Elementary // We Believe Weekend
Memory Verse:
“The Lord passed in front of Moses, calling out, 'Yahweh! The LORD! The God of compassion and mercy! I am slow to anger and filled with unfailing love and faithfulness.'" Exodus 34:6 (NLT)
Definition
We Believe Weekend: God
Questions to Ask Your Child
How would you describe God? Who is He to you? What are your favorite qualities about Him?
Read Romans 1:20 and Exodus 34:6-7. What do these verses tell us about who God is? (Creator, compassionate, merciful, slow to anger, filled with unfailing love and faithfulness, forgiver of sins)
Read 1 Peter 1:2 and Titus 3:4-6. How do you see the Trinity working together in Scripture? (Jesus’ baptism, salvation, prayer)
Why does it matter what you believe about God? How does it impact the way you see yourself, others, and the world?
Activity
Take some time this week to talk with your child(ren) about who God is. What are some of your favorite words to describe God? How do you honestly view Him in your life right now? Do you live like you believe God is all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-seeing? Why or why not? How has God shown His holiness, justice, love, and faithfulness recently in your life? Parents, share with your kids how what you think about God impacts the way you live.