Famous - Week 1
When we make mistakes, we can make things right!
Lots of kids dream about becoming famous . . . and why shouldn’t they? It sounds awesome to have fans who celebrate your wins with you! On the flip side, it would be pretty tough to have people always watching, even when you’re not having the best day. In Famous, we are going to talk about a family in the Bible who lived in such a spotlight. Through their stories, our kids will learn that no matter our celebrity status, we can make things right, God gives us friends, we can ask for God’s guidance, and we can give God what we have.
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MEMORY VERSE:
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God" 1 Corinthians 10:31
Toddler Twist: "Praise God in all you do!" 1 Corinthians 10:31
MV COLORING PAGE: 1 Corinthians 10:31
READ: Nathan Reveals David’s Sin: II Samuel 11:26-12:13a
WATCH:
Preschool- Teaching Video
Elementary- Teaching Video
SONG: In You Alone
DISCIPLE:
Read II Samuel 11:26-12:13a. Then, play the song, “Famous For (I Believe),” by Tauren Wells.
What are some things this song says God is “famous for?” Write them down.
God is famous for miracles and acts of wonder, but even greater than those things is that God famously forgives. The story of David showed us there is no mistake too big that God won’t forgive. And how does God forgive? That’s right! When we pray and ask! God’s own son, Jesus, gave the ultimate sacrifice to make this forgiveness available to all of us.
But let’s think about today’s Big Idea: When we make mistakes, we can make things right. That means it’s not enough to feel and say we’re sorry. We need to be responsible for the mistakes we’ve made or the people we’ve hurt. We need to take the next steps toward making things right.
Think of a time when you made a mistake. Maybe you threw your trash on the ground. Maybe you said something to hurt your friend’s feelings. Maybe you didn’t study for a big test.
Draw a picture of how you might make things right for that mistake. Is it a picture of you picking up trash and putting it in the right place? Is it an “I’m sorry” card for your friend? Is it you studying really hard for the next test? When we make mistakes, we can make things right.
DISCUSSION:
What did the rich man do wrong in Nathan’s story?
Why did Nathan tell David this story?
What did David do as soon as he realized what the story was about?
Read Ephesians 4:15. Can you think of an example when someone might be “speaking the truth in love?”
When is one time you learned something from a mistake you made?
Describe a time when you might feel that saying, “I’m sorry,” is not enough.
What kinds of things can you do to make things right?