December 11 – 20 Jesus’ Message Brings Challenges
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord!
Psalm 98:4-6
Time of Praise and Thanksgiving
Read Luke 4:1-21 together.
Points for consideration:
· The Enemy of God will work to stop God’s plan that many will know Him (2 Corinthians 4:4). He even tried to get Jesus to stray from what God wanted.
· Turn to Isaiah 61 and read verses 1 and 2. Jesus fulfilled this prophecy as well!
· Isaiah 61 verse 3 tells us those who love God will receive comfort, joy, and praise.
Lead the children to praise and thank Him for His faithfulness to His Word.
An example of their praise might be, “Jesus, I praise you for doing what you promised!”
or “Thank you Jesus for being the one who was obedient to the Father even when it was hard!”
Time of Prayer
Read John 14:15-21, then Luke 11:13, and 2 Timothy 1:7.
Talk about how these verses work together in the life of someone who loves Jesus and belongs to Him.
Points for consideration:
· God’s enemy will work against us being obedient, too. What could this look like?
· How and why should we praise God when things are difficult?
· The Bible teaches that God has placed His power in us by giving us His Holy Spirit. His power enables us to know God’s deep love for us and to give us what we need to live a life that pleases Him. What parts of my life need me to rely on God instead of my own strength?
· Do you believe what you have read in the Bible? Why or why not?
Pray together. Pray that they would rely on God to know and follow His Ways. Pray for others in your family to stray strong in God and to do the same.
(Copyright Mark Taft.)
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