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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.
3.5 Jesus Is Preparing a Place for Me to Be with Him Forever Part of The Big God Story John 14; Revelation 21 Heaven
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• Jesus comforts His disciples by making a covenant with them and promising His return. • In ancient Jewish traditions, a father would choose the bride for his son. If she accepted, the bridegroom would then begin to prepare a place for her in his father’s house, where he would bring his bride to dwell with him.
Young children may have trouble understanding abstract concepts such as heaven and hell. When speaking about these concepts, be sure to use simple words and phrases your child will understand to minimize confusion.
• We must wait faithfully, knowing Christ Jesus will return and bring us to dwell with Him for all eternity.
Teachable Moments
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OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE Younger: Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4
Older: Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
After reading John 14:1–4, discuss the following together: • How do you think Jesus is preparing heaven for us?
• What do you think you’ll be doing in heaven?
• How do people get to be in heaven?
Psalm 25:4–5
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: © 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 your heart be filled with hope at the thought of one day being with God forever in heaven.