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You Shall Not Take God's Name In Vain Oct 02, 2023

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We explore the importance of words and why it matters to use them in the right way. We talk to our friend Garrick, an etymologist, about why words have power and why it is important to use them for the right reasons. We also discuss the Third Commandment, which tells us not to take God's name in vain. Garrick explains why it is important to use God's name to honor Him and to only speak true things about Him. We learn that when it comes to using words, we want to use the right word in the right way for the right reason.

Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments!

Helpful Definitions:

ETYMOLOGIST — a person who studies words.

Scripture Reference:

Exodus 3:13-15

5-Second Fly Through Review:

What are other names for commandment? (RULES, WORDS, LAW)
Who gave the Israelites the 10 commandments? (GOD)
True or false? The third commandment is about God’s name? (TRUE!)
God says his name is I am who…. (I AM!)
True or False? God’s name is his character? (TRUE!)

Song:

God is Good by The Village Kids

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You Shall Not Make Idols Sep 25, 2023

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Get ready for a lively and enlightening exploration into the Bible's second commandment in this week's episode of God's Big Story. Julie and Matt, alongside our special guest Steven the Carpenter, unravel the true meaning of the commandment - "You shall not make for yourself an idol." We discover that idols are not just about graven images but anything or anyone we love more than God. So, join us on this insightful journey, as we unravel God's Word and learn to apply it in our lives.

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Helpful Definitions:

IDOL — Anything we love and trust more than God.

Scripture Reference:

1 Samuel 5:2-3

5-Second Fly Through Review:

Anyone or anything you love more than God is called an… (IDOL)
True or False. The Second Commandment says “you shall not make for yourself an idol.” (TRUE)
True or false? There aren’t any examples of idols to false gods in the Old Testament (FALSE! THE OT REFERENCES MANY FALSE GODS AND THEIR IDOLS)
Is it ok to worship other things or people besides God? (NO! ONLY GOD DESERVES OUR WORSHIP!)

Song:

God is Good by The Village Kids

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You Shall Have No Other Gods Sep 18, 2023

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We discuss the first of the Ten Commandments, which states that there should be no other gods besides the one true God. We talk about the concept of luck and how it is not something to be trusted in. We invite our friend Anna, a Botanist, to talk about the four-leaf clover and its significance. We also share the story of the Israelites worshiping a golden calf and how God forgave them. We end the episode with a song about God's goodness.

Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments!

Helpful Definitions:

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS — They help us know about the nature and character of God and they help us live in relationship with one another.

IDOL — Anything we love and trust more than God.

Scripture Reference:

Exodus 32:30

5-Second Fly Through Review:

What are other names for commandment? (RULES, WORDS, LAW)
Who gave the Israelites the 10 commandments? (GOD)
True or false? The first commandment says that you shall have some other gods besides me (FALSE! YOU SHALL HAVE NO OTHER GODS…)
Is it ok to worship other things or people besides God? (NO! ONLY GOD DESERVES OUR WORSHIP!)

Song:

God is Good by The Village Kids

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Season 9 Kickoff - The 10 Commandments Sep 11, 2023

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Julie and Matt kick off season 9 by introducing the theme of the 10 Commandments! They are joined by Becca, a Referee, who explains how rules are important in sports and in life. The Ten Commandments are God's rules for His people, and they help us love God and others. We'll discuss each commandment and how they point to our need for a Savior. The episode ends with a fun game and a worship song celebrating God's goodness.

Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments!

Helpful Definitions:

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS — They help us know about the nature and character of God and they help us live in relationship with one another.

Scripture Reference:

Exodus 20 & Exodus 24:3

5-Second Fly Through Review:

What are other names for commandment? (RULES, WORDS, LAW)
Who gave the Israelites the 10 commandments? (GOD)
True or False? The 10 Commandments help us love God and love each other? (TRUE!)
Can we obey the 10 commandments perfectly? (NO! MATT: ONLY JESUS OBEYED PERFECTLY)
True or False? Because we can’t obey perfectly, God is not good. (FALSE! GOD IS GOOD BECAUSE HE SENT JESUS TO SAVE US FROM OUR SINS!)

