Do Over!
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Parent’s Corner- January 8, 2023
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
“Do Over!”
Have you heard these words called on the playground? Typically, they are heard when one side or team feels slighted, when a particular call cannot be agreed upon, or where one participant is not thrilled with his or her performance. Sometimes its uttered when the alternative is just too far gone to be salvaged.
Sound familiar? Who does this bring to mind? (Insert all-time favorite Sunday School answer- JESUS!) Because of Jesus, we are able to “start over”. Our sins can be cleansed, and we can stand forgiven before the Father.
At this time of year, we often think of resolutions. . . those habits we can add or try to take away from our everyday life. The best part about God’s forgiveness is that it can happen at any time, and not just at the beginning of a calendar year.
This is important for kids to hear as well. They need to know that forgiveness is just a question away at any time. They will make mistakes, as will we, but forgiveness is always ready and willing to be given when it is asked for. Throughout the year, kids will read about people in the Bible who need forgiveness, ask for it, and receive it. They need to know that they can too! Any time is the right time for a “Do Over’ in God’s Book.
This week in Sunday school. . .
2/3s- Who is This Child? The Story of Jesus in the Temple
Scripture- Luke 2:41-52
Lesson Truth- Jesus loved his parents
Aims for the Children- to do at least one of the following during this lesson
Affirm that Jesus was once a child like they are, but special- God’s own son
Tell how Jesus’ mother and father loved him and took care of him
Sing songs of praise to God for families
4s-K, 1st-2nd, 3rd-5th- God Offers Israel Healing From Sin
Scripture- Numbers 20:2-13; 21:4-9
Principle- God is merciful and faithful.
Ask Your Child- How did god offer healing from the snakebites?
Apply- By trusting Jesus as Savior
This Week- As a family, read Numbers 21:4-9
Next Week- Numbers 22-24
Children’s Church- God uses Daniel to interpret the King’s dream
Scripture- Daniel 2:1-49
Principle- Man will be comforted or warned by God’s sovereign plan for human history.
Ask Your Child- How did Daniel find out about Nebuchadnezzar’s dream?
Apply- By repenting before God’s kingdom comes.
This Week- As a family,Daniel 2
Next week- Daniel 3