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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.
4.8 God’s Word Has Power Part of The Big God Story 2 Kings 22—23:30 Josiah and God’s Word
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• Josiah became king of Judah when he was eight years old. His reign followed that of his father, Amon, and his grandfather Manasseh. • At the age of 26, the king put a team of people together to clean out and restore the temple to once again dedicate it to the worship and service of the one true God. • During this reconstruction, the high priest found the Book of the Law and had it sent to King Josiah. When he heard the words written in the book, Josiah tore his robes and began to grieve for himself and the people.
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Your child will learn to appreciate and respect God’s Word by watching how you approach Scripture. Invite your child into your study time and establish a regular time to read the Bible together.
Teachable Moments After reading 2 Kings 22:1–2, 11–13 and 18–20, discuss the following: • How should we respond when we hear God’s Word?
KNOWING
• How does God speak to us from His Word, the Bible?
I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection.
• How else does God talk to us?
Philippians 3:10a
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 God’s Word always be near to you. May you learn to love it as you hear it with your ears, say it with your mouth, and know it in your heart.