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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.
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Even though your child’s circle of influence expands as he starts school, his relationships at home are still the primary influence in his life. Be sure to set a consistently positive example in your speech and actions.
• It was evening when the disciples and Jesus climbed into the boat. • Jesus was asleep in the stern of the boat when the storm hit. • When the boat was near flooded and death seemed imminent, the disciples woke Jesus to ask for help. • Jesus quieted the storm with only His words, “Quiet! Be still!”
Teachable Moments
Jesus Is God Part of The Big God Story Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41 Jesus calms the storm.
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After readingMatthew 8:23–27, discuss the following together:
1 Corinthians 11:1
Blessing
• How was Jesus able to calm the storm with just His voice?
• How did Jesus amaze the disciples?
• What amazes you about Jesus?
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 learn that Jesus is God, and that is awesome! © 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.