God's Big Story The Village Church

Join us as Julie and Matt take you through the enchanting and magical season of Christmas. Listen in as we get in the holiday spirit, share jokes, discuss traditions, and eagerly anticipate the joys of the season. This episode we question what "Advent" means and explore the importance of this season beyond the presents and decorations.
But hold your holiday horses! We're not just talking presents and decorations here, we're journeying back to the biblical roots of Christmas. While we anticipate the arrival of the big day, let's rewind to the very beginning - the book of Genesis. We'll explore the inception of everything good, and remind ourselves that Christmas is not merely about the gifts under the tree, but about celebrating the birth of Jesus. 
Helpful Definitions:
ADVENT — Arrival.
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 3:6, Luke 2:10-11
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? Jesus obeyed all of the commandments perfectly (TRUE!)

True or False? When God's people break his commands, he doesn’t forgive them. (FALSE. BECAUSE JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS, GOD FORGIVES THOSE WHO LOVE AND TRUST HIM)

Fill in the blank. God’s rules are good because God is ________ (GOOD!)


Song:
December: Luke 2:10-11 by The Village Kids

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Listen in as we wrap up Season 9 of God's Big Story where we've taken a journey through the 10 Commandments. Matt and Julie celebrate by reciting all 10 commandments, which we've been memorizing throughout the season, and we're even inviting you to join us! From remembering the Sabbath to honoring our parents, we're so excited to have learned, loved, and lived by these commandments.
Also, we're thrilled to have our good friend Jen Wilkin join us for this season finale! She's here to share her insights on what to do with all that we've learned and how we can live by these commandments. As Jen so eloquently puts it, "Know the commandments, then obey or do the commandments." So, don't miss out as we explore how we can put into practice the commandments we've worked so hard to memorize.
Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 
Scripture Reference:
Exodus 20:1-26
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? Jesus obeyed all of the commandments perfectly (TRUE!)

True or False? When God's people break his commands, he doesn’t forgive them. (FALSE. BECAUSE JESUS CAME TO SAVE SINNERS, GOD FORGIVES THOSE WHO LOVE AND TRUST HIM)

Fill in the blank. God’s rules are good because God is ________ (GOOD!)


Song:
God is Good by The Village Kids

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Julie and Matt explore the 10th commandment, "you shall not covet," and they grapple with its meaning and how it ties into trusting God. This episode is a great reminder of how simple gestures can help us remember and understand complex biblical teachings. 
As a bonus, our good friend and new mom, Amber, stops by to share her journey of new motherhood, her struggles with understanding her baby's needs, and how she continues to strive to provide the best for her child. Through her story, we're reminded that just as a mother knows and wants what's best for her child, God, as our heavenly father, knows and wants what's best for us. 
Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 
Helpful Definitions:
COVET — When you really want something someone else has and you don’t.
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 6:25-26
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 tenth commandment says to never want anything? (FALSE! IT SAYS WE SHOULD TRUST GOD TO MEET OUR NEEDS)

True or False? God takes care of all that he has made? (TRUE!)

Fill in the blank. God gives us what we need and even sometimes what we ____ (WANT! GOD IS A GOOD FATHER!)


Song:
God is Good by The Village Kids

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Check out readkaleidoscope.com or follow them on Instagram at @readkaleidoscope. Take 10% off your order this Christmas season with the code BIGSTORY. Kaleidoscope… the new kid in kids' bibles.

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Join us as we decode the 9th Commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness." We break down these big words, with our good friend Judge Jesse shedding light on the serious implications of bearing false witness in the courtroom and how bearing false witness is equated to a violent weapon in the book of Proverbs.
We read in the Bible about the intriguing story of Jezebel and Naboth. We highlight how the temptation to bear false witness led Jezebel to commit a heinous act, resulting in innocent Naboth paying the price. Listen in, as we reaffirm the understanding that God is indeed good.
Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 
Helpful Definitions:
BEAR — To say or to share.
FALSE — The opposite of true.
WITNESS — Someone who claims they saw something.
BEARING FALSE WITNESS — Sharing an untruth about them with others.
Scripture Reference:
1 Kings 21:13-14, Exodus 20:1-26
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 ninth commandment says you should not bear false witness against your neighbor? (TRUE!)

True or False? Bearing false witness about someone doesn’t hurt them (FALSE! TELLING A LIE ABOUT SOMEONE CAN REALLY HARM THEM)

Fill in the blank. Keep the 9th commandment, by telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the _________ (TRUTH!)


Song:
God is Good by The Village Kids

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Parents, do you ever come across something and think, "Hey, where was that when I was a kid!?" That's what Kaleidoscope is for us. It's perfect for kids ages 6-12 and makes the most fabulous Christmas gift. Let me tell you more: as a parent, you want to give your kids helpful, faithful, Biblical resources as early as you can. But eventually, kids grow out of storybook bibles (+ they've read them a million times). So, what's next? Jumping straight to an adult translation is a HUGE leap... most of them are written at a high school level or higher and kids find them boring, cumbersome, and just simply too much! What's a parent to do with that tricky in-between stage to keep kids engaged in studying God's word? That's where Kaleidoscope comes in. They help bridge the gap between storybook bibles and adult translations by retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully designed, single-volume chapter books. Your kids will learn in words and language they can understand! SEE... where was that when we were kids, am i right?? Kaleidoscope also has volumes on everything from Genesis and Exodus to Mark and Romans. Check them out today at readkaleidoscope.com or follow them on Instagram at @readkaleidoscope. But wait, there's more...take 10% off your order this Christmas season with the code BIGSTORY. Kaleidoscope… the new kid in kids' bibles.

