. When we live like Jesus and show His love to the people around us, God’s kingdom grows! That’s why our theme for the summer is “Kingdom Quest: Living the Greatest Adventure.”
Memory Verse:
Lesson & Activities:
Week 1– July 5- Enjoy the weekend off
Week 2– July 12
Bible Story: The Parable of the Bags of Gold • Matthew 25:14-30 NIV
Bottom Line: God’s kingdom grows when you use what He’s given you.
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 3– July 19
Bible Story: The Servant Who Had No Mercy • Matthew 18:21-35
Bottom Line: God’s kingdom grows when you forgive.
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Week 4– July 26th
Bible Story: The Stories of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl • Matthew 13:44-46 (Supporting:Matthew 4:18-22)
Bottom Line: Loving God and His kingdom is most important.
- K-5th lesson
- SN Min Modified Curriculum
- Activity pages:
Devotionals:
Videos:
Worship Songs:
They can be practicing during the week.
July 12th – Closer and King of my Heart
July 19th – over and over again and closer
July 26th – closer and king of my heart
