Putting Your Bible to Good Use
Parent’s Corner- November 11, 2018
Sword Drills. Did you participate in them in your Sunday school classes when you were young? Do you remember sitting on the edge of your seat, just waiting for the Scripture verse to be called out so you could flip through your Bible to find it? Did you ever “prep” your Bible by putting your fingers in strategic places so you could go from there? Well, I’ve been told I have a competitive streak, so maybe that was just me. ; )
While children’s story Bibles certainly have their place, and can be a wonderful way to read a Bible passage in a more “kid friendly” format, any time invested in helping a child navigate his/her way through the “real thing” can have a lasting impact. The more a child becomes familiar with the book and the way it is organized, the deeper his/her understanding of the Bible as a whole. . . a definite investment in spiritual development!
May you find joy in your parenting journey this week!
This Week in Sunday School-
2/3s- Elisha and Naaman
Scripture- 2 Kings 5
Lesson Truth- god made Naaman well again.
Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson:
1. Talk about times when they’ve been sick.
2. Tell who helped Naaman when he was sick.
3. Tell who helps them recover from sickness.
4. Pray for someone who is sick.
4s-K- Israel Disobeys God
Scripture- Judges 1-3
Lesson Goal- Students will obey God and fear the devastating consequences of compromise.
Bible Truths-
1. Israel disobeyed God after Joshua died.
2. The angel of the Lord warned Israel that if they disobeyed, they would have to leave the land.
3. It was dangerous for the Canaanites to live in the land because of their unholy influence on Israel.
Key Verse- “And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who were all around them, and they bowed down to them; and they provoked the Lord to anger.”
Judges 2:12
1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- Israel Disobeys God
Scripture- Judges 1-3
Lesson Goal- Students will obey God and fear the devastating consequences of compromise.
Lesson Objectives- Students will be able to
1. Tell how Israel disobeyed God after Joshua died.
2. Retell what the angel of the Lord had said would happen if Israel disobeyed.
3. Describe the cycle of Israel’s disobedience and God’s response.
4. Explain the role of the judges in Israel.
Key Verse- “And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt; and they followed other gods from among the gods of the people who were all around them, and they bowed down to them; and they provoked the Lord to anger.”
Judges 2:12
Children’s Church- Jesus Has Power Over Disease and Death
Scripture- Matthew 9:18-26
Lesson Goal- The child will run to and rely on Jesus as their merciful Savior.
Bible Truths
1. Jesus healed the sick woman.
2. Jesus raised Jairus’ daughter back to life.
3. Jesus had compassion.
4. Jairus and the woman had faith.
Key Verse- “But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.” Matthew 9:25