Pre K
Read: Genesis 2:16- And the Lord God commanded man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Say: God is telling Adam not to do something that will endanger him. Sometimes we tell you not to do things because we want to keep you safe.
List some things you tell your child to do or not to do in order to protect them (seat belts, looking both ways, staying out the kitchen during cooking etc.)
Pray: God, we know you want to protect us. Help us to listen to you. Help ________ to listen to rules of safety. Amen.
Kindergarten
Read: Genesis 2:16- And the Lord God commanded man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Say: God is telling Adam not to do something that will endanger him. Sometimes we tell you not to do things because we want to keep you safe.
Q: What are some rules we have to keep you safe? (seat belts, looking both ways, staying out the kitchen during cooking etc.)
Q: What are some rules in the Bible that God tells us to keep in order to protect us? (10 commandments etc.)
Pray: God, we know you want to protect us. Help us to listen to you. Help ________ to listen to rules of safety. Amen.
Elementary
Read: Genesis 2:16- And the Lord God commanded man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
Say: God is telling Adam not to do something that will endanger him. Sometimes we tell you not to do things because we want to keep you safe.
Q: What are some rules we have to keep you safe? (seat belts, looking both ways, staying out the kitchen during cooking etc.)
Q: What are some rules in the Bible that God tells us to keep in order to protect us? (10 commandments etc.)
Q: How does each 10 commandment provided protection for us? (Exodus 20)
Have your child pray: God, we know you want to protect us. Help us to listen to you. Help me to be obedient to you. Amen.
Developing Disciple
Genesis 2:16- And the Lord God commanded man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
God knew that if man had knowledge of good and evil, then he would (more often than not) choose to do evil. Have you ever tried to be "perfect" and not sin for a whole day?
How long did you last before you sinned?
God knew humanity would choose the fruit. What things did you choose over God today?
Take time in personal prayer to repent of these sins. Thank God for still loving you.
Disciple Maker
Genesis 2:16- And the Lord God commanded man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die."
God knew that if man knew about good and evil, then he would more often then not choose to do evil. Have you ever tried to be "perfect" and not sin for a whole day?
How long did you last before you sinned?
God knew humanity would choose the fruit. What things did you choose over God today?
What sins do you regularly choose over God during the week?
Take time in personal prayer to repent of those sins. This would be a good opportunity to share your vices with an accountability partner. If you don't have one-get one! Also write down a thourough plan to "flee" in the opposite direction from those sins tomorrow.