The SeedPod for Beginners by Starting With Jesus
The SEEDPOD for Beginners is intended for 1 to 5 years old to form a habit of starting their day with Jesus. In just 9-10 min. they will learn short, fun songs including memory verse songs and hymns, hear a Bible story at their level and a simple memory verse, and be encouraged to love Jesus through nature and the Bible. This podcast includes little children answering questions, singing and praying. Bible and nature lessons follow the My Bible First-Beginner Lessons. There are also daily coloring pages that go along with each lesson. To find those coloring pages and to find out...
Week25A The Fiery Furnace

What would you do if asked by an important person to do something God told you never to do? Daniel’s friends risk their lives to honor God. Find out what happens in the fiery furnace and how they let their light shine. Nature lesson on fire. Mem. vs. Dan.3:17. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Ezekiel, Emma, Heidi, Patience, Kent, and Benjamin.
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Week24C Mini

Mini: Let's review Daniel and his friends at the King's table through songs: "God Makes Good Food", "I Like to Eat an Apple", "Standing on the Promises" and our memory verse Dan.1:17 "God gave them knowledge and skill."
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Week24B Good Foods

What is good food and why does God give it to us? Find out how important eating good food and making good choices is in this lesson about Daniel and his friends in the school of Babylon. Nature lessons and song themes are on healthy foods. Mem. vs. Dan.1:17. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey, Ezekiel, Patience, and Kent.
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Week24A Daniel and His Friends

What is good food and why does God give it to us? Find out how important eating good food and making good choices is in this lesson about Daniel and his friends in the school of Babylon. Nature lessons and song themes are on healthy foods. Mem. vs. Dan.1:17. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey, Ezekiel, Patience, and Kent.
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Week23B A Great Fish

How important is obeying God? Very important! Listen to what happened to Jonah when he ran away and find out the wonderful thing God did for Jonah and the Ninevites when he asked for forgiveness and obeyed. Nature lesson on whales. Mem vs. Jer.26:13. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Emma, Heidi, Issac, and Kent.
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Week23C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of Jonah with the songs: "Fishy, Fishy", "Jesus Smiles and Forgives", "I Delight to do They Will" and our memory verse Jer:26:13 "Obey the voice of the Lord."
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Week23A Jonah

How important is obeying God? Very important! Listen to what happened to Jonah when he ran away and find out the wonderful thing God did for Jonah and the Ninevites when he asked for forgiveness and obeyed. Nature lesson on whales. Mem vs. Jer.26:13. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Emma, Heidi, Issac, and Kent.
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Week22C Mini

"Mini: Let's review the story of angels protecting Elisha with the songs: "The Lord's Army", "Oh, I am So Thankful," and "My Angel" (thywordcreations.org) with our memory verse Psa.91:15 "I will be with him in trouble."
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Week22B Army Ants

Have you ever been afraid? Find out how God helped Elisha’s servant not feel afraid. Angel and thankfulness themes throughout the lesson. Nature lesson on ants. Mem. vs. Psa.91:15. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Patience, Emma, and Kent.
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Week22A Angels Protect Elisha

Have you ever been afraid? Find out how God helped Elisha’s servant not feel afraid. Angel and thankfulness themes throughout the lesson. Nature lesson on ants. Mem. vs. Psa.91:15. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Patience, Emma, and Kent.
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Week21C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of Little Maid and Captain Naaman with the songs: "Clip Clop", "Thank You For the World So Sweet", and "There is Sunshine in My Soul" with our memory verse Matt.5:44 "Love your enemies..., do good to those who hate you."
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Week21B Horses

What are sweet gifts? Apples, melons, and strawberries to eat are sweet gifts, but in our story, Captain Naaman receives a sweet gift of health. Find out how Little Maid was a big helper in his health. Nature lesson on horses. Mem. vs. Matt.5:44. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Dylan, Heidi, Emma, and Audrey.
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Week21A Little Maid