Song:

God is Good by The Village Kids

Sponsor:

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Season 9 Trailer - The 10 Commandments Sep 04, 2023

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Join us this season as we talk about each of the 10 commandments and see that God is good to give us them.

Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments.

Check out more resources from The Village Church.

Listen to music from The Village Kids.

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We Worship God with Our Voices Jun 15, 2023

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Julie and Matt are joined by Colleen, the Bible Teacher, to learn about how we can worship God with our voices!

Helpful Definitions:

WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable.

Scripture Reference:

Luke 2:46-49

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!)
Finish this sentence. Worship is telling and showing someone or something that they are most _______. (VALUABLE)
True or False. We can only use our voices to sing songs to God (FALSE…WE CAN USE OUR VOICES TO TEACH OR GIVE A SHOUT OF PRAISE)
True or False. We can worship God with our whole selves! (TRUE!)
God is most valuable only he deserves our _____ (WORSHIP)

Song:

Enter His Gate (Psalm 100) by The Village Kids

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We Worship God with Our Actions Jun 14, 2023

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Julie and Matt are joined by Hannah, the Humanitarian, to learn about how we can worship God with our actions!

Helpful Definitions:

WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable.

HUMANITARIAN — Someone who is concerned with human welfare, or in other words, it’s a person who cares about other people.

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 22:39

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!)
Finish this sentence. Worship is telling and showing someone or something that they are most _______. (VALUABLE)
True or False. We should love our neighbors less than ourselves (FALSE! WE SHOULD LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS AS OURSELVES))
What are some of the ways we can worship God with our actions (HELPING OTHERS!)
True or False. Jesus himself gave The Great Commandment. (TRUE)

Song:

Enter His Gate (Psalm 100) by The Village Kids

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We Worship God with Our Hearts and Minds Jun 13, 2023

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Today's guest is Theo the Theologian, who spends a lot of time learning about God and sharing his knowledge with others. Julie and Matt discuss with Theo how we can worship God with our hearts and minds, and the importance of learning more about God to grow in our love for Him.

Helpful Definitions:

WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable .

Scripture Reference:

Matthew 22:37

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False. There is only 1 way to worship God (FALSE, WE CAN WORSHIP GOD IN LOTS OF WAYS!)
Finish this sentence. Worship is telling and showing someone or something that they are most _______. (VALUABLE)
True or False. We can worship God with our Hearts and Minds (True)
What are some of the ways we can worship God with our Hearts and Minds (READ THE BIBLE, MEDITATE ON HIS WORKS, PRAY TO HIM!)
True or False. Jesus himself gave The Great Commandment. (TRUE)

Song:

Enter His Gate (Psalm 100) by The Village Kids

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We Worship the One True God Jun 12, 2023

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Julie and Matt are joined by Tanner, the Worship Leader, to talk about the importance of worship. Tanner explains that worship is showing someone or something that they are most valuable and that we were made to worship God. He also shares his role as a worship leader, encouraging and leading people to worship the one true God.

Helpful Definitions:

WORSHIP — Showing someone or something that they are most valuable .

Scripture Reference:

Psalm 100:1–3

5-Second Fly Through Review:

True or False. We were made to worship God (TRUE)
Finish this sentence. Worship is telling and showing someone or something that they are most _______. (VALUABLE)
True or False. There are many ways to worship God. (TRUE)
Which book of the Bible is made up of songs or praises to God? (PSALMS)
Last Question
True or False? God alone is worthy of our worship. (TRUE)

Song:

Enter His Gate (Psalm 100) by The Village Kids

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Season 8: All About Worship Jun 05, 2023

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Join us this Summer for a new mini-series as we learn all about worship: