Famous - Week 4
When we are thankful, we can give God what we have!
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.
Click HERE to watch this month’s memory verse video!
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: Solomon Builds the Temple: I Kings 6:11-14; 8:22-30
WATCH:
Preschool- Teaching Video
Elementary- Teaching Video
SONG: In You Alone
DISCIPLE: Play ”Famous For (I Believe)” by Tauren Wells
We have been listening to this song every week so far. One thing we haven’t done is thank God for doing the things that are mentioned in this song. The temple Solomon built for God had a veil that separated the most holy place from the rest of the temple, and no one except the high priest was allowed to go inside. It symbolized the fact that our sin separates us from our holy and perfect God.
But when Jesus got rid of our sin, the Bible says the veil in the temple tore in two —
which showed that now anyone could come directly to God. This is truly something
to be thankful for!
So, as we listen to this song again, we’re going to work together to make God a thank you card! Play”Famous For (I Believe)” by Tauren Wells.
In the middle of the paper, write “God, thank You for doing what You’re famous for!” Then, write or draw pictures that show one line of the song that stands out to you.
Disciple Activity 2
What are some things you have that you can give to God?
You can draw a clock to show your time.
You can draw a talent you have that you could use to praise God.
Or you might think there is nothing you have that you can give, but remember the
thing you do for others is also like doing it for God. So, maybe you can’t give God your
toys, but you could donate a few toys to someone in need.
Now, create a picture of some of these things you have that you can give to God with a thankful heart. Use a combination of all the supplies provided to make your picture!
Just like we were able to do this activity using the things we had, when we are thankful, we can give God what we have.
DISCUSSION:
What did Solomon build for God?
Who wanted to build it before Solomon did?
Why did Solomon thank God?
Read Psalm 84:11. What does it mean that God is both a “sun” and a “shield?”
Name one thing you are thankful to God for this week.
Name one person you are thankful to God for this week.
Why do you think it’s important to express our thankfulness to God?