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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 God Gives Me More Than Enough Part of The Big God Story Matthew 14:13–21; Mark 6:30–44; Luke 9:10–17; John 6:1–15 Jesus Feeds Five Thousand.
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• Scripture tells us that Jesus continued to teach the people and heal their sick until late in the day. • After all the people were fed, the disciples collected the baskets of what was left over and found there were 12 baskets full of food!
Your child learns how to respond to what he is given by watching your response to the blessings in your life. Be intentional about expressing thankfulness, and regularly recognize the abundance God has given to you.
• Five thousand men, plus women and children, were fed that evening.
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After reading Mark 6:34–43, discuss the following together: • What are some ways Jesus cares for your needs?
MODELING Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1
Blessing
• How do we know that God gives us more than enough?
• How can we show Jesus how thankful we are for what we’ve been given?
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 realize every day how much Jesus loves you and cares about your needs. © 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.