Week of March 30, 2008
This week children learn Jesus' victory over death brings us unchanging and unfailing hope. Thank you, Jesus for restoring our souls, giving us real joy, and providing hope to carry on!
Ask children about;
- What would you do if you found a treasure map to the greatest treasure you could imagine - and it let you through a dangerous swamp?
- What is the hardest thing you've ever done? What did you learn from doing it?
- How might wanting something and being disasppointed help you understand God?
- What gives you hope?
BIBLE POINT: Jesus gives us hope.
BIBLE STORY: Peter explains belief in Jesus (1 Peter 1:3-9)
KEY VERSE: "Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope." (Romans 5:3-4)
PRESCHOOL Play and pray
Ask your preschooler about learning to do something difficult, such as riding a tricycle or learning the alphabet. Encourage your child to draw a picture of what it would be like to master the skill. Then talk about what it means to believe in Jesus.
ELEMENTARY Truths
Take our baby pictures of your child, and retell the story of his or her birth. Talk about your child's strengths and what you especially like about him or her. Then ask your child about new birth through Jesus' resurrection. Ask how the living hope might change people. Be sure to touch on how faith helps people through difficult times.
Time with TEENAGERS
When you and your teenager are together, perhaps cleaning up after a meal or driving somewhere in the car, suggest that you each think of things you want to do before you're 50. Talk about what it might take to accomplish these goals. Then encourage your teenager to talk about what it might take to be steadfast in his or her faith and the hope that believes find in their faith.
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