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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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True Tale Trail Episode 15: S’more God – Psalm 34:8

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Listen now to the new episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music.

Download the Taste & See Coloring Sheet.

In this week’s episode of the True Tale Trail, we invite kids and families to explore Psalm 34:8: “Taste and see that the Lord is good.” Using the fun (and delicious!) picture of s’mores, this episode helps kids understand how they can discover God’s goodness for themselves.

Along the trail, kids will learn:

  • How God’s goodness shows up in the world He made
  • Why reading the Bible is like enjoying a sweet treat for our hearts
  • How sharing God’s love with others helps us become more like Jesus

Today’s Backpack Bible Verse:
“ Taste and see that the Lord is good.” – Psalm 34:8 (NIrV)

Download this week’s Family Discussion Guide to talk more about this episode together at home.