Year 1, Winter: Lesson 13
What we learned today
Big Idea: Remember and Celebrate. Several times a year, the Israelites gathered together for a festival to remember and celebrate God.
Where we're headed next time
Big Idea: God is with me. (part 1)
Matthew 14v22–33; Mark 6v45–51 After praying, Jesus walked on the water to meet the disciples, who were out on the lake in a boat. Peter walked out on the water to meet Jesus. When Peter became afraid and began to sink, Jesus saved him.
Dig into God’s word.
Read Matthew 14v28–31.
After reading, remind your child that God is with her, just as Jesus was with Peter.
Connect as a family
After reading the Scripture passage, discuss these thoughts together:
How did Jesus get to His friends who were out on the lake?
Could anyone but God do this? NO! Jesus is God.
Your child may enjoy playing with water. During bath time, give her a few objects and discuss which ones sink and which ones float.
Blessings are often used in the Bible. A blessing can be a prayer of commission, a portion of Scripture, or words to encourage and guide.
Open a Bible and read Psalm 73v28a: “But as for me, it is good to be near God.”
A blessing to pray over your child: (Insert your child’s name), may you enjoy being near God.