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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
Did You Know? • Before his conversion, Paul was a Pharisee, a scholar of the Jewish Law, and the leader of the persecution of the church. • Once Jesus came to Paul, Paul knew that Jesus was God.
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• Once Paul was filled with the Spirit, he dedicated the rest of his days to proclaiming that Jesus is the Son of God.
Acts 9:1–31
Paul’s Conversion
Just for Fun
After your walk, find a Take a short walk with your children. of Paul’s conversion in unt acco cal bibli the read quiet spot and reading, ask your children Acts 9:1–18. When you have finished when he suddenly heard like felt what they think Paul might have them if they feel like Ask from God and found himself blind. ind them that it’s OK if they (Rem . God from d hear they’ve ever haven’t heard from Him.)
Remember Verse for the environment of STORYTELLING
Older Kids Your child knows that the Bible is God’s Word and that it provides answers for many problems she faces in life, but she needs to be guided in finding those answers. Read the Bible with her regularly and discuss how it applies to her everyday situations.
God’s Son Changes Everything Part of The Big God Story
Your younger child is learning to read more complex reading material. Setting aside a time each day for Bible reading with your child will help develop his love for the Word.
Teachable Moments
He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. Psalm 111:9
After reading Acts 9:1–18, discuss the following together: • How do you think Saul might have felt while he was speaking with Jesus on the road? • Why do you think God sent Ananias to pray for Saul? • How has Jesus changed your life?
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 you be transformed by knowing Jesus came to earth, died, and rose again for your sake. © 2014 David C Cook. TruResources are developed in partnership with ROCKHARBOR Church and a national network of family and children’s ministry leaders. All rights reserved.