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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.
2.10 Jesus Is God, Part I Part of The Big God Story
• Centurions were Roman soldiers who were known for their brutal way of enforcing the government’s will. • Despite his position, the Roman soldier knew only Jesus could provide healing for his servant. • Jesus healed the man’s servant simply by speaking; He wasn’t physically present when the healing took place.
Your child will begin to know God by watching your relationship with Him. Allow your child to be a part of your everyday spiritual practices. This will give him a foundation based on knowing God and His Word.
Teachable Moments After reading the passage, discuss the following together:
Remember Verse for the environment of
KNOWING
Matthew 8:5–13
A Roman officer sent word to Jesus about his sick servant. He knew the man needed healing, and Jesus was the only one powerful enough to do it. Jesus healed the man with His words. The officer had faith because Jesus is God!
Remember Verse
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• How do you think the centurion felt when Jesus healed his servant? • What are some ways we know Jesus is God?
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” Isaiah 6:3
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• Who was the only person who could heal the centurion’s servant?
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), Jesus is God. May you shout to the Lord with gladness. Worship Him with praises so that all people can know Jesus is God (reference Psalm 100 NIrV).