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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.
3.2 God Wants Me to Give Generously Part of The Big God Story Luke 21:1–4; Matthew 6:19–21; 2 Corinthians 9:7 Giving as worship.
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• In the Old Testament, the people requested what amount they should give as a portion of the first fruits.
It’s natural for your child to expect a reward when she gives something away. Changing this expectation, though difficult, will help your child to really learn what it means to give sacrificially.
• The tithe, or tenth, was established as a percentage the people were to offer to the Lord. This tenth was to be the first 10 percent of all income. • Although a tithe, or tenth, is not mentioned in the New Testament, the offerings of first fruits and stories of generosity are recurring themes. Remember Verse for the environment of
RESPONSIBILITY Younger: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:34
Teachable Moments After reading Luke 21:1–4 and Matthew 6:19–21, discuss the following together: • How can I give to God?
• What are some things I can give to others?
• Is there someone you know whom you would give generously to?
Older: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:34–35
Blessing
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A blessing to pray over your child: © 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.
(Insert name of child), may you see the ways God has given generously to you. May He fill your heart with generosity toward others.