Answering BIG QUESTIOns
Feb 19
February 12th, 2025
Jesus begins his most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, with something known as the Beatitudes. In this section of His sermon, Jesus lists kinds of people who seem lowly or down and out and names the reward they are promised. Jesus flips everything upside down by demonstrating that those who seem to be struggling are actually blessed. Kids’ moods are very contingent on their present circumst...
Feb 12
February 5th, 2025
God commands His people not to want other people’s stuff. Joseph’s brothers are jealous because their dad likes Joseph best and gives Joseph a fancy coat. Plus, Joseph brags about dreams in which his brothers bow to him. Of all the Ten Commandments, this one describes what feels most like a harmless, inward emotion...not a sin. And yet God gave this commandment because He knew the harm that can co...
Feb 5
January 29th, 2025
God commands His people not to lie. When Ananias and Sapphira sell their property, they lie about how much money they sell it for so they can keep some money but make it seem like they gave it all. Both of them are caught in the lie and die suddenly. Lying has a lot of gray areas for kids. What if I don’t technically lie, but I lead someone to believe an untruth? What about if lying spares someone...
Jan 29
January 22nd, 2025
God commands His people not to steal. Judas, one of Jesus’ disciples, is the treasurer for the group. Instead of being responsible with the money, he secretly steals some for himself and then criticizes a woman who gives generously to Jesus, saying she’s being wasteful. Help your kids see why stealing is wrong and replace a desire to steal with a desire to give generously....
Jan 22
January 15th, 2025
God says not to commit murder. In a brotherly feud between Cain and Abel, Cain is jealous of his brother, Abel. God warns Cain not to fall into sin’s trap by being angry and dejected. But Cain doesn’t listen and kills his brother. God punishes Cain by making him a homeless wanderer who can’t grow good crops. Ask God to create an environment of uplifting and encouraging words, rather than hurtful w...