What are sweet gifts? Apples, melons, and strawberries to eat are sweet gifts, but in our story, Captain Naaman receives a sweet gift of health. Find out how Little Maid was a big helper in his health. Nature lesson on horses. Mem. vs. Matt.5:44. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Dylan, Heidi, Emma, and Audrey.
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Week20C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of Elisha and the kind lady as we sing: "It Was a Happy Day," "Jesus Wants Me For a Sunbeam, " and "My God" (thehomeplace.org) with our memory verse Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given you."
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Week20B Donkeys

Have you ever been so thankful that you wanted to do something really nice for someone? In today’s story we see how a gift to God’s helper, Elisha, leads to more gifts from God, followed by a wild donkey ride. Mem. vs. Luke 6:38. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Sam, Dylan, and Cora.
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Week20A Elisha Helps a Kind Lady

Have you ever been so thankful that you wanted to do something really nice for someone? In today’s story we see how a gift to God’s helper, Elisha, leads to more gifts from God, followed by a wild donkey ride. Mem. vs. Luke 6:38. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Sam, Dylan, and Cora.
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Week19C Mini

Mini: Let's review the miracle story of the widow's unending oil with the songs: "The Wonder Song," "Hallelu, Hallelu" and "Rejoice in the Lord Always" with our memory verse Phil. 4:19 "God shall supply all your need."
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Week19B Panda Bears

Mama bears are really good at taking care of their cubs. Find out how God did a strange miracle to help a widow take care of her sons who were to be sold into slavery. Mem. vs. Phil. 4:19.Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Emma, Sam, Benjamin, Heidi, and Dylan.
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Week19A The Widow and the Oil

Mama bears are really good at taking care of their cubs. Find out how God did a strange miracle to help a widow take care of her sons who were to be sold into slavery. Mem. vs. Phil. 4:19.Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Emma, Sam, Benjamin, Heidi, and Dylan.
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Week18C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of God using birds to take care of Elijah as we learn the songs: "Little Birdie", "Jesus Takes Care of Me", and "Showers of Blessings," with our memory verse Isa.33:16 "Bread will be given him, his water will be sure."
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Week18B Ravens and Elijah

Has an animal ever brought you breakfast? In today’s story, that is just what a bird did for God’s helper Elijah. Learn more about these bird’s in part B. Mem. vs. Isa.33:16. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helps: Sam, Dylan, and Heidi.
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Week18A Jesus Cares for Elijah

Has an animal ever brought you breakfast? In today’s story, that is just what a bird did for God’s helper Elijah. Learn more about these bird’s in part B. Mem. vs. Isa.33:16. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helps: Sam, Dylan, and Heidi.
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Week17C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of brave David with the songs: "God Sent His Angels", "Let's Feed the Squirrels", "Stand Up for Jesus" and our memory verse 1 Samuel 17:45 "I come to you in the name of the Lord."
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Week17B The Brown Bear

Did you know even young people can be brave and face giants with Jesus? He sends his unseen angels to help us stand up for Jesus. Mem. vs. 1 Sam. 17:45. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey and Emma.
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Week17A David and Goliath

Did you know even young people can be brave and face giants with Jesus? He sends his unseen angels to help us stand up for Jesus. Mem. vs. 1 Sam. 17:45. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey and Emma.
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Week16C Mini

Mini: Let's review the story of Hannah's prayer and her son Samuel with: "The Sharing Song", "Praise Him, Praise, Praise Him", and "Teach us to Pray", with our memory verse 1 Sam.3:9 "Speak, Lord, for your servant hears."
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Week16B Creatures That Listen

Have you ever prayed so hard you knew God heard? Find out how God listened to her prayer and blessed her. Find out what special job God gave a little boy because he listened so well and which animals are also good listeners. Mem. 1 Sam.3:9 Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Heidi and Audrey.
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Week16A Hannah's Prayer Answered

Have you ever prayed so hard you knew God heard? Find out how God listened to her prayer and blessed her. Find out what special job God gave a little boy because he listened so well and which animals are also good listeners. Mem. 1 Sam.3:9 Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Heidi and Audrey.
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Week15C Mini

