Pre K
You will need paints and paper.
Read Genesis 15:1- After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: " Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
Say: Our reward is to be with with God. He is greater than any toy or game. Also he protects us and loves us to more than we ever could imagine.
Act: Let paint a picture of how God protects us. Perhaps we can draw a shield. Let also paint a treasure chest and put God's name on it.
Pray: Lord, you are our protector and reward. Please help _______ to treasure you. Amen.
Kindergarten
You will need paints and paper.
Read Genesis 15:1- After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: " Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
Q: What is a shield?
Q: What is a reward?
Say: Our reward is to be in a relationship with God. He is greater than any toy or game. Also he protects us and loves us to more than we ever could imagine.
Act: Let paint a picture of how God protects us. Perhaps we can draw a shield. Let also paint a treasure chest and put God's name on it.
Pray: Lord, you are our protector and reward. Please help _______ to treasure you. Amen.
Elementary
Read Genesis 15:1- After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: " Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
Q: What is a shield used for?
Q: How can God be our shield?
Q: What is your favorite reward?
Q: What does God mean when he says he is our "very great reward"?
Say: Our reward is to be in a relationship with God. He is greater than anything this world could offer. Also he protects us and loves us to more than we ever could imagine. He loves us more than anyone.We often desire other rewards above God. If you a had choice between your favorite reward and spending time with God in prayer- which would you choose?
Act: Lets spend time in prayer. We will pray this prayer and then silently listen for God.
Pray: Lord, you are our protector and reward. Please help me to treasure you above anything this world could ever offer. *Silence for listening to God
Q: Did God put anything on your heart or mind during that time of listening?
Developing Disciple
Read Genesis 15:1- After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: " Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
How can God be a shield for you this week?
What does God mean when he says he is our "very great reward"?
Our reward is to be in a relationship with God. He is greater than anything this world could offer. Also he protects us and loves us to more than we ever could imagine. He loves us more than anyone.We often desire other rewards above God.
Honestly if you a had choice between your favorite earthly reward and spending time with God in prayer- which would you choose?
Spend time in prayer, talk to God and then silently listen for him.
Did God put anything on your heart or mind during the silent time of listening? If so- write it down.
Disciple Maker
Read Genesis 15:1- After this, the Word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: " Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward."
How can God be a shield for you this week?
What does God mean when he says he is our "very great reward"?
Why is hard to view him as our greatest reward?
What earthly things does your heart frequently desire?
Our greatest reward is to be in a relationship with God. We know he is greater than anything this world could offer. Also he protects us and loves us to more than we ever could imagine. He loves us more than anyone. But it can be hard to live this belief out everyday.
We often desire other rewards above God. If you a had choice between your favorite earthly reward and spending time with God in prayer- which would you choose?
Spend time in prayer, talk to God and then silently listen for him.
Did God put anything on your heart or mind during the silent time of listening? If so- write it down.
Additional reading: Psalm 42