BIG IDEA:
The ‘Fast Track’ series is a grand prix themed series that encourages children to think of life as a race that has lots of twists and turns in the road – yet one thing stays the same – the character of God!
DECORATIONS:
For decoration and extra activity ideas check out the ‘Fast Track Teaching Series’ board.
The team at Hollybush Family Camp 2017 leading the ‘Fast Track’ series
LESSONS:
LESSON 1: ZACCHAEUS’ BRAND NEW START
BIG IDEA: I CAN HAVE A BRAND NEW START
STORY: ZACCHAEUS
PASSAGE: LUKE 19:1-10
This session focusses on making a fresh start and is all about the character of Zacchaeus and how he changed when he met Jesus.
LESSON 2: JOSEPH’S FALSE START
BIG IDEA: GOD IS FAITHFUL
STORY: THE STORY OF JOSEPH
PASSAGE: GENESIS 37-46
This session looks at how Joseph had a bit of a false start in life, yet God was faithful to help him through.
LESSON 3: JONAH’S TAKE A U-TURN
BIG IDEA: GOD CAN DO ANYTHING
STORY: JONAH GOES TO NINEVAH
PASSAGE: JONAH 2
Jonah was asked to go one way, but suddenly turned another, still got wanted him to turn back again. Children will study the persistence of God as they see how He pursued Jonah and the Ninevites.
LESSON 4: GOD ACCELERATES ESTHER!
BIG IDEA: GOD GIVES US COURAGE
STORY: THE STORY OF ESTHER
PASSAGE: THE BOOK OF ESTHER
The story of Esther is one that shows just how God can accelerate someone from a place of obscurity to a place of honor. This session shows children that God is bigger than anything they face and that He can help them live in the fast lane for Him.
LESSON 5: DAVID’S DETOUR
BIG IDEA: GOD PLANS AHEAD
STORY: THE ANOINTING OF DAVID
PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 16
The anointing of David shows how God is the God that thinks ahead – He always has something planned. Children will learn that God is able to make a fast turn in our lives that will help things turn out for the better.
LESSON 6: ELIJAH’S PIT STOP
BIG IDEA: GOD GIVES REST
STORY: ELIJAH HEARS GOD
PASSAGE: 1 KINGS 19:1-18
Elijah was sad and needed to take a break. This session will help children think about how God is their peace and how they can take time to rest, receive and be revived by Him.
LESSON 7: ELISHA TAKES HIS MOMENT
BIG IDEA: GOD GIVES US HIS SPIRIT
STORY: ELISHA’S DOUBLE BLESSING
PASSAGE: 2 KINGS 2:1-18
When Elijah is whisked off Elisha is given a double blessing. In this session children will see that God is all that they need.
LESSON 8: RUTH STAYS ON TRACK
BIG IDEA: I CAN STAY FOCUSED ON JESUS
STORY: THE STORY OF RUTH
PASSAGE: THE BOOK OF RUTH
Ruth is faithful to God and finishes her life well. She runs her race and finishes giving the glory to God. Children will learn that life is not just about winning, but about giving God the glory.
LESSON 9: NEHEMIAH’S FINISHES WELL
BIG IDEA: GOD IS EVERYTHING WE NEED
STORY: THE STORY OF NEHEMIAH
PASSAGE: NEHEMIAH 1, 2:16-20, 4:11-18 AND 6:15-16
Nehemiah needed to stay focussed and learn not to give up in order to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. Children will learn in this session to never give up.
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