{"product_id":"bible-friendship-files-childrens-ministry-curriculum","title":"BFFs Bible Friendship Files 5-Week Children's Ministry Curriculum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Sunday, solved.\u003c\/strong\u003e Everything you need for five weeks lives in one file—open it, read the script, and you're ready in minutes, not hours. Stage directions and supply lists included, so even a first-time volunteer can lead with confidence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 4px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⬇️ Instant PDF Download\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 15px; color: #b45309;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📅 Coming Soon — July 15, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Free sample lesson links (text only, NOT buttons) --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eTry a free sample lesson before it launches: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/BFFs_Kids_Sample.pdf?v=1781699162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFree Kids Sample (ages 6–12)\u003c\/a\u003e  ·  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/BFFs_Prek_Sample.pdf?v=1781699073\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFree PreK Sample (ages 3–5)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- Big Idea --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eIn this 5-week friendship series, kids become junior investigators—opening a new \"case file\" each week on one of the Bible's greatest friendships. Collecting evidence and earning their stamps along the way, they uncover what real friends actually do: protect one another, tell the truth in love, bring different strengths, stand with Jesus' work, and carry each other's burdens. Kids today hear a flood of mixed messages about \"friends,\" likes, and popularity—this series shows them that Jesus-shaped friendship looks nothing like the version they're being sold, and that the same Jesus who calls them His friend gives them the power to be a faithful one. By the end of five weeks, they won't just know about the Bible's great friendships—they'll know how to be one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 Big Idea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jesus-shaped friendship is brave, honest, complementary, devoted, and burden-bearing — and He helps us love others like He loves us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Memory Verse --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📖 Memory Verse — John 15:12:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Theme Hook --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔍 Theme Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kids act as junior investigators opening a new \"case file\" each week on great Bible friendships, collecting stamps and evidence that show how God's people love one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eKids hear lots of mixed messages about \"friends,\" likes, and popularity. This series shows what Scripture says real friends do — protect life, tell the truth, bring different strengths, support Jesus' work, and share burdens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Gospel Connection --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✝️ Gospel Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love because Jesus first loved us. Through His life, death, and resurrection, He makes us His friends and gives us the power to be faithful friends to others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\u003c!-- 5-Week Lesson Overview --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0; font-size: 20px;\"\u003e5-Week Lesson Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 1 — Shiphrah \u0026amp; Puah: Brave Friends Who Protect Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible Story:\u003c\/em\u003e Shiphrah \u0026amp; Puah (Exodus 1:15–21)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Discovery:\u003c\/em\u003e Real friends do what is right and protect others, even when it's hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakeaway:\u003c\/em\u003e I can always stand up for what's right and protect people God loves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 2 — Nathan \u0026amp; David: The Friend Who Told the Truth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible Story:\u003c\/em\u003e Nathan \u0026amp; David (2 Samuel 12:1–14)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Discovery:\u003c\/em\u003e Real friends tell the truth in love and help us turn back to God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakeaway:\u003c\/em\u003e I can always speak the truth kindly and say sorry when I'm wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 3 — Mary \u0026amp; Martha: Sisters with Different Strengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible Story:\u003c\/em\u003e Mary \u0026amp; Martha (Luke 10:38–42)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Discovery:\u003c\/em\u003e God gives friends different strengths; listening to Jesus comes first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakeaway:\u003c\/em\u003e I can always value my friends' strengths and choose time with Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 4 — Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna: The Women Who Traveled with Jesus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible Story:\u003c\/em\u003e The Women Who Traveled with Jesus (Luke 8:1–3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Discovery:\u003c\/em\u003e Friends of Jesus serve together and support His mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakeaway:\u003c\/em\u003e I can always use what I have — time, talents, and money — to help Jesus' work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeek 5 — Nehemiah \u0026amp; Hanani: The Brother-Friend with the Burden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible Story:\u003c\/em\u003e Nehemiah \u0026amp; Hanani (Nehemiah 1–2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Discovery:\u003c\/em\u003e Real friends share burdens, pray, and take action together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTakeaway:\u003c\/em\u003e I can always pray with a friend and work to fix what's broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Sunday School Store","offers":[{"title":"Kids 6-12 Years Old","offer_id":45740984664255,"sku":"BFFs - Kids","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Preschool 3-5 Years Old","offer_id":45740984697023,"sku":"BFFs - PreK","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5254\/3371\/files\/BibleFriendshipFiles-Newfor2026_1.jpg?v=1781697578","url":"https:\/\/sundayschool.store\/products\/bible-friendship-files-childrens-ministry-curriculum","provider":"Sunday School Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}