Moms, motherhood can make finding the space to connect with God and study his Word a challenge. Renew Devotionals seeks to fill your heart with the love of Christ through biblical teaching and relevant application for the season you’re in. Renew Devotionals is a podcast where moms can listen to ten minute audible devotionals with scripture and teaching from author and mom Grace Thweatt. You can also subscribe to the Renewed Motherhood newsletter to get the devotionals in written form plus weekly liturgies and encouraging articles for moms in your inbox, all for free. In the beautiful yet challenging years of raising children, Renew Devotionals invites you to come to God’s Word and find yourself met with Christ’s renewing power. You can listen to Renew Devotionals wherever you get your podcasts, and you can subscribe to the newsletter at renewedmotherhood.substack.co

Get ready to join Julie and Matt, as they unpack the meaning of the 8th commandment, 'You shall not steal'. In this episode, we invite our good friend and baseball player, Justin, to share his unique perspective on the concept of 'stealing' within the realm of baseball. Tune in as we explore the differences between stealing in a game like baseball and stealing outside of the game.
We also journey through the story of Jacob and Esau from the Bible, a classic tale of deceit and theft. We unpack how stealing was not only wrong in God's eyes but also a demonstration of a lack of trust in God's plan. We wrap up the episode with a fun game to review what we learned and reflect on how we can trust in God's plan for us. 
Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 
Helpful Definitions:
STEAL — To take something that does not belong to you.
Scripture Reference:
Genesis 27:26-29, Exodus 20:1-26
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 eighth commandment says you should not steal? (TRUE!)

True or False? We shouldn’t trust God has a plan for us? (FALSE! GOD HAS A GOOD PLAN FOR ALL OF US.)

Fill in the blank. God is faithful to his own _____ (PLANS! GOD’S PLANS ARE GOOD AND WE CAN TRUST THEM!)


Song:
God is Good by The Village Kids

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Parents, do you ever come across something and think, "Hey, where was that when I was a kid!?" That's what Kaleidoscope is for us. It's perfect for kids ages 6-12 and makes the most fabulous Christmas gift. Let me tell you more: as a parent, you want to give your kids helpful, faithful, Biblical resources as early as you can. But eventually, kids grow out of storybook bibles (+ they've read them a million times). So, what's next? Jumping straight to an adult translation is a HUGE leap... most of them are written at a high school level or higher and kids find them boring, cumbersome, and just simply too much! What's a parent to do with that tricky in-between stage to keep kids engaged in studying God's word? That's where Kaleidoscope comes in. They help bridge the gap between storybook bibles and adult translations by retelling every book of the Bible at an elementary reading level in beautifully designed, single-volume chapter books. Your kids will learn in words and language they can understand! SEE... where was that when we were kids, am i right?? Kaleidoscope also has volumes on everything from Genesis and Exodus to Mark and Romans. Check them out today at readkaleidoscope.com or follow them on Instagram at @readkaleidoscope. But wait, there's more...take 10% off your order this Christmas season with the code BIGSTORY. Kaleidoscope… the new kid in kids' bibles.

Moms, motherhood can make finding the space to connect with God and study his Word a challenge. Renew Devotionals seeks to fill your heart with the love of Christ through biblical teaching and relevant application for the season you’re in. Renew Devotionals is a podcast where moms can listen to ten minute audible devotionals with scripture and teaching from author and mom Grace Thweatt. You can also subscribe to the Renewed Motherhood newsletter to get the devotionals in written form plus weekly liturgies and encouraging articles for moms in your inbox, all for free. In the beautiful yet challenging years of raising children, Renew Devotionals invites you to come to God’s Word and find yourself met with Christ’s renewing power. You can listen to Renew Devotionals wherever you get your podcasts, and you can subscribe to the newsletter at renewedmotherhood.substack.com

Adding to our understanding of the 7th commandment is our special guest, Wanda, the wedding planner. Wanda shares the importance of faithfulness and the sanctity of marriage. She beautifully highlights how marriage is God's idea and explains why faithfulness and purity in love mirror God's love for us. We also venture into a story from the Bible, featuring the first marriage of Adam and Eve, and explore teachings from Jesus about marital love. So, buckle up and get ready for an episode full of biblical teachings, life lessons, and a whole lot of fun!
Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 
Helpful Definitions:
ADULTERY — When someone is not faithful to their husband or wife. Adultery dishonors God because it devalues people.
Scripture Reference:
Matthew 19:5-6
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 seventh commandment is only for married people? (FALSE! IT’S FOR EVERYONE!)

True or False? All people are valuable to God (TRUE!)


Song:
God is Good by The Village Kids

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