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True Tale Trail Episode 19: The Tale of the Worshipping Warriors

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Have you ever felt worried or afraid? In today’s true story from the Bible a king named Jehoshaphat knows just how you feel! He and his people faced a terrifying enemy who had them hopelessly outnumbered. But instead of letting fear take over, they turned their eyes toward God and discovered His surprising plan!

In this episode of True Tale Trail, we’ll hike into 2 Chronicles 20 and discover the amazing story of The Tale of the Worshipping Warriors. Along the way, we’ll see how God’s people faced their fears with prayer, praise, and trust, and we’ll discover why the best battle strategy always starts with worship!

So grab your backpack and get ready for another True Tale Trail adventure!

Backpack Bible Verse: Don’t worry about anything. No matter what happens, tell God about everything. Ask and pray, and give thanks to him. – Philippians 4:6 (NIrV)

Download the Episode 19 Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode at home.

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True Tale Trail Episode 18: Jesus the Trailblazer

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In today’s episode of the True Tale Trail we’re going to talk about the most important trail topic ever, how to become forgiven friends of Jesus!

We’ll kick things off with a modern-day parable about a kid getting lost in the woods and then will use that to talk about how Jesus is our trailblazer who made a way for us to return home to God.

Don’t miss out on the special Path to Life Gospel Overview, and Coloring Sheet that you can use to help the kids in your life navigate the big decision to follow Jesus.

Backpack Bible Verse: “Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.’” – John 14:6 (NIrV)

Download the Episode 18 Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode at home.

Download the Path to Life Gospel Overview, Path to Life Coloring Sheet to walk your kids through what Jesus did for us and how we can respond and receive His gift of forgiveness and eternal life.

  1. Ask them what they see in each picture. If you’re using the coloring sheet, let them color as you walk through the good news about Jesus and how they can respond.
  2. Share with them what each picture means.
  3. Look up the Bible verse that goes with each picture and read it together.
  4. Encourage kids to ask questions and listen well to see if they might be ready to trust in Jesus, turn from sin, make Jesus their King and be baptized as they choose to follow Him.

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True Tale Trail Episode 16: The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker (Luke 24)

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In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we hike to the road between Jerusalem and Emmaus to discover the incredible true story from Luke 24:13–35 . . . The Tale of the Mysterious Hiker! Two discouraged friends are joined by a stranger who explains how the whole Bible points to Jesus… and then reveals that His surprising identity!

Along the trail, kids will learn:
▪ Why Jesus’ resurrection changes everything
▪ How the entire Bible tells one big story about God’s rescue plan
▪ What it means to recognize Jesus at work in our everyday lives

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“I am the Living One. I was dead. But now look! I am alive for ever and ever!” – Revelation 1:18 (NIrV)

Download this week’s Family Discussion Guide to keep exploring the trail together at home.

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