ELEMENTARY KIDS & FAMILIES
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This resource is designed to allow your family to have time in God’s Word BEFORE your children attend church. Because God’s plan is for parents to be the primary spiritual nurturers of their children’s faith, we want YOU to be the one to introduce this part of The Big God Story to them. For additional support in spiritual parenting and to learn more about creating transforming environments in your home, be sure to pick up HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource from your church or download at HomeFrontMag.com. You can also access the HomeFront app for your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Younger Kids
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Yahweh Alone Is God Part of The Big God Story 1 Kings 18—19
In today’s part of The Big God Story, Yahweh speaks in two very different ways: in an amazing display of fire and in a gentle whisper. In both ways, God reveals something important and unique about Himself: He is the one true, existing God.
• Yahweh means “the one true and existing God.” • Elijah’s commitment to ending the worship of idols resulted in his challenging the prophets of Baal, even though he risked death by doing so. • When God showed Himself at the altar as a consuming fire, the people fell on their faces and declared that the Lord was God. • Later, this same God who showed Himself as a consuming fire spoke to Elijah in a quiet whisper.
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Older Kids Your child is learning how to discern the voice of God in her life. Talk to her about the different ways God speaks to us, and encourage her to listen to His call on her life.
Teachable Moments
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. (Psalm 46:10)
After reading Scripture, discuss the following together: • How did God use Elijah in this part of The Big God Story? • What are some ways we hear God’s voice?
Just for Fun
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Your child may be full of energy, but it’s important that he learn how to sit and be still. Spend some time in stillness with your child. After a few moments, talk about the things you heard (clock ticking, dog barking, etc.) that you might have missed if you hadn’t taken time to listen.
• When was a time you felt God speaking to you?
Blessing For more information about blessing your child see the Blessing section in HomeFront: A Spiritual Parenting Resource.
A blessing to pray over your child: “(Child’s name), may the Lord reveal Himself often to you. May He show you His strength through the creation around you. May you learn to recognize His voice when He speaks—even if it’s a quiet whisper.”