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Step 1. Read the Bible Story and Watch the Video Together
Read the Story from the Bible together as a family.
After you have read it, watch the Bible Story Video during the Sunday Kids Service. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
After you have read it, watch the Bible Story Video during the Sunday Kids Service. Questions will include conversations about the Bible story to allow you and your children to reflect on the biblical truth and share your thoughts about the video with each other.
2. Work on Coloring Pages and Choose an at-home Family Action
Included are coloring pages, activity sheets, games, additional questions and ideas to engage with the Bible story further at home with your child.
TALK ABOUT IT
Sunday, March 8th
A Roman Commander Has Faith – Matthew 8:5-13
TALK ABOUT IT
A Roman Commander Has Faith – Matthew 8:5-13
TALK ABOUT IT
- What was your favorite part of the video we just watched?
- Have you learned anything about God that surprises you?
- What are some ways you can show humility and remember that God is most important in your own life?
- What on your calendar this week is keeping you from spending time with Jesus?
- What might it look like for you to “go the extra mile” for someone who isn’t kind to you?
Elementary Family Actions:
Application Roll
WHAT YOU NEED: One Dice
WHAT YOU DO: Explain that the kids will take turns rolling the die. The number they roll will match a question you ask. Let the first kid roll the die. If they roll a 3, ask them question #3 from the list. Continue rolling the die and asking questions until everyone who wants a turn has had one.
Application Questions:
1. Name one person who is important to you.
2. Name one thing that is important in our room.
3. Who made the whole world? (God!)
4. Who is more powerful than a superhero? (God/Jesus!)
5. Who is a very important person in the world?
6. Who is the most important person in the whole universe? (God/Jesus!)
WHAT YOU SAY: Those are great answers! There are lots of important people and things in our lives. But our true story from the Bible today about the important
Roman commander helped us learn to [Bottom Line] remember God is most important. The commander knew Jesus’ authority was bigger than anyone’s, and Jesus was so amazed by his faith! “So what does this mean for us? It’s remembering what the Roman commander knew—God is more important and more powerful than anything. God is in charge! If there is something that you’re scared of at nighttime, you can ask God for help. If there is something bothering you at school, ask God for His help. If you are having a hard time with a friend, ask God for help. God is the King of everything! Remember God is most important.”
WHAT YOU NEED: One Dice
WHAT YOU DO: Explain that the kids will take turns rolling the die. The number they roll will match a question you ask. Let the first kid roll the die. If they roll a 3, ask them question #3 from the list. Continue rolling the die and asking questions until everyone who wants a turn has had one.
Application Questions:
1. Name one person who is important to you.
2. Name one thing that is important in our room.
3. Who made the whole world? (God!)
4. Who is more powerful than a superhero? (God/Jesus!)
5. Who is a very important person in the world?
6. Who is the most important person in the whole universe? (God/Jesus!)
WHAT YOU SAY: Those are great answers! There are lots of important people and things in our lives. But our true story from the Bible today about the important
Roman commander helped us learn to [Bottom Line] remember God is most important. The commander knew Jesus’ authority was bigger than anyone’s, and Jesus was so amazed by his faith! “So what does this mean for us? It’s remembering what the Roman commander knew—God is more important and more powerful than anything. God is in charge! If there is something that you’re scared of at nighttime, you can ask God for help. If there is something bothering you at school, ask God for His help. If you are having a hard time with a friend, ask God for help. God is the King of everything! Remember God is most important.”