Answering BIG QUESTIOns

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...

God says to honor our parents, and He promises a long life for those who do. We can honor our parents by listening to them, not saying mean things to them, bringing them joy, and obeying them. Think back on your childhood. What were some rules your parents had that you didn’t like? How do you view them differently now?...

Jesus came to earth for us. Although Christmas is a celebration of Jesus’ birth, sometimes Jesus can get lost amidst the glistening lights and the excitement about presents. In Luke 2:1-20, we see Mary and Joseph, engaged to be married, travel to Bethlehem for a census. While they were there, Mary gives birth to Jesus, God’s Son! Angels appear to tell shepherds the good news, and they rush to see ...

We have a special day for God. God says to observe the Sabbath day and keep it holy, in Exodus 20:8-11. A Sabbath is one day each week that we set aside to rest, recharge, and focus on God. This commandment was so important to God that he set an example by resting on the seventh day of creation. We should think of Sabbath as a gift, knowing that a Sabbath day each week renews us for all the tasks ...

We respect God’s name when we talk. God commands us not to misuse His name. The Bible is full of different names for God that describe His holiness, mightiness, and eternal nature. We will look at several passages from the Bible that show us God’s name captures who He is and because of that, we can respect His name when we talk. Think about these questions: What does God’s name mean to you? Why is...