VBS 2021

Pack your bags and grab your gear, Queens Church Kids are headed to present-day Israel where an epic adventure of discovery awaits! Discover long-hidden treasures, amazing finds, and exciting evidence that proves biblical events were not just stories. They really happened. At Destination Dig, kids will unearth more than just dirt. They’ll discover real-life archaeological finds that have helped to uncover the truth about Jesus.

Cost

Free!

Theme Verse

Jeremiah 29:13

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. (ESV)

Motto

Seek Truth! Find Jesus!

Daily Content

Day 1: Jesus Came as God Promised

  • BIBLE STORY: Jesus Was Born (Isaiah 7:14; Micah 5:2; Matthew 1:18–2:6)

  • THE POINT: Jesus is the Savior God promised.

  • BONUS VERSE: For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. Isaiah 9:6a

  • ARTIFACT: Pottery jars holding the Dead Sea Scrolls

Day 2: Jesus Demonstrated God’s Power

  • BIBLE STORY: Jesus Healed a Blind Man (Psalm 146:8; Isaiah 35:5-6a; John 9:1-41)

  • THE POINT: Jesus has the power God promised.

  • BONUS VERSE: If this man were not from God, he wouldn’t be able to do anything. John 9:33

  • ARTIFACT: Pool of Siloam

Day 3: Jesus Was Betrayed and Rejected

  • BIBLE STORY: Jesus Experienced Betrayal and Rejection (Psalm 41:9; Isaiah 53:3,7; John 13; 18:1– 19:16)

  • THE POINT: Jesus knew what would happen and still followed God’s plan.

  • BONUS VERSE: The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Matthew 20:28

  • ARTIFACT: Caiaphas’ steps

Day 4: Jesus Died and Rose Again

  • BIBLE STORY: Jesus Is Alive (Isaiah 53:5,9-11; John 19:17–20:18)

  • THE POINT: Jesus fulfilled God’s plan to be our Savior.

  • BONUS VERSE: Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.” John 11:25

  • ARTIFACT: Rolling grave stone

Day 5: The Bible Is True

  • BIBLE STORY: Philip Told the Good News (Isaiah 53:7-8; Acts 8:26-40)

  • THE POINT: The Bible is true and helps us tell others about Jesus.

  • BONUS VERSE: For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. Romans 1:16

  • ARTIFACT: Qumran Scrolls