JANUARY 14, 2024

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, the big truth, gospel point, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 56. The Sin that Wasn't (Matthew 4)

The Big Truth: Jesus resisted Satan’s temptation through the word of God.

The Gospel Point: The devil wanted Jesus to clamor for bread (like Israel had done), to put God to the test (like Israel had done), and to worship other gods (like Israel had also done). Three times the devil tried; three times he failed. Three times the Son of God was tempted; three times he passed the test. The third test, how- ever, wasn’t Jesus’s last test. He was tested throughout his life to skip suffering and go straight to ruling as king—to take the crown before the cross. His final temptation was on the cross, moments before he died. People who walked by him, as he was suffering on the cross, said to him, “If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross” (Matt. 27:40). Imagine how tempting that must have been. Jesus the powerful Son of God, could have pushed the nails out of his hands and feet, jumped to the ground, and saved himself from death. But he didn’t! Why? Because he knew that the only way to save sinners was to die for sinners, the only way to offer the good news of salvation was to die. How wonderful that Jesus succeeded on the final test so now all who trust in him can be saved.

Memory Verse: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Catechism: Q: Who made you? A: God made me. (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Acts 17:24-29)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol . The Big Truth and the Gospel Point taken from The Biggest Story Bible by Kevin DeYoung, published by Crossway.

January 7, 2024

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, the big truth, gospel point, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 55. The Pointer and the Point (Matthew 3)

The Big Truth: John the Baptist pointed to the point of the Biggest Story—Jesus.

The Gospel Point: John’s baptism was a big deal. It was a sign people were repenting and a sign that God was cleansing. But even John’s baptism was a pointer. John said, “I baptize you with water, but he who is mightier than I . . . will baptize you with the HolySpirit” (Luke 3:16). Sinners like us don’t just need water. We need our sinful, dead souls to have life breathed into them by the very Spirit of God. John the Baptist couldn’t make that happen. Only Jesus could. And the way Jesus made it happen was by dying on the cross for our sin. With our sin paid for in full, God could now pour his Spirit on us. And that’s exactly what happens for anyone who trusts Jesus. God gives us his Spirit and makes us alive. What a baptism!

Memory Verse: Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.

Catechism: Q: Who made you? A: God made me. (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Acts 17:24-29)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol . The Big Truth and the Gospel Point taken from The Biggest Story Bible by Kevin DeYoung, published by Crossway.

December 31, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 54. Wise Men, Smart Move (Matthew 2)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

December 17, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 53. A New Baby and A New Beginning (Matthew 1)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

December 10, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 43. The Valley of Dry Bones (Ezekiel 37)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

December 3, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 41. What Isaiah Saw (Isaiah 6)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 50. Big Fish, Bigger Mercy (Jonah 1-4)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 40. The Beginning of Wisdom (Proverbs 1)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 39. The Lord is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

November 5, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 35. Walls and Worship (Nehemiah 6-8)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, seated at the right hand of God the Father. (Romans 8:34, Hebrews 1:3, 10:12, 12:2)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 46. The Miraculous Catnap (Daniel 6)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 44. The Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 34. Promises Broken and Promises Kept (2 Chronicles 36)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 31. Elijah Proves a Point (1 Kings 18)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

October 1, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 30 The Kingdom Cracks (1 Kings 12)

Memory Verse: Matthew 22:39 You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 29 The Wise and Foolish King (1 Kings 3, 11)

Memory Verse: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 27. David Stands Tall (1 Samuel 16-17)

Memory Verse: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

september 10, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 26. The Rise and Fall of King Saul (1 Samuel 8-15)

Memory Verse: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

september 3, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 23: Samson’s Strength (Judges 13-16)

Memory Verse: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol

August 27, 2023

Parents, what a joy it is to serve your precious arrows on Sunday mornings! The Little Reformers team wants you to always have full visibility to what we are teaching your kids. It is important to us that we be effective partners to you, reinforcing what you work hard to teach your children at home. Each week, we update this section of the website to reflect the lesson, verse, and catechism your child(ren) will learn while in our care. We hope this resource is a help to you and gives you confidence as you train up your children in the way they should go.

Bible Story: Chapter 21: The Walls Come Tumbling Down (Joshua 6)

Memory Verse: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Deuteronomy 6:5

Catechism: Q: What is it to believe in Christ? A: To trust in Christ alone for salvation (John 14:6, Acts 4:112, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12)

Sources: Bible stories from The Biggest Story Bible Story Book by Kevin DeYoung. Catechisms from Truth and Grace Book 1 by Tom Ascol