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Family Worship

Family Worship is a devotional plan which equips your family to build upon the gospel truths your child learns Sunday in children’s church. 

We include scripture, questions, and a prayer for you and your child to engage with throughout the week. It is our goal to give you tools to help model a personal worship practice for your children. 

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Unit 25: Session 3

Jesus Calmed a Storm

Big Picture Unit Question:

ls the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

Christ Connection:

The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.
Matthew 8:23-27

Unit 25: Session 4

Jesus Gave Life and Healing

Big Picture Unit Question:

ls the Bible true? Yes, the Bible is true and has no error.

Christ Connection:

Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life. By doing this, He showed that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He made the way for people to be healed from something even greater than disease or death. He made the way for us to be forgiven of our sin and have eternal life.
Matthew 9:18-34

Preschool Bible Story

Elementary Bible Story

Preschool Bible Story

Elementary Bible Story

A phobia is a persistent and excessive fear. The most common phobias are the fear of heights, the fear of enclosed spaces, and—of course—the fear of snakes! Even if these aren’t things you’re afraid of, there is probably something else that has caused you to be afraid.

When the winds blew and the waves crashed against the disciples’ boat, they were very afraid. The storm seemed so big. The situation appeared to be so dangerous that the men thought they were going to die. In their desperation, they cried out to Jesus for help, and Jesus, with just the sound of His voice, calmed the wind and waves.

When disciples saw His power, they were amazed. They had heard the wisdom in His teaching. They had seen the compassion He had for other people. But in this scene, the disciples saw the full glory and power of Jesus as the Son of God!

Because Jesus is the Son of God, we can cry out to Him for help when we are afraid or overwhelmed. He is strong enough to help us, and He is faithful to help us according to His will for us. He demonstrated His faithfulness and power most clearly when He came to die on the cross and rise again to rescue all who believe in Him.

The disciples saw that Jesus has power over nature. He is the Son of God, the promised Savior. One day, Jesus would show His greatest power—not by calming a storm, but by dying on the cross and rising from the dead to save people from sin. Jesus saves everyone who trusts in Him.

Interstate 405 in Orange County, California, is one of the most heavily traveled roads in the United States. On an average day, the road is used by up to 374,000 cars! The morning and afternoon traffic has been known to move at a snail’s pace of 4 to 5 miles per hour. That’s a lot of traffic, and a lot of frustrated people who just want to get where they’re going!

Traffic is a nuisance. It always seems to pop up when you’re in a hurry and have no time to waste. No one likes to be hindered when they are on a mission to get things done, but we see a different approach from Jesus in the Gospels. Jesus was always on an important mission, yet He always had time to care for people in need.

Even when Jesus was on His way to an emergency at the house of Jairus, Jesus stopped and talked to the woman who touched Him. She had faith that just touching the edge of Jesus’ garment could heal her sickness. Jesus took time to acknowledge her faith in Him. It wasn’t an inconvenience for Jesus at all because this was the mission He came to fulfill. When He heard that Jairus’ daughter had died, Jesus went to the house and raised her back to life!

Jesus was never too busy or moving too fast to give time to the people who needed Him most. Whatever need they had, Jesus had the power to help. Jesus knew our greatest need was to be rescued from our sins, and He took time to come to earth, die for us, and come back to life. Like the woman who touched Jesus, anyone who believes in Him will be healed of sin!

Jesus healed people and raised the dead to life. By doing this, He showed that He is the Messiah, the Son of God. When Jesus died on the cross and rose again, He made the way for people to be healed from something even greater than disease or death. He made the way for us to be forgiven of our sin and have eternal life.

Preschool Bible Verse

Elementary Bible Verse

Questions:

1) What does Jesus calming the storm reveal about His character?

Share that because Jesus is God, He holds God’s attributes. Invite kids to consider God’s sovereignty. Explain that He is in complete control of all things including nature! 

2) How can knowing that Jesus is God help us to not fear?

Explain that Jesus being God means that He is in control of our lives. We don’t have to fight for control or worry about what will happen, because God is over everything. Invite kids
to rest in the truth that He is working all things for His good purposes. 

3) What are some storms in our lives that we need to trust Jesus with?

Lead kids to think about situations they face that may be scary or challenging. Remind kids that we can trust that Jesus never leaves those who have placed their faith in Him. 

Pray:

We praise You, Jesus, because You have power and authority over all of creation. You have control over everything in heaven and on earth because You are the Son of God. When the storms of this world rise, help us trust in Your power to help us. Amen.

Questions:

1) How did Jesus’ miracles point to His death and resurrection?

Share that Jesus has power over disease and death because He is God. By healing disease and raising the dead, Jesus pointed to His future death and resurrection, which would save God’s people from sin. 

2) What part does faith play in our salvation?

The Bible reminds us we are saved by God’s grace through placing our faith in His Son, Jesus. Explain that faith is trusting that Jesus is God’s Son, that He died for our sins, and that His death and resurrection have made us right before God. 

3) What does Jesus’ compassion over the crowd show us about how we should treat others? 

Jesus had compassion for people. Explain that followers of Jesus should have compassion over those who are lost in sin. Encourage the kids to pray for friends or family members who may not know Jesus. 

Pray:

Pray: Thank You, Jesus, for always making time to be with people and meeting their needs. Thank You for meeting our greatest need by dying on the cross, coming back to life, and offering forgiveness to all who believe in You. Help us remember that You are near to us and that You have the power to save. Amen.

Additional Resources:

Worship Video

The Apostle’s Creed

We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.