5/24/20

Resource for KIDS:

1. CALL TO WORSHIP (HAVE SOMEONE READ ALOUD):

We thank you Father!

For drawing us to the Good News of Your Son from the first day we heard and believed until now.

We are sure that You who began a good work in us will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.

May our love abound more and more,

with knowledge and all discernment,

so that we may approve what is excellent,

and by Your strength be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.

Fill us with the fruit of Your righteousness to Your glory and praise O God.

We love You.

[Adapted from Philippians 1:3–11]

2. SHARING THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES:

  • What are you currently thankful for? 

  • What is causing you stress?

  • Is there anyone who needs our help? How can we help them?

3. PRAYER:

Pray for one another about what you’ve shared.

Best Practices:

  • Pray in sentences, not paragraphs.

  • Ask God, the Holy Spirit, to help you understand and apply His Word to your lives.

  • Allow the prayer of others to inspire your prayers.

  • Invite any kids with you to pray.

4. read PHILIPPIANS 3:12-4:1

Read the passage aloud twice. Allow the content to become familiar to you. As a group, try to recall and piece together—from memory—what you read. This helps cement the content in our memories so we don’t easily walk away and forget it.

5. ask four QUESTIONS OF THE PASSAGE

  1. What does this passage teach us about God? (What He is like, things He has done, etc.)

    1. Note: Look for descriptions of God’s character. What does the author imply?

  2. What does this passage teach us about humanity? (Christians and/or non-christians. What are we like?)

  3. If we believe the Bible is God’s Word and He is speaking to us through it, what are you ready to believe, think, or do? How will you obey what God has now shown or taught us through this passage?

  4. Ask: do I know anyone who needs to hear these truths? How will I go about sharing it with them?