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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.
4.10 God Is Mighty
Did You Know? • God is mighty. His power is evident throughout Scripture. In 2 Kings 6 and a few other passages, we get a glimpse into the unseen world of spiritual warfare—the battle between angels and the demons who oppose God.
Children this age are developing social skills and learning how to interact with others. Give your child plenty of time to play with other children. The games and activities he participates in expose him to challenges in a safe environment, allowing him to learn how to share and be a better friend.
• When Elisha was surrounded by an army, his servant thought all was lost. But God opened the eyes of the servant to see that an entire angelic army was poised to defend God’s prophet. • The attitude Elisha models for us and the message he gives to his servant is “do not fear.” God is mighty and He is always working in ways we can’t imagine to protect us and save us.
Teachable Moments After reading 2 Kings 6:15–23, discuss the following together: • What happened when Elisha prayed to God for his servant?
Part of The Big God Story 2 Kings 6:8–23 Elisha and the Heavenly Army
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• What does this part of The Big God Story tell us about God?
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.
• When have you seen God’s mighty power in your life?
Psalm 89:1
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: © 2015 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.
(Child’s name), may you praise our mighty and awesome God and experience His love forever.