The First Will Be Last

One of the children is so worried about breaking his new bike he doesn't even want to ride it. Mr. Conductor tells him that his hope and joy should be in God not his bike. Miss Koala has the kids turn rocks into paperweights with their memory verse on them. Oliver Owl tells a story about the falcon who didn't build his nests in the rocks. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids on an adventure inside the Great Pyramids! 

The children are showing off their talents but one of them is not sure he has a talent. Mr. Conductor tells the children that God has given us all different talents and gifts. Miss Koala tells the kids to use their talents to help others. Oliver Owl tells a story about a group of singing cows that won't let another cow sing with them because he sounds different than they do. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the Basilica of Saint Paul to see how all the different talents came together to create a beautiful building. 

The kids memorize a verse that says to pray without ceasing, but wonder how someone can always be talking to God. Miss Koala tells them to try praying for someone else during the week. Mr. Oliver shares a story about Benjamin Bee, who forgets to pray when he faces a big problem in his garden. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the Western Wall in Jerusalem where lots of people come to pray.  

The kids are a bit too… pushy. Miss Koala suggests that they serve someone else who normally serves them. Mr. Oliver tells a story about a boy who turns an enemy into a friend by helping him. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the Upper Room where Jesus washed the disciples' feet after the Last Supper. The kids learn how to think of others before themselves.  

One of the kids is confused by his new neighbors who act very differently than he does. Mr. Conductor suggests the kids think of them as interesting instead of different and get to know them! Miss Koala tells the kids that our differences make the world a more exciting place. Oliver Owl tells a story about a grey car who doesn't like red or green cars. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the ancient city of Ramesses where the pharaoh enslaved the Israelites. 

When one of the kids sees someone drop money at the Honey Sweet Candy Shop, she takes it for herself. She tries to hide it, but it starts bothering her as she learns about integrity. Miss Koala challenges the kids to practice doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Oliver Owl tells a story about a girl who was supposed to water for her neighbor, but didn't keep her word. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to Jericho and tells the story about Achan stealing treasure from God.

Mr. Conductor takes the kids to the bookstore, but it doesn't have a book one of the kids is looking for, so they get upset. The kids learn about giving thanks even when disappointed. Miss Koala gives the children an activity to help them remember all the things they are thankful for. Oliver Owl tells the story of Paul the Parrot, who learns to be thankful for the thorn in his wing. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the Split Rock where God provided water for the Israelites even though they complained.    

The kids try to be famous just so people will like them. Miss Koala tells them about the time she died her fur to have stripes like a cool tiger. That was a mistake! Mr. Oliver Owl tells the story of a king who wanted to be the most famous musician, so he forced his subjects to only listen to his music! Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to Babylon where they learn about King Nebuchadnezzar. Sally Sea Lion explains to the kids how she used to race in swimming matches for all the wrong reasons. 

One of the kids is sad because his grandpa is sick and they can't hang out. Miss Koala, teaches the kids how they can help when people are sick. Mr. Oliver Owl tells the story of Jesus and Lazarus. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to the ruins of Lachish where they learn about Jeremiah, the Weeping Prophet. Sally Sea Lion is very upset because her strawberry garden was destroyed! The kids help her feel better by explaining the lessons they've learned. 

When one of the kids brings a tablet on the Good News Express™, all his attention is focused on the tablet. Miss Koala explains that idolatry is treating anything like it's more important than God. Mr. Oliver tells a story from Anne of Green Gables. She idolized beauty so much that she dyed her hair, but it turned green. Eddie the Explorer takes the kids to Mars Hill where Paul talked to the Athenians about their idol to an unknown god. There's only one true God worthy of being worshipped!