God Used Sampson (Judges 13-16)
Samson’s sin led to his own death, but God used his death to save the Israelites from their enemies. Samson’s story reminds us of Jesus. Jesus never sinned, but God sent Him to die on the cross and rise again to rescue people from sin and give them eternal life.

Sunday, May 22 is our final 4:00pm Discipleship Hour. We’ll take a break for the summer months and resume classes again in the fall. In an effort to maintain a sense of community and connection amongst our kids and families, we have a few summer events/camps that we want to make you aware of. 

Bikes, Trikes & Scooters: June 4th (Saturday)

• Details: Bring your child’s favorite non-motorized method of transportation and join other kids 5th grade and younger along with their families for a time of riding around the IDC parking lot.
• Time: 9:30a -11:30a
• Location: IDC Parking Lot
• Age range: 5th grade and younger
• Registration not required

Lunch, Learn, and Play: July 14th, 21st, 28th, and Aug. 4th (Thursdays)

• Time: 12p – 2p
• Location: IDC
• Age range: 8-12
• Click here to Register

Victory Taekwondo Summer Camp July 18th – 22nd (Monday through Friday)

• Location: IDC
• Age range: 4-7; 8-10
• Time: 9:00a-11:30a (for 4-7 yr olds); 5:30p -8:30p (for 8-10 yr olds)
• Link to register coming soon

YMCA Summer Camps @ Imago Dei

• Location: IDC
• Age Range: 2yrs-Pre K
• Date: Camps run Mon-Fri from June 13-August 8
• Time: 8:30pm-1:00pm 
• Wee Camp (2-3yrs): Registration and More Info
• Kindercamp (3-5yrs): Registration and More Info

The People Kept Sinning (Judges 2)
After God’s people sinned, the judges helped God’s people obey God again. But the judges could not change the people’s hearts and make them love God. God had a plan. He sent His Son, Jesus, to change His people’s hearts and save them from sin forever.

Family Discussion Starters:
• What is one thing you remember from this week’s Bible story?
• Who did God send to help His people when they cried out to Him?
• Why do you think God’s people kept worshiping their neighbors’ false gods over and over again even after God sent a judge to help them?
• Who can save us from sin and change our hearts to want to obey God?

Family Activities:
• As a family, study a cycle, such as the water cycle, the life cycle of a butterfly, or recycling. Emphasize the repetitive nature of the cycle. Talk about the Judges cycle: God’s people worshiped their neighbors’ false gods; God let other kings rule over them and life was hard; the people cried out to God; God sent a judge to rescue His people; when the judge died, the people disobeyed God again.
• Point your kids to Jesus as you discipline them this week. Talk about how only Jesus can change our hearts to want to obey God.

Unit Description: God’s people were in the promised land, but not all was well. Generation after generation continued a cycle of sin with troubling consequences. Because God is just and holy, He did not allow His people’s sin to go unchecked. Because He is also loving and gracious, He provided forgiveness through repentance.

Big Picture Question: What is the punishment for sin? The punishment for sin is death (separation from God).

May 15: The People Kept Sinning (Judges 2) 
May 22: God Used Samson (Judges 13–16) 
May 29: God Provided for Ruth (Ruth)
June 5: God Provided for Hannah (1 Samuel 1–3) 
June 12: Eli’s Sons Disobeyed God (1 Samuel 4–6) 
June 19: God Takes Sin Seriously (Ephesians 2) 

Joshua Challenged the People (Joshua 23-24)

God Gave the People the Land (Joshua 7-11)
Joshua’s name means “The LORD is salvation.” God fought for Joshua and the Israelites, saving them and giving them victory over their enemies. Sinners can look to God for victory over sin and death. God brought us salvation by sending His Son, Jesus, to die on the cross and rise again.

GOD DEFEATED JERICHO (Joshua 2; 6)
By faith Rahab believed God would win the battle. The Israelites kept Rahab and her family safe, and she joined God’s people. Jesus has won against sin and death. Everyone who trusts in Jesus is safe and becomes part of God’s family forever.

God’s Miracles Prove Who He Is (Mark 16)
Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but He didn’t stay dead. God was pleased with Jesus’ sacrifice and miraculously raised Jesus from the dead to prove He is the Son of God and salvation is bound in Him.

Lifeway’s Easter Devotional Guide for Families
https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/lifeway_kids_easter_devotion_2022pdf.pdf

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook: Easter Stories
https://uploads.crossway.org/excerpt/the-biggest-story-bible-storybook-easter-stories.pdf

Easter Videos + Recipe & Lesson for Resurrection Rolls:
https://idckids.com/2021/03/31/holy-week-activities/

The Gospel For Kids
As a family, watch the Gospel Project for Kids: Gospel Presentation. Discuss the presentation with kids using the terms from the video. Then, read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8. Play the role of detectives and talk about some of the evidence for the resurrection. Discuss why Jesus’ death was necessary for salvation and how His resurrection is the hope for eternal life.

The Bible Helps Us Live for God (2 Timothy 3)
The Bible tells us about God’s plan to forgive sinners through His Son, Jesus. Jesus always obeyed God’s Word. Like Jesus, we can read, believe, and obey the Bible as we live to give God glory.