Elementary // Hope Week 4

Memory Verse:
"I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (NLT)

Definition

Hope: Having confidence in God’s promises

Teaching Truth

The world’s promises are temporary, but God’s promises last forever

Questions to Ask Your Child

READ LUKE 12:16-21

  1. Was building the buildings for his crops wrong? (No) So what was the big deal? What did he hope in? (Himself, his wisdom, and what he owned)

  2. When you die, do you get to take any of your stuff with you? (No) What happens to it? (Someone else gets it, it gets thrown into the trash, or it falls apart)

  3. Reread verse 21. What does Jesus say is the most important thing? (Having a rich relationship with God) How long does our relationship with God last? (Forever!)

READ REVELATION 21:3-7

  1. Go through these verses and make a list of God’s promises. (ex: God will live among His people and be with them forever as their God, He will comfort the people and promises there will be no more death, pain, or crying, He will make all things new, etc.)

  2. How long will these promises of God last? (FOREVER!) Can you imagine getting to enjoy God and His promises forever and ever? How amazing do you think that will be?

Activity

Write each word of the memory verse (Romans 15:13 NLT) on an index card. Shuffle the cards together and see if you can put them in the correct order. Do it again, but time yourself to see how long it takes. You can even have a competition within your family to see who can do it the fastest!

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