Up in the Air - Week 4
I can ask God for what I need!
We learn about so many incredible humans — past and present — who have changed the world using their influence, their voice, their dreams, and their passion. Our kids might find it hard to relate to these dreamers, though, and ask themselves, “Can God use me for something that grand?”
In Up In The Air, our families will learn through the stories of Elisha that we can dream big with God, have faith in God, count on God’s promises, ask God for what we need, and be used by God. The sky isn’t the limit anymore . . . not with God’s promises at work in our lives!
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BIG IDEA: I can ask God for what I need.
MEMORY VERSE:
"Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:6
Toddler Twist: "Keep your focus on God." Colossians 3:6
READ: Elisha and the Famine: II Kings 4:38-44; Luke 11:1-9
WATCH:
Preschool- Teaching Video
Elementary- Teaching Video
SONG: Fly
COLORING: Elisha and the Famine
DISCIPLE: Read the above text and share personal stories as a family....
Tell about a personal time when you needed something and God made a way.
This story can either be about a time when you were a kid or something more recent.
Next, use paper and pen to create a column labeled “wants” and another “needs." Have you family make suggestions for each, write them out and put them in the
appropriate columns.
What are some needs we have?
What are some wants we might have?
Is there anything here that might be both?
This week's Big Idea says I can ask God for what I need. Sometimes we spend a lot of time praying for the things we want, but forget that they are not what we need.
When we know the difference, we can learn to be happy with what we already have.
In this weeks Bible story Elisha trusted in God, and he knew that God would help him. Even though the Bible doesn’t tell us what exactly Elisha said to God, we know he asked God for help because Elisha had answers that only God could give!
Pray: God, thank you for watching over us and providing for us. Even though you already know everything, we’re so glad we can ask you for the things we need. Help us to trust that you know what’s best for us and to be patient while we wait for you. Amen.
DISCUSSION:
What did God do to help Elisha when the stew in the pot was spoiled?
What did God do to help Elisha feed the crowd of a hundred?
How do you know Elisha asked God for help?
Read Luke 11:9. What does the Bible say you can expect when you pray and ask for what you need?
What is one thing you really want right now?
What is one thing you really need right now?
What are some needs that you can ask God for on behalf of others?