In this 6-lesson series we explore the modern message behind the ancient songs of the Old Testament.
Key Points:
- Today, we’re talking about praising God.
- Praise is just a fancy word for telling God how much we love him.
- God is even greater than your stuff, friends, and family.
- We should praise God everyday.
Memory Verse:
Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord at all times.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- What’s the nicest thing someone has said to you? Why do compliments feel so good?
- Why does God deserve our praise? Make a list of some of the things you can praise God for as a family.
- Read Psalm 43:5. What are some things you can praise God for even if you’re really sad about something in your life?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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In this 6-lesson series we explore the modern message behind the ancient songs of the Old Testament.
Key Points:
- Even though we’ve never seen God, we can know about him because of what he has created.
- God wrote us a note. It’s called the Bible.
- God didn’t just make the sky and give us the Bible. He actually came to us in person. That’s who Jesus is.
Memory Verse:
Psalm 19:1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- What’s your favorite thing you’ve ever made? How long did it take you to make it?
- What are the ways God tells us about Himself? (Hint: there are three of them.)
- Read Colossians 1:15. Jesus was there before anything was created. Why is that important for us to know? What does that tell us about who Jesus is?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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In this 6-lesson series we explore the modern message behind the ancient songs of the Old Testament.
Key Points:
- God can see the future. Psalm 22
- God has a plan, and nothing takes him by surprise.
- We can trust God because he has the future in his hands. Jeremiah 29:11
Memory Verse:
Jeremiah 29:11 The plans I have for you are good, giving you a future and a hope.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Think about your future (when you’re a grown up). How many kids do you think you’ll have? Where will you live? What job will you have?
- Parents: how did you answer that question when you were a kid?
- What does it mean for our lives that God can see the future?
- Read John 14:1-3. Jesus will return someday to take us to Heaven. Talk about what you think Heaven will be like.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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In this 6-lesson series we explore the modern message behind the ancient songs of the Old Testament.
Key Points:
- God doesn’t want us to be grumpy.
- You can’t be thankful if you only focus on yourself.
- Thankfulness is an attitude that comes from knowing that God is good.
- When we’re at church, we should sing with thankfulness.
Memory Verse:
Psalm 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- On a scale from 1 to 10, how grumpy are you? What rating would your parents give you?
- Why do you get grumpy? Why does grumpiness keep you from being thankful?
- Make a list of things you are thankful for. Why does God deserve the credit for all that we have?
- Read Philippians 4:6-7. What do you do when you’re anxious or worried? How does a thankful heart help you worry less?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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In this 6-lesson series we explore the modern message behind the ancient songs of the Old Testament.
Key Points:
- God knows the real you. Psalm 139:1-2
- God is closer to you than you realize. Psalm 139:7-8
- God wants to be in your life.
Memory Verse:
Psalm 139:1 Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe yourself: physical characteristics, favorite food, favorite things to do. Share some of your least favorite things.
- How does it make you feel to know that God knows everything about you?
- List some things God has done in your life to show you that he is near.
- Why do you think God wants to be in your life?
- Read Jeremiah 31:33. A covenant is a promise. What is God promising to do in this verse? What are God’s instructions? What does it mean that they are written on our hearts?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
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