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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.
2.7 The Father’s Big Plans for Jesus Part of The Big God Story Mark 1; Luke 4 Jesus begins His ministry.
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• In preparation for His public ministry, Jesus was “taken by the Spirit” into the desert for a time of solitude.
Your child needs 10 to 12 hours of sleep each night. Having a consistent bedtime routine is important, and you may find that your child needs less correction when they’re well rested.
• Jesus appreciated the importance of solitude. Throughout Scripture, we see Him repeatedly going off into a secluded place to be alone with His Father. • After spending time in solitude with God the Father, Jesus came out of this time fully empowered to do the ministry that lay before Him. • Jesus’ example shows us that all of our souls need time in quiet and solitude. Remember Verse for the environment of
COURSE CORRECTION Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Teachable Moments After reading Mark 9:1–11, discuss the following together: • What did God the Father say to Jesus after He was baptized?
• How can we listen to God?
• What does God want us to hear from Him?
Isaiah 30:21
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 know God’s Spirit is with you. He has chosen you to be a part of His big story. © 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.