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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.
2.1 God Gives Us The Promise, Part I Part of The Big God Story Luke 1:1–56 An angel visits Mary and tells her that she will give birth to Jesus.
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• The angel Gabriel visited Mary and told her she would give birth to the Son of the Most High.
Your child is beginning to form stronger bonds of friendship with other children. Regular church attendance is an important part of forming those bonds within her faith community.
• Mary’s initial reaction to the angel’s words was fear and confusion. • While Mary may not have understood God’s methods, she trusted that He would do what He had promised.
Teachable Moments After reading Luke 1:1–56, discuss the following together: Remember Verse for the environment of
• How do you think Mary felt about the news the angel had given her?
FAITH COMMUNITY Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down,one can help the other up.
• How did Mary show she trusted God?
• How can we show that we trust God today?
Ecclesiastes 4:9–10a
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), God has a promise and plan for your life. May you always have faith in Him and in the promises He has given you. © 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.