Forty days after his resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven in front of his disciples. Before leaving, he promised to send the Holy Spirit and assured them he would return. 
This reminds us of the hope of eternal life with Jesus!

1. The disciples watched Jesus go up into heaven and were told he would return. How do you think they felt; sad, hopeful, or something else?
2. Jesus promised his followers they would not be alone, the Holy Spirit would come. As believers, how does the Holy Spirit help us today?

•3.What do you imagine when you think about heaven? Where do those ideas come from?

We reviewed how God created the world and people, and how sin entered through Adam and Eve. We also looked at Cain and Abel, and how sin led to jealousy and violence between brothers.

At Home Discussion Questions:

• What did God create, and why was it good?
• Why did Cain become jealous and violent towards his brother, Abel?

We reviewed the account of Noah and the flood, and talked about God's promises and His plan for eternity. God is faithful to His people even when the world is full of sin.

At Home Discussion Questions:

• How did God show His faithfulness to Noah?
• What do you think it will be like to live with God forever?

God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. People are special because we are made in God's image, unlike anything else He created.

At Home Discussion Questions:

• What are people God's special creation?
• Why do you think God rested on the seventh day?

God chose Gideon, an unlikely and unsure leader, to rescue Israel from their enemies. God showed that the victory came from His power, not from Gideon's strength or a large army.

At Home Discussion Questions:

• Why do you think God chose Gideon, even though he didn't feel ready?
• How can we trust God to help us with things that feel too big for us?