Preschool/ Kinder
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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.
1.1 God Is the Creator Part of The Big God Story Genesis 1—2:14 God created all things by speaking them into existence. All of creation served God and worshipped Him.
• The word genesis means “origin.” The book of Genesis is the story of our origins—from the beginning of the universe to the creation of mankind in God’s image. • God created and then looked upon His world with approval, as He “saw that it was good.” • From the very beginning, mankind was charged to be a faithful steward of God’s creation.
Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together:
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• What kind of things did God create?
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• What might God want us to learn from the creation story?
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• What might be some ways I can celebrate that God is the Creator?
Younger: Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story. Psalm 107:2a
Older: Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. Psalm 107:2
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Preschoolers have an everincreasing vocabulary and are often curious about nature. As you tell the story of creation, be sure to allow time for the inevitable “how,” “what,” and “why” questions your child will ask.
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: (Insert name of child), may you praise the Lord, the Creator of all things. © 2013 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.