Let's review the story of faithful Ruth as we sing "Who is Jesus' Helper", "The Fruit of the Spirit", and "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" and our memory verse song Ruth 1:16 "Your people shall be my people and your God my God."
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Week15B Cats, One Animal Not in the Bible

Have you ever left your home to follow someone you love? See how Ruth left home both to help Naomi and to follow Jesus. Part B you’ll figure out what cuddly animal is not mentioned in the Bible. Mem vs. Ruth 1:16 Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Heidi, Audrey, and Emma.
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Week15A Ruth and Naomi

Have you ever left your home to follow someone you love? See how Ruth left home both to help Naomi and to follow Jesus. Part B you’ll figure out what cuddly animal is not mentioned in the Bible. Mem vs. Ruth 1:16 Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Heidi, Audrey, and Emma.
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Week14C Mini

Mini: Let's review how Jesus helped Joshua walk to Jericho with songs: "This is the Way We Walk to Church", "Behold, I am With Thee" (thehomeplace.org), and "Sound the Battle Cry", and our memory verse Joshua 1:9 "I am with you and will keep you."
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Week14B Patient and Gentle Oxen

Jesus helps his people, but how did He help them cross the river without a bridge and get into a strong city without even touching it? What happened when Joshua's army patiently followed God's instruction to walk around the city? Review the story of Joshua and Jericho. How can you learn patience and gentleness from the big ox? Mem. Vs. Josh. 1:9 Don't forget to check out the coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey, Heidi, Emma
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Week14A Jesus Helps His People

Jesus helps his people, but how did He help them cross the river without a bridge and get into a strong city without even touching it? What happened when Joshua's army patiently followed God's instruction to walk around the city? Review the story of Joshua and Jericho. How can you learn patience and gentleness from the big ox? Mem. Vs. Josh. 1:9 Don't forget to check out the coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child helpers: Audrey, Heidi, Emma
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Week13C Mini

Let's review our songs: "God Makes Roses", "Growing, Growing," "My God is so Big" with our
lesson about the Promised Land and practice our memory verse Num.14:9 "Do not rebel
against the Lord."
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Week13B Favorite Fruit

Who makes flowers and food to grow? What lesson did God want to teach His people as they
entered the Promised Land? Find out how good and big God is in this lesson about the 12
Spies and huge sweet grapes. Mem. vs. Num.14:9. Don’t forget to download this week’s
coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child Helpers: Ezekiel, Dylan, Emma,
Audrey
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Week13A The Twelve Spies

Who makes flowers and food to grow? What lesson did God want to teach His people as they
entered the Promised Land? Find out how good and big God is in this lesson about the 12
Spies and huge sweet grapes. Mem. vs. Num.14:9. Don’t forget to download this week’s
coloring pages at https://startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/ Child Helpers: Ezekiel, Dylan, Emma,
Audrey
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Week12C Mini

Let's review how God cares for us while singing: Butterflies, Jesus Is My Helper, and God Will
Take Care of You, and our memory verse Isa.33:16 "Bread will be given him, his water will be
sure."
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Week12B A Hot Sandy Place

What would it be like to live in a hot dry desert? See how God takes care of Moses and His
people after God leads them out of Egypt. Learn how God takes care of desert plants and
animals in part B. Mem. vs. Isa.33:16. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://
startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/. Child helpers: Audrey, Heidi, Emma, Benjamin, Ezekiel, and
Dylan
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Week12A God Cares For His People

What would it be like to live in a hot dry desert? See how God takes care of Moses and His
people after God leads them out of Egypt. Learn how God takes care of desert plants and
animals in part B. Mem. vs. Isa.33:16. Check out this week’s coloring pages at https://
startingwithjesus.com/spb-cp/. Child helpers: Audrey, Heidi, Emma, Benjamin, Ezekiel, and
Dylan
Recorded and produced by: Ashley B. Larson
Don’t forget to check out the coloring pages that go along with each lesson! https://
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