UNIT 2. SESSION 3 We Have Hope
The son in the Bible story asked his father for the money he would inherit. He wasted all of the money. Before long he was so poor he was working to feed pigs. How many pigs can you count in the picture? Print the number in the box at the bottom of the page.
LIFE VERSEGod loved us and sent His Son.
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LUKE 15:1132Concept: God in Your Home
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THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE: One of the clearest messages in the Bible is that God is our Father, but to some, that does not sound like good news. Our experience with our dad shapes how we see God as Father. Jesus told a story that can change our idea of what a father should be. God as Father gives us the hope of a second chance.
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KIDS STUDENTS
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THE POINT: God welcomes us because of His love for us.• Tell your student about someone you
trust to be there for you.• Ask your student how you can better
be there for them.Have a conversation around this quote: “If you have been reduced to God being your only hope, You are in a good place.”1 —Jim La! oon
http://www.fuelforfaith.comLIVE IT OUT: Your student has been encouraged to do one or both Live It Out activities in the Personal Study Guide. If your student chooses to do Come Home:
• Ask your student if there is a specifi c area you can be praying for in his or her life.
• Pray this week that your student will be able to surrender every area of life to Christ.
If your student chooses to do Reach Out:
• Ask your student if there is any way you can help him or her reach out to someone who needs to return to God.
• Encourage your student as he or she seeks to reach out to someone for the sake of the gospel.
LUKE 15:1132
Jesus often told stories to teach
people. One day he told this story:
“Father, give me my share of the
family money,” the younger son
said. He took the money and
moved away. He spent his money
foolishly. Soon he had nothing,
not even food, so he took a job
feeding pigs. He was so hungry that
he wanted to eat the pigs’ food.
Finally, he decided to go home and
ask his father to let him work as a
servant. When the father saw his
son, he ran to hug him. The father
said, “Put the best robe, a ring, and
sandals on him! Let’s celebrate! My
son has come home!” The older
son was jealous that his brother
was welcomed back with a party.
The father encouraged the older
brother to be happy.
LIVE IT OUT: As a family, talk
about the meaning of the word
forgiveness. Talk about times when each person has needed to
forgive someone.
LUKE 15:1132
Jesus often used stories to teach
about God’s love. He told a parable
about a father and two sons. Jesus
said, “A man had two grown sons.
The younger son said, ‘Give me my
share of the family money.’ Soon
the son had spent all of his money.
He had no food. Finally a man gave
him work feeding pigs. The son
thought about eating the pigs’ food.
He thought about his father’s house
where there was food to eat. He
decided to go home. The son was
far from the house when his father
saw him. The father ran to hug and
kiss him. The son said, ‘Father, I have
done wrong. I do not deserve to be
your son.’ But the father threw a big
celebration to welcome him home.”
LIVE IT OUT: As a family, review
sign language for “God loves me”
(one fi nger pointing up to God/arms
crossing chest/pointing to self).
During the week, when two
family members see each
other for any reason, see
who can remember fi rst to sign “God loves me!”
PRESCHOOL
TAKE IT FURTHER:
Check out the We Have Hope section of the Bible Studies for Life:
Kids Family App.
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UNIT 1. SESSION 4 Invest LIFE VERSEServe with a good attitude, as
to the Lord and not to men.E P H E S I A N S 6 : 7
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2 CORINTHIANS 8:1015; 9:15
Concept: Spend Wisely
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THE BIBLE MEETS LIFE: Being responsible for what God has entrusted us with isn’t always easy and spending money wisely can be a challenge. But God’s purpose for our fi nances is greater than just meeting our needs. How we spend what we have can speak volumes about our relationship with Jesus. The Bible calls us into a wise plan for giving, a course of action that can make us all better stewards of our money.
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KIDS STUDENTS
2 CORINTHIANS 8:1015; 9:15
THE POINT: Be ready to give as the need arises.• Discuss budgeting with your student.
Talk about your strengths and weaknesses in budgeting and fi nances.
Have a conversation around this quote: “The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.”1
—William JamesThe Thought and Character of William James,
LIVE IT OUT: Your student has been encouraged to do one or both Live It Out activities in the Personal Study Guide.
If your student chooses to do Good Stewardship:
• Work with your student as he or she develops a budget.
• O! er your student the chance to give input on the budget decisions you make for the whole family.
If your student chooses to do Adopt a Need:
• Ask your student what he or she is thinking about adopting as a need to meet.
• Determine to help your student be consistent in the commitment he or she has made.
EXODUS 36:139:31
The people God had given ability
came to work. Moses gave them the
o! erings the people brought.
The people kept bringing o! erings
to the workers. Soon the people
had brought so many o! erings that
Moses had to tell them to stop.
The workers used the fabric and
yarn to make special curtains.
Workers made the golden box
called the ark. They made a table, a
lampstand, and altars. They made
special clothing for the priests. The
clothes even had real jewels!
Finally, everything was ready. Now
the tabernacle could be built.
LIVE IT OUT: Kids can be part of the
fi nancial investment of building or
maintaining their church facilities.
Create a special bank for family
members to contribute money
that will be given to the church to
help pay for or help maintain the
church’s buildings.
EXODUS 35:435
God spoke to Moses. “I want you
to build a tabernacle where My
people can worship Me. Take an
o! ering from all of the people. Tell
them what to bring.” Moses spoke
to the people. He said, “We must
bring o! erings to help build the
tabernacle.” Moses told the people
what to bring. The people listened
to Moses. Some brought all kinds of
gold, silver, and gemstones. Some
brought red, blue, and purple yarn;
fi ne linen; and animal skins. Others
brought wood, oil, and spices. Every
part of the o! ering was needed for
building the tabernacle. God chose
craftsmen who could work with
all the materials the people had
brought. They would design and
make everything for the tabernacle.
LIVE IT OUT: Choose a simple recipe
for a favorite treat (such as trail mix).
Assign each child the responsibility
of adding an ingredient to the bowl.
Talk about how important each item
is to making the recipe taste good
and how you are working together
to build the snack. Remind your
child that the people in the Bible
worked together to build the
tabernacle.
PRESCHOOL
TAKE IT FURTHER:
Check out the Invest section of the Bible
Studies for Life: Kids Family App